Does Good Health Can Prevent Chronic Diseases? We know that most chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and excessive drinking, and getting regular health screenings. How can good health prevent diseases? Healthy diets boost “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and decrease unhealthy triglycerides. This directly impacts risk of heart
How Chronic Illness Affects Mental Health? People with chronic physical illnesses are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety or depression as their physically healthy counterparts — and for specific health conditions, the rate is even higher. Physically ill individuals may also develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Can illness cause mental health problems? Untreated mental
What Classes Are Chronic Illnesses? What classes are chronic illnesses? ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias. Arthritis. Asthma. Cancer. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Cystic Fibrosis. What illnesses are classed as chronic? A disease or condition that usually lasts for 3