Alarming News
It was reported in Medscape, January 2025 that there is an alarming rise in early onset cancer (EOC) in people under 50. There has been a 79% increase noted over the last three decades and the medical community is sounding the alarm. It appears that there is a whole new generation of people that are more at risk than previous generations.
It is an immediate threat. Trying to screen people for cancer at a much earlier age, but even setting up these programs and having enough Health Care providers will take time. It also means that people may experience cancer for more years in their life, treatment costs, etc.
It is a concern that younger adults don't generally go to their Health Care Providers routinely until 30s-40s or later.
Is this environmental or lifestyle? We only know one thing for sure, all this ultra-processed food, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol and stress are not good for us.
Take a stand! Change your diet this year. Let this be the year of your success and taking the steps toward a healthy lifestyle.
The Role of Vitamin D
We hear about it all the time, no, it's not good for you, yes it is. Who do you believe/trust?
First, what is a vitamin? A substance that is essential for normal human growth and nutrition.
We use Vit D to help us absorb calcium and phosphorus from the food we eat. It is also part of our bodies ability to build up our immune system and build stronger bones. Is that why everyone seems so sick?
It is a very common problem to be low on Vitamin D and it is not helped by all the indoor "screens" we use every day instead of being outside. Those of us who have darker skin have more trouble absorbing the sun, thus Vit D.
Foods that are good sources of Vit D, salmon, rainbow trout, milk, yogurt, cheese, mushrooms, almonds and orange juice which if fortified with Vit D.
Vit D is tied into so many of our immune issues. Ask your doctor about checking the levels on your next blood test.
One big step toward wellness.
Eight Ways To Stay Happy
Why not try these science back tips?
1. Embrace friendship
2. Volunteer
3. Connect with your ancestors
4 Write a list of all the good in your life
5. Look forward to fun activities
6. Have a rest day once in a while, ie a pajama day
7. Avoid excessive caffeine, and certainly 8 hours before bedtime
8. The "E" word, exercise daily
Redundant to sure, but obviously important.
Challenge: Try it for one month and see how you feel.
It's Not Mental Health
A recent article in Helio notes that experts are attributing a rise in mass violence to "hate and anger".
Statistically violence accounted for 1% of homicides in 2023, .2% during 2000-2016 per the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
January to August 2023, included 466 mass shootings, 545 deaths.
The reasons for all of this is not even fathomable but researchers believe it is not generally mental health issues, just hate and anger.
We can do better than this.
Healio, December, 2024