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If you were to ask most people, we each would probably say that we’re pretty concerned with taking care of our health the best that we can. However, despite this, far too many people have a habit of ignoring their health a lot of the time. The reasons for this are pretty understandable.

A lot of people find themselves kind of uncomfortable at the idea of going to the doctor at all. And even more people just don’t like the idea of having to confront the fact that there might be something wrong with them. Our bodies are pretty fragile when it all comes down to it and a lot of people would really rather spend their lives in total denial of that fact than actually think about it at all.

Of course, the truth is that very little good can ever come from ignoring your health and hiding your head in the sand. If you want to be as healthy as possible then it’s rather important that you take the time to actually take care of yourself and your health as much as possible — starting right now.

It’s fortunate then that we live in an age where it’s never been easier to take care of our health. Here are just a few ways in which staying healthy has never been easier!

Health technology

Technology is one of the primary driving forces of the modern world. We work using technology. We communicate using technology. These days we even meet our romantic partners using technology such as dating apps (read Jen’s story)! But technology is also having a huge impact on the world of healthcare.

For one thing, there are new scientific and medical breakthroughs happening all the time thanks to new technology that allows for more accurate testing. But technology is also improving the quality of life of a lot of people all over the world with everything from technologically advanced behind-the-ear hearing aids to specialized prosthetics that let amputees function exactly as they previously would.

Sure, there are plenty of people who are rather suspicious of technology but the truth is that when used for good, health technology is truly making a big difference in a lot of people’s lives.     

Accessibility to care

One of the biggest barriers to good health that a lot of people have had to deal with over the years is the level of accessibility that they have to the kind of healthcare that they really need. The most common way that this presents is in certain people’s inability to get to the doctor when they need to. If someone is physically impaired in some way or they suffer from any kind of mental illness or condition that makes going out of the house difficult, they simply weren’t able to get the care they needed unless their doctor made house-calls, something that is sadly becoming more and more rare.

However, it’s now possible for people to have doctor’s appointments from home using services like Skype. Sure, there are ways in which this is somewhat limited but it does mean that more people are able to get access to the health care they need than ever before.

Health information online

If there’s one thing that we’re all told never to do when we get ill, it’s googling your symptoms. We all know the classic jokes of people googling their symptoms and becoming convinced that they’ve got some strange and deadly disease. But the truth is that there is actually a whole lot of great health information online that many people find very useful.

Add to that, there are groups and forums that allow for sufferers of certain conditions to come together and talk to each other, letting them not only share tips and advice but also helping them feel less alone.

Bottom line

Of course, no matter how easy it is to stay healthy in the modern age, there’s no doubt that being healthy is still a choice that you have to make. If you want to live the best and healthiest life that you possibly can then you need to be willing to make the hard choices and sacrifices that that kind of life involves.

For example, sitting around and snacking on junk food in front of the TV might be a nice way to spend your time but it’s not good for you and it’s going to have some pretty serious consequences for you down the line. So if you want to live your very best life, then you’ve got to be willing to put in the time and effort, even when you don’t really want to.

The modern world might have made it easier than ever to stay healthy, but in the end, the only person who can help you be healthier is you.

In good health,
Robert Borne

Mar 25, 2019Robert Borne
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Robert Borne

Robert Borne is retired from the mental health profession in which he utilized a cognitive behavioral approach to addictions. He has helped many people take control of their health and their lives. Nowadays Bob is solely focused on food as a substance of abuse, various treatment approaches, and the emotional changes the individual and family must navigate before, during and after massive weight loss.

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