A Better Healthcare Consumer

This past week on the radio I had my sister, Celeste Galati, RN, on the program with me to talk about the challenge we have with health literacy and how this contributes to poor health and chronic disease. There's no doubt that much of the chronic disease we see is related to lifestyle choices we make. What we eat, how much exercise we get, alcohol consumption, and sleep are all decisions that impact our health and wellness. There are basic health education deficits that the public has which contribute to the chronic disease that we see every day. By understanding personal risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and what steps need to be taken are all important aspects of stemming the tide of chronic disease.