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In reply to the discussion: The four most expensive words in the english language. [View all]Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)Well I can tell you some ways to combat heart disease some are cheap.
1. People need to get more sleep. We are an insomniac nation. Include me in on that I have had a sleep disorder or two since I was about 10 years old.
2. People need to eat a lot more vegetables and fruit.
3. People need to eat more fiber.
4. We need to make cities more walker friendly.
5. We have to make this country more income equitable (not cheap, but it is part of a comprehensive approach to the heart disease problem).
6. We have to make it ok for people to express their feelings and this includes women as many women don't want to be seen as being too emotional in the work force.
7. We need to teach people how to self sooth in ways that don't involve drugs or alcohol. Teaching yoga would probably be a good thing.
8. We need to put physical education back in schools and it should be for at least one hour every day.
9. We need to work on being less judgmental. A lot of people are very sensitive to criticism and with good reason. Many critics are critical of a lot of things that aren't their business, like if a young mother works outside the home.
10. We have to reduce this culture of violence. I am not saying put away violent movies and video games. But everything from our language to how we treat each other in conflicts reeks with violence even if it isn't physical ie a lot of yelling and posturing.