According to a report by the Common Wealth
\nFund:<\/p>\n
In
\n2013, the U.S. spent far more on health care than these other countries. Higher
\nspending appeared to be largely driven by greater use of medical technology and
\nhigher health care prices, rather than more frequent doctor visits or hospital
\nadmissions. In contrast, U.S. spending on social services made up a relatively
\nsmall share of the economy relative to other countries. Despite spending more
\non health care, Americans had poor health outcomes, including shorter life
\nexpectancy and greater prevalence of chronic conditions.”<\/i><\/p>\n
I’ve been researching on the various reasons
\nwhy our nation has such poor outcomes compared to other industrialized nations. Last week<\/a>, I discussed that
\nthe sole reliance on treatments with high risks for adverse events may be one factor that contributes to this. Other factors, which will be expanded on
\nin a future blog, include issues with test validity, reliability, and the
\nover-use of medical technology. <\/p>\n
How
\nthe Relaxation Response Could Help Health Care<\/b><\/p>\n
Why Washing Dishes Is Good for Your
\nHealth<\/b><\/p>\n
The good news is, you
\ncan find relaxation as close as the dirty dishes in the sink:<\/p>\n
Being Mindful May Fight Fat<\/b><\/p>\n
According to Health
\nDay, mindfulness may also assist with the obesity epidemic:<\/p>\n
Being self-aware may help reduce your risk of
\nobesity, a new study contends.<\/i><\/p>\n
The
\nHealing Words of Docs Before Surgery<\/b><\/p>\n
Placebo Effect Grows in U.S.,
\nThwarting Development of Painkillers <\/b><\/p>\n
The Power of Placebo Explained in
\nDepression, Study<\/b><\/p>\n
A recent study found
\nthe mechanism in which placebo may effect depression outcomes: <\/p>\n
Mindfulness. October 2015, (6)5: 1095-1103<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n
Surgeon’s Calming
\nWords May Ease Stress of Surgery. Oct. 27, 2015. Health
\nDay News. <\/p>\n