Tag Archive for: cardiovascular health

Health Habits: Just Do Better

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Let’s finish up our look at the recent paper that concluded we’re doing poorly when it comes to our health habits (1). If you thought smoking and exercise were underwhelming, today we’ll look at diet and body fat.

When it comes to following the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines, just under 38% hit that goal. I’ve talked about this a lot over the years, and this isn’t a debate over what constitutes a good diet. While we are doing somewhat better, adults do not eat enough vegetables, fruits, or beans, and we still . . .

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Why Optimism Isn’t Enough

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In the messages this week, we’ve looked at a study that examined an optimistic mental state along with health metrics related to cardiovascular health. I left you with a question on Thursday:

Do you simply need to maintain a positive mental attitude to have great heart health?

I told you I think there’s more to it. Let’s begin by talking about something called The Stockdale Paradox.
The Stockdale Paradox
You might remember Vice-Admiral Jim Stockdale as a third-party candidate for Vice President in 1992. Before that, he was a Navy pilot who was shot down . . .

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