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What is Health?What is Health?
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Randomly asking people -Randomly asking people -
“What is Health”?“What is Health”?
• It’s the absence of diseaseIt’s the absence of disease
• It’s a spiritual thingIt’s a spiritual thing
• It’s something above your brainstemIt’s something above your brainstem
• It’s how you feel at the timeIt’s how you feel at the time
• It’s all based on your geneticsIt’s all based on your genetics
• ““Health is Osteopathy – theHealth is Osteopathy – the
normalization of the structure of thenormalization of the structure of the
body, to allow it to heal”body, to allow it to heal”

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One answer I liked:One answer I liked:
• My daughter, a mother with a 2My daughter, a mother with a 2
yr old and a 3 month oldyr old and a 3 month old
replied:replied:
• Health is when you can get aHealth is when you can get a
full 8 hours of sleep withoutfull 8 hours of sleep without
interruption”interruption”

4.
What is the “standard” set ofWhat is the “standard” set of
parameters that determine that youparameters that determine that you
are healthy?are healthy?
• Physical ExamPhysical Exam
• Blood TestingBlood Testing
• UrinalysisUrinalysis
• Chest XrayChest Xray
• ECG and cardiac stress testingECG and cardiac stress testing

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Ancillary Testing that your doctorAncillary Testing that your doctor
might also use:might also use:
• Hormone LevelsHormone Levels
• Testing for Heavy Metals ( lead,Testing for Heavy Metals ( lead,
mercury, arsenic, cadmium)mercury, arsenic, cadmium)
• Thyroid panelThyroid panel
• Arthritis PanelArthritis Panel
• Gene testing ( BRCA1 and BRCA2,Gene testing ( BRCA1 and BRCA2,
23andME)23andME)
• EtceteraEtcetera

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The Framingham Heart StudyThe Framingham Heart Study
• Is a project of the National Heart, Lung,Is a project of the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute, in collaboration withand Blood Institute, in collaboration with
(since 1971) Boston University(since 1971) Boston University
• The study began in 1948 with 5,209The study began in 1948 with 5,209
adult subjects from Framingham, and isadult subjects from Framingham, and is
now on its third generation ofnow on its third generation of
participantsparticipants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framingham_Heart_Stud
y

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Things we’ve learned from it:Things we’ve learned from it:
• 1960’s1960’s
• Cigarette smoking increases risk ofCigarette smoking increases risk of
heart disease. Increased cholesterolheart disease. Increased cholesterol
and elevated blood pressure increaseand elevated blood pressure increase
risk of heart disease. Exerciserisk of heart disease. Exercise
decreases risk of heart disease, anddecreases risk of heart disease, and
obesity increases it.obesity increases it.

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Things we’ve learned from it:Things we’ve learned from it:
• 1970’s1970’s
• Elevated blood pressure increases risk ofElevated blood pressure increases risk of
stroke.stroke.
• In women who are postmenopausal, risk ofIn women who are postmenopausal, risk of
heart disease is increased, compared withheart disease is increased, compared with
women who are premenopausal.women who are premenopausal.
• Psychosocial factors affect risk of heartPsychosocial factors affect risk of heart
disease.disease.

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Things we’ve learned from it:Things we’ve learned from it:
• 1980’s1980’s
• High levels of HDL cholesterol reduceHigh levels of HDL cholesterol reduce
risk of heart disease.risk of heart disease.

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What we’ve learned from it:What we’ve learned from it:
• 1990’s1990’s
• Having an enlarged left ventricle of the heart (leftHaving an enlarged left ventricle of the heart (left
ventricular hypertrophy) increases risk of stroke.ventricular hypertrophy) increases risk of stroke.
• Elevated blood pressure can progress to heartElevated blood pressure can progress to heart
failure.failure.
• Framingham Risk Score is published, and correctlyFramingham Risk Score is published, and correctly
predicts 10-year risk of future coronary heart diseasepredicts 10-year risk of future coronary heart disease
(CHD) events.(CHD) events.
• At 40 years of age, the lifetime risk for CHD is 50%At 40 years of age, the lifetime risk for CHD is 50%
for men and 33% for women.for men and 33% for women.

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Framingham Risk ScoreFramingham Risk Score
• Gender-specific algorithm used toGender-specific algorithm used to
estimate the 10-year cardiovascularestimate the 10-year cardiovascular
risk of an individual.risk of an individual.
• The Framingham Risk Score was firstThe Framingham Risk Score was first
developed based on data obtained fromdeveloped based on data obtained from
the Framingham Heart Study, tothe Framingham Heart Study, to
estimate the 10-year risk of developingestimate the 10-year risk of developing
coronary heart disease.coronary heart disease.

12.
What will it take to have you liveWhat will it take to have you live
longer? Is that what health is?longer? Is that what health is?
– Weight – fat to lean ratioWeight – fat to lean ratio
– Wearing a helmet and using seat beltsWearing a helmet and using seat belts
– Getting vaccinatedGetting vaccinated
– Public hygiene - should we live in aPublic hygiene - should we live in a
sterile environment?sterile environment?
– Does gut health equal general health, aDoes gut health equal general health, a
healthy immune system?healthy immune system?

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What is a Healthy Weight?What is a Healthy Weight?
• Normal weight - The ideal human bodyNormal weight - The ideal human body
weight has been a topic of debate for a veryweight has been a topic of debate for a very
long time. Hundreds of formulas and theorieslong time. Hundreds of formulas and theories
have been invented and put to the test, buthave been invented and put to the test, but
the answer is still debatable.the answer is still debatable.
• The ideal weight should be unique forThe ideal weight should be unique for
everyone.everyone.
• The major factors that contribute to aThe major factors that contribute to a
person's ideal weight are height, gender, age,person's ideal weight are height, gender, age,
body frame, body type, and so on.body frame, body type, and so on.
http://www.calculator.net/ideal-weight-calculator.html?
ctype=standard&cage=67&csex=m&cheightfeet=5&cheightinch=10&cheightmeter=180&printit=0&x=73&y=9

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Formulas to calculate the “idealFormulas to calculate the “ideal
weight”:weight”:
• J. D. Robinson Formula (1983)J. D. Robinson Formula (1983)
• 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
• D. R. Miller Formula (1983)D. R. Miller Formula (1983)
• 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
• G. J. Hamwi Formula (1964)G. J. Hamwi Formula (1964)
• 48.0 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)48.0 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
• B. J. Devine Formula (1974)B. J. Devine Formula (1974)
• 50.0 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)50.0 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
45.5 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)45.5 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)

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Body Mass Index - BMIBody Mass Index - BMI
• a number based on your weight anda number based on your weight and
height. In general, the higher theheight. In general, the higher the
number, the more body fat a personnumber, the more body fat a person
has.has.

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BMI is based on height and weightBMI is based on height and weight
• Underweight: YourUnderweight: Your BMIBMI is less thanis less than
18.5.18.5.
• HealthyHealthy weight: Yourweight: Your BMIBMI is 18.5 tois 18.5 to
24.9.24.9.
• Overweight: YourOverweight: Your BMIBMI is 25 to 29.9.is 25 to 29.9.
• Obese: YourObese: Your BMIBMI is 30 or higher.is 30 or higher.

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Controversy over BMIControversy over BMI
• more researchers argue that it’s not the mostmore researchers argue that it’s not the most
accurate way to measure body weight.accurate way to measure body weight.
• BMI can’t distinguish between fat andBMI can’t distinguish between fat and
muscle, which tends to be heaviermuscle, which tends to be heavier
• BMI also doesn’t tease apart different typesBMI also doesn’t tease apart different types
of fat, each of which can have differentof fat, each of which can have different
metabolic effects on health.metabolic effects on health.
• Belly fat is more harmful than fat that simplyBelly fat is more harmful than fat that simply
sitting under the skin.sitting under the skin.

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10 tips to help maximize your10 tips to help maximize your
longevity and quality of life:longevity and quality of life:
• Control StressControl Stress
• Manage your Blood PressureManage your Blood Pressure
• Don’t SmokeDon’t Smoke
• Get your SleepGet your Sleep
• Maintain Good NutritionMaintain Good Nutrition
• Exercise your BodyExercise your Body
• Exercise your BrainExercise your Brain
• Stay PositiveStay Positive
• Maintain Close RelationshipsMaintain Close Relationships
• Be SpiritualBe Spiritual
http://www.nextavenue.org/10-ways-live-longer-and-better/

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Control StressControl Stress
• Set aside leisure time. ...Set aside leisure time. ...
• Do something you enjoy every day. ...Do something you enjoy every day. ...
• Keep your sense of humor. ...Keep your sense of humor. ...
• Don't over-commit yourself. ...Don't over-commit yourself. ...
• Prioritize tasks. ...Prioritize tasks. ...
• Break projects into small steps. ...Break projects into small steps. ...
• Delegate responsibility. ...Delegate responsibility. ...
• Eat a healthy diet.Eat a healthy diet.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm

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Manage Your Blood PressureManage Your Blood Pressure
• Have your blood pressure checked periodicallyHave your blood pressure checked periodically
• Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline. BloodLose extra pounds and watch your waistline. Blood
pressure often increases as weight increases. ...pressure often increases as weight increases. ...
• Exercise regularly. ...Exercise regularly. ...
• Eat a healthy diet. ...Eat a healthy diet. ...
• Reduce sodium in your diet. ...Reduce sodium in your diet. ...
• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases.../high-blood-pressure/in...blood-pressure/art-20046974

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Don’t SmokeDon’t Smoke
• ““Quitting smoking is one of the easiest things toQuitting smoking is one of the easiest things to
do….and I should know, I’ve done it a thousanddo….and I should know, I’ve done it a thousand
times.” – Mark Twaintimes.” – Mark Twain
• Best advice is to never have started smoking in theBest advice is to never have started smoking in the
first placefirst place
• The 1964 landmarkThe 1964 landmark reportreport, released by, released by SurgeonSurgeon
GeneralGeneral Dr. Luther Terry, was the first federalDr. Luther Terry, was the first federal
governmentgovernment reportreport linkinglinking smokingsmoking and ill health,and ill health,
including lung cancer and heart disease.including lung cancer and heart disease.
https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/tobacco/

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Get Your SleepGet Your Sleep
• People seem to wear their lack of sleep like aPeople seem to wear their lack of sleep like a
badge of honor.badge of honor.
• Most people need 7 to 8 hours of good quality,Most people need 7 to 8 hours of good quality,
uninterrupted sleepuninterrupted sleep
• Sleep is important for memory.Sleep is important for memory.
• Having a lifestyle that lacks adequate sleep canHaving a lifestyle that lacks adequate sleep can
increase blood pressure, cause depression andincrease blood pressure, cause depression and
ultimately shorten life.ultimately shorten life.
• It’s making us sick. It’s making us depressed. It’sIt’s making us sick. It’s making us depressed. It’s
making us fat and aging us at an accelerated rate.making us fat and aging us at an accelerated rate.

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Maintain Good NutritionMaintain Good Nutrition
• Eat the foods you love but be smartEat the foods you love but be smart
about portions.about portions.
• Most importantly, eat a varied diet thatMost importantly, eat a varied diet that
includes lots of vegetables and fruits.includes lots of vegetables and fruits.

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Food: Healthy vs Not So HealthyFood: Healthy vs Not So Healthy
• HEALTHYHEALTHY
• Fresh fruits and vegetablesFresh fruits and vegetables
• Fresh leafy greensFresh leafy greens
• Cold pressed extra virgin oilsCold pressed extra virgin oils
• Raw nuts and seedsRaw nuts and seeds
• SproutsSprouts
• Seaweeds and sea vegetablesSeaweeds and sea vegetables

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Food: Healthy vs Not So HealthyFood: Healthy vs Not So Healthy
• UNHEALTHYUNHEALTHY
• Processed “white” foods like white breads,Processed “white” foods like white breads,
white pastas, etc.white pastas, etc.
• Refined white sugar, high fructose cornRefined white sugar, high fructose corn
syrup, aspartamesyrup, aspartame
• Addictive substances like MSG, and otherAddictive substances like MSG, and other
“taste enhancing” chemicals“taste enhancing” chemicals
• Processed, denatured fats and oils that theProcessed, denatured fats and oils that the
body cannot deal withbody cannot deal with

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Food: Healthy vs Not So HealthyFood: Healthy vs Not So Healthy

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Exercise Your BodyExercise Your Body
• Move. Just move.Move. Just move.
• If you want to keep your muscles and bonesIf you want to keep your muscles and bones
young, it means using them.young, it means using them.
• Find an activity you enjoy. If you don’t enjoyFind an activity you enjoy. If you don’t enjoy
the activity, you will not stay with it.the activity, you will not stay with it.
• If you hate running on a treadmill, don’t do it.If you hate running on a treadmill, don’t do it.
If you love tennis, play tennis. It can even beIf you love tennis, play tennis. It can even be
just walking, but commit to doing it regularly.just walking, but commit to doing it regularly.
• Move.Move.

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Exercise Your BrainExercise Your Brain
• Keep your brain challenged, especiallyKeep your brain challenged, especially
with new things.with new things.
• Replace routine with new learning.Replace routine with new learning.
• Seek out new experiences.Seek out new experiences.
• Your brain thrives on challenges andYour brain thrives on challenges and
learning. So be a student for life.learning. So be a student for life.

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Stay PositiveStay Positive
• There is a saying: “The me I see, is the me I’llThere is a saying: “The me I see, is the me I’ll
be.”be.”
• If you choose to see yourself as old andIf you choose to see yourself as old and
failing, you’ll likely carry yourself that way.failing, you’ll likely carry yourself that way.
• The key word is “choose.”The key word is “choose.”
• You have a choice with how you seeYou have a choice with how you see
everything in life, including yourself.everything in life, including yourself.
• Pessimism is associated with a weakenedPessimism is associated with a weakened
immune response to tumors and infection.immune response to tumors and infection.

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Stay PositiveStay Positive
• Find the optimistic viewpoint in a negativeFind the optimistic viewpoint in a negative
situation. ...situation. ...
• Cultivate and live in a positive environment.Cultivate and live in a positive environment.
......
• Go slowly. ...Go slowly. ...
• Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. ...Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. ...
• Don't let vague fears hold you back fromDon't let vague fears hold you back from
doing what you want. ...doing what you want. ...
• Add value and positivity to someone else'sAdd value and positivity to someone else's
life.life.

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Maintain Close RelationshipsMaintain Close Relationships
• Go out and meet new people.Go out and meet new people.
• Stay involved with others.Stay involved with others.
• Take classes.Take classes.
• Volunteer.Volunteer.
• Take someone out to dinner at a newTake someone out to dinner at a new
restaurant.restaurant.
• Get a pet.Get a pet.
• Studies have shown that people live longerStudies have shown that people live longer
and healthier with companionship.and healthier with companionship.

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……RelationshipsRelationships

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Be SpiritualBe Spiritual
• May be in a context separate from organizedMay be in a context separate from organized
religious institutions.religious institutions.
• Modern spirituality typically includes a belief inModern spirituality typically includes a belief in
a supernatural (beyond the known and observable)a supernatural (beyond the known and observable)
realmrealm
• Personal growthPersonal growth
• A quest for an ultimate/sacred meaning religiousA quest for an ultimate/sacred meaning religious
experienceexperience
• An encounter with one's own "inner dimension."An encounter with one's own "inner dimension."

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Are religious people happier thanAre religious people happier than
non-religious people?non-religious people?
• The short answer is “yes”The short answer is “yes”
• Studies show that religion gives people aStudies show that religion gives people a
sense of purpose and ordersense of purpose and order
• It serves as a resource for coping withIt serves as a resource for coping with
negative life experiences and existential fearsnegative life experiences and existential fears
(e.g., the fear of death).(e.g., the fear of death).
• However, a number of studies really seem toHowever, a number of studies really seem to
suggest that the magic ingredient in religionsuggest that the magic ingredient in religion
that provides happiness is socialthat provides happiness is social
connectednessconnectedness
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/more-mortal/201212/are-religious-people-happier-non-religious-people

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Back to the Original Question…Back to the Original Question…
What is Health?What is Health?
• Is it a well functioning immune system?Is it a well functioning immune system?
• TheThe immune systemimmune system is a host defenseis a host defense
system comprising many biological structuressystem comprising many biological structures
and processes within an organism thatand processes within an organism that
protects against disease.protects against disease.
• To function properly, an immune systemTo function properly, an immune system
must detect a wide variety of agents, knownmust detect a wide variety of agents, known
as pathogens, from viruses to parasiticas pathogens, from viruses to parasitic
worms, and distinguish them from theworms, and distinguish them from the
organism's own healthy tissue.organism's own healthy tissue.

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Self and Non-SelfSelf and Non-Self
• Your immune system has an amazingYour immune system has an amazing
ability to distinguish between yourability to distinguish between your
body's own cells (referred to as "body's own cells (referred to as " selfself")")
and foreign cells ("and foreign cells (" nonselfnonself").").
• Each cell carries protein markers calledEach cell carries protein markers called
antigens that identify itantigens that identify it
asas selfself oror nonselfnonself..

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Simplified Diagram ofSimplified Diagram of
the Immune Systemthe Immune System

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Is Health When Our DigestiveIs Health When Our Digestive
System is Working Properly?System is Working Properly?

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The Human MicrobiomeThe Human Microbiome
Humans are colonized by many
microorganisms; the traditional estimate is
that the average human body is inhabited by
ten times as many non-human cells as
human cells, but more recent estimates have
lowered that ratio to 3:1 or even to
approximately the same number

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The Human Microbiome ProjectThe Human Microbiome Project
• was a United States National Institutes ofwas a United States National Institutes of
Health (NIH) initiative with the goal of identifying andHealth (NIH) initiative with the goal of identifying and
characterizing the microorganisms which are foundcharacterizing the microorganisms which are found
in association with both healthy and diseasedin association with both healthy and diseased
humans (the human microbiome).humans (the human microbiome).
• Launched in 2008 it was a five-year project, bestLaunched in 2008 it was a five-year project, best
characterized as a feasibility study, and had a totalcharacterized as a feasibility study, and had a total
budget of $115 million.budget of $115 million.
• The ultimate goal of this and similar NIH-The ultimate goal of this and similar NIH-
sponsored microbiome projects was to test howsponsored microbiome projects was to test how
changes in the human microbiome are associatedchanges in the human microbiome are associated
with human health or disease.with human health or disease.
• This topic is currently not well understood.This topic is currently not well understood.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Microbiome_Project

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Health - What about FinancialHealth - What about Financial
Health?Health?
• Are people who are well off financially,Are people who are well off financially,
also healthier?also healthier?
• What about health in wealthier nationsWhat about health in wealthier nations
compared to less wealthy nations?compared to less wealthy nations?

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Financial HealthFinancial Health
• Is the state of one's personalIs the state of one's personal financialfinancial
situation.situation.
• There are many dimensions toThere are many dimensions to financialfinancial
healthhealth, including:, including:
– the amount of savings you havethe amount of savings you have
– how much you are setting away for retirementhow much you are setting away for retirement
– how much of your income you are spending onhow much of your income you are spending on
fixed or non-discretionary expenses.fixed or non-discretionary expenses.
www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-health.asp

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Are People Saving for Retirement?Are People Saving for Retirement?
• Many Americans are not prepared for retirement.Many Americans are not prepared for retirement.
• In fact, "nearly half of families have no retirementIn fact, "nearly half of families have no retirement
account savings at all," the Economic Policy Instituteaccount savings at all," the Economic Policy Institute
(EPI) reported.(EPI) reported.
• Just how much has the average American familyJust how much has the average American family
saved up?saved up?
• According to the EPI, the mean retirement savings ofAccording to the EPI, the mean retirement savings of
all families is $95,776.all families is $95,776.
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/12/heres-how-much-the-average-american-family-has-saved-for-retirement.html

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How Money Affects HappinessHow Money Affects Happiness
• ThereThere isis a strong correlation between wealth anda strong correlation between wealth and
happiness:happiness:
• ““Rich people and nations are happier than their poorRich people and nations are happier than their poor
counterparts; don’t let anyone tell you differently.”counterparts; don’t let anyone tell you differently.”
• But they note that money’s impact on happiness isn’tBut they note that money’s impact on happiness isn’t
as large as you might think.as large as you might think.
• If you have clothes to wear, food to eat, and a roofIf you have clothes to wear, food to eat, and a roof
over your head, increased disposable income hasover your head, increased disposable income has
just a small influence on your sense of well-being.just a small influence on your sense of well-being.
https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/your-money-the/9780596809430/ch01.html

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The Fulfillment CurveThe Fulfillment Curve
• American culture is consumption-driven.American culture is consumption-driven.
• The media teaches you to want the clothesThe media teaches you to want the clothes
and cars you see on TV and the watches andand cars you see on TV and the watches and
jewelry you see in magazine ads.jewelry you see in magazine ads.
• Yet studies show that people who areYet studies show that people who are
materialistic tend to be less happy than thosematerialistic tend to be less happy than those
who aren’t.who aren’t.
• In other words, if you want to be content, youIn other words, if you want to be content, you
should own—and want—less Stuff.should own—and want—less Stuff.

46.
George Carlin’s “Stuff” RoutineGeorge Carlin’s “Stuff” Routine
• https://youtu.be/MvgN5gCuLachttps://youtu.be/MvgN5gCuLac

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The Medicalization and Isolation ofThe Medicalization and Isolation of
DyingDying
• During the second-half of the twentieth century theDuring the second-half of the twentieth century the
burden of care, once assumed by neighbors, friends,burden of care, once assumed by neighbors, friends,
and family, was passed onto strangers and medicaland family, was passed onto strangers and medical
caretakers.caretakers.
• The new sites of death which emerged, most notablyThe new sites of death which emerged, most notably
the hospital and long-term care facility, enabled thethe hospital and long-term care facility, enabled the
removal of unpleasant and horrifying sights of theremoval of unpleasant and horrifying sights of the
dying process from ordinary social and culturaldying process from ordinary social and cultural
experience.experience.
• This transformation, whereby death was sequesteredThis transformation, whereby death was sequestered
and institutionally confined, was attractive to a cultureand institutionally confined, was attractive to a culture
that was increasingly fearful of dying.that was increasingly fearful of dying.
http://innerself.com/content/personal/spirituality-mindfulness/death-a-dying/4341-fear-and-denial-of-death-by-david-wendell-moller.html

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Death as FailureDeath as Failure
• In the modern context in which dying has lost itsIn the modern context in which dying has lost its
meaningfulness, death is viewed as failure.meaningfulness, death is viewed as failure.
• This fact helps explain the great sense of shame andThis fact helps explain the great sense of shame and
humiliation that dying persons and their loved ones feel.humiliation that dying persons and their loved ones feel.
• Many physicians view death as defeat and failure on both aMany physicians view death as defeat and failure on both a
personal and professional level.personal and professional level.
• As long as dying is seen as shameful and death is viewed asAs long as dying is seen as shameful and death is viewed as
failure, open and honest communication will be stymied.failure, open and honest communication will be stymied.
• Simply, no one likes to talk about their shortcomings or failures.Simply, no one likes to talk about their shortcomings or failures.
These, instead, are remanded to the isolated, invisible realm ofThese, instead, are remanded to the isolated, invisible realm of
our collective human experience. That is to say, they are, inour collective human experience. That is to say, they are, in
fact, denied.fact, denied.

49.
Woody Allen and DeathWoody Allen and Death
• I'm not afraid to die, I just don't want toI'm not afraid to die, I just don't want to
be there when it happens.be there when it happens.
– Woody AllenWoody Allen

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Clarity of Vision in LifeClarity of Vision in Life
• This is the first step in goal setting.This is the first step in goal setting.
• The number one reason that people fail toThe number one reason that people fail to
achieve their goals is; they lackachieve their goals is; they lack clarity ofclarity of
visionvision about theabout the lifelife they want to live. ...they want to live. ...
• These goals do not tie into a clearThese goals do not tie into a clear visionvision ofof
thethe lifelife they wish to lead.they wish to lead.
• They lack identity and purpose.They lack identity and purpose.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=clarity+of+vision+in+life

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Finding ClarityFinding Clarity
• Confusion is solved by getting yourConfusion is solved by getting your
priorities straight.priorities straight.
• Distraction is solved by getting better atDistraction is solved by getting better at
focusing your attention.focusing your attention.
• Disorganization is solved by throwingDisorganization is solved by throwing
out non-essentials and tending to theout non-essentials and tending to the
important things first and foremost.important things first and foremost.
Deepak Chopra
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-hazy-clear-how-gain-clarity-your-life-chopra-md-official--1

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DODO
• Make your surroundings orderly and uncluttered.Make your surroundings orderly and uncluttered.
• Take a close look at stresses that need to beTake a close look at stresses that need to be
addressed.addressed.
• Keep away from negative influences.Keep away from negative influences.
• Find a friend or confidante who shares you vision ofFind a friend or confidante who shares you vision of
clarity and fulfillment.clarity and fulfillment.
• Center yourself several times a day whenever youCenter yourself several times a day whenever you
feel distracted or unsettled.feel distracted or unsettled.
• Go outside to experience the calm and inspiration ofGo outside to experience the calm and inspiration of
Nature.Nature.
• Follow a regular daily routine.Follow a regular daily routine.
• Get eight hours of good sleep every night.Get eight hours of good sleep every night.

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DON’TDON’T
• Remain in situations that turn disordered and stressful.Remain in situations that turn disordered and stressful.
• Push your work time to the limit of exhaustion, mental orPush your work time to the limit of exhaustion, mental or
physical.physical.
• Be tied down by other people's opinions and attitudes.Be tied down by other people's opinions and attitudes.
• Let stress go unaddressed.Let stress go unaddressed.
• Let a good night's sleep slip by more than once or twice aLet a good night's sleep slip by more than once or twice a
week.week.
• Immerse yourself in bad news and the world's chaoticImmerse yourself in bad news and the world's chaotic
unrest.unrest.
• Ignore your body's signals--be aware of when it wantsIgnore your body's signals--be aware of when it wants
rest, nourishment, down time, and a chance to reset itselfrest, nourishment, down time, and a chance to reset itself
through meditation and quiet time alone.through meditation and quiet time alone.
• Forget to provide yourself with pure food, water, and air.Forget to provide yourself with pure food, water, and air.

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Finally, I feel that a definition ofFinally, I feel that a definition of
Health might include :Health might include :
• Clarity and a vision of LifeClarity and a vision of Life
• With no fear of DeathWith no fear of Death

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No Fear Of DeathNo Fear Of Death

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Take in a deep breath…… and enjoy!!!!!