Web Link Hits      The Five Biggest Problems in Medical Care Today Problem 1: Too Much Unnecessary Care Problem 2: Avoidable Harm to Patients. Problem 3: Billions of Dollars are Being Wasted. Problem 4: Perverse Incentives in How We Pay for Care. Problem 5: Lack of Transparency. Think I’m a bit too pessimistic? Tak 1675      DR. ARTHUR LEWIS - Healthcare Crisis in AFrican American Community 483      8 Major Health Problems in the World Today The principal causes for common health issues are unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, environmental degradation, high stress levels and genetics. Non-communicable diseases are the primary issues today. 609      13 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. 966      Why Nutrition is Important Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are leading causes of death in the U.S. Unhealthy eating and inactivity contribute to 310,000 to 580,000 deaths each year according to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). That’s 13 times mor 759      What is nutrition? Why is nutrition important? Brief history of nutrition. What is the difference between a dietician and nutritionist? Everyone in medicine is involved in nutrition. The human body requires seven major types of nutrients Foods that prote 2582      Why Widespread Nutritional Deficiencies Are a Reality That Must Be Reckoned With There's been much controversy surrounding the question of whether or not you need to take supplements. Critics claim that vitamin supplements are a waste of money, as you can get all the nutrients you need from your diet. They also claim that most pe 1323