Take a look at the work the National Quality Forum is a part of and get a deeper look into how effective health and wellness innovations have been and the continued impact on the population. National Quality Forum provides insight into the structuring of a wellness initiative and how to measure the success of the program.
http://www.qualityforum.org/Topics/Health_and_Well-Being.aspx
Journals, exercise program science, anatomy, nutrition science, expert weight loss guidelines and wellness tips just graze the surface of what ExRx provides. Exercise Prescription on Internet is a nationally recognized site (ACSM, Wyle Labortories, Human Kinetics, NSCA) for its continued excellence in providing current, scientific, and useful tools for education for professionals.
Information highlighting the many facets of health should provide education for the professional as well as provide information in a reader friendly many for consumers to understand; MedinePlus provides both of these elements. U.S. National Library of Medicine is the provider of the website, where there is information on health topics concerning health and wellness, disease, body systems and a host of other topics.
National Institute of Health provides a solid and easy to follow guide to healthy nutrition; which is one of the most paramount components of health and well-being. Links are provided that describe a number of popular eating plans. Materials are needed to provide to patients/clients that are easy to understand and apply; this article provides easy understanding of basic sound nutrition.
Exercise is one of the most beneficial holistic modalities. This article highlights the role exercise can play in reducing the risk of many different cancers. Making a case for exercise is needed and it is great to see organizations researching and attaching the science to the benefits; as a health and wellness professional I will carry on this effort.
The effects of chronic pain on the population is significant and hinders the mind and body’s ability to perform optimally, but there are therapies that can potentially have a positive impact on relieving chronic pain and improving well-being. CAM practices are still growing in popularity and many people are utilizing them and experiencing the benefits; it good to know that there are studies being done to provide science to back up the benefits. Understanding the many dynamics of achieving optimal health and wellness is a benefit for the professional and it is paramount of a successful career to stay current on the latest research in CAM practices.
Diabetes is remaining a challenge in reducing the instances of the disease as well as innovating methods of better treatment. Research is being done to transform stem cells into beta cells to aid in minimizing the effect of the disease. I need to stay abreast on the latest research in this disease because it is continuing to grow and there is a strong chance that I will encounter and work with a portion of the population that are living with diabetes.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324282.php
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