How do you describe a healthy person?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “complete physical, mental, and social well-being - and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” But research suggests that, despite this, Americans may still define health in a narrow way.

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What does being healthy mean to you? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “complete physical, mental, and social well-being - and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” But research suggests that, despite this, Americans may still define health in a narrow way.

In new research presented during the Diet and Exercise in a Social World session at the SPSP Annual Convention today, Danielle Boles and her colleagues asked Americans what being healthy means. People overwhelmingly mentioned “the absence of illness,” neglecting other factors. In some cases, Americans defined health as what they did not have. For instance, people who defined health as “mental balance” were those who worried the most and got the least sleep. Could defining health by what we’re struggling to get lead to stress, ultimately undermining health?

We may also have narrow ideas about where we can be healthy. The WHO stresses that physical activity is crucial for health – but exercising seems unusual in many everyday settings. Research by Andrew Ward found that people view exercise as something that you can’t do everywhere. For instance, people reported that it would be almost as unusual to see someone doing jumping jacks in an airport as someone setting a car on fire! This might stop people from thinking about everyday opportunities for exercise. Many health messages target obesity. For instance, the WHO calls it a global epidemic. Obesity is indeed one of America’s biggest health problems. But focusing on weight might have unintended consequences. Overweight people face social disapproval, such as being seen as lazy, weak-willed, or worthless. Research by Angelina Incollingo Rodriguez and others suggests that dealing with social disapproval could make overweight people unhealthier. The researchers gave people with normal body weight the experience of being overweight by having them wear fat suits. When wearing a fat suit, people ate more unhealthy food: 191 more calories of M&Ms, potato chips, and soda. Focusing too much on weight in definitions of health might lead to a vicious cycle. So what can we do? Broadening definitions of healthiness to might have benefits. A growing body of research shows that social ties are as important for our health as diet and exercise. Boles and her colleagues explored whether people see what you have to do to be healthy as “social” or “isolating.” When people believed health is social, rather than isolating, they had healthier behaviors. The importance of social connection has become a focus of some recent healthcare campaigns. Kaiser Permanente’s “Thrive” campaign features ads that say “Make time for we time” and “Hugs are healthy.” Acknowledging the role that our social lives play in healthcare settings could be one important step forward for healthcare in the United States. Lauren Howe is a 5th year PhD candidate in social psychology at Stanford University and the Shaper Family Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellow. Her research interests include rejection, patient-physician interactions, and trust in experts.

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1. Walking. Any exercise program should include cardiovascular exercise, which strengthens the heart and burns calories. And walking is something you can do anywhere, anytime, with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes.

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Experts say there is no magic to exercise: You get out of it what you put in. That doesn't mean you have to work out for hours each day. It just means you need to work smart. That said, experts agree that not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively. So what are the best exercises? We posed this question to four fitness experts and compiled a list of their favorites. 1. Walking Any exercise program should include cardiovascular exercise, which strengthens the heart and burns calories. And walking is something you can do anywhere, anytime, with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes. It's not just for beginners, either: Even the very fit can get a good workout from walking. "Doing a brisk walk can burn up to 500 calories per hour," says Robert Gotlin, DO, director of orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Since it takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound, you could expect to lose a pound for every seven hours you walk, if you did nothing else. Don't go from the sofa to walking an hour day, though. Richard Cotton, a spokesman for the American Council on Exercise, says beginners should start by walking five to -10 minutes at a time, gradually moving up to at least 30 minutes per session. "Don't add more than five minutes at a time," he says. Another tip: It's better to lengthen your walks before boosting your speed or incline.

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