Why are Americans dealing with so many health issues, including chronic conditions and mental health issues? The first question we need to answer is this: what does it really mean to be healthy? According to the World Health organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing—not just the absence of disease.

Only 12% of adults in the US are metabolically healthy, and as a society we are getting sicker and heavier. It's important for people to work to be at peace in their lives and within themselves. Developing healthy habits is so important for maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health. This includes movement and healthy sleep habits.

Social isolation, domestic violence, relationship breakdowns, and work problems can impact your mental health. Aspects of our modern world, like access to technology and social media, can also hurt mental health when used incorrectly or too often.

There are five metabolic health markers you should know about: your blood glucose, your triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference. Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart and stroke, and you can have high blood pressure without knowing it. The less stress you have, the better for your blood pressure.

An increasing number of people are dealing with multiple chronic conditions. In fact, 12% of Americans have at least five chronic conditions. We need to make a change, starting with diet. We are what we eat, and you may not be eating as healthily as you think. Start there if you want to begin making changes to your health today.

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