The Secret to Living a Longer, Healthier Life CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE?
The human brain is an incredibly powerful organ. It solves complex problems, recalls forgotten memories, and triggers a dizzying array of emotions. But its most incredible power is the effect it can have on the rest of the body. When it comes to love, well, our brains certainly love it, and our bodies reflect that. LESS STRESS Human beings thrive on a sense of connection and belonging, and studies have shown that love actually has positive effects on a person’s physical health as well as mental. The security and commitment felt in a loving relationship are shown to reduce stress by stunting the production of cortisol, the body’s stress-inducing hormone. Less stress means lower blood pressure, a healthier heart, and a lower risk of stroke, especially in men. HEALTHIER IMMUNE SYSTEMS Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that calm, happy people can fight common colds and the flu more easily than those who are anxious or depressed. The physical benefits of love even go as far as healing wounds quicker. Small injuries inflicted on a wide test group at Ohio State University Medical Center healed nearly twice as fast on people who experienced consistent warmth and care than those who experienced hostility. In fact, the latter group needed almost a full additional day to achieve the same amount of healing as the first group. Success Stories
LONGER, HAPPIER LIVES Being surrounded by love may even save your life. A statistic from the National Health Interview Survey states that single people face a 58% higher risk of mortality. Further bolstering that claim is the Harvard Health Blog, which claims happily married participants experience better health as they age when compared to peers in unhappy partnerships. In fact, the blog asserts, “People in stressful, unhappy marriages may be worse off than a single person who is surrounded by supportive and caring friends, family, and loved ones.” So, it seems the results are in: Loving someone is a healthy lifestyle choice. Even having a strong network of friends and family boosts your odds of living a long life by 50%. So, get out there and make the healthy choice for yourself and those around you by leading a life full of love.
OUR CLIENTS SAY IT BEST
According to the nonprofit Start Standing, 80% of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime. Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it accounts for 10% of all visits to the doctor. One out of every three people claim that back pain impacts their day-to-day life, and it is one of the most common reasons employees cite for missing work. The direct cost of work missed due to back pain is estimated at around $20 billion. The good news is that if you are suffering from back pain, you are statistically most likely going to recover. Further, according to Start Standing, working with a physical therapist can reduce the expense of treating back pain by 55% as compared to more invasive treatment options.
At Vital Care Physical Therapy, we love helping our patients live pain-free lives. John P., one of our recent patients, says this about our work: “Investing the last four weeks with Andrea has totally eliminated my back pain and discomfort following surgery. Andrea is the greatest. Now the objective is finding an excuse to return.” Back pain is a symptom, not a disease. It’s important to work with a doctor to assess the source of your back pain and develop a plan that will help you get back to living pain-free. Give us a call at (623) 544-0300 to book your appointment today!
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