Top 10 Tips for Staying Healthy When Money is Tight

Leading health care organizations help Ohioans live healthier lives 


INDIANAPOLIS, July 6  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Several area  health care organizations agree that today's tough economic times can make staying healthy a challenge. The organizations provided tips for Ohioans to stay healthy.

Those organizations are: The Athletic Club of Columbus, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Columbus Dietetic Association, Lilly USA, Mental Health America of Franklin County, NAMI Ohio, Ohio Association of Free Clinics, Ohio Department of Health and Prevent Blindness Ohio.

Helping people live healthy lives is a top priority for these healthcare organizations, especially during today's tough economic times. In addition to providing 10 tips for staying healthy, the organizations participated in the Ohio Health Fair at the Ohio Statehouse in May which was presented by Mental Health America of Franklin County and Lilly USA.

  The tips include:

  1. Seek balance in your life through energizing your body, engaging your
     passions, and enriching your mind. (The Athletic Club of Columbus)
  2. Anyone who has diabetes and hasn't attended a full Diabetes
     Self-Management Education series should call the Central Ohio Diabetes
     Association at [phone] and register. It will make all the
     difference. (Central Ohio Diabetes Association)
  3. Keep a food journal. Recording what you eat can help you identify
     trouble spots in your day and find empty calories that are slowing your
     weight loss goals. A Registered Dietitian can help you make quick, easy
     recommendations to improve your health. (Ohio/Columbus Dietetic
     Association)
  4. Free health education materials to help people live healthy lives are
     available at http://www.lillyforbetterhealth.com/. (Lilly USA)  This
     information includes "A Healthy You! - America's Guide to Healthy
     Living," a 148-page book that brings together a wide variety of health
     information from reliable sources. The Web site also features
     information about patient assistance programs for individuals who need
     help paying for their medications.
  5. Stay positive. Thinking negatively can drag down your mood and your
     health. But don't let that worry you. Experts say you can learn to be
     less gloomy. Don't assume the worst. Our fears often don't materialize.
     Ask yourself how realistic yours are. Keep a gratitude journal. Write
     down anything that makes you smile, like great relationships or special
     occasions. (Mental Health America of Franklin County)
  6. Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person's
     thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily
     functioning. Serious mental illnesses include major depression,
     schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic
     disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality
     disorder. The good news about mental illness is that recovery is
     possible. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can
     experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an
     individual treatment plan. (NAMI Ohio)
  7. Concentrate on good nutrition. Cut the juice and go for the whole fruit
     instead. Whole fruit has been shown to satisfy hunger better than
     juice, with the added benefit of more fiber, vitamins and minerals. If
     you really want the liquid, make a smoothie using whole fruit instead
     of pouring a glass of juice. (Ohio Department of Health)
  8. Invest in your health. Being physically active can save you money in
     the long run by helping you avoid medical treatments later. Just about
     everyone can walk, and the only investment is a good pair of athletic
     shoes. Walking even for 10-15 minutes at a time, as with other types of
     physical activity, has also been shown to improve mood. (Ohio
     Department of Health)
  9. Quit smoking. If you smoke one pack a day at $5 a pack and quit, you
     will save $1,826 a year (Moneycentral.msn.com). For help quitting, call
     the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you are ready to quit,
     we can help. (Ohio Department of Health)

  10. A healthy lifestyle and regular comprehensive eye care is the most
      cost-effective way to ensure healthy sight. Take these simple steps
      now to reduce the likelihood of eye disease later in life: eat healthy
      foods, exercise, monitor your health, don't smoke, and get a
      comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis. (Prevent Blindness Ohio)

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