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Blame Technology for Health Spending Increases

  • January 25, 2017

The cost of health care is spiraling out of control. One popular opinion is that life expectancy is a major driver of this increase. A New York Times report debunks this common misconception. Technological innovations and the use of these novel new technologies are largely responsible for the skyrocketing price tag of American health care.

In recent years, new health prolonging technologies have stumbled in the face of the modern diets, toxic pharmaceuticals and sedentary lifestyles. Life expectancy has recently begun to decline. Obesity and the abuse of prescription drugs contribute heavily to this horrific trend. The human cost of this calamity is astronomical and the financial fallout is also significant.

Fortunately, it is never too late to take control of your health. Nutrition and exercise are two of the best ways to improve quality of life. The power of this approach lay in its simplicity. Changes to your diet and adopting an active lifestyle are both achievable goals.

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of my favorite workout programs. It can be slotted into a busy schedule and is extremely effective. These workouts are considerably shorter than traditional programs. They involve as little as four minutes of intense activity combined with rest periods for a total workout of only around 20 minutes.

How you fuel your body may also have a large impact on your quality of life. A great starting point is to remove all processed foods from your diet and to consume only nourishing whole foods. Wholesale changes to your diet may seem daunting, but my nutrition plan will walk you through this process. It is full of actionable information and valuable to beginner and expert alike.