Blog #11 Living with your Future in mind

I believe that if people lived “with their future in mind”, they would exhibit extremely different habits and behaviors. Most people try and think about what their health future encompasses but it usually is not enough for them to quit their unhealthy behaviors. For instance a person who smokes knows that it is unhealthy and can cause further problems in the future but they still continue to smoke anyways. Another example is a person that is at risk for overweight or obesity. These people will most likely eat unhealthy food including junk food and fast food. Most of their food decisions will be unhealthy choices. They will also almost certainly not work out the proper amount they are supposed to be exercising.

Most men I know are afraid or worried about going to the doctor. Even for the smallest things. My boyfriend does not want to make an appointment even for a cold that he can not get rid of for a month, let alone see a physician for his regular prostate check up. Many men I know are “freaked-out” about getting their prostate checkups when the time comes. It is not always fear of the physician but mostly they are too proud to seek help for problems. I believe that this is why men typically pass away approximately seven years before women.

Even though most people live with their futures in mind they still will not change the harmful habits they have. I believe that if people would actually consider their future and act on it health wise then less people would be seeking medical help for illnesses such as cardiovascular problems, obesity, diabetes, etc.