HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Article by Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
(BPT) - Physical and mental wellness are equally important and often intertwined, given many people take part in activities that simultaneously enhance both categories of health. However, the everyday demands of life paired with challenges during the pandemic have caused people to de-prioritize their physical and mental well-being.
"There is a symbiotic relationship between mental and physical wellness," said Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States. "Supporting both critical aspects of health is equally important but can be difficult, specifically during stressful times like the current pandemic. It's extremely important for people to look for alternative ways to focus on both body and mind and take active steps toward the pursuit of overall wellness."
A recent national study by Planet Fitness demonstrates the pandemic's negative
negative impact toward mental and physical health. Three out of four Americans (77%) reported that at least one aspect of their overall health and well-being had been negatively impacted by the pandemic. A whopping 56% (nearly 138 million Americans) said they haven't made their mental wellness a priority in the past year while the same percent of the population admit they feel stress and anxiety more than ever before. But fortunately, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, with 92% of Americans whose mental wellness has been impacted by the pandemic reporting they are doing at least one thing to improve it.
While these are concerning results, the great news is the vast majority of Americans are looking to improve their current condition as the pandemic has shed a spotlight on the importance of fitness. Staying active is going to help get everyone on the right path and feeling great about themselves both physically and mentally
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