Proactive Patient

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted again the positive effect a proactive patient can have on his or her own health. The article cited a study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry which found that aging is both subjective and biological, and the two aspects are related. People who were more physically active more often had a younger self-image. So, that fountain of youth might exist right in your running shoes.

In Patient Confidential, Tips and Advice To Keep You Safe As You Navigate the Healthcare System, I stress the importance of patient involvement in health care. I stress asking questions, getting facts and learning consequences. This article demonstrates one more way that a person can take steps to improve his or her self-image and health.