tangomonster
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It's human nature to think that one's own cohort is the best. When asked who was the healthiest, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millenials all felt that their generation was the healthiest.
But many articles indicate that Boomers are less healthy than their parents, thanks to obesity, hypertension, diabetes (although they will be the longest-lived generation in spite of these problems---it's more the quality of life):
Baby Boomers: Not the ‘Healthiest Generation’ | TIME.com
What really took me aback is that Boomers define being healthy as going to the doctor! And they were only half as likely as younger generations to think that being healthy means eating healthy foods or exercising (only 12% of Boomers feel that diet or physical activity is important; they feel that doctor's visits equals health!).
HARTFORD, Conn.: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials define being healthy differently | Health & Wellness | NewsObserver.com
Is it really possible that only a little over 10% of Boomers think that diet and exercise is important for health?
But many articles indicate that Boomers are less healthy than their parents, thanks to obesity, hypertension, diabetes (although they will be the longest-lived generation in spite of these problems---it's more the quality of life):
Baby Boomers: Not the ‘Healthiest Generation’ | TIME.com
What really took me aback is that Boomers define being healthy as going to the doctor! And they were only half as likely as younger generations to think that being healthy means eating healthy foods or exercising (only 12% of Boomers feel that diet or physical activity is important; they feel that doctor's visits equals health!).
HARTFORD, Conn.: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials define being healthy differently | Health & Wellness | NewsObserver.com
Is it really possible that only a little over 10% of Boomers think that diet and exercise is important for health?