Importance of health and wellness education

Background A clear understanding of the macro-level contexts in which education impacts health is integral to improving national health administration and policy. In this research, we use a visual analytic approach to explore the association between education and health over a 20-year period for countries around the world. Method Using empirical data from the OECD and the World Bank for 26 OECD countries for the years 1995–2015, we identify patterns/associations between education and health indicators. By incorporating pre- and post-educational attainment indicators, we highlight the dual role of education as both a driver of opportunity as well as of inequality. Results Adults with higher educational attainment have better health and lifespans compared to their less-educated peers. We highlight that tertiary education, particularly, is critical in influencing infant mortality, life expectancy, child vaccination, and enrollment rates. In addition, an economy needs to consider potential years of life lost (premature mortality) as a measure of health quality. Conclusions We bring to light the health disparities across countries and suggest implications for governments to target educational interventions that can reduce inequalities and improve health. Our country-level findings on NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) rates offer implications for economies to address a broad array of vulnerabilities ranging from unemployment, school life expectancy, and labor mar...

With the amount of effort you put into ensuring the children in your care are healthy and happy, it can be easy to forget about your own emotional and mental health. This can be particularly true during difficult times of increased stress (as is likely the case currently with the COVID-19 pandemic). However, these stressful periods are when our well-being matters most and as such, it is important to remember to take care of yourself during these times. Practicing self-care is not only important for you, but is also beneficial to the people around you, including the children in your care, your co-workers, and the people in your personal life. Happy and healthy educators = happy and healthy children The emotional well-being of educators is important for a bevy of reasons. Research consistently shows that positive well-being is tied closely to satisfaction in the profession and educator engagement, whereas poor well-being is related to feeling burnt out. Additionally, educator well-being is related to children’s social-emotional skill development in the classroom as well as the quality of the teacher-student relationships formed, both of which carry important implications for children’s development. Essentially, it is very tough to support children’s well-being and form meaningful relationships if you do not take care of your own health and wellness. Taking the time to support your mental and emotional health will make it easier to teach effectively and you will likely find y...

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All across America, corporations are implementing Health & Wellness programs, seeing the immense potential in having a healthier, more productive workforce. With more than 75 percent of a company's healthcare and productivity costs derived from employee lifestyle choices, it is imperative that wellness programs are implemented in a strategic fashion, aimed at actually increasing employee health and reducing choice-related illnesses, while protecting the company's bottom line. The question then becomes: which strategy provides the best method of attack? Companies implement programs such as group walking or "lunch and learn" sessions; they hang posters reminding employees to make healthier choices; they hire counselors, coaches, and trainers to demonstrate the value of exercise, a healthy diet, managing stress or quitting smoking. They even offer various kinds of rewards and incentives when goals are met and commitments kept. However, many companies find they meet significant resistance from their employees when it comes to actually participating in a Health & Wellness program. Resources are then spent to incentivize the workforce and make it more appealing to join the effort. Why the resistance? What strategy will provide the best long-term, lasting change that will truly motivate workers to change their lifestyle, and consistently make better choices? Which method will ultimately motivate workers towards improving their health, their work performance, and their employer's ...

When it comes to taking care of our Making the effort to understand the role of health and wellness Health and wellness play a distinctive and very important role in any individual’s overall quality of life. This is one of the only constants that applies to not only humans, but literally every living being, on Earth. The basics of health are quite simple to grasp (why we need to eat, for example), but it is the more intricate details of health and wellbeing that individuals tend to take more time becoming comfortable and familiar with. Educating oneself on health and wellness is often an ongoing process. It is also inevitably one of the most important processes in the world. Taking the time to focus on your body A Turning learned tasks into healthy habits Learned attitudes and tasks surrounding the topic of health and wellness can evolve into healthy habits if you let them run their natural course and are consistent in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Educating yourself on all points health and wellness, from the

Community health education is an important part of our world today. In fact, if the year 2020 has taught us anything, it is that community health education is a vital part of our society. The outbreak of COVID-19 – a pandemic that has infected millions of people around the world— crippled the global economy and changed the way we live. However, there have also been great strides made in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, thanks to infectious disease experts and public health educators who work diligently to keep the public informed. One of the few positive outcomes of this life-changing virus has been the acts of kindness— big and small. Doctors and nurses have been working 18-hour shifts in areas hit hardest by the outbreak, and healthcare workers in other areas have flown to major cities to volunteer their services. Manufacturers have been shifting focus toward producing personal protective equipment (PPE) and donating thousands of items to hospitals. Even amateur crafters have been hard at work making cloth masks to donate to their local nurses! These powerful signs of hope may have inspired you to take action. It may even inspire you to make a career change, or help you decide what you’d like to do with your life. One of the most important roles in public health today is in community health education. Public health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. Within this field, there is a variety of public health issues to address, such as...