Chronic diseases have taken over as the primary causes of death in the developed world, and yet we seem ill-prepared to deal with them in our current healthcare system. But there is a silver lining in the bad news: we often can change our health by modifying our lifestyle. And the changes don’t necessarily have to be big. We will talk a bit about the positive messages of Mr. Rogers, as his small actions had a mighty effect! LET’S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information   SOURCES and RESOURCES Chronic Illness Resources US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 “Chronic Illness: Why Can Coping with Chronic Illness Be So Difficult,” The Cleveland Clinic. “Living with Invisible Illness,” The Atlantic “Lyme Disease is Baffling. Even to Experts,” The Atlantic “Lifestyle Choices: Root Causes of Chronic Disease,” The Cleveland Clinic. "How to Live Life Without Major Regrets: 8 lessons from older Americans," today.com “Why Spending Time with Friends is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health,” Time magazine.      “Doctors Tell All --- and It’s Bad,” The Atlantic. “The doctor will see you now – but often not for long,” Reuters. "Doctors Should Be Doing More To Help Patients Eat Better, JAMA Editorial Argues," wbur.org "Chronic Disease: The Power of Prevention," cdc.gov "Prevalence of Both Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes," cdc.gov “Chronic Diseases in America,” cdc.gov "Celiac Disease Foundation Releases Celiac Symptoms Checklist," celiac.org “What is Lifestyle Medicine?” lifestylemedicine.org "Commission Calls for Urgent Action Against Chronic Diseases," who.int “Medicines to treat side effects of other medicines? Sometimes less is more beneficial,” theconversation.com "How Highly Processed Foods Liberated 1950s Housewives," womenshistory.org “Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America,” The Atlantic. The Disease Delusion, Jeffrey Bland. The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, Terry Wahls   On Mr. Rogers “Can You Say… Hero?” Esquire magazine. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” hbo.com Fred Rogers’ Acceptance Speech, Lifetime Achievement Award, The Emmys, 1997. “From ‘Hustlers’ to ‘Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,’ journalists become fall film stars,” The Los Angeles Times.   DISCLAIMER Neither I nor my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking. Some links may be affiliate links.