The internet has dramatically altered several industries because of the fact that this is the sort of thing that could potentially end up putting vast quantities of information right at your fingertips. A study conducted by OnePoll revealed that as many as 39% of Americans don’t go to the doctor when they are sick, rather they search up their symptoms online. This has the potential to make medical misinformation far more widespread than might have been the case otherwise.
For example, 47% of the people that responded to this survey stated that they believed fish oil to be a cure for various illnesses. 45% said the same for garlic, and 44% indicated that they use honey to treat their ailments. In spite of the fact that this is the case, 62% of survey respondents were practical enough to go to the doctor when the need arose, which seems to suggest that people who rely entirely on the internet are decidedly in the minority.
With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that this survey also highlighted what people do to take care of their health. Taking vitamins seems to be a popular choice, with 51% of survey respondents saying that they do this on a regular basis. 49% also said that they regularly schedule doctor’s appointments so that they can get full body check ups done, and 46% acknowledged that they try their best to exercise as often as possible.
However, the answers to this survey also indicated that people are not taking good care of their hearts. For one thing only 30% of respondents said that the manage their stress levels, and just 23% paid any attention to cholesterol levels with all things having been considered and taken into account.
This just goes to show that medical information isn’t as widespread as previously thought. More work needs to be done to leave consumers better informed about how they can take charge of their health, and emphasis must be placed on common sense strategies such as reducing cholesterol and managing stress.
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For example, 47% of the people that responded to this survey stated that they believed fish oil to be a cure for various illnesses. 45% said the same for garlic, and 44% indicated that they use honey to treat their ailments. In spite of the fact that this is the case, 62% of survey respondents were practical enough to go to the doctor when the need arose, which seems to suggest that people who rely entirely on the internet are decidedly in the minority.
With all of that having been said and now out of the way, it is important to note that this survey also highlighted what people do to take care of their health. Taking vitamins seems to be a popular choice, with 51% of survey respondents saying that they do this on a regular basis. 49% also said that they regularly schedule doctor’s appointments so that they can get full body check ups done, and 46% acknowledged that they try their best to exercise as often as possible.
However, the answers to this survey also indicated that people are not taking good care of their hearts. For one thing only 30% of respondents said that the manage their stress levels, and just 23% paid any attention to cholesterol levels with all things having been considered and taken into account.
This just goes to show that medical information isn’t as widespread as previously thought. More work needs to be done to leave consumers better informed about how they can take charge of their health, and emphasis must be placed on common sense strategies such as reducing cholesterol and managing stress.
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