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65. Dr. Shaniece Criss - The 5 Layers of a Healthy Society Episode 65

65. Dr. Shaniece Criss - The 5 Layers of a Healthy Society

Did you know that your health can be directly influenced by society and the government? Dr. Shaniece Criss is an associate professor in health sciences and researches how societal issues impact health for all of us. Public health has been shown to have a direct correlation to individual health. In order to avoid barriers in our health journey, we need support from all layers of the community. Peers, organizations, and even local government policies can greatly impact our opportunities to make healthy choices. You can be a positive catalyst for better public health by getting involved in local politics in your community!

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5️⃣ The five layers of public health: how to make the healthy choice an easy choice. 02:20
🀝 It's important to recognize individual power and partnership: townships & communities organize great events that are good for health & socializing. 06:16
4️⃣ Nutrition, physical activity, social support, and staying mentally stimulated are important for health and longevity: boredom can get you into β€œtrouble.”. 09:19
πŸ“± Dr. Shaniece studies societal impacts on health & creates and shares fun health tips on Instagram. 11:43
πŸ’™ You are not alone, there are people who care: β€œblue spaces” are good for overall well-being. 12:45
πŸ™οΈ Public health is connected with developing cities: more financially mixed cities can lead to better health for everybody.. 15:35
❌ Racism impacts health - Dr. Shaniece searches for policies that cause inequality and works to change them: the problem is on a cultural level. 19:08
🀰 How pregnancy and birthing can be affected by racism. 22:27
πŸ›οΈ Talk to your elected officials: there are different ways to volunteer in the local government 24:35
🌷 Curiosity is a powerful tool in individual health, unlike blaming yourself. 26:45
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Invite someone to walk with you. 28:14

Links:

 πŸ‘‰ Connect with  Dr. Shaniece: www.linkedin.com/in/shaniececriss
✌️ Follow Dr. Shaniece at: www.instagram.com/drshaniece
 πŸ Natural Weight Loss and Wellness: www.wynweightloss.com 



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