Unfortunately, over 60% of adults in the United States have some type of chronic disease. Some people even have two types of chronic diseases or more.

Since this type of ailment drastically affects one’s quality of life, it’s important to both overcome and prevent chronic illness as effectively as you can. Not everyone knows how to go about it, though.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know.

What Are Common Types of Chronic Illness?

The term ‘chronic illness’ simply refers to any debilitating condition that lasts for a long period of time. Asthma, for example, can be considered a chronic illness since it impacts the quality of life over an extended period.

Other types of chronic illness include:

• Cancer
• Arthritis
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Heart disease

As you may expect, the list is far more comprehensive than the above conditions. But, these are some of the most common.

If you suffer from this type of illness, the future isn’t entirely bleak, though. There’s a large number of ways that you can push through them on your way to greater health.

How Can You Overcome Them?

The method you can use to overcome a chronic illness strongly depends on the condition. Asthma, for example, can be overcome by avoiding strenuous activity and keeping a medicated inhaler within reach at all times.

Other conditions may require diet and lifestyle changes or medical procedures to overcome, while some may require the use of medication. An example of the latter is high blood pressure, which is often easily managed with medication and lifestyle changes.

For more severe conditions (such as cancer), operations like this procedure are often required. 

How Can You Prevent Them in The Future?

Fortunately, many chronic illnesses can be prevented entirely by making changes to your daily habits. This can include limiting your calorie intake, eating a balanced, whole foods, plant-and-antioxidant-rich diet, quitting smoking, and avoiding the over-consumption of alcohol.

Similarly, adding more exercise into your daily or weekly routine can make a significant impact on your overall health. Since many medical conditions result from having a sedentary lifestyle, even taking a 30-minute walk per day can be a powerful way to prevent illness in the future.

It’s important to speak with a doctor to determine what type of illness you may be at risk for (if any). For example, someone who has a family history of heart disease should avoid consuming large amounts of sodium, saturated fats, etc.

Overcoming Chronic Illness Can Seem Difficult

But it doesn’t have to be.

With the above information about how to overcome and prevent chronic illness in mind, you’ll be well on your way toward developing the habits that are best for you and your health.

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