How Cultural Trends Impact Your Health

Health crises have skyrocketed in America, many tied to unhealthy diets. Health information, including what diets are best, bombard us more today than ever before. However, other cultures don’t face the epidemics of obesity and heart disease that plague America.

Asian Cultures

Asian cultures are among the healthiest in the world. According to the UN Chronicle: An Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke, Japan boasts one of the world’s lowest rates of heart disease. However, that risk increases when a Japanese person moves to North America, showing that the risk isn’t simply genetic. The Japanese eat large amounts of …read more