Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease
Rates of chronic disease, obesity, and stress continue to rise across America, with experts warning that some of the healthiest habits from earlier centuries may have been forgotten. Doctors are recommending a return to habits such as walking, eating seasonal foods, and spending more time outdoors to help combat these issues. By incorporating these forgotten habits into daily life, individuals may be able to reduce their risk of chronic disease and improve overall health.
- ▪Walking has decreased as people have moved to the suburbs and spent more time sitting in cars rather than walking to work.
- ▪Eating seasonal foods and spending more time outdoors are also habits that doctors wish people would bring back.
- ▪Only about one in four U.S. adults meet the recommended guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.
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Healthy Living Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease Ultraprocessed foods and lack of time outdoors are fueling chronic disease, experts say By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published July 6, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The 8 healthy habits doctors wish more people would bring back Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America. Experts warn that some of the healthiest habits from the nation's earlier centuries may have fallen by the wayside. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America.
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