money affect health

Money influences countless factors in our lives, from the kind of peanut butter we buy at the grocery store to the neighborhood we live in to the friends we make. But did you know that money (and 

especially debt) can actually affect your health

According to a recent an Associated Press-AOL Health poll, people who say they suffer from high stress due to debt were much more likely to suffer from health problems than those who weren't dealing with money troubles. That study confirms what researchers have known for years: Low incomes are linked to poor health, high levels of debt and increased stress

About 27 percent of those in debt had ulcers or digestive-tract problems, compared with 8 percent of those with low levels of debt stress, and 44 percent had migraines or other headaches, compared with 15 percent of people with low debt stress

Research has shown that the less money people have, the more likely they are to suffer from certain diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In low-income households, the rates of obesity, hypertension, and high blood pressure are often higher than average. A variety of factors are to blame, but the fact remains: Money makes it easier to stay healthy

Here's a look at how your wallet is linked to your physical and emotional health, and how you can feel better – even if you don't hit the lottery or suddenly strike it rich

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Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges

The World Health Organization(WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete"  Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction

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A new model of health care run by doctors and hospitals is growing and saving money in the taxpayer-funded Medicare program, according to a new report from the federal government. However, experts say most patients still don't understand how an Accountable Care Organization works

And while early data shows financial improvements, experts say it's too early to know the long-term financial impact