The Hidden Systems Behind Heart Disease: Why America’s #1 Killer Isn’t Just About Individual Choices
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The Hidden Systems Behind Heart Disease: Why America’s #1 Killer Isn’t Just About Individual Choices

Heart disease, America’s #1 killer is a lot like soil erosion – it happens so gradually that you don’t notice until there’s a landslide. And just like erosion, it ain’t just about what’s happening on the surface. 941,652 lives. Nearly a million Americans. That’s how many people cardiovascular disease claimed in 2022 alone – up…

Environmental Health Crisis: How Earth’s Breaking Point Threatens Public Health
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Environmental Health Crisis: How Earth’s Breaking Point Threatens Public Health

Like the Wu Tang Clan, environmental health ain’t nun to fuck with. via GIPHY The Earth’s been our janitor since day one, cleaning our air, filtering our water, and absorbing our mess. But we’re acting like entitled tenants who think cleanup is just “part of the job.” And let me tell you – this ain’t…

The Burden of Chronic Disease: America’s Deadly Design
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The Burden of Chronic Disease: America’s Deadly Design

Your great-grandparents were more likely to die from a bad cough than a bad diet. In just three generations, we completely rewrote what takes us out. But here’s the thing about progress: sometimes solving one problem creates another unforeseen one. Think about managing chronic diseases like trying to keep multiple plates spinning on poles. Except…

The Health Behavior Script: Who’s Really Writing Your Health Story?

The Health Behavior Script: Who’s Really Writing Your Health Story?

You know that feeling when you’re watching a show, and even though you know it’s probably not good for you, you can’t stop hitting “next episode”? That’s exactly how Big Food designed their products to hit. And just like your favorite streaming service knows exactly what’ll keep you up until 3am, these food giants have…

What Is Public Health? | PHuncle Breaks It Down
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What Is Public Health? | PHuncle Breaks It Down

Let me make this super simple: Public health is about keeping entire communities healthy and safe, not just one person at a time. It’s like having a whole team of people working to stop people from getting sick in the first place, rather than waiting to treat them after they’re already ill. Think of it…

Health Education metaphor. Effective Health Education is like learning to cook with someone who you feel connected to. You can learn recipes and skills from someone you can trust.
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Health Education: Cooking Up Connection | The PHuncle’s Guide

Health education is like cooking – nobody learns just from reading recipes. You learn in the kitchen, usually from someone who knows what they’re doing, understands the ingredients, and most importantly – knows how to connect with YOU. That’s why your grandma’s cooking hits different – it’s made with understanding, history, and connection. And that’s…