January 14/Law & Health Weekly -- Most Americans make New Years' resolutions focused on wellness, and rightfully so -- new research shows Americans have a long way to go toward achieving wellness based on the three pillars of health: healthy diet, responsible supplement use and regular exercise. The "Life...supplemented" My Wellness Scorecard National Study evaluated Americans' wellness regimens on a scale from "AlphaWELL" (those who are proactive about their health) to "OhWELL" (those who do not live healthy lifestyles). Results show three out of every four Americans fall into the category of "WannabeWELL" (44%) or "OhWELL" (33%).
"These 'WannabeWELLs' are on the cusp of wellness," says William Cooper, M.D., medical director of cardiovascular surgery at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and advisor to the "Life...supplemented" campaign. "They want to be healthier but may not know where to start. What many Americans need are the proper tools to get healthy: simple, easy-to-understand wellness tips and health information."