| In a word, yes. | | | | Exercise and healthy eating improve the blood flow |
| A study published in the British Medical Journal finds the | | | | within the most vital organ to your success...your brain. |
| healthier you are, the richer you will become. | | | | You, like all of us, most likely want more money and |
| Researchers examined the link between health and | | | | more success, but the very first steps should be |
| wealth in rich countries, and found that healthier people | | | | incorporating exercise and a regular diet into your |
| are more productive at work, earn more, and spend | | | | schedule. |
| more days in the work force because they don't take | | | | Here is a quick question for you: |
| as much sick leave. | | | | Have you ever been at work and eaten a very |
| A population-based survey was performed on this | | | | unhealthy lunch or snack while sitting at your desk |
| subject, including 2068 women and 2314 men with | | | | What follows this snack or meal however, is what we |
| linked income data from a taxation register. Regression | | | | are talking about... |
| analysis was used to calculate mean income levels | | | | Did you feel lazy, unexcited about work and |
| within these educational and occupational groups. | | | | uninspired? Chances are you did. |
| The results were fascinating... | | | | Conversely, if you ate a healthy lunch and went for a |
| Compared with their normal-weight counterparts, | | | | walk, you would have come back rejuvenated, thinking |
| obese women with higher education or in upper | | | | in a positive way, and thinking clearly. |
| white-collar positions had significantly lower income; a | | | | Here are couple interesting stats: |
| smaller income disadvantage was seen in overweight | | | | (1) People that are fit earn more money |
| women with secondary education and in manual | | | | (2) People that are fit get better jobs |
| workers. | | | | (3) People that are healthy typically experience less |
| Excess body weight was not associated with income | | | | stress |
| disadvantages in men. | | | | (4) People that are fit have a more positive outlook |
| It may seem obvious, but an investment in health | | | | on life |
| produces big returns for individuals, their families and | | | | So, if you want more money, a better job, less stress |
| the economy as a whole. We do not believe that | | | | and a better outlook on life, you should incorporate a |
| this is fair one bit, but it is something that we all need to | | | | "fitness" and "health" routine in your diet. |
| consider. | | | | |