Good health not only makes you feel great, it may also help you financially. A recent Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study determined that a 40-year-old who simply moves from being obese to overweight could save an average of $18,262 in health care costs over the remainder of his or her lifetime. If that person maintains a healthy weight, the average potential savings increase to $31,447. (1)
“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.” Proverbs 27:12
If you’re wondering how your health habits might be affecting your bottom line, consider the following:
Regular preventive care can help reduce health care costs. Even minor illnesses can lead to missed work, missed opportunities, and potentially lost wages. Serious illnesses often involve major costs like hospital stays, medical equipment, and doctors’ fees. Preventive dentistry will typically reduce dental costs.
Maintaining your health can expand the potential to save for retirement. If your health declines to the point where you ca ...
