Yet there is a more subtle, and perhaps more far-reaching change, occurring as people take time to learn more about health issues in general and their own health in particular. Health and wellness publications overflow magazine racks. Bookstores stock medical guides ranging from the simple to the complex.
Newspapers devote increasing space to health topics.
Now the Internet is starting to play a significant role in helping you get more information about your own health. Used properly, the Internet can be a powerful ally for someone eager to learn more about a medical condition. I certainly found that in my case. Last January, I was stricken with Bell's palsy, a temporary condition that shuts down the muscles in half of your face. It is not life-threatening, but certainly irritating.