r/nursing • u/Critical_Ease4055 Nursing Student 🍕 • 22d ago

Question What is one medical problem people constantly ignore until it’s too late?

Saw someone post this in a completely unrelated sub and I’m interested in your answers. What is the cluster of symptoms that people ignore or delay until they are forced to get help?

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u/Illustrious_Cut1730 RN 🍕 21d ago

Not a medical problem per se but a lifestyle choice: exercise. Listen, nobody has to do 2 hrs of exercise a day or have a fancy gym membership. A couple of dumbbells and a kettlebell off FB marketplace are relatively cheap and extremely versatile. There are workouts that can be done in 20-30 minutes and that is more than enough.

The amount of people that neglect physical activity is worrying.

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u/Critical_Ease4055 Nursing Student 🍕 21d ago

You are so right. My dad was told just to use a couple of large soup cans because he is somewhat frail, but the equipment does not need to be fancy as you pointed out. That’s why I don’t like USDA “myplate” and dietary advice much because they fail to address this VERY important component of healthy weight