Many homeowners in financial distress are now numb to all the talk about saving their credit or saving face by walking away from their homes, but there’s another twist to all this…Foreclosures are endangering people’s health!
That’s right, “sell or get sick”. A recent study in Philadelphia showed foreclosure stress leading to 41.3% of those in foreclosure having high blood pressure, a number approaching 10% for those suffering strokes of related issues like heart attacks and kidney disease rising 2.2% for those fearing losing their homes on top of diabetes issues and depression in general.
This financial downturn is really taking a toll on people’s lives and their health. If you are experiencing too much stress from financial issues, it’s important to take care of yourself by exercising daily, eating healthy, not drinking too much, staying grounded through your faith, and keeping a network of family and friends who support you. It’s not easy, but you will get through this.
