David Eberhard meets Magnus Lindwall, professor of psychology at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences in Stockholm. You cannot become healthy and happier by thinking positively, he says, and slaughters all popular psychology about positive thinking. Unfortunately, according to Magnus Lindwall, it is not quite that simple to be happy and feel good. But there is some advice that actually has research behind it, which he also shares in the episode.
Can Private Sector Players Make Sweden Healthier? Seminar in Almedalen on the Future of Healthcare
Sweden spends nearly 700 billion kronor a year on healthcare, but only a fraction of those resources goes toward disease prevention. At the same time, lifestyle-related diseases account for a large portion of the burden on the healthcare system, and many Swedes spend their final years in poor health.
