Can you get sick from news? Yes, says Tobias Wahlqvist, author of the book SKIPPA NYHETERNA. More and more people believe that it is not good for our psyche and our well-being to start the day with a large dose of news that is almost always about war, violence and accidents. Daily news coverage does everything it can to grab our attention. It contributes to stress, ill health, fear and pessimism. Would we feel better if we ignored the news altogether?
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.
