Hello Viewer,

When I was young, I would see older individuals hunched over, on respirators, struggling to make it across the crosswalk. I always wondered: how does such poor health carry over into one’s later years? On the other end, when my collegiate basketball career came to an end, I watched teammates and friends let themselves go. In both situations, I vowed to prioritize my health and never become my own case study.

In edition #107, take a Generational Tour of Health.

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LAST WEEK’S 📊

THIS WEEK❓

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THE GENERATIONS

📖 A Generational Health Journey Through Time & Culture

Each generation not only inherits history — it inherits health patterns. Stress, environment, diet, and technology all leave marks that ripple across time. Here’s where each generation stands.

🧓 Silent Generation (1928–1945)

• Now aged: 80+

• Health Stats:

  • Longest-lived generation to date.

  • High rates of heart disease, stroke, arthritis.

  • Many still living independently due to advances in medicine.

• COVID Impact: High mortality rates, but those who survived often resilient.

• Trends/Fads: Cigarettes were common, limited fitness culture.

• Wellness Tip: Movement + social connection → reduces dementia risk.

👶 Baby Boomers (1946–1964)

• Now aged: 60–79

• Health Stats:

  • Highest rates of obesity & diabetes in U.S. history.

  • Cancer and cardiovascular disease leading causes of death.

  • Only ~40% meet physical activity guidelines.

• COVID Impact: Severely affected (2nd highest mortality after Silent Gen).

• Trends/Fads: Jogging boom, diet fads (Atkins, Weight Watchers).

• Wellness Tip: Resistance training + healthy weight management critical for longevity.

🎸 Generation X (1965–1980)

• Now aged: 45–60

• Health Stats:

  • Often overlooked, but highest midlife stress.

  • Rising rates of mental health disorders, alcohol-related illness.

  • 1 in 3 at risk for metabolic syndrome.

• COVID Impact: Higher hospitalizations than Millennials, lower than Boomers.

• Trends/Fads: Aerobics, low-fat diets, MTV culture, first gym memberships.

• Wellness Tip: Focus on stress reduction, sleep, and muscle preservation.

📱 Millennials (1981–1996)

• Now aged: 29–44

• Health Stats:

  • First generation projected to live shorter lives than parents.

  • Higher anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease rates.

  • Sedentary lifestyle + screen time fueling obesity (35%).

• COVID Impact: Hit economically harder than physically, long-COVID rising.

• Trends/Fads: CrossFit, yoga, avocado toast, wellness apps.

• Wellness Tip: Digital detox + strength training = longer, healthier middle age.

🌐 Gen Z (1997–2012)

• Now aged: 12–28

• Health Stats:

  • Highest reported rates of depression & anxiety ever recorded.

  • Sleep deprivation + social media overuse.

  • Lower smoking rates, but higher vaping.

• COVID Impact: School closures, biggest mental health toll.

• Trends/Fads: TikTok fitness, plant-based eating, mental health advocacy.

• Wellness Tip: Protect circadian rhythm, limit screen time, prioritize real-world relationships.

🤖 Gen Alpha (2013–mid-2020s)

• Now aged: 0–12

• Health Stats (early data):

  • Rising childhood obesity.

  • Increased screen exposure (4–6 hours/day average).

  • Higher rates of asthma and allergies linked to environment.

• COVID Impact: Formative years disrupted (school, socialization).

• Trends/Fads: Tablet learning, early tech use, sustainability awareness.

• Wellness Tip: Outdoor play + parental modeling of habits = foundation for resilience.

🌱 Why Care?

Health isn’t just personal — it’s generational.

• Boomers struggled with obesity → Gen X inherited higher metabolic risks.

• Millennials built the screen culture → Gen Z took the mental health hit.

• Alpha is next in line — and watching what we do.

Every generation leaves footprints. The question is: what will ours leave?

🧠 MINDFUL SESSION

GENERATIONAL QUIZ

🎮 Gen. Health Quiz Game

This week: Don’t just reflect—play the game! 🕹️

⚡ How to Play

1️⃣ Grab a pen ✏️ (or just keep score in your head 🧠).
2️⃣ Answer 5 quick-fire questions.
3️⃣ Count your letters → reveal which generation’s health style you match! 🎯

❓ The Questions

1. Your go-to stress relief is…
🌿 A: A walk outdoors
💪 B: A run or gym session
📱 C: Scrolling TikTok or memes

2. Your biggest health challenge is…
❤️‍🩹 A: Heart or joint issues
😴 B: Stress & sleep struggles
🤯 C: Anxiety & screen fatigue

3. Your favourite health trend?
👟 A: Jogging / Aerobics
🧘 B: Yoga / CrossFit
⌚ C: Wearables / TikTok workouts

4. Which hit you hardest during tough times?
🩺 A: Physical health
💸 B: Finances & work
🧠 C: Mental health & focus

5. Your #1 health goal is…
🏃 A: Keep moving as you age
😌 B: Stress less, sleep better
🔌 C: Digital detox + real connection

🏆 Scoring

• ⭐ Mostly A’s → You health-match with Older Gens (Silent / Boomer) → Solid routines, focus on longevity.

• ⭐ Mostly B’s → You match Middle Gens (Gen X / Millennial) → Balancing stress, sleep, and strength.

• ⭐ Mostly C’s → You match Younger Gens (Gen Z / Alpha) → Digital-first, mental health matters most.

👉 Share your result in the comments & tag a friend to play! 📲

✅ This Week’s Reset Challenge

Choose one health habit from another generation to try for 7 days.

• Gen Z → try Boomers’ walking.

• Boomers → try Gen Z’s mindfulness apps.

• Millennials → try Silent Gen’s nightly routine.

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Until Next Edition,

Coach DC
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