My name is Robert Quinn Holland. I'm a brother, a son, a friend, a boyfriend, a two-time MSU alum, and the co-founder of New Tracks, a company that is helping agriculture take market share from healthcare. I'm here tonight because your health is important to me.Man is what he eats. According to the CDC, chronic disease costs the United States approximately $4.4% trillion annually. Yet, the World Health Organization tells us that about 80% of that is preventable with food and exercise alone, though mostly nu ...

Health & Wellness Industry Challenges - Over 70% of Americans are either obese or overweight, indicating a significant health challenge [5] - Less than 5% of Americans lead a healthy lifestyle despite numerous diet and exercise options [5] - The health of American children has deteriorated over the past 17 years due to chronic disease and obesity [7] - There's a growing gap between lifespan and health span in America, with increased evidence of cancer among younger people [6] Proposed Solution & Approach - The industry needs a new approach to health, focusing on behavioral change and incorporating social sciences [8][20] - Building motivation by integrating physical activities and dietary programs with social goals is crucial [21] - Emotional force and strong relationships have a powerful influence on health and happiness [23] - The industry should promote the idea that healthy behaviors are a means to strengthen social and emotional relationships [25][26] Actionable Strategies - Define your end game by identifying specific aspirations and priorities beyond weight loss [29][30] - Create a social sustainability plan with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual social activities to sustain healthy behaviors [30][31] - Leverage success by internalizing healthy habits and routines to achieve functional fitness [31][32]

[Music] [Applause] As a young girl, I watched my mother struggle to control her health. Blood pressure that would leave her feverish at times. Diabetes that would leave her with dizzy spells.Clining cholesterol. headsplitting migraines. She was prescribed pill after pill, but sadly none of them worked.She passed away at 47. That's 2 years older than I am right now. As an adult, I watched my father struggle with his health.Sois that would itch through the night. Arthritis that would make it difficult to walk ...

Could you just quickly talk once again about the broad issue of making America healthy again in terms of our aim to change the health care system's focus from a reactive symptom management model to one that focuses on lifestyle choices and the root causes of chronic disease. Yeah, Senator, you know, this morning I got a the latest numbers from CDC that 76.4% 4% of Americans now have a chronic disease. This is stunning.When my uncle was president, it was 11%. 1950 was 3%. They had 76.4%.85 eight out of 10 of ...