Brandon is very careful about what he eats focusing on fruits and vegetables and limiting fats.He uses a commercial anti-bacterial wash to clean these fruits and vegetables.He exercises at least 30 minutes every day.When he sees someone in the restroom leave without washing their hands he uses a paper towel to open the door so he is not exposed to germs.When he has a cold he goes to bed for the first two days.If the cold symptoms last longer than seven days,he makes an appointment with his primary care physician.Brandon is

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Brandon's careful eating habits, use of anti-bacterial wash, and exercise routine are all healthy behaviors. However, his excessive concern about germs and potential illness (using a paper towel to open the bathroom door) and his tendency to seek medical attention for mild symptoms (going to bed for the first two days of a cold and making an appointment if symptoms last longer than seven days) suggest he may be one of the worried well. This is different from being a hypochondriac, who experiences persistent and unrealistic fears of having a serious medical condition despite reassurance from medical professionals.

Brandon Is Very Careful About What He Eats Focusing on Fruits