Not only are we in the middle of the holiday season, but we are quickly coming upon the new year, meaning it’s time to get your New Year’s resolution in order. Every year millions of Americans make resolutions, though only between one-third and a quarter of those that make resolutions are still sticking with them six months later.
Eating healthy is the easiest way to improve your overall health and lose weight.
The most common resolutions deal with improving health, and while this may conjure up images of lifting heavy weights or hitting the treadmill, “being healthy” can mean a lot of different things. We’ve assembled a short list of ways that you can improve your health this next year. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be one of the few that stick with their resolution.
Lose a little weight- or if you need it, a lot of weight. Study after study has shown that a lower body fat percentage equates to better overall health. Your risk for developing diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and heart issues decreases.
Eat healthier- this may be the single best thing you can do for your health. Giving your body the nutrients it needs is as easy as sticking to the edge of the grocery store when you visit. That’s where the fresh vegetables, fruit, lean meat and dairy products are found, and that’s what you want.
Get some exercise- from lifting light weights to going on walks to swimming. Any kind of exercise helps. Just make sure it’s at least 30 minutes in length and you’ll start improving your cardiovascular and muscular health.
Work your noodle- the brain is the central hub of our body, so don’t let it go to waste. Exercise it by solving the daily crossword, learning a new language or memorizing lists.
There are countless other ways to improve your overall health in simple ways this coming year. We hope you’ll join us at Hammer Medical in the quest for a healthier living in 2013. Happy holidays and we’ll see you in the New Year!
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