2015

New Year ResolutionsTop 10 Healthiest Choices

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2015#1 —Lose WeightTo this day, this is one of the most popularresolutions which suggests just how difficult it is tocommit to. But don't fret, you can succeed if youdon't expect overnight success. Be sure to plan forroadblocks and hurdles.

2015#1 —Lose WeightUse a food journal to keep track of what you eatand have a support system in place. It's hard tomake excuses when you have someone who isencouraging you to continue on when you feel likequitting most.

2015#2 — Stay in TouchIt's good for your health to reconnect with oldfriends and family who may have fallen by thewayside. Research suggests people with strongsocial ties live longer than those who don't.

2015#2 — Stay in TouchA lack of social bonds can damage your health asmuch as alcohol abuse and smoking, according toa study in the PLoS Medicine Journal. In atechnology-driven era, it's never been easierto stay in touch or reconnect with others, so fire upyour Facebook and follow up with in-person visits.

2015#3 — Quit Unhealthy HabitsSmoking or drinking too heavily can be reallydamaging to your overall health and relationships.They can be some of the hardest habits to breaksince both have become a staple during socialevents.

2015#3 — Quit Unhealthy HabitsTry different methods to find out what works foryou, and think of the cash you'll save! Talk to anex-smoker or an alcohol addict about theirexperience in quitting and ask them to be yourmentor and supporter during the journey.

2015#4 — Save MoneySave money by making healthy lifestyle changes.With extra cash in your pockets, more can bespent on adventures, traveling, or the flat-screenTV you've always wanted, etc.

2015#4 — Save MoneyWalk, ride your bike, or arrange a carpoolingsystem for work. Cut back on gym membershipcosts by exercising at home or at a park with afriend. Take stock of what you have in the fridgeand use a grocery list to shop. Aimless shoppingcan lead to poor choices for your diet and wallet.

2015#5 — Eat HealthierWhen grocery shopping for main meals, pick uplean protein such as grass-fed beef and skinlesschicken breasts. These lean proteins keepmuscles strong as well as build cartilage andhealthy skin.

2015#5 — Eat HealthierAim to eat five servings of fruits and vegetablesevery day. After all, eating healthy is all aboutmoderation! It's okay to throw in sweets every nowand then.

2015#6 — Cut StressA little pressure now and again won’t kill us; in fact,short bouts of stress give us an energy boost. Butif stress is chronic, it can increase your risk of orworsen insomnia, depression, obesity, heartdisease and more.

2015#6 — Cut StressLong work hours, little sleep, no exercise, poordiet, and not spending time with family and friendscan contribute to stress, says Roberta Lee, MD, anintegrative medicine specialist at Beth IsraelMedical Center, in New York City, and the authorof The Super Stress Solution.

2015#7 — Choose to Be HappyWe tend to think our own bliss relies on betteringourselves, but our happiness also increases whenwe help others, says Peter Kanaris, PhD,coordinator of public education for the New YorkState Psychological Association.

2015#7 — Choose to Be HappyHappiness is good for your health. A 2010 studyfound that people with positive emotions wereabout 20% less likely than their gloomier peers tohave a heart attack or develop heart disease.Other research suggests that positive emotionscan make people more resilient and resourceful.

2015#8 — Go Back to SchoolNo matter how old you are, heading back to theclassroom can help revamp your career, introduceyou to new friends, and even boost yourbrainpower.

2015#8 — Go Back to SchoolA 2007 study found that middle-age adults whohad gone back to school (including night school)sometime in the previous quarter century hadstronger memories and verbal skills than thosewho did not. What’s more, several studies havelinked higher educational attainment to adecreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

2015#9 — Sleep MoreYou probably already know that a good night’s restcan do wonders for your mood and appearance.But sleep is more beneficial to your health thanyou might realize.

2015#9 — Sleep MoreA lack of sleep has been linked to a greater risk ofobesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleep is crucialfor strengthening memories. So take a nap — anddon’t feel guilty about it.

2015#10 — Travel OftenThe joys and rewards of vacations can last longafter the suitcase is put away. "We can often getstuck in a rut, and we can’t get out of our ownway," Kanaris says. "Everything becomes familiarand too routine."

2015#10 — Travel OftenTraveling allows us to tap into life as an adventure,and we can make changes in our lives withouthaving to do anything too bold or dramatic.

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Source: Health.com