{"id":6268,"date":"2017-02-21T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=6268"},"modified":"2017-02-17T10:14:42","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T15:14:42","slug":"top-10-health-tips-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/healthy-top-10\/top-10-health-tips-for-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Health Tips for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no one food, drink, pill, machine, or program that is the key to achieving optimal health. A person\u2019s overall daily routine is what is most important. Consider the\u00a0Health Plus<\/em> top 10 actions for working toward a healthier you in 2017.<\/h1>\n

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  1. \u200bEmbrace nutrition basics.<\/strong>\u00a0Eating right doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Forget the fad diets and adopt a healthy eating plan including a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.<\/li>\n
  2. Move more.<\/strong> Aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking, each week to assist in weight maintenance and overall health.<\/li>\n
  3. Be smoke free.<\/strong> Make a plan for the challenges you will face and keep trying your best. Seek support and talk to your doctor about medications that can double your chances of quitting for good.<\/li>\n
  4. Schedule sleep.<\/strong> Make sleep a priority to enjoy a more focused, energy-filled lifestyle. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Create a relaxing bed-time routine and change your electronic device settings to the \u201cnight-shift\u201d mode.<\/li>\n
  5. Prioritize preventive screenings.<\/strong> Many medical conditions can be recognized in the early stages by getting preventive screenings and immunizations. Ask your doctor about what screenings are recommended for you.<\/li>\n
  6. Connect with others.<\/strong> Building a community of people who can help you through life\u2019s ups and downs is a vital step towards happiness and good health. Invest in relationships that provide encouragement and accountability to both parties.<\/li>\n
  7. Stress Less.<\/strong> Gratitude has been shown to lower stress, which prevents many other physical and mental consequences. Instead of focusing on what your body can\u2019t do or how you wish your body looked, try expressing gratitude for where you are now and the opportunity to make improvements.<\/li>\n
  8. Work toward or maintain a healthy weight.<\/strong>\u00a0If you are overweight, work toward losing 5-7% of your weight to significantly reduce your health risks.\u00a0Studies show that individuals who track their intake using an app, such as myfitnesspal, lose more weight and keep it off compared to those who don\u2019t track.<\/li>\n
  9. Set SMART goals.<\/strong> General goals such as \u201cexercise more\u201d are not effective.\u00a0A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely.\u00a0\u201cI will walk 20 minutes over my lunch break on Tuesdays and Thursdays\u201d is a SMART goal.<\/li>\n
  10. Stay positive.<\/strong>\u00a0Health goals don\u2019t always go as planned.\u00a0When you face challenges, focus on all of the positive changes you have made, no matter how small they seem.\u00a0Treat yourself with kindness, like you would a good friend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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