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5 health resolutions worth keeping

The start of a new year is a good time to reassess priorities. If you plan to make resolutions, consider these five health habits: improving food choices, increasing physical activity, quitting smoking, pursuing knowledge, and helping others. Links to blogs and resources provide guidance to set and achieve these goals for better health.

updated February 20, 2025

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but I think the start of a new year, whether the calendar year, your birthday, or any time, is a signal to evaluate our priorities and what we are doing to make them happen.

Consider these five facets of health

In this post I suggest 5 health issues we can evaluate and resolve to improve every year. I’ve listed links to previous blog posts and other sources to help you set goals and make them happen.

milk, yogurt, fruits, vegetables
Resolving to make better food choices.

 Resolve to eat healthier and safer

6 steps to losing weight and gaining hope

Less red meat + more vegetables = less cancer

Top Cancer-Fighting Foods from WebMD

 

jogging trail sign
Resolving to do more physical activity

Resolve to be more active physically

A tour of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado- Tuesday Travels

No Smoking sign with pumpkins
Resolving to quit smoking and to remain smoke-free.

Resolve to quit  smoking or not to start

7 surprising reasons to be smoke-free

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read more- it helps the brain stay active. (photo by Dr. Aletha at Full Circle Bookstore)

Resolve to learn more

Reading books may add years to your life  according to Harvard Medical School

6 Best Medical Books of the Past 75 Years

let us love with actions and truth 1 John 3:18
Resolve to do more to help others.

Resolve to care

And the good Samaritan is…

Jesus told the story of the good Samaritan to answer the question,

“Who is my neighbor?”

The term “good Samaritan” means a person who goes out of their way to help someone, especially a stranger, often at  personal sacrifice.

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exploring the HEART of health

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