Our featured research news in 2008 looked at new treatment approaches, prevention strategies, drug research, and changes in medical care. The studies also reflected the changes in medical industry to decrease unnecessary costs without cutting care. Here is a quick recap on research about living well featured from 2008.
There are more research points to the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity.
Exercise played its role as well.
Lifestyle choices can make a significant impact on your health and well-being. Unfortunately changing lifelong habits can be difficult. Make small gradual changes, large drastic changes are far less likely to be maintained. Find a partner to work with in these changes and keep a record of your changes. Long-term goals are good for guidance, but set a series of short-term goals to keep you motivated. Talk to a fitness professional and/or a registered dietitian to help you make an achievable and effective plan.
RESOURCES:
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://familydoctor.org/
American Council on Exercise
http://www.acefitness.org/
American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/
The American Geriatrics Society
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/
Last reviewed January 2008 by Larissa J. Lucas, MD
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