Make sure all yourregular doctor check-upsand preventive tests areup-to-date.
Discuss generic drugswith your doctor. Genericmedications have thesame chemical formulaas the brand name drugs,but are less expensive.
Lifestyle Tip
Lifestyle Activity
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Throw away something inyour kitchen you know isunhealthy.
Stock your kitchen withhealthy snacks (e.g., popcorn,pretzels, cut veggies).
Nutrition Tip
Nutrition Activity
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Do one hour less of TVwatching or computer useand replace it withsomething that gets youmoving (e.g., bike riding,walking, stretches).
Be in tune with your bodywhile exercising. If musclesor joints start to hurt, ease up.
Fitness Tip
Fitness Activity
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Take 10 minutes towrite down 10 thingsyou are grateful for inyour life.
Use scents in your home.Studies show thatwomen like licorice andcucumber; favorites formen are pumpkin andlavender.
Stress Tip
Stress Activity
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