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PRESS HEALTH
Making realistic resolutions
Age-appropriate tips for a healthier you in 2018
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The New Year is the perfect time
to reflect, make amends with your
past and put your best foot forward
toward making better choices. Now
that it’s 2018, the time is right to
create a better you — a healthier you
— with New Year’s resolutions that
stick.
The first step is to set goals that
are age-appropriate and realistic.
Establish a plan and mindset to
break negative habits. Embark on a
health journey filled with positive
actions and thoughts to help you to
be more successful.
Education is key to understanding
your body and learning how to make
it healthier, according to Dr. Amir
Herman, medical director of primary
care practice, East Northport
Medical Care and Natural Pain
Solutions.
“We encourage our patients to
meet with our dietician, have their
metabolism checked, and we work
to educate our patients on healthy
lifestyles,” Dr. Amir says. He adds
that aiming for optimal health
in the new year is a “worthwhile
resolution that although initially
can be difficult to implement, will
become a healthy habit and will
improve one’s quality of life.”
When it comes to boosting your
health, it’s crucial to address your
body, mind, and spirit. Health
expectations can differ depending
on your age so incorporating ageappropriate
resolutions can also
contribute to success.
ADULTS IN THEIR 30s
Let’s face it, 30-somethings are the
new 20-somethings.
They often feel they are invincible.
They tend to neglect critical health
protocols — such as scheduling
annual physical exams — that may
help them to be healthier and prevent
early detection of a potential health
challenge.
By MICHELLE GABRIELLE CENTAMORE