Healthy Habits

Healthy Habits

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Q How can I be healthier?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Being healthy has many components - from avoiding certain foods to getting regular exercise.Dr. Oz asks his expert panel (Dr. Lee, Dr. Cass, Dr. Richardson) their secret weapons for good health in this video. Full Answer
Q Is it true that most people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions?
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Dr. John Norcross, Psychology
Associates and I have conducted multiple studies on self-change in general and New Year’s resolutions in particular. Making a New Year’s resolution is a valuable opportunity for you to increase the quality of your life.In fact, 40 to 46% of... Full Answer
Q How can I make a New Year’s resolution I’ll actually keep?
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Dr. John Norcross, Psychology
Research studies show what separates successful from unsuccessful resolvers. Here are some tips:• Make realistic, attainable goals. Vague goals beget vague resolutions. Grandiose goals beget resignation. • Develop a specific action plan. What,... Full Answer
Q Should I make a commitment to change my breathing habits?
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Pam Grout, Alternative & Complementary Medicine
The answer to whatever weight issue ails you is as simple as changing the way you breathe. What do you have to lose? It doesn't take long - certainly not more than fifteen minutes a day - to try the exercises. If you don't notice any positive changes in... Full Answer
Q What are ways to deal with procrastination?
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Dr. Tamar Chansky, Psychology
It's human nature to put things off, but chronic procrastination can get in the way of work and life. In this video, psychologist Dr. Tamar Chansky, who specializes in anxiety, offers tips for breaking the procrastination habit. Full Answer
Q How can I stay healthy when I am busy?
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We know that you're busier than a starlet at The Ivy. But you can still get the CD for your friend's birthday made, the dishes and laundry done, and the squeak in your car looked at—and eat healthy meals and get physical activity. These... Full Answer
Q What is a simple, inexpensive way to improve my health?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal Medicine
The following are some inexpensive ways to improve your health: Always buy vegetables and fruit in season. This old-fashioned wisdom guarantees the best produce for the least coin. And peak produce is easy to spot. Just look for whatever's most... Full Answer
Q How can I improve my health?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative Medicine
The best way to improve your health is to eat a healthy diet, achieve a healthy level of fitness and a normal weight and never smoke or quit smoking if you do. For many years we have known that the majority of premature deaths in the US are related to... Full Answer
Q What are the benefits of making a to-do list?
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Dr. Vonda Wright, Orthopedic Surgery
Making lists not only de-clutters your brain and frees up mental energy, but it maximizes your use of "found time." Found time are those 15 minutes you have because your meeting finished early, an appointment cancelled, or you are waiting for... Full Answer
Q How can I keep track of all my medications?
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Patients who take more than one medication should keep a personal medication list. This list should include information about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and supplements. Watch this video to learn more. Full Answer