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America’s Doctors Offer Up 11 Healthy Resolutions for 2023

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It’s that time of year again, when people gather up their best intentions for living a healthier life and make New Year’s resolutions. However, if you’ve ever made a resolution, you know it isn’t easy to keep. In fact, most people only make it a couple of months into the new year before breaking their resolutions.

Luckily, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some suggestions on which pledges pack the most punch. If you focus on the ones that are most likely to have the greatest impact instead of making a long list of goals that are unattainable, you will be more likely to follow through.

“Many people kick off the start of each new year with big-picture health resolutions — ambitious, immediate lifestyle changes that are very difficult to maintain,” AMA president Dr. Jack Resneck Jr. said in an association news release. “The good news is that small, positive health choices made right now can have long-lasting effects.”

The key is to make resolutions with are targeted goal instead of a broader one. This will make your goals seem much more attainable and less intimidating.

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1. Exercise for a set time each week

Start by being more physically active. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity, the AMA recommends.

2. Manage your stress with a good diet

Try to get at least 7.5 hours of nightly sleep, daily exercise and wellness activities, such as yoga and meditation. Ask for help from a mental health professional when you need it.

3. Eat fewer processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages

You should especially steer clear of foods with added sodium and sugar. Eat less red meat and processed meats, replacing these with more plant-based foods, such as olive oil, nuts and seeds.

RELATED: 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

4. Drink water in place of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Even 100% fruit juices are associated with a higher all-cause mortality risk.

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5. Drink alcohol in moderation.

Alcohol should be consumed only in moderation, with up to one drink per day for women and two for men.

6. Find the best approach to help you quit smoking.

If you use tobacco or e-cigarettes, talk to your doctor about how to quit. Keep your home and car smoke-free to

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