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These top resolutions, offered by the American Medical Association
(AMA), arm people with the knowledge to become a healthy new you in
2008.


1. Eliminate trans fat from diet: Research shows that eating foods
high in trans fats raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of
coronary artery disease. Replacing trans fats with healthier fats and
oils, such as extra virgin olive oil, can prevent approximately 30,000
to 100,000 premature deaths a year.

2. Get more exercise: Increasing physical activity to at least 30
minutes a day, five days a week can drastically improve overall health
and lower the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity.

3. Quit smoking: Smoking, and being exposed to secondhand smoke, is
the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. When smokers quit,
within just twenty minutes of smoking that last cigarette the body
begins a series of changes to combat the damage cigarettes cause. Need
help quitting? Consider talking to a physician about a smoking
cessation program.

4. Keep heart healthy: Heart disease is the number one cause of death
in this country. Having cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked
regularly by a physician can reduce the chances of heart disease and
stroke. People who have a higher risk of heart disease may benefit
from taking low-dose aspirin; ask your doctor if this applies to you.

5. Stay away from excess salt: A diet high in sodium increases the
risk of cardiovascular disease. Limit salt intake to one teaspoon per
day, or half a teaspoon if over 50, to help lower blood pressure and
decrease the chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke.

6. Get a flu shot: Getting an annual flu vaccination is the single
best way to protect against the virus. With flu season lasting into
the spring, vaccination in January or February is still effective and
will have significant medical benefit.

7. Screen for cancer: Early detection is often the key to beating
cancer. Women over 40 need to schedule an annual mammogram to screen
for breast cancer. All patients over 50 years of age should talk to a
physician about a colonoscopy to improve the chances of early
detection of colon cancer.

8. Protect skin from the sun: Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or
higher every day and be sure to increase it to 30 or higher if exposed
to the sun for a prolonged period. See a physician every year for a
professional skin exam to detect early signs of skin cancer.

9. Vote with the uninsured in mind: The uninsured tend to live sicker
and die younger than those with health insurance. In this time of
giving to others, be sure to vote in the 2008 election with the 47
million uninsured Americans in mind.

10. Talk to a physician: Many people only see a physician when ill and
often overlook the fact that they are great resources for information
on losing weight, reducing stress, quitting smoking and other issues
that may affect overall health. Feel free to contact a physician with
health concerns or questions; he or she can help you achieve your
health goals.


"Making even small changes to your lifestyle can help you look and
feel great all year," said Dr. Davis. "Eating right and exercising are
two resolutions that can improve your overall health and reduce your
risk of heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and
osteoporosis.”