January 4, 2023 – As the new year approaches, the American Medical Association is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.
“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,” said AMA President Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D. “The good news is that small, positive health choices made right now can have long-lasting effects.”
The AMA’s 10 recommendations for a healthier new year, include the following:
- Be more physically active
- Make sure your family is up-to-date on their vaccines
- Get screened
- Know your blood pressure numbers
- Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes
- Manage stress
- Reduce your intake of processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, especially those with added sodium and sugar
- If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Talk with your doctor about tobacco and e-cigarette use (or vaping) and how to quit
- Follow your physician’s instructions if prescribed pain medication or antibiotics