Schedule these simple yet effective activities throughout your day.
Eating a plant-based diet, exercising, controlling weight, not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and getting enough sleep are all pillars of a healthy lifestyle. They’re linked to lower risks of chronic disease and a longer life.
Many other activities contribute to good health, too. Some seem so minor that it’s easy to forget about them, especially when you’re focused on the big goals of exercising and eating nutritious meals. Use this guide to help you fit more “little things” into your day.
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