Top Healthy Resolutions for 2020
At the beginning of every year, we vow to recommit to improving our health and making better lifestyle choices. According to surveys, Top Healthy Resolutions for 2020 have become the most popular.
However, change is never easy and when it comes to our health, we usually allow everyday issues to come between us and our well-being.
This year we at Prestige ER suggest you do things a little different, instead of trying to make big or unrealistic changes in your life which are difficult to achieve, try adopting these mini New Year’s resolutions that are sure to improve your overall health. The following are the Top Healthy Resolutions for 2020 recommended by ER doctors.
Cut Down on Calories Without Going Overboard
Losing weight is the most popular and disappointing New Year’s resolution. If you are significantly overweight, it’s unlikely you will have lost all of it by the end of spring.
Instead of only focusing on losing those extra pounds that drive you crazy, think in terms of eating healthier, cutting down your portions, and substituting high-calory snacks with fruits or veggies.
Avoid extreme diets as these could not only be dangerous; they are unsustainable, and you will end up gaining most or all of the weight back.
Don’t take any diet pills unless prescribed by your doctor. Some of these supplements are habit-forming and can cause serious side effects such as:
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Blurred vision
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Nausea or vomiting
Drink More Water
What may seem like a small step can make a big difference in your overall wellbeing. You don’t need to go overboard; you can slowly increase the amount of water you drink.
Drinking more water will help you keep you healthy throughout the year because water helps the body in many ways:
- It helps deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells
- It allows organs to flush out toxins from your system
- Proper hydration is essential for good health
Move A Little More
If you are not a big fan of gyms don’t waste your time or money in a membership you won’t use. Adding a little more movement to your daily routine can still help improve your health without making it a chore.
Try walking up or down the stairs instead of taking the elevator, park your car on the far end of the parking lot so you will have to walk a little farther. Dance around the house while you do housework or walk the dog for an additional 10 minutes.
Make Time For Yourself
We all lead busy lives and it’s easy to forget to take some time to take care of our needs, but it’s important to set healthy boundaries.
So make yourself a promise to dedicate as much time as you can to doing something you enjoy every day.
It can be simple things like taking a warm bath at the end of the day, reading, meditating, learning something new, or getting a manicure.
Making time to do something you like will help lower stress levels and improve your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Know Where to Go In Case of An Emergency
Getting sick is not something anyone likes to think about, but most of us have a primary care physician we can call when needed.
However, hardly anyone thinks of how to handle a medical emergency, yet having a plan can help save lives.
During an emergency the faster you receive care, the better the outcome. For this reason, our facility is conveniently located and has ample parking.
Additionally, Prestige ER provides:
- Minimal wait times. Save even more time by using our simple online check-in form
- Top-rated, emergency physicians and nurses available 24/7
- Onsite imagining services and certified technicians
- The most advanced ER technology
At Prestige ER, we listen and learn from our patients, so our doctors can target the root cause of your ailments not just the symptoms.
