Lucky for you, the American Medical Association has released its 1999 list of resolutions, which offers up good ideas as well as food for thought. Give up smoking or help someone else stop . Cigarettes are the only product that when used as directed by the manufacturers, causes serious illness and even death. More than 400,000 Americans die each year as the result of a smoking-related disease. Talk to your kids about alcohol and drugs.
Exercise is the key.
Exercise helps reduce the risk of contracting any number of diseases and, more importantly, early death. It also helps people feel better, perform better, sleep better and become more at peace with the world. A 30-minute workout at least five times a week is suggested. Schedule a complete physical examination. Your physician will conduct tests that are appropriate for your age, background and health history.