This year, resolve never to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Equally important, don't ride as a passenger in a car driven by someone who has been drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone is killed in an alcohol-related car crash somewhere in the U.S. approximately once every 32 minutes. If you plan to drink, designate a driver who will stay sober, arrange for a cab, or make other arrangements so that you don't have to ride with an impaired driver. If you are a woman, have regular Pap tests to check for cervical cancer, and seek good medical advice about getting regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.
Exercise is a healthful and enjoyable part of life.
Consult your physician before starting an exercise program, especially if you are middle-aged or older or have any of the major risk factors for heart disease. Keep in mind, too, that it takes time to get back into condition after years of couch-potato living. Start slowly and increase your activity gradually. Maintain your child's immunization schedule through regular visits with his or her pediatrician. Resolve to see your doctor and make sure to keep up.