How are you doing on your new year’s resolution? If your promise to stick to a ketogenic diet or start marathon training fell to the wayside before Punxatawny Phil saw his shadow, don’t despair. You have a fresh opportunity to begin each morning anew.
Plus, it doesn’t take as much time as you think to improve your physical and mental well-being. Here’s an 8-step plan that will only take you one week to achieve better health.
1. Brush Twice, Floss Once
Americans tend to regard their teeth as luxury bones instead of acknowledging their vital role in maintaining human health. However, one large study recently led the National Institutes on Aging to associate gum disease with dementia and Alzheimer’s development. Other evidence suggests mouth bacteria may influence heart disease.
You should brush your teeth twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. Make one of these hygiene practices the complete package, along with flossing and adding a mouth rinse. It’s best if you do so in the evening, as saliva production declines when you sleep, giving bacteria more opportunity to flourish.
2. Get Organized
You might be one of the many folks that have way too much stress. It can have severe health consequences, including high blood pressure and increased aches and pains. Too often, feelings of overwhelm stem from having so much on your plate that you don’t know what to tackle first.
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