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AMA offers 10 recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

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CHICAGO — With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering recommendations to help Americans make healthy lifestyle choices in 2018. 

“As we begin to look ahead to the new year and make our new year’s resolutions, this is the perfect time for each of us to think about our personal health goals and resolve to make healthy lifestyle choices in the coming year,” said AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D. “To help people start the year off on the right foot, we’re offering ten health recommendations that will help them determine where they can make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements in their health.”

The AMA’s ten recommendations for a healthier new year, include the following:

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