The Star Malaysia

Resolve to have a happy, healthier New Year

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IT is immensely positive to witness people setting up New Year resolution­s to boost their selfmotiva­tion enroute to achieving success in 2018.

While planning their resolution­s, people from all walks of life are encouraged to pay extra attention to enhancing their health status. It’s sad to know that people often neglect to put effort into planning ways to be hale and hearty.

Most of the time, people list down their dreams or longterm cravings at the top of their New Year resolution­s, which is not wrong – but it is advisable for people to also focus on their health. The forgotten reality is that without having proper health, nobody can live the way they wish to live.

When someone prioritise­s his health, it means he is taking initiative­s to improve or maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is wise for everyone to turn words into actions to obtain productive results in their health.

Such simple actions as regular checkups, hitting the gym, consuming healthy meals and supplement­s, and having a brisk walk or jog could lead to positive impacts on our health.

People, regardless of age, should undergo regular checkups twice or at least once a year to keep track of their health status. None is more qualified than doctors to provide treatment and advice to nurse someone back to health.

On top of that, people could also consume supplement­s based on the doctors’ prescripti­on. When people can spend on gadgets which cost them an arm and a leg, why can’t they spend on boosting their health?

Moreover, with an abundance of gyms and training centres available, people could just hit the gym once a week to work up a good sweat. To make things even simpler, getting a pair of comfortabl­e sports shoes is good enough for anyone to go for a walk or jog at their residentia­l area.

Ahead of the New Year, everyone is urged to ponder and take some serious actions in maintainin­g not only their health but also the health of their loved ones. There is no better resolution than to see yourself and the people around you alive and kicking. Happy healthier New Year 2018!

VISHIN NAIR Tangkak, Johor

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