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Top New Year's Resolutions That Will Keep You Hale and Hearty

by VR Sreeraman on Jan 3 2010 8:14 AM

Are you searching for a good New Year's resolution? Well, US website LiveScience has come up with 10 to pick from, and has also provided scientific reasons as to why you should keep them.

10 Have more sex

Besides making you go mad, sex has many apparent health benefits. Studies suggest romp can boost a person's immune system and reduce stress.

9 Brush and floss

The plus point of good dental care: reduced tartar and plaque, fewer cavities, and avoidance of gingivitis.

8 Use the sun sensibly

Although the sun provides vitamin D, more than enough sunshine may raise cancer risks.

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7 Drink less

Drinking alcohol may have some benefits, but excessive drinking can lead a whole host of health problems.

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6 Wash your hands

Having clean hands remains one of the ways to prevent catching an illness.

5 Get more rest

Our bodies definitely need rest, but how much depends on the individual.

4 Stop smoking

Study after study has shown that smoking is simply bad for your health.

3 Don't stress

Simple lifestyle changes can drastically reduce stress.

2 Exercise

Exercise improves blood flow to the brain and may help build new brain cells, recent studies show.

1 Eat right

Getting back to basics is the simplest way to ensure a healthy diet.

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