Kick Off a Healthy New Year
Commit to a healthier you this new year. Use these 4 tips to start healthy habits in 2019.
4. Refresh your Make-Up & Cosmetics
Bonus Tip: Establish an Exercise Routine
1. Create a Medicine List and Get the Facts about Your Medicines
Write down the name and important facts about each medicine you take. Include over-the-counter medicine like pain relievers, dietary supplements, vitamins or herbs. Keep the list with you at all times. Show it to your healthcare provider and ask questions about safely using your medicines. so they know all the medicines you take. Follow these tips to help you make smart choices about medicine safety.
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My Medicines - A Recordkeeper to help you keep track of your medicines (En Español) (Other Languages)
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4 Tips on How to Use Medicines Wisely - Important questions to ask your doctor and other helpful tips (En Español)
2. Commit to More Sleep
Do not let lack of sleep come in between you and your goals. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Make small changes to your nighttime habits to get more sleep. Eliminate caffeine and alcohol before bed and create a dark, quiet environment. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have trouble sleeping almost every night for more than 2 weeks. Check out these resources for more information on better sleep and sleep problems.
3. Make Healthy Food Choices
Healthy eating is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn how you can use the nutrition labeling on foods to make better food choices. Also, learn tips on how to safely cook and store your food so that you can lower your risk of getting food illnesses.
4. Refresh your Make-Up & Cosmetics
You may be thinking that make-up does not have anything to do with good health. You are wrong. When it is not used properly, makeup can cause infections and other health problems. Throw out old cosmetics. Make sure your containers remain clean and closed when not in use. Follow these tips to help you stay safe while using cosmetics.
- General Tips on Make-Up and Other Cosmetics
- Eye Cosmetics Safety
- How to Report Problems and Bad Reactions to Cosmetics
- Quiz Yourself. Test your Knowledge on Cosmetics
Bonus Tip: Establish an Exercise Routine
Exercise has many benefits including stress relief and feeling fit. Exercise can also help you manage conditions. Use these tips from FDA and our government partners on how to add exercise into your everyday life.
- Fitness and Nutrition Resources
- Go4Life - An Exercise and Physical Activity Campaign from the National Institute on Aging
- Physical Activity for Women
- Be Smart about Treating Muscle Pains: Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen (It is in medicines for muscle pains, headaches, colds, and fevers.)