{"id":1889,"date":"2018-12-24T09:08:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T01:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2018-12-24T09:08:02","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T01:08:02","slug":"healthy-new-years-resolutions-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/healthy-new-years-resolutions-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, Healthy New Year\u2019s Resolutions – it feels so great to make them but so hard to actually implement. Each January, we make promises to live better, healthier lives, and then we tend to stick to those self-promises for some time. It feels right to make a healthy new year\u2019s resolution to lose weight right after a week of festive dinners\/lunches and parties. Unfortunately, studies show that only about <\/span>8% <\/span><\/a>of people stick to their New Year\u2019s resolutions for good. It\u2019s a pity, as healthy new year\u2019s resolutions are the best kind – in our opinion, <\/span>as a health insurance broker<\/b><\/a>, at least. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping in mind that Hong Kong has been named <\/span>the least healthy city in Asia<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019d like to present you with the healthiest of new year\u2019s resolutions you can make this year not only for yourself, but also your family, employees, and even your wallet. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Schedule and attend annual health checkups <\/span><\/h2>\n

Our number one healthy new year\u2019s resolution is to keep your health at check! <\/span>Annual checkups<\/span><\/a> give you the advantage of detecting any potential health risks in advance – and ways of correcting them before they develop into something more serious. During those checkups, your physician will be able to monitor things such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight and so on. These can all be indicators of health problems. For example, high blood sugar can be an indicator of <\/span>developing diabetes<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your family\u2019s health history on file<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many diseases and health conditions, including some forms of <\/span>cancer<\/span><\/a>, are hereditary. Knowing which health conditions and diseases are prominent in your (and your partner\u2019s) family can help you assess your and your children\u2019s risk factors so that you can make more informed decisions about your lifestyle and overall health choices (see point above). <\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep <\/span><\/h2>\n

You might underestimate the power of a peaceful snooze until you find yourself in a position of lacking it, chronically. A lack of zzzs or insomnia can be detrimental to your health, leading to depression, mood swings, under-productivity, and even weight gain. So, try to make an effort to hit the target of 7 to 9 hours of sleep every day. Here, <\/span>you can find out how<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Take exercise seriously <\/span><\/h2>\n

The benefits of exercising are probably known to all of you, but let us put them here again, just in case you have forgotten. Regular exercise:<\/span><\/p>\n