How to Have a Healthier New Year

Prioritize Sleep

According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night. For adults, getting less than seven hours of sleep a night on a regular basis has been linked with poor health, including weight gain, having a body mass index of 30 or higher, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and depression.  If your sleep is frequently interrupted, you're not getting quality sleep.  Learn how to Inspired Health Group can support you in improving your sleep in 2023 in or blog: When it Comes to Sleep, Quality is as Important as Quantity 

Drink More Water

Incorporate more water and less sweetened beverages in your diet in 2023 to stay properly hydrated.  Learn about the The Health Benefits of Water

Eat Fewer Processed Foods

Could 2023 be your year to start cooking more?!  Eating less processed foods including processed meats can improve your health.  Incorporate whole fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins into your diet, including proteins from plants!  Learn about Inspired Health Group's Nutrition Philosophy

See your Provider for an Annual Visit

An annual visit is an important part of your healthcare plan.  It is a great opportunity to talk to your provider about any changes to your health, wellbeing, and lifestyle.  Your provider will alert you of any important health screenings that could benefit your health.  These screenings can be lifesaving!  Don't miss your opportunity to stay up-to-date with an annual visit in 2023.  Learn more about Types of Annual Visits with your Primary Care Provider

Keep Moving

Studies have shown connections between physical activity and longevity and better health and wellness overall.  You don't have to hit the gym daily or have rigorous workouts to enjoy the benefits of physical activity.  Find ways you like to move and fit them into your day!  Learn more about Inspired Health Group's Physical Activity Philosophy

Review your Medications

Are you taking your medications as prescribed?  Review your medications one-on-one with a pharmacist at IHG with our collaboration with RxLive!  Learn more about our At-Home Medication Management Services

If you Drink Alcohol, Drink in Moderation

"To reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink, or to drink in moderation by limiting intake to 2 drinks or less in a day for men or 1 drink or less in a day for women, on days when alcohol is consumed.4 The Guidelines also do not recommend that individuals who do not drink alcohol start drinking for any reason and that if adults of legal drinking age choose to drink alcoholic beverages, drinking less is better for health than drinking more." Learn more from the Centers for Disease and Control

Quit Smoking

Make 2023 your smoke free year!  According to John Hopkins University Department of Epidemiology, cigarette smoking is thought to cause approximately 85-90% of all lung cancer.   Ask your health provider for resources that can help you quit smoking.  Learn about the importance of Lung Cancer Screenings for Smokers