Only 2.7% of all adults in the U.S. were found to have all four healthy lifestyle behaviors: a healthy diet, regular moderate physical activity, a healthy weight, and not smoking. Only 16% had three of the four healthy behaviors. The greatest benefit was found in those who had all four, but even having only one, improved the biomarkers for cardiovascular disease.
LifeTip: Simple healthy behaviors, practiced on a consistent basis, yield significant benefits for health. Learn more by watching “Changing Bad Habits for Good” with Dr. David DeRose.
Adapted from PositiveChoices.com
