• Don’t smoke.

  • Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.

  • Exercise regularly.

  • Maintain a healthy weight.

  • Control your blood pressure.

  • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

  • Get adequate sleep.

  • Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.

  • Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category.  

[via Harvard Health Publications]

With 2012 ahead of us, my main concern is to stay healthy! Because when I'm down, I go down. Some people when sick are unfazed.. they can still function normally and people couldn't even tell that they're under. When I get sick, my entire world falls apart. I feel the need to punch myself to get on with it. Hence, I must prevent the problem before it starts. Cheers to you and your health and if you have any other tips to stay fit as a fiddle, share! :) Let's make this an awesome year, shall we?