It’s that time of the year for resolutions, but how many of us have broken them already? Small lasting changes are the answer, trying to do too much too soon can be difficult and not sustainable, however small changes now can lead on to bigger things.

It has been shown that it takes 28 days of doing something to make it a habit, whether it is going for a walk every day, or not having a chocolate bar with a cup of tea, these smaller changes can have a big impact on your health.

It has been shown that a modest weight loss of 5-10% can have a significant improvement on blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars, not to mention increased energy and general well being.

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By Keith Douglas MPSNI (Belfast Pharmacist)