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sunlight can significantly enhance your mood and help the body to produce vitamin D which fights heart disease and osteoporosis. So, slap on your sunblock and get out in the sun, whenever you're lucky enough to see it.

Give up Smoking
Smoking significantly reduces life expectancy, and impacts negatively on your health and the health of those around you. In America alone, 50 people die from smoking related diseases every hour. If you still smoke give up now. Seek support from health-care professionals, who can recommend a tailor-made program to help you quit. Do it today.

Drink in Moderation
Drinking alcohol to excess causes health problems such as cancer, liver disease and strokes. Alcohol is full of empty calories, so it can also contribute to excessive weight gain. A sensible approach to drinking, which also allows for the fact that it is a diuretic, is to alternate each alcoholic beverage with a glass of water.

Build 'Me Time' Into Your Day
'Me time' is important for health and happiness. It's easy to succumb to the higher ranking pressures of work and family, but without 'me time' to relax and unwind, stress and sleep problems are never far away. 'Me time' could mean taking a relaxing bath, catching up with friends or pursuing a hobby. As long as it's time spent doing what you want to do. It helps to refresh, revitalize, improve energy and focus the mind. If you don't think there are enough hours in the day to find 'me time' remind yourself that these positive effects will benefit everyone.

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