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A New Year, a New Start
 New Year's resolutions seem like a great idea in
January, but what about in February, March, and
beyond? Here's how to stick with your plan.
Your Resolution: Lose weight.
Keep It Up: Write down in a food diary what you
eat, how much, where, when, with whom, and your
mood at the time. In one large study, the more often
overweight people wrote in a food diary, the more
weight they lost.
Your Resolution: Reduce stress.
Keep It Up: Recharge with seven to eight hours of
sleep a night. This improves mood and helps you
think clearly and creatively. Go to bed and get up
at the same time every day, even on weekends.
Your Resolution: Manage time.
Keep It Up: Make to-do lists and rank items in order
of importance. Tackle high-priority items first. Don't
push back exercise; write it on your calendar like any
other appointment.
 More Proof Whole Grains Are Good for You
You may already know that eating whole-grain
foods can lower your risk for heart disease and
diabetes. A study shows that whole grains may
|also protect you from certain diseases caused by
inflammation, such as asthma, pulmonary disease,
and some digestive disorders. In the study, people
who ate more whole grains lowered their risk of
dying from one of these diseases by up to 35
percent. Whole grains may help prevent these
diseases by controlling internal inflammation. So,
skip the white bread and white rice. Instead, stock
up on whole-grain items, such as brown rice,
oatmeal, breakfast cereal, and whole wheat bread.
 When You Dread Certain Days
If you've gone through trauma or had a
loss, the anniversary of the event can be
painful. The date may trigger anxiety,
anger, sadness, or negative feelings about
the world. A certain day also may bring
on physical problems such as headaches,
chills or stomach pain.
If a certain time of year fills you with
unhappy memories, you may find comfort
in this advice:
- Remind loved ones what the day means to you. Suggest practical ways they can help, such as being with you on the day.
- Plan to do something positive that day. Make a donation, volunteer or take time for yourself at a park or museum.
- Give yourself a week or two to feel better after the anniversary. If your unhappy feelings linger, talk with your doctor or join a support group with people who share the same experience.
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