(NewsUSA) - Setting healthy goals is a great way to promote your own well-being by lowering your risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and more. But that's sometimes easier said than done.
After all, have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm going to get in shape this year by exercising more and eating healthier"? As it turns out, the Huffington Post reports that about 100 million Americans make resolutions every year, but only 45 percent follow through with them.
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