With 2024 just around the corner, some people look to new year’s resolutions as a way to live their best selves going forward. Think: healthy eating, hitting the gym and more.
One survey found that 58% aim to eat healthier and 39% want to reduce stress, while only 27% plan to get back to the gym. Meanwhile, 49% say they will purge all junk food from their home, and 46% say they will observe “Dry January” next month.
The survey was commissioned by Stop & Shop, compiling the insights of 500 people across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
“The most surprising result to us was that people would rather reduce their stress levels than get back into the gym,” Emily Hayes, a Stop & Shop registered dietitian, said in a written statement.
While new year’s resolutions are popular, they are most effective when people keep them “modest and manageable,” according to the American Heart Association. Scheduling a check-up at the doctor, and with your physician’s approval, becoming more active, walking more and incorporating more fiber into your meals can all go a long way toward better health, according to the organization.
Meanwhile, the Stop & Shop survey revealed that people are also looking to improve their mental health.
“We are happy to see that people are prioritizing their mental health in 2024, knowing this helps support overall wellness,” Hayes said.
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