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Staying healthy, getting healthier in 2026
Author(s)Medical Economics Staff
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A slideshow with steps to take for better physical and mental wellness this year.
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“With the holiday cookies eaten and those missed workouts officially last year’s worry, the new year is a great chance to refocus on the healthy choices you want to make in 2026,” AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., said in a statement. “Even tiny changes now can snowball into major gains for your long-term health.”
Physicians, share this checklist with your patients. All information comes from the AMA.
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