Daily Intake – New Year, New You: Restart your health with expert tips from Atrium Health

As the calendar turns to a new year, it's the perfect time to prioritize your health and well-being. While many solutions focus solely on weight loss, a holistic approach to health is more sustainable and valuable. We will support you every step of the way. Here are some practical tips to help you restart your health in 2025.

1. Schedule your annual health exam

Your primary care provider is your health partner. An annual health checkup is more than just a health checkup. It's an opportunity to discuss your health concerns, set health goals, identify potential risks, and make a personal plan for success in the coming year.

Start your year off right by scheduling a visit for checkups, vaccinations, and to discuss any lingering health concerns.

2. Explore virtual care options

If you're experiencing moderate flu-like symptoms, a mild rash, or seasonal allergies, among many other symptoms and scenarios, virtual care can provide you with the care you need with flexible options. Is it quick or not? urgent care video visite-visits for common conditions, scheduled video appointments your primary care provideror continuing care with virtual family medicine, we have options to fit your needs.

“We are committed to helping our patients work smarter, not harder, to stay healthy.” Chakosha Lance Colemanexplains Atrium Health's Virtual Care Physician Assistant. “Virtual care allows you to stay connected to your provider without leaving your home. If your busy schedule creates problems accessing care, or if you are unable to make an in-person primary care or urgent care appointment, It's especially helpful if you're sick or can't leave the house.”

3. Set realistic health goals

Instead of creating drastic solutions, focus on smaller, actionable steps.

“It's the small changes that have the biggest long-term impact,” Coleman advises. “Increasing your water intake, adding more vegetables to your diet, and walking for 10 minutes each day can lead to significant improvements over time.”

4. Prioritize your mental health

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Atrium Health's primary care providers can provide you with resources such as counseling and stress management programs.

Coleman continued, “Good medical care focuses on the whole patient. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and behave. It also affects how we deal with stress and make decisions. Poor mental health can lead to a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, and other serious conditions that affect your daily life and overall well-being.

5. Stay up to date on preventive screenings

Early detection saves lives. Depending on your age, gender, and family history, your health care provider can tell you which tests you may need, such as a mammogram, colonoscopy, or cholesterol test. “Preventive screening is a cost-effective, proactive way for patients to identify and reduce health risks and provide added peace of mind.”

6. Create a sustainable routine

A new year doesn't mean a complete overhaul. Instead, build habits that fit your lifestyle. Whether you want to incorporate more movement, improve sleep hygiene, or quit smoking, your primary care provider can provide tools and strategies tailored to your needs.

Start living a healthier life now

This year, focus on progress, not perfection. Contact Atrium Health to schedule your annual health exam, explore virtual care options, and discover the many ways we can support you on your journey to better health.

Start small, dream big, and take the first step towards a healthier you today!

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