We have all this new information. So now what?
Knowledge is power, but putting that knowledge to use is imperative to living a healthy life. You can know information, but you have to put this knowledge into action for the information to actually be useful.
Start to make the changes now. The behaviors that we learn in college can carry over into our adult lives. Increasing out health literacy is all about living for the benefits of these choices, not living in fear of the consequences.
Sleep, physical fitness, diet, mental and social health are all imperative to a healthy lifestyle. Usually when one areas suffers the others soon follow. We cannot neglect one and expect the others to thrive. These areas of our lives are deeply connected. If you have had the chance to read through the blogs, you can see that there are many different tips that can benefit you in more than 1 of the 5 areas of focus.
Our advice to you: Take what you have learned and apply it to your life. Start small and change will happen. Stay consistent and don't give up on yourself. All of us here at Health Literacy In Action are rooting for you to succeed. Good luck in your endeavors and we hope that we have provided a useful resource for you!
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