Here are some healthy living ideas to incorporate into your routine. Give each a try for a week and see if it works for you. Warning: These changes could be habit-forming.

July 1 – 7: Take advantage of free entertainment. Have fun without having to pay for it. Take your family to a local park or lake instead of an amusement park. Check your local newspaper or conventions and visitors bureau for free festivals or other events in your community.

July 8 – 14: Wear sunglasses whenever you’re outside, even on cloudy days. Although you may not be able to see the sun through overcast skies, ultraviolet rays are still present and can increase the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

July 15 – 21: Swap out salt with herbs and spices – flavorful alternatives that are healthy, too.

July 22 – 31: Instead of meeting friends for coffee, walk together.

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