It takes more than two months to turn a resolution into a habit … About 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, vowing to eat healthier, get more exercise, save more money, drink less, and more. But most people break those resolutions after less than two weeks. Why? Because change is hard. Researchers found that it takes a whopping 66 days to turn a resolution into a habit. That’s more than two months of persistent work and dedication before that habit really takes hold.
More info here: (MarketWatch)
Speaking of resolutions … Did you make one to exercise more in the new year? Maybe you should do it by training for a marathon. A new study found that training for and completing a marathon for the first time can turn back the clock on your cardiovascular health … by four years.
More info here: (EurekAlert)