Staying healthy is not all about eating your vegetables -- though that certainly helps

The prevention experts remind us to also pay attention to the following points with respect to our lifestyle:

• Believe in something good.

• Focus on a higher sense of purpose.

• Develop your unique potential.

• Eat less, exercise more, and have fun.

• Love the ones you're with (spouse, children, extended family, faith family, neighbors, co-workers, community members).

• Achieve balance in your life.

• Exercise every day, eat a well-balanced diet, maintain meaningful social interactions and relationships, and choose work that is important to you.

• Find meaning in your life.

• Get eight hours or more of sleep a day.

• Manage stress and enjoy your friends.

• Stay positive and have a family physician who helps you to prevent disease and improve health. (Simple Health Secrets)