In February, 1964, as President Johnson announced the first American Heart Month, he urged “the people of the United States to give heed to the nationwide problem of the heart and blood-vessel diseases, and to support the programs required to bring about its solution.”

By now the dust is settling on some of the major changes 2020 brought, and you are looking at how to plot your way forward. No matter how hard you’ve had to pivot, one thing is for sure: It’s time to take your goals seriously in 2021 and not leave things up to chance. 

Keeping yourself sharp, your connections strong and your eyes on the prize are all ways to reduce the risk of finding yourself irrelevant or out of luck in the future. 

A new year is an opportune time to reflect on our lifestyles and make plans for the coming year that will move us in the direction of becoming healthier -- which leads to being safer, happier, and more productive.

What are your resolutions for improving your health this year?