1. Hydration is important for cellular functioning, so make sure you remember to drink liquids regularly throughout the day.  Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water.

2. The phytonutrients in plant-based foods are essential for health and wellness for our body and mind.  Eat plenty of vegetables and low-sugar fruits every day.

3. Rest is necessary for your body to run optimally.  The way to figure out how much sleep you need is to think about how much you sleep on a relaxing vacation, when you naturally fall asleep and wake up naturally without an alarm.  The number of hours you get on a relaxing vacation per day is generally how much time your body is craving for sleep.

4. Take time to have fun with your loved ones.  Social support and positive experiences have been noted in studies to be very beneficial to health.

5. Make sure to keep your body moving every day, even if it's just walking up and down the stairs at work or taking a noon-time stroll around the block.  Exercise is one of the keys to living a long healthy life!