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Updated September 26, 2022
You know health goals are worth the effort. Eating healthy foods like blueberries and strawberries may help slow down cognitive decline. Fitness can help ward off conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve your bone density, and help you live longer. And regular exercise can cut your lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s in half. But adhering to your health goals might take some perseverance. That’s where pairing up with a buddy can help. One study found that with social support, people were 95 percent more likely to complete their workout programs and 42 percent more likely to keep the weight off. To stay motivated, try tracking your progress with friends.
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