LOSING WEIGHT AND IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH PERMANENTLY, SMALL CHANGES THAT MAKE BIG IMPACTS When working to improve your health, it’s easy focus on drastic diet changes and time consuming workout plans. Sleep, hydrating, small diet and exercise changes are often underestimated for their impact on overall health. Why is sleep important? Helps our immune system fight illness Increases alertness Able to maintain a healthier weight Able to make better choices Improves metabolism Improves performance in school and at work Getting less sleep than you need has been linked to heart disease, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and shortened life expectancy. Turn to food to stay awake—caffeine, sugary and high-fat foods Tips for getting more sleep Get rid of the devices Stretch before bed Avoid sugar and processed foods before bed Why is water important? Today we have an endless variety of beverages from which to choose. Many of which contain an excessive amount of suga