Director’s Message: In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”

In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”

Helene Langevin, M.D. January 8, 2020 What’s your New Year’s resolution? A new year often brings new hopes and desires to improve health. The “health” industry kicks into high gear to capitalize on all those New Year’s resolutions. Their marketing is designed to appeal to those who are hungry for a deeper sense of health and well-being. But resolutions that focus on quick fixes or one-dimensional strategies are often driven by hype, not evidence. Even when the approach may be appropriate—like advice on how to improve your diet—it’s often delivered in isolation, without recognition of how one aspect of health impacts others. Read the full message