Ten everyday habits doctors say actually move the health needle

A community clinic in Chennai has published a one-page list of everyday habits that, according to a year of outpatient notes, actually move the needle: sleep, salt, walking, smoke, sugar, screens, vaccines, blood pressure, teeth and friends.

Start smaller than you think

Patients who tried to change everything in a week usually lasted four days. Those who picked one item were more likely to still be doing it at the three-month mark.