The year is almost coming to an end and you don’t want to revisit your new year’s resolutions you made in January to lead a healthy lifestyle.

You might not have achieved all your goals but certainly you still have November and December to end the year on a high with a healthier body and perhaps try again next year to hit all your targets.

You don’t want to end the year looking haggard and old. Experts say that our individual lifestyles play a key role in regard to how our bodies are and it goes down to what we eat or do to be healthy.

However, science says that there are certain things we can do and be assured to be in a category of healthy people when it is least suspected.

You don’t have to sleep in the gym. There are certain practices that can ultimately improve your general health and well-being if you deliberately make them part of your daily routine. Below are some tips to codire.

Spend more time outside

Nature has a way of working on our lives. It has been proved that there are immense advantages that come with being outside enjoying nature. Nature can improve one's physical and mental health, as many studies have demonstrated.

Before the year comes to an end, start a new hobby or outdoor activity like hiking, jogging, gardening, paddle boarding, or just going for a walk. This will greatly help you bond with nature and stay young and fit.

Whether it is Nyandungu Eco Park or the hills in the vicinity, find the most suitable nature sport for you. If you are the adventurous type, try out new locations every weekend. Nature is therapeutic.

Medical check-ups

They say most times we do media check-ups when we have a problem already but experts say when we check certain conditions, we are better off and healthier.

This may include but not limited to sugar levels, blood pressure, hypertension, kidney and liver function, full blood count and many more tests that can guarantee good health.

Certain conditions known as "silent killers", such as blood pressure and hypertension. Sometimes we don’t even know that we have these conditions

This is because many people with conditions such as hypertension and diabetes may not be aware of the prevailing condition simply because it may not exhibit any distinctive symptoms.

Due to untreated hypertension, several organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, are at risk of harm.

Make it a habit to regularly check certain conditions so that you know your health status and do necessary treatment where it is necessary.

Drink water

Sometimes we assume we drink water but experts say most times we take less water than we assume we took, to console ourselves. However, experts say we need to drink water like our lives depend on it. Because it does.

A crucial although often neglected sign of health is hydration. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body functioning at its best and guarantee that there is enough blood in your system as the year comes to an end.

While the minimum recommended amount of water per day for an adult is about 2 to 3 litres a day, it is recommended that you drink enough to fully sate your thirst each day.

While you are at it, remember that overhydrating is also dangerous. Too much water in your system can make electrolytes go out of balance, among other issues, and that can be fatal.

Increase intake of vitamin D

It is important to maintain our intake of vitamins, most especially vitamin D. While we don’t pay much attention to it, Vitamin D insufficiency is a serious global challenge. According to a study, a big number of people around the world lack vitamin D, with about 1 billion people said to have vitamin D deficiency.

Even though lack or deficiency of vitamin D is not immediately threatening, maintaining healthy vitamin D levels significantly influences general health and would help you end the year feeling healthy.

Cut down alcohol intake, quit smoking

If you want to end the year well, minimise your intake of alcohol and quit habits such as smoking and vaping. With the festive season around the corner and many events planned to end the year, the more you minimise binge drinking and smoking the healthier you will end the year.

While some of these decisions don’t sound radical, it is the easiest way for you to achieve those summer body goals you set in January. You might not have the abs but sure if you practice these you will end the year feeling healthy and upbeat.