27 Mistakes Healthy People Make

Are these habits putting you at risk for illness or injury down the road?
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You don't have healthy friends

Good health habits are contagious, and bad health habits are, too. Several recent studies have shown that obesity, cigarette smoking—even happiness—spread through social networks.

Try to forge friendships with people whose health habits you'd like to emulate and encouraging your friends to join you in healthy pursuits.

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