Small changes to your life that make a big difference to your health

Avoid grand gestures, which can be difficult to sustain, and start instead with small lifestyle adjustments that can cumulatively make a big difference to physical and mental wellbeing

Prof Luke O’Neill: ‘Walking is so good for our hearts.’

Many of us are already contemplating New Year’s resolutions as 2025 draws to a close.

We may be telling ourselves that 2026 will be the year we overhaul our minds and bodies and become the best versions of ourselves. Such ambitious plans may be exciting and inspiring at the outset, but they can be difficult to maintain long-term. It’s why health experts often recommend starting with small lifestyle changes that can cumulatively make a big difference to physical and mental wellbeing.