{"id":1996,"date":"2026-03-28T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2026-03-28T07:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T07:00:36","slug":"8-realistic-healthy-habits-that-make-a-huge-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1996","title":{"rendered":"8 Realistic Healthy Habits That Make a Huge Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Order your copy of The Let Them Theory \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/melrob.co\/let-them-theory \ud83d\udc48 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 \ud83d\udd25 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them.<br \/>\n\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Today, you are getting the 8 science-backed hacks to lower your stress, amplify your happiness, and make you healthier.<\/p>\n<p>Harvard\u2019s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here to show you exactly how you can get back on track.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to know exactly how a Harvard doctor grocery shops, meditates, exercises, eats, and even commutes, you\u2019re getting all of that and more today.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll love this research-packed episode because every habit that Dr. Aditi shares is simple, easy to apply, and makes you feel better right away.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a medical doctor, researcher, and world-renowned expert in stress and public health. <\/p>\n<p>She&#8217;s a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and was the medical director of Harvard&#8217;s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital&#8217;s integrative medicine program, where she developed an enormous clinical practice in stress management using evidence-based integrative approaches to help her patients feel better.<\/p>\n<p>Today, she is going to give you evidence-based integrative approaches that are easy, simple, and proven to make you feel better, calmer, and healthier. <\/p>\n<p>For more resources related to today\u2019s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com\/podcasts\/episode-203 <\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode.  <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n03:20 Shop this way in the grocery store and you may lower your cholesterol.<br \/>\n07:00 Are supplements really necessary?<br \/>\n8:55 If you think you\u2019re too old for positive change, listen to this.<br \/>\n12:35 This is what sitting all day does to you, according to science.<br \/>\n16:20 How your work commute can actually benefit your mindset.<br \/>\n20:10 Why you may want to turn your camera off during your next Zoom call.<br \/>\n21:30 Try mono-tasking instead of multitasking to improve your brain.<br \/>\n25:05 How does a doctor at Harvard get her exercise?<br \/>\n29:10 Stop thinking about exercise in such a big way.<br \/>\n34:50 Here\u2019s why 6-pack abs and a \u201cbikini butt\u201d are not motivating.<br \/>\n36:45 Mel has a FREE workbook for you!<br \/>\n38:10 How long does it take for changes to become new habits?<br \/>\n39:20 Six elements of a good life. Start adding them today.<br \/>\n42:55 Two kinds of happiness. Make sure you\u2019ve got both in your life.<br \/>\n45:45 Mel\u2019s favorite kind of meditation.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? 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