There are millions of products, drugs, and books on the market, all promising to increase your health. There are even television shows that have become increasingly popular that promise the same thing, such as ‘The Biggest Loser’, or ‘You Are What You Eat’. But for such a health obsessed world, there is shockingly little following of those simple tips that will help you the most.

In the end, you have three main factors to health. These factors are (but are not limited to) food, exercise, and rest. Eating balanced meals, staying away from greasy fast food, working out and staying active, and getting plenty of down time will take you far in ensuring you are in the best health possible.

In addition, drinking in moderation, not smoking, and taking daily supplements such as vitamins will help you look, feel, and function better than an unhealthy lifestyle. Failing to do so will make it harder for you to begin, due to a lack of energy and mobility.

All of this sounds pretty much common sense, right? It is, but few seem to truly follow by these guidelines anymore, which is leading to a decline in global health, a rise in obesity, and a boom in diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.