7. Lose some weight. The majority of people in the modern world today are at least slightly overweight. Many of us are very overweight. So, any efforts you can make to lose even a few pounds will have real health benefits. If your weight is already in a healthy range, good for you! But you'll also want to make the effort to keep it there. Making healthy food choices and being active are the best ways to control your weight.

8. Learn how to balance. Balance in life is definitely one of the keys to good health. Balance in work and play time, balance in what you eat, balance in type and intensity of exercise, etc. Everything in moderation...

9. Avoid infections. Respiratory infections, especially, are one of the chief causes of asthma attacks, particularly in young children and older adults. So, try to avoid other people who are sick, get your flu and pneumonia shots and wash your hands frequently. Also, if you do get sick, call your doctor at the first signs of trouble.

10. Look for solutions. When you have a chronic illness, it's typical to have bad days and good days. Don't let the bad days get you down. Try not to focus on the past or things that you cannot change. Instead, focus on the positive in your life and make a decision to face the challenge of trying to get the best control of your health head on. When you take action instead of complaining or feeling sorry for yourself, good things tend to happen!