How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Many people have visions of making sweeping changes in how they eat or exercise only to be disappointed when they fall short of their goals. Remember that small changes are often easier to make and can still have important health benefits. I would like to propose one change that most of my patients have said they have been able to incorporate into their daily routines without too much difficulty: drink water.

Why water? Many of us do not...