Next, I having a healthy exercise plan. In addition to helping you lose weight and gain confidence, exercising has a host of other benefits for your body and mind. You are getting in shape. Having good cardiovascular health has been linked to a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s, just to name one. So hit the pool, the pavement, or the park as often as you can. Exercising boosts your immune system too; even a change as minor as walking briskly for 20-30 minutes a day, five days a week can improve your immune system by increasing both your antibody and T-killer cell response.