The media is saturated this time of year with models and celebs promising you’ll lose weight or develop sculpted abs quickly and with no effort. No matter how appealing the idea is, most of us know in our logical minds that there’s no magic bullet to help us be healthier. Reaching your goals takes planning and a conscious commitment, but it doesn’t have to involve deprivation and discomfort.

So think about realistic health goals and make 2008 your year to achieve them. We’ve brought together the best of our latest health ideas to help you, so make this your year to:

Lose weight

• Winning diets and diet books
• 8 dieting strategies that work
• Find out how supplements and prescriptions drugs rate for weight loss in our Treatment Ratings
• More about diet & nutrition

Get fit

• 10 health benefits of exercise
• Be safe, prevent sports injuries
• Minimize fatigue and try interval training
• We rate the top gyms
• Do infomercial fitness gadgets work?

Eat healthier

• Should you see a nutritionist?
• "Super" foods: Do you really need them?
• When buying organic pays (and doesn't)

Go green

• 20 free ways to save energy
• Animal feed: You are what they eat
• Chemicals in cosmetics
• Being green can save green
• Green product ratings from Greener Choices

Prioritize your health

• Get better care from your doctor
• Ensure you’re getting the best health plan you can
• Make the most of your health insurance
• How are we working to improve your health care?

Quit smoking

• Quiz: What can help you quit?
• Smoking treatment ratings