A TEAM LED by psychologist Roy Baumeister discovered in 1998
that willpower, much like a muscle, can be fatigued. His
findings may explain why people have such difficulty sticking to
long lists of New Year's resolutions.  His research also found
that willpower can be developed. By starting small and focusing
on a few tasks, study participants not only improved their
chances of success, but built willpower and endurance for more
difficult tasks.  With that in mind, Marin General Hospital
asked physicians to recommend one healthy action to focus on in
2013 that will provide significant payback with relatively
little effort. We hope you find one that inspires you. Good luck
— and happy New Year!  Irene Teper, M.D., internal medicine:
"Always eat breakfast — even if it's something small that you
can eat at your desk at work, like a low-fat yogurt or a hard-
boiled egg." Studies show that a healthy, lean protein-based
breakfast is linked to healthier weight and better food choices
during the day. Children who eat b