Creating Small Habits for Big Impact.

Better health starts today. By adopting one healthy habit at the beginning of each week, you will always be moving closer to your wellness goals. Whether your aim is to eat healthier, exercise more, reduce stress, or improve your sleep, we provide evidence-based resources to support you every step of the way. Simply recommit to a small change every Monday, and you’ll never get off track.

About Healthy Monday

Healthy Monday is a national public health initiative run by the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health at Syracuse University. We encourage individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and communities worldwide to commit to better health every Monday. Join us and make Monday your day to become a healthier you!

Did you know that when you start a healthy habit on Monday, you’re more likely to sustain it throughout the week? By harnessing the power of Monday, you have 52 chances a year to stay on track with your wellness goals.

Monthly Feature

Stress Management
Breathe your way to calm. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique to ease stress, relax your body, and drift into deeper sleep.
Sleep posture tips to reduce back pain. Graphic shows correct pillow placement for side sleeping to keep the spine aligned and improve sleep quality.
sleep
Learn how sleep ergonomics, including pillow placement, mattress choice, and posture, can reduce pain, improve alignment, and boost sleep...
Physical Activity
This Monday, keep a record of your workouts. Tracking your fitness accomplishments will help identify useful patterns, reveal a picture o...
Foods for brain health: dark chocolate, fatty fish, olive oil, leafy vegetables, and blueberries.
Nutrition
Boost memory, focus, and brain health with these five nutrient-rich foods.
Nutrition
Added sugar can sneak into your day and leave you feeling drained. Learn how it affects your health and take the 7-Day Challenge to start...
Physical Activity
Do you experience the weekday afternoon slump? Try adding a mid-day workout! Using your lunch hour to get some physical activity may have...
News
The 2025 Lerner Health Promotion Innovation Awards at NYU Langone Health spotlight creative, Monday-based wellness projects designed to s...
Disease Prevention
Healthy Monday can help you maintain your tobacco cessation goals. By recommitting to your quit every Monday, you can achieve steady and ...