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

Disease Prevention
Most men are great at taking care of everything except themselves. Learn to recognize the signals your body is sending and take one small...
Stress Management
Strong social ties reduce inflammation, sharpen memory, and significantly lower the risk of cognitive decline. Here's how to tend to your...
Nutrition
Berries may be small, but they pack a nutritional punch. Learn how common berries can support heart health, brain health, digestion, and ...
Whole Health
Women’s health needs shift with age, from managing stress and sleep in your 30s to supporting heart, bone, and cognitive health later in ...
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Physical Activity
Some days you have energy to burn. Other days, not so much. Don’t skip your workout. Adjust it. Learn how to match your movement to your ...
Disease Prevention
Your heart is a muscle, and just like your biceps and quadriceps, it too benefits from a weekly workout. Getting the proper amount of phy...
sleep
Shorter daylight hours can affect energy and sleep. Discover simple habits to support your energy and mood this winter.
News
The 2025 Lerner Health Promotion Innovation Awards at NYU Langone Health spotlight creative, Monday-based wellness projects designed to s...