As 2018 begins, there are things to keep in mind as you set goals for improving health and happiness. New Year's resolutions need to be measurable and have a timetable. Also, we need to create good habits to be able to achieve these goals. Fostering small, good habits set you up for greatness and also give you faster feedback on how well you're doing.

As people dive into new diets at the start of the year, Dr. Gladden and Mark talk about how no diet is a perfect fit for everyone. You need to pay attention to your own genetic make-up or possibly put yourself at risk.

This week in longevity science, Robb talks about gene editing and its possibilities for erasing genetic medical conditions. For more information on CRISPR, visit https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-crispr-gene-editing/ and https://gizmodo.com/in-2018-we-will-crispr-human-beings-1821540150.

Ask yourself: how can I change my mindset to one that opens up my longevity and human performance in 2018?