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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

A fresh start

Although it can seem like an arbitrary time to start—you could really pick any day of the year to do this—January 1 is historically the time of new resolutions, fresh starts, clean slates and newly discovered (or rediscovered) desires for bettering yourself.

As such, it’s practically required that publications participate in this annual cycle of rebirth, with articles and tips for developing healthy habits. The Connection is no exception, with the added benefit that, in addition to offering advice from experts, we can point you to a variety of products and services at Costco that will help you achieve those goals. Whether you are seeking an improved diet, introducing or increasing exercise, looking for aid to recover from some of those exercises or hoping to achieve better sleep, you’ll find information on that and more, from our cover story on balancing mind, body and spirit to the many stories featured in this month’s For Your Health Special Section. The section also features a Buying Smart article that takes a closer look at the Costco Member Prescription Program, a way to help keep you healthy and your health costs down.

And, because recreation and relaxation mean different things to different people, our For Your Home articles complement each other by touching on ways to build the best recreation room to suit you and your family’s needs, as well as how to select the best recliner for when it’s time to sit back and relax and reflect on your day’s successes.

Rounding this all out are some great recipe ideas, including ways to celebrate the culinary traditions of Lunar New Year, and some book recommendations from our book buyers.

However you choose to celebrate the dawn of a new year, we at Costco and at the Connection wish you success in your endeavors this month and in the months and years to come.

Coming next month
  • Find out more about Costco Travel and the services and values it offers to our members.

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Sandy Torrey is Senior Vice President, Corporate Membership, Marketing and Publisher, Costco Connection.

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