In some cases, you may succeed in helping these individuals to find their better nature and make a positive change.

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Ultimately, everyone wants to achieve their aspirations in the New Year and make a positive change in some aspect of their lives.

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That way we can make a positive change.

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"If they can deliver what they are saying, and you don't even have to make a change in the vehicle, that is a positive check in the column, " says Ron Pernick, a partner at clean-technology research and publishing firm Clean Edge.

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While technology doesn't change the physical environment by adding trails or gyms, it can make a positive impact, says competition judge Joan Dorn, branch chief for physical activity and health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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According to Cole, providing an opportunity to experience the positive emotions that come from treatment can change the behavior of young patients and can make a real difference in their health.

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