The New Year brings the mentality of a fresh start for many. For some, it is a time to make resolutions such as too lose those extra pounds or quit bad habits such as smoking.
The New Year's resolution is not a modern phenomenon as some may think. Historians say the Babylonians during the First Century B.C. used to make sure debts were paid and neighbor's items were returned at the start of their year.
One study suggests the popularity of making New Year's resolutions have increased over the past century growing from about a quarter of the American population during the Great Depression to about 40 percent at the turn of the millennium.
The University of Brisol during a 2007 study showed that of 3,000 participants in the study survived, 88 percent did not or would not follow through on their New Year's resolution.
Some of the most popular resolutions include losing weight, eating healthier, drinking less, stopping smoking, getting a new job and getting finances in order. Tell us what you think: Are you making a New Year's resolution and if so, what is your resolution? Did you make one last year and did you follow through with it? Go to facebook.com/FOX5Atlanta to leave your comment.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:06:52 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:00:01 GMT
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:32:57 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:28:55 GMT
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
