Answer:
lower blood sugar.
lower blood pressure.
fewer alcohol-related symptoms, like headaches, heartburn, indigestion and stomach upsets.
less fatty build up around the liver.
improving existing conditions - depression, high blood pressure or skin conditions like rosacea.
better sleep.
more energy.
"A personal flexibility goal could be to walk 20 minutes a day. You can accomplish this goal by watching less TV. Yo can go with a friend. To know you reached your goal make a chart of your progress. Whether or not you are in maintenance or relapse"
It appears that the answer is dependent on the topic you are currently covering.
Consciousness would need to be maintained for one's sense of self.