DRAFT Start your New year with a resolution worthy of a health pro

Start your New year with a resolution worthy of a health pro
By Ryan Hatoum @rhatoum

https://connect.uclahealth.org/discussion/start-your-new-year-with-a-resolution-worthy-of-a-health-pro/

Dec 29, 2016 ·
 
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
http://medschool.ucla.edu/


This time of year, your average ate-too-many-holiday-cookies Joes and Janes aren’t the only ones making resolutions to improve their health. Health professionals make resolutions for the new year, too.

We asked UCLA Health doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other experts about their goals for 2017. At the top of their lists were resolutions about not just making better food choices, but also mindfulness, disconnecting from technology, and fostering connection with loved ones.

Take a look. Perhaps you’ll find a new way to welcome the upcoming year.

 

Unplugging

Read more books and read less Facebook.

Dr. Nancy Wayne, professor of physiology and associate vice chancellor for research at the David Geffen School of Medicine
Make the effort to pick up the phone and call others, rather than text.

Dr. Gregory Henderson, clinical instructor of dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and physician at UCLA Health-Palos Verdes
 

Connecting with loved ones

Spend more quality time talking with my husband, and avoid the trap of sitting on the couch on our computers after the kids go to bed. Also, to hug and love my 12-year-old Labrador every day, since this could be our last year together. He’s always around, but he’s easy to forget with three little kids and a full-time job.

Dr. Leena Nathan, obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA Health-Westlake Village
Be the best father I can be for my two little girls.

Dr. Jaco Festekjian, professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine, whose family is expecting a third child at the end of March
 

Staying active

Spread the word that exercise is medicine. It’s one of the best lifestyle modifications for optimal health and well-being, including osteoporosis prevention and management.

Dr. Aurelia Nattiv, professor in departments of family medicine and orthopaedic surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine
Take advantage of the beautiful Los Angeles weather and take my exercise routine outside (with sun protective clothing and sunscreen of course).

Dr. Hayley Goldbach, a resident physician in dermatology at UCLA Health
Take walks around campus to enjoy the fresh air, and spread the word on free resources like the California Smoker’s Helpline for those who are trying to quit smoking.

Linda Sarna, dean of the UCLA School of Nursing
 

Improving nutrition

Prepare more meals for the week ahead of time on Sundays so I’m not stressing out at the last minute. I plan to use a new erase board on my fridge to write down meal ideas and groceries I need to buy – with a preference for produce from local farmers’ markets. I also want to try one new plant-based recipe every month.

Erin Morse, chief clinical dietitian at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Eat a lower footprint diet – one that is lower in water use and carbon emissions. I already eat a low footprint, plant-based diet, but I want to continue to work even harder to lower it. I want to keep teaching others about the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets as well!

Dana Hunnes, senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and adjunct assistant professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Eat more mindfully in 2017.

Dr. Edmond Hewlett, professor of restorative dentistry and associate dean for outreach and diversity at the UCLA School of Dentistry
 

Learning a thing or two

Explore more culture in the city by visiting museums and seeking out music and art.

Dr. Andrew Goldstein, assistant professor of molecular biology and member of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Read three to four books that are not directly related to my profession. I also want to develop a new interest or hobby.

Emanuel Maidenberg, professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine
 

Teaching

Finish writing my book dispelling hyped-up health myths.

Dr. Nina Shapiro, professor of head and neck surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine
I want to spread the message to patients that to a kidney transplant surgeon, the kidney is always pink. Your best match may be from someone of a different race or religion.

Dr. Jeffrey Veale, director of the UCLA Kidney Transplant Exchange Program
Build a support network for living kidney donors. These amazing people have made a huge difference in the health of others. The kidney exchange program and minimally-invasive surgeries have made it possible for many healthy people to facilitate a kidney transplant for even the most complex patients with end-stage renal disease.

Dr. H. Albin Gritsch, surgical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant program
 

UCLA Health experts' resolutions are as diverse as the experts themselves. As we move forward into the New Year, let’s all resolve to do our part to make our community a healthier – and happier – place.

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