health New Year, Renewed Opportunities for Health & Wellness

The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes, give up bad habits, and improve your well-being. It’s no wonder that many people celebrate the New Year by resolving to get healthier. The most popular New Year’s resolutions include getting more mindfulness, exercise, losing weight, and eating a healthier diet.

Developing a realistic plan this year will enable you to strengthen your physical and mental health. Here are some steps you can take to get healthier in the year ahead and achieve your health goals:

A resolution to lose weight is one of the most important steps you can take toward better health. According to Steven Santiago, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, “Losing just five to ten percent of your body weight can help lower your risk of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.”

If you haven’t exercised for a while, going to a gym every day may not be a realistic goal. Making a resolution to simply add more physical activity into your daily life is more attainable. Park farther away from the entrance to the grocery store, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and exercise while you watch TV.

Healthy eating involves both what you eat and how you eat it. Getting your recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day is important because fruits and veggies are low in calories and fat, high in fiber, and rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Foods that contain fiber keep you feeling full, which helps you lose weight.

Gloria Cabral RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist at Care Resource

also adds that, “Eating too fast can cause you to overeat, so slow down and chew each bite carefully. Turn off the TV, put your phone away, and enjoy the textures and flavors of the meal. As you eat, it can take your brain up to 20 minutes to get the message from your stomach that you’re no longer hungry, so stop eating before you feel full.”

Seeing your primary care doctor each year and taking advantage of your preventive care benefits can help you stay healthy. Regular checkups and preventive screenings allow your doctor to identify minor health issues before they become bigger problems.

Source: Care Resource k routine, limiting screen time before bed, and creating a quiet sleep environment can

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Let’s keep our eyes on the year ahead. Integrating exercise and nutritious food is a preventative health practice that protects our hearts and minds. With the support provided by Care Resource’s medical providers, our community can rest assured that they will attain their New Year’s resolutions.

Learning how to manage stress is an important part of taking care of yourself and maintaining good overall mental and physical health. If your stress is getting out of control, simple activities like practicing breathing exercises, going for a walk, or listening to music can help restore calm to your life.

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Don Clerveaux, a 5th-grade Science and Social Studies teacher at Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary has been named the 2024 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held this evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center. Clerveaux is inspired by his students, past and present. He connects with their vulnerability and concerns to conquer challenges. As a science instructor, he engages students in hands-on experiences in the Royal Palm Everglades, allowing students to see classroom assignments come to life. These visits motivated his fellow teachers to become certified to take their students to the Everglades.

Since bringing his extensive teaching experience to Miami-Dade County Public Schools nine years ago, Clerveaux has continued to task his students with being the generation that saves our planet for future generations and is confident that his classroom lessons will encourage them to do just that.

The runner-up is Monique Bryant Clayton, COPE Center North.

The top rookie teachers were also recognized at the event. The 2023 Rookie Teacher of the Year is Franquiana Williams a second-year teacher at Frederick Douglass Elementary School. She teaches 4th- and 5th-grade Reading and Language Arts.

A proud graduate of Miami Northwestern Senior High, Williams upholds the values of citizenship and community by cultivating an environment where students can be their authentic selves and celebrate their diverse cultures.

Williams engages parents in meaningful conversations to strengthen the teacher-parent bond for the benefit of her students. She also personally ensures students receive additional support and tutoring to continuously promote their progress.

The supporting sponsor is Univision 23 and the signature sponsors include EdFed, Office Depot, United Way of Miami-Dade and Kendall Toyota, which will present the Teacher of the Year winner with the keys to a new car. The event is made possible through partnerships with the Dade Association of School Administrators, the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs and United Teachers of Dade (UTD).

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