The path to a healthier life may seem daunting and nearly half of Americans who set New Year’s resolutions give up by February, according to a 2025 poll.
But UCLA Health nephrologist Dr. Niloofar Nobakht says it could be as easy as committing to seven steps she calls the “The Seven Ws of Wellness.” The Ws offer protection from heart and kidney disease, diabetes and obesity, among other benefits.