Health & Technology Trends for 2026
January 1, 2026
Healthy Habits for the New Year
Happy New Year! When setting up your New Year’s resolutions, keep in mind that it is important to practice self-care. Here are 6 healthy self-care habits you can develop for the New Year to improve your physical and mental well-being:
- Maintain a healthy diet – Start the new year strong by including easy-to-grab fruits and vegetables in your daily meals and snacks.
- Refresh – Take short, intentional breaks throughout the day to recharge your energy and improve focus.
- Connect – Make time for meaningful, quality moments with the people in your life.
- Move your body – Incorporate regular daily movement or exercise to support overall health and reduce stress.
- Wind down – Engage in calming activities to relax and recharge, such as listening to soothing music or spending time with a pet.
- Keep your brain active – Stimulate your mind by reading, doing puzzles, or playing games that challenge you.
The American Medical Association (AMA) physicians have some health-related resolutions to start the new year strong by setting healthy goals that look beyond diet and exercise and help improve your well-being.
How to stick to your new year’s resolutions from UTHealth:
- Set S.M.A.R.T. goals
- Habit stacking
- Focus on consistency rather than perfection
- Make your environment work in your favor
- Prepare for setbacks
10 Predictions on AI in Healthcare for 2026
Healthcare is being transformed by the introduction and mass adoption of powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Here are 10 predictions from clinical and executive health system leaders, researchers shaping the next phase of the field, and respected analysts, describing how the AI conversation will change in 2026.
Learn more: How the AI conversation will change in 2026: 10 bold predictions