Course Description:

The United States spends more health care dollars per capita compared to other
developed countries, yet sees conversely higher rates of chronic disease. It is estimated
that more than 80% of chronic diseases can be mitigated or even prevented by
addressing root causes within the lifestyle medicine pillars (i.e., physical activity,
nutrition, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and
social connection). Greater health and quality of life could be achieved by focusing more
on lifestyle recommendations and prevention than on the advancement of treatment
once chronic diseases have become symptomatic. This educational session will discuss
lifestyle medicine approaches across several patient populations and provide tangible
ways to embed these strategies in your clinical practice. Attendees will leave with a
clearer understanding of how to integrate lifestyle medicine principles in ways that are
realistic, impactful, and sustainable.