What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and even reversing diseases by replacing unhealthy behaviors with positive ones -such as eating healthfully, being physically active, managing stress, avoiding risky substance abuse, getting adequate sleep, and have a strong support system.

The six main lifestyle medicine focus areas to improve health include Healthful Eating, Physical Activity, Manage Stress, Form & Maintain Relationships, Sleep Improvement, Tobacco Cessation.