Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
About this Course
Lifestyle factors including poor nutrition and physical inactivity are critical determinants of health, causing a pandemic of chronic diseases, premature death and unsustainable healthcare costs. Currently, 50 percent of Americans live with one or more chronic illnesses in which diet, exercise and stress play a key role. Lifestyle Medicine is the science and application of 49 healthy lifestyles as interventions for the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity, some neurological conditions and some cancers. It is the evidence-based specialty bridging the science of physical activity, nutrition, stress management and resilience; sleep hygiene and other healthy habits to individuals through clinical practice in healthcare.Created by: Doane University
Level: Introductory

Related Online Courses
Aprende para qué sirve el agua que hay en tu cuerpo, así como la utilidad de la sal de mesa (NaCl), el calcio, el magnesio, el potasio, el bicarbonato y los protones que están en los alimentos qu... more
Microorganisms play a major role in the biosphere and within our bodies, but only a tiny fraction has been cultured so far. Microbiome data, that is the genetic information of microorganisms, is... more
Este curso online está dirigido a profesionales del ámbito de atención socio-sanitaria, con el objetivo de dotar de los conocimientos, competencias y habilidades necesarios para la adopción de las... more
En un futuro, el concepto de Internet de las Cosas en la industria tendera a ser tan grande que se espera que en el 2035 hayan mas de 50 billones de dispositivos inteligentes interconectados entre... more
Your body is not only made up of human cells, but also by trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Together they make up the human microbiome and have a tremendous impact on your health. For... more