What is Lifestyle Medicine

Here is an introduction to what lifestyle medicine is, why it’s important, and a couple of landmark trials in the field. My references for the full research articles are below if you want to learn more!

References:
o Munro D. 2012: The year in healthcare charts. Forbes. Published December 30, 2012. Accessed April 22, 2021. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danmunro...
o Aleksandrowicz L, Green R, Joy EJM, Smith P, Haines A. The impacts of dietary change on greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, and health: a systematic review. PLOS ONE. 2016;11(11):e0165797. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0165797
o Grossi G, Goglio P, Vitali A, Williams AG. Livestock and climate change: impact of livestock on climate and mitigation strategies. Animal Frontiers. 2019;9(1):69-76. doi:10.1093/af/vfy034
o Ornish D, Scherwitz LW, Billings JH, et al. Intensive lifestyle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease. JAMA. 1998;280(23):2001-2007. doi:10.1001/jama.280.23.2001 (opens in a new tab)