Lifestyle medicine is a specialty focused on preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases by addressing underlying contributing factors —mainly the lifestyle habits that impact long-term health. Instead of managing symptoms and conditions with medications or procedures, lifestyle medicine empowers people to make evidence-based changes in daily life. Lifestyle medicine is supported by strong scientific evidence and is designed to work alongside conventional medical care.

Core areas of focus include:

• Nutrition – Eating a balanced, whole-food, plant-predominant diet.
• Physical activity – Moving regularly in ways that fit your life and abilities.
• Sleep – Improving sleep quality and quantity to support overall health.
• Stress management – Building resilience and reducing harmful stress.
• Avoiding risky substances – Limiting alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful habits.
• Healthy relationships – Nurturing connections that support wellbeing.