According to the World Health Organization, two-thirds of all disease worldwide will soon be the result of lifestyle choices. Currently, the leading causes of death in the United States are lifestyle related: poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, tobacco use, and overconsumption of alcohol. This course is designed to change your competence and performance-in-practice by increasing your knowledge of lifestyle medicine and helping you develop strategies to incorporate into patient care, providing the newest science of science of nutrition, physical activity, stress, sleep, and the science of happiness. The course will focus on effectively counseling your patients to improve their overall lifestyle, including stress management, diet, and exercise. You will also have the opportunity to commit to improving your personal health practices so that you can serve as a better role model for your patients.
