I’m on a mission to educate healthcare professionals (as well as the individuals they treat), about the changing field of obesity care. GLP-1 medications are having a ripple effect throughout our society in how Americans shop, eat, and spend their money. They also are shining a light on the disease of obesity and the availability
In my introductory small group session on Lifestyle Medicine for first-year medical students, I ask students to interview and introduce the person sitting next to them. This simple ice breaker activity accomplishes three foundational communication skills essential to being a doctor: –Learning how to ask informative, inquisitive questions –Listening to responses and reacting dynamically to
Self-care is simply your ability to give your mind and body what they need to thrive. It means nourishing yourself with healthy food, staying active, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and making room for activities that bring you joy. With the popularity of GLP-1 medications today, it can be easy to underestimate the power of foundational
Obesity medications are frequently in the news for their ability to drive weight loss, but their true value goes much deeper: they can be a powerful gateway to long-term health. For many living with the chronic disease of obesity, these medications serve as an anchor. They secure foundational weight loss that previously felt completely out
We’ve known for a long time that the more you enjoy your healthier lifestyle, the better chances you’ll have of making health habits that can last a lifetime. Over 10 years ago, I took up ballroom dancing with my wife Nancy, who’s also my Patient-Centered Weight Management and Six Factors to Fit co-author. We immediately
Lifestyle medicine is the nonpharmacological and nonprocedural management of chronic diseases that is practiced across many specialties in healthcare, as discussed in Lifestyle Medicine: Closing Research, Practice and Knowledge Gaps, our just-released book for health care professionals edited by Jeffrey Mechanick and myself. We were fortunate to have industry leaders author cutting-edge information in each
I’m on a mission to educate healthcare professionals (as well as the individuals they treat), about the changing field of obesity care. GLP-1 medications are having a ripple effect throughout our society in how Americans shop, eat, and spend their money. They also are shining a light on the disease of obesity and the availability
In my introductory small group session on Lifestyle Medicine for first-year medical students, I ask students to interview and introduce the person sitting next to them. This simple ice breaker activity accomplishes three foundational communication skills essential to being a doctor: –Learning how to ask informative, inquisitive questions –Listening to responses and reacting dynamically to
Self-care is simply your ability to give your mind and body what they need to thrive. It means nourishing yourself with healthy food, staying active, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and making room for activities that bring you joy. With the popularity of GLP-1 medications today, it can be easy to underestimate the power of foundational
Obesity medications are frequently in the news for their ability to drive weight loss, but their true value goes much deeper: they can be a powerful gateway to long-term health. For many living with the chronic disease of obesity, these medications serve as an anchor. They secure foundational weight loss that previously felt completely out
We’ve known for a long time that the more you enjoy your healthier lifestyle, the better chances you’ll have of making health habits that can last a lifetime. Over 10 years ago, I took up ballroom dancing with my wife Nancy, who’s also my Patient-Centered Weight Management and Six Factors to Fit co-author. We immediately
Lifestyle medicine is the nonpharmacological and nonprocedural management of chronic diseases that is practiced across many specialties in healthcare, as discussed in Lifestyle Medicine: Closing Research, Practice and Knowledge Gaps, our just-released book for health care professionals edited by Jeffrey Mechanick and myself. We were fortunate to have industry leaders author cutting-edge information in each
