LIFESTYLE MEDICINE 3ED (HB 2019) Hardcover

Lifestyle medicine, the study of how daily habits influence short- and long-term health and well-being, is a growing field supported by extensive scientific evidence. Numerous studies demonstrate the profound impact of regular exercise, healthy weight maintenance, sound nutrition, stress reduction, and other positive practices on overall health and quality of life. Following its successful previous editions, Lifestyle Medicine, Third Edition, edited by lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. James Rippe, has been thoroughly updated. It incorporates the expert insights of 20 section editors and over 150 chapter authors, covering all facets of this developing discipline. The book explores lifestyle medicine practices such as regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and weight management, and applies these principles to the prevention and treatment of a wide array of chronic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health, addiction, and injury prevention. This book provides an evidence-based foundation for individuals seeking to practice lifestyle medicine or integrate its principles into general or specialized medical practice. It also offers valuable information for healthcare professionals in nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, behavioral medicine, health promotion, and public policy, where lifestyle medicine principles are increasingly important.