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OUR MISSION


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The mission of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Program is to conduct research and provide expert guidance in healthy aging and optimal performance to create actionable, reliable, and continuously updated resources that translate evidence-based research into consumable content for all.

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HEALTH IS: NUTRITION EXERCISE SLEEP STRESS MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS PASSION AND PURPOSE COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT

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A Strong Sense of Life Purpose is Associated With Better Quality of Life

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A Mindfulness Program May Be Just as Effective as Medication at Reducing Anxiety

A recent study called Treatments for Anxiety: Meditation and…
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Study Suggests the Benefits of Prebiotic Supplements Were Dependent on Dietary Fiber Intake

This small proof-of-concept study found something for further…
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Lifestyle May Be More Important Than Age in Determining Risk of Cognitive Decline

A great part of who were are is composed of the memories we have.…

Research Suggets Whole Food Diets Improve Mood and Quality of Life

When the substance of food culture is composed of highly processed…

Any Amount of Physical Activity Yields Health Benefits and Is Better Than None

 Most of us spend a large portion of our day sitting in office…

Increasing Weight or Increasing Reps: Can Both Make You Stronger?

This study examined whether progressive overload via increasing…

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Money is important but is it everything? Does money buy happiness? These…

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During periods of stress, many of us forgo exercising and indulge…

Healthy Lifestyle Habits Have Positive Effects on Mental Health

This review article clearly highlights the importance of healthy…

Now Might Be the Time to Add Mindfulness Activities in Your Daily Routine

The beneficial effects of yoga, meditation and mind-body health…

A One-Hour Walk in Nature Decreases Activity in the Stress-Related Regions of the Brain

A recently published study compared the effects walking in different…

Creatine Supplementation Improves Healthspan and Muscle Preservation in Older Adults

This article is a fantastic summary of the work on creatine and…

Resistance Training Is an Effective Method for Improving Muscle Mass and Function in Patient's With Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study found that high-intensity progressive resistance training…

High Intensity and Low Intensity Strength Training are Good for Knee Osteoarthritis

A systematic review found that high intensity strength training…

SEVEN PILLARS OF

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE


We selected our lifestyle medicine pillars according to evidence-based research.  All of our pillars have an impact on long-term physical and mental health and can be broken down into a series of smaller behavioral changes. These pillars are interrelated. Positive behavioral changes in one pillar can motivate behavioral change in another pillar.

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We aim to highlight the most rigorous research in each pillar. We break down the research into meaningful
recommendations for patients and healthcare providers. 

OUR PROGRAM


Our Lifestyle Medicine Program was launched in 2019 under the guidance of Program Director, Michael Fredericson, MD with assistance from Associate Director, Douglas Noordsy, MD. Our Initiative focuses on: developing accessible Lifestyle Medicine content, raising awareness, establishing a team of experts, providing education platforms for healthcare providers, and performing quantitative and qualitative research to improve our impact.

IN COLLABORATION


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Lifestyle behaviors encompass many elements of a fully-lived life. Healthy behaviors and lifestyle interventions can help individuals and families improve longevity and decrease chronic disease. We collaborate with the Stanford Center on Longevity to redesign an approach to a century-long life that is available to all, independent of background.

We believe that Lifestyle Medicine will continue to grow as a field. We believe collaboration between institutions, societies, and researchers will enable more patients to access and understand evidence-based recommendations. Please let us know if you are interested in working with us.

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