Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Blog
Read the latest blog posts from lifestyle medicine experts at Stanford University covering health topics across our 7 pillars.
Healthy, Easy, and Quick Recipes with Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Experts
Nourishing our bodies with wholesome food is an investment in our health and well-being, but does not need to be expensive or complicated to be effective. In the series, “Healthy, Easy, and Quick Recipes with Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Experts,” Jessica Hope, RN and Rusly Harsono, MD, share simple, efficient, and affordable nutrition tips and recipes. Stanford Lifestyle Medicine nutrition expert Jessica Hope is a 15-year advocate of plant-based diets who conducts clinical research in nutrition at the Stanford Prevention Research...
Expert Weighs in on Wearable Technology for Sleep: Are They Worth it?
The introduction of wearable technologies has sparked a fascination with personal metrics, particularly when it comes to sleep analysis. Those who have trouble sleeping may think this data could help them sleep however, recent assessments have suggested otherwise. “These sleep wearables should be used cautiously to avoid misleading conclusions about sleep stages,” says Stanford Lifestyle Medicine sleep expert, Jamie Zeitzer, PhD. “Even if these metrics were accurate, which they aren’t, how much do they matter?” Dr. Zeitzer says it is...
What Should Athletes Eat to Fuel Peak Performance?
Athletes, driven by the pursuit of peak performance, have been in the spotlight for numerous studies exploring how various dietary patterns optimize performance. Due to the breadth of research and recommendations available, athletes are at a crossroads when determining the best way to fuel their goals. For this reason, our Stanford Lifestyle Medicine team members (Matt Kaufman, MD, Maya Shetty, BS, Michael Fredericson, MD, and Marily Oppezzo, PhD) reviewed the research regarding how popular diets impact athletic performance and well-being....
Everything You Need to Know About Creatine
A recent analysis done by members of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine team on how different supplements impact sports performance, highlighted creatine since it has been vastly researched and shown to improve muscle strength. "What many do not realize is that supplements, like creatine, can be beneficial for more than just professional athletes and bodybuilders,” says Matthew Kaufman, MD, member of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Exercise and Movement research team and lead author of “The Impact of Supplements on Sports Performance...
The Benefits of HIIT and Other Forms of Interval Training
In an era where time is a precious commodity, individuals are constantly seeking efficient ways to achieve their fitness goals. Amidst this quest, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which is a type of interval training (IT), has gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts due to its ability to yield significant health benefits in a short amount of time. “I recommend interval training for people who are busy but still want to get fit, because it gets great results in a fraction of...