Manual of Lifestyle Medicine

Description

The fundamental premise of lifestyle medicine is that daily habits profoundly impact health and quality of life both in the short-term and long-term. Written by lifestyle medicine pioneer and cardiologist , Dr. James Rippe, this book provides a clinically oriented, evidence-based look into key lifestyle factors and how to prescribe them to individuals of all ages. Written for professionals working at all levels of medical and healthcare practice, this manual summarizes the major components of lifestyle medicine, from physical activity and nutrition to weight management and the avoidance of tobacco products. It includes clinical guidelines and practices for using lifestyle medicine principles to lower the risk of numerous chronic conditions. The manual also provides information on behavior change, approaches to lowering the risk of dementia, treatment of addictions and injury prevention. Features: Explains how lifestyle medicine can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, dementia and many other chronic conditions. Chapters begin with bulleted key points and conclude with a list of clinical applications. Provides strategies for prescribing physical activity and helping patients improve their nutrition, lose weight if necessary and reduce stress. Includes clinically relevant sections on “Treating Addiction, Preventing Injury and Improving Brain Health”. This book provides updated and clinically targeted summaries used in conjunction with Dr. Rippe's major academic textbook Lifestyle Medicine, now in its third edition, published by CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Author Bio Chapter 1 Lifestyle Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 2 Nutrition in Lifestyle Medicine Chapter 3 Physical Activity and Health Chapter 4 Behavioral Change Chapter 5 Lifestyle Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 6 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome Chapter 7 Cancer Prevention and Treatment Chapter 8 Obesity and Weight Management Chapter 9 Pulmonary Medicine Chapter 10 Obstetrics and Gynecology Chapter 11 Lifestyle Medicine and Brain Health Chapter 12 Women’s Heath Chapter 13 Immunology and Infectious Disease Chapter 14 Pediatrics Chapter 15 The Practice of Lifestyle Medicine Chapter 16 Lifestyle Medicine for the Older Adult Population Chapter 17 Heath Promotion Chapter 18 Injury Prevention Chapter 19 Substance Abuse and Addiction Chapter 20 Public Policy and Environmental Support for Lifestyle Habits and Practices Chapter 21 Lifestyle Medicine around the World Chapter 22 The Future of Lifestyle Medicine Index