The health world talks a lot about fairness, but it still slips through many plans for healthy living. People who try to stop or heal long‑term illnesses with diet, exercise and habits can miss the bigger picture. If a person’s life is shaped by poverty, discrimination or unsafe neighborhoods,
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping hospitals and clinics worldwide, but its use in lifestyle medicine—a field that guides patients toward healthier habits—has only just begun to be explored. Three very different health centers, ranging from a regional system to a big university hospita
A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused
Swapping out processed snacks for whole foods is a smart move, but the "30 plants a week challenge" takes it further. Research shows that people eating a wide variety of plant-based foods tend to have healthier gut bacteria. But how practical is it to hit that number? Actually, it’s easier than it s
In recent discussions about health care, the focus has shifted toward making everyday habits a priority in treating long‑term illnesses. Experts argue that rather than waiting for diseases to develop, doctors should first help patients adopt healthier diets, exercise routines, and stress‑reductio
A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef
The city of Rochester is set to welcome a two‑day health event that promises fresh ideas for living longer and feeling better. The meeting will take place at the Mayo Civic Center on April 9th and 10th, 2026. Participants can earn continuing medical education credits while learning about key health
Space travel is tough on the body. Astronauts face big health challenges, especially on long trips like going to Mars. Space medicine is all about keeping them healthy in places where doctors aren't around. It's like having a health plan for extreme conditions. Lifestyle medicine is a big deal on E
Cancer survivors often deal with health issues caused by the disease and its treatment. They also have a higher chance of developing other long-term health problems. This can lead to multiple health conditions at once, known as multimorbidity. Lifestyle changes can help a lot. Up to 80% of chronic
In the United States, most adults have at least one long-term health problem. These issues often come from how people live their daily lives. Things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they handle stress play big roles. Doctors are starting to focus more on these lifestyle factors to hel
