What are the objectives of lifestyle medicine?
David Janitzek
2026-03-21
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In recent years, the importance of not only early detection and treatment of diseases, but also their prevention has been increasingly emphasized. In this regard, everyday decisions regarding lifestyle, including nutrition, physical activity, and leisure time play a significant role. Lifestyle medicine is a relatively new scientific field that deals with these issues. What are its objectives and how does it differ from traditional medicine?
Concept of Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine constitutes a field of medicine that employs therapeutic modifications of daily habits as a principal tool in the treatment of chronic ailments, such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Professionals in this area rely on scientific data, and their therapy is centered on the patient as a whole and frequently engages them in the therapeutic process. This facilitates effective treatment and often the complete recovery from the mentioned diseases. Lifestyle Medicine focuses on six main areas, known as the pillars: nutrition, physical activity, rest, tobacco use (and other substances), social support, and stress management.
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