Simple Health Team:
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
A medical specialty that helps people learn, practice, and become confident in changing daily habits to improve physical, mental, and emotional health
What are the 7 important parts of Lifestyle?
- Nutrition
- Stress Management
- Purpose
- Activity
- Social Connections
- Sleep
- Avoidance of Risky Substances
Why is Lifestyle Medicine so beneficial?
- 86% of clinic visits are to manage a chronic condition
- Lifestyle change is the first-line treatment for chronic diseases
- Changing lifestyle patterns are very difficult, but every positive shift in lifestyle habits increases health
HEALTH SYSTEMS COUNCIL MEMBER
WWH’s Simple Health Program is aligned with the tenants of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical program dedicated to the clinical practice of lifestyle medicine as the first treatment option to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse chronic health conditions. Learn more about ACLM.
WWH, as an active member of the ACLM Health Systems Council, collaborates with over 100 health systems in 37 states to share learning and best practices in pursuit of healthcare transformation.
