Keeping eyes in focus: A Lifestyle Medicine approach to eye health maintenance Lifestyle Medicine is concerned with preventing, treating and reversing lifestyle-related diseases through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing and the avoidance of risky substances1. When we think about lifestyle-related diseases, usually the big killers such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes come to mind. […]
Looking back: Lifestyle Medicine 2022 conference, ‘The evolution of practice’ It goes without saying we were beyond excited to see most of you in-person in Cairns last month for our international conference, Lifestyle Medicine 2022, ‘The evolution of practice’. We’re still buzzing from the hugs, smiles, connection, and knowledge shared. The caliber of speakers and […]
How interrupted sleep affects our mood and overall health “Sometimes I wake up Grumpy. Other times I let them sleep in.” Nocturnal awakenings are very common. But how much do they interfere with our mood and health? Whether it’s the neighbour’s dog barking at shadows, your youngest crying with earache, you worrying about tomorrow’s presentation, […]
Roni Beauchamp appointed as ASLM’s new CEO It is with great excitement and anticipation that the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) announces the appointment of Roni (Veronica) Beauchamp as our new Chief Executive Officer. We feel so fortunate to have Roni step into this role and look forward to seeing the Lifestyle Medicine movement […]