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Written by Andrew Leggatt
Self-care in Practice: Daily Habits That Support Health and Wellbeing As health professionals, we spend our days supporting the wellbeing of others, often at the expense of our own. Yet the principles we champion in Lifestyle Medicine apply equally to us. Small, steady acts of self-care are not indulgences. They are essential for sustaining our […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
What Is a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner? Lifestyle Medicine is an emerging clinical discipline that equips health care practitioners with the skills and frameworks to prevent, manage and, in some cases, improve chronic conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management or pharmacological escalation, Lifestyle Medicine addresses the behavioural, environmental and social […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Restorative Sleep in Lifestyle Medicine: Techniques for Better Circadian Rhythms and Better Health Good sleep is one of the most powerful forms of medicine we have. In a world filled with constant demands, digital noise and irregular routines, many people are finding it harder than ever to wind down and get the deep, restorative rest […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Supporting Healthy Weight and Metabolic Health in Lifestyle Medicine Healthy weight management sits within a much broader conversation about metabolic health, chronic disease prevention and sustainable behaviour change. For many people living with higher weight or metabolic conditions, weight is one of several important markers of health but is rarely the most meaningful one. Lifestyle […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
The Science of Wellbeing: How Gratitude and Purpose Improve Mental Health and Fulfilment In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Many Australians and New Zealanders are searching for greater happiness, meaning and balance in their lives. The science of wellbeing offers practical, evidence-based tools to help us thrive with […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
How Behaviour Change Science Drives Lifestyle Medicine In recent years, the link between behaviour change science and lifestyle medicine has become more apparent. As chronic diseases continue to rise globally, addressing the root causes of poor health habits has never been more crucial. Behaviour change science provides valuable insights into the psychological and motivational factors […]
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Meet GP and ASLM Fellow – Dr Emma King ASLM Member Spotlights showcase the invaluable work that ASLM Fellows, ASLM Accredited Doctors and Practitioners, and member ambassadors are doing to establish Lifestyle Medicine as central to health, healthcare and health policy. ASLM members represent a broad range of medical and health practitioners as well as […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Plant-Based Diet for Diabetes: Healthful Nutrition Benefits & How to Start Preventive Strategies in Australia In Australia, type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic levels, with a rising number of diagnoses each year. According to Government reports between 2000 and 2021, the number of people living with diabetes in Australia increased almost 2.8-fold, from 460,000 to […]
Written by Hung Nguyen
From Insight to Action: Embedding Social Prescribing and Person-Centred Care in Australia’s Health System by ASLM President Dr Hung The Nguyen Every year ASLM gets invited to lifestyle medicine conference in other jurisdictions. At the BSLM Conference this year I tried to relay what matters to clients, patients or health consumers when it comes […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Stress Management Techniques Used in Lifestyle Medicine In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common challenge that affects people from all walks of life. With the constant pressure to perform and meet deadlines, stress levels continue to rise, leading to both physical and mental health problems. From high blood pressure and sleep disorders to […]
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