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John Wiley Textbook Of Lifestyle Medicine (Pb 2022) by Sidossis LS
Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine The Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine provides foundational knowledge essential to students and scientists across various disciplines to better understand this new area of research and practice. Incorporating the latest evidence-based research on the relationships between lifestyle factors and disease, this unique book discusses the practical tools necessary to address growing public health crises such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease using a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual wellness._x000D__x000D_The book offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of how lifestyle medicine professionals can prevent and mitigate 'Lifestyle Diseases'. Clear and accessible chapters explore modifiable lifestyle factors that positively affect health, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress control, and social support, and highlight the negative impact of smoking, alcohol abuse, and other unhealthy lifestyles. Topics include sleep physiology, the genetic background and development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the characteristics and principles of healthy lifestyle, the clinical significance of physical activity, and the mechanisms connecting social interaction and health implications. This important resource:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Discusses the global burden and risk factors of the modern disease epidemic_x000D_Covers a variety of nutritional approaches including the Mediterranean Diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet_x000D_Features in-depth coverage of the Mediterranean Lifestyle, a holistic approach to health and wellness_x000D_Includes a clinical practice section and appendices on preventive medicine and public health tools and recommendations_x000D_Contains key points, take-home messages, self-assessment questions, color artwork and numerous references, citations, internet links, and further reading suggestions_x000D__x000D_Written by two world experts in this growing field, the Textbook of Lifestyle Medicine is a must-have volume for students and practitioners in nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, addiction therapy, sleep therapy, as well as physicians, nurses, and other health professionals wanting to expand their knowledge and practice._x000D_show more