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American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the first national medical specialty society for healthcare professionals who utilize lifestyle interventions as the primary therapeutic tool in the treatment and management of disease.

08/25/2026

The evidence is important. The implementation is where the magic happens.

That's why brings together thousands of clinicians and healthcare professionals who aren't just talking about lifestyle medicine—they're putting it into practice every day.

Come for the education. Stay for the ideas, collaborations, and real-world solutions that can help transform your practice.

👉 Register for LM2026 in person or online and learn from the people moving lifestyle medicine forward: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fPJvb?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

Can a simple text message help support lasting behavior change?As healthcare teams continue exploring ways to support pa...
08/25/2026

Can a simple text message help support lasting behavior change?

As healthcare teams continue exploring ways to support patients beyond the clinic, mobile health (mHealth) tools have become an increasingly important part of the conversation.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 examines the impact of text message-based mHealth interventions on physical activity and weight-related outcomes in adults.

The study explores how simple, scalable communication tools may help support behavior change, while also highlighting factors that can influence effectiveness, including intervention design, tailoring, and the use of behavioral science principles.

For clinicians, health coaches, and healthcare organizations, understanding how digital tools can complement lifestyle medicine is becoming increasingly important as we look for practical ways to support patients between visits.

Because improving health outcomes isn't always about adding more complexity. Sometimes it's about delivering the right support at the right time.

👉 Explore the AJLM activity and earn CME/CE credit through the ACLM Learning Center. Free for ACLM members! https://learning.lifestylemedicine.org/content/effect-text-message-based-mhealth-interventions-physical-activity-and-weight-loss-systematic -tabs-node-course-default2

08/24/2026

Your professional training taught you how to diagnose and treat disease.

Lifestyle medicine certification helps you address what drives it.

For many chronic conditions, lifestyle factors play a significant role in patient outcomes. Certification provides the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to help patients make lasting changes that support better health.

Because treating disease is important. Understanding its root causes is powerful.

👉 Explore lifestyle medicine certification today: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fPJv6?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

A new episode of Next Gen LM is here!🎙️ Guest: Dr. Varshi ThanikondaThe episode will discuss how to make lifestyle couns...
08/24/2026

A new episode of Next Gen LM is here!

🎙️ Guest: Dr. Varshi Thanikonda

The episode will discuss how to make lifestyle counseling practical in time-limited visits, overcome weight stigma and misinformation, and empower patients to make sustainable changes. Dr. Varshi Thanikonda, a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in chronic disease management, diabetes care, and weight management, shares her journey into obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine—and how she brings these principles into everyday primary care.

Dr. Thanikonda also shares how socioeconomic barriers, access to healthy foods and supportive therapies, and patient priorities can shape the way lifestyle medicine is practiced.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

- How Dr. Thanikonda discovered lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine
- Why starting with one actionable lifestyle change can make counseling more effective
- How person-first language can help reduce weight stigma and create more supportive conversations
- How clinicians can navigate health misinformation and social media trends with curiosity and compassion
- Why listening to patients and understanding their priorities is essential
- How medical students, residents, and early-career clinicians can begin practicing lifestyle medicine in their own lives and careers

👉 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2A67Wfp1ree6fcDnWtou66?si=d8f18791d8de4c93

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/putting-the-patient-first-lifestyle-medicine-in/id1795530614?i=1000785546717

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IVw_MEbPxcg?si=MG0vofhDcwF8KUSe

08/23/2026

Obesity is not a failure of willpower—it’s a complex disease shaped by biology.

We often don’t tell people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol to simply “try harder.” Yet people living with obesity are frequently judged and shamed for a condition they can’t simply will away.

Understanding obesity through a biological lens can help shift the conversation from blame to compassion—and open the door to evidence-based tools and meaningful support.

🎥 Watch the full conversation to hear why reframing obesity can change how we care for patients: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJAkmti8gLA

Your calendar may be influencing your health more than you think.From hydration and movement to stress and connection, w...
08/23/2026

Your calendar may be influencing your health more than you think.

From hydration and movement to stress and connection, workday habits have a powerful effect on overall well-being.

That's why small actions—standing more, taking lunch away from your desk, staying hydrated, and making time for connection—can have a meaningful impact over time.

The healthiest workplace habits aren't complicated. They're intentional.

💬 What's one healthy habit you'll build into tomorrow's workday?

👉 Explore the Everyday Health article featuring ACLM member Dr. Richard Safeer: https://health.yahoo.com/wellness/articles/8-bad-habits-doctor-wants-175711474.html?guccounter=2

No flights. No hotel. No travel hassles. Online brings the energy, education, and community of the annual lifestyle med...
08/22/2026

No flights. No hotel. No travel hassles.

Online brings the energy, education, and community of the annual lifestyle medicine conference directly to you.

Because virtual doesn't mean less. Learn from leading experts, participate live, earn CME/CE, and connect with a global network of clinicians—all from wherever you choose to join.

It means more flexibility, more accessibility, and more ways to engage.

👉 Register for LM2026 Online and join us from anywhere: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fPJvb?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

Living longer isn't the same as living well.A new global study highlights a growing challenge: people are gaining years ...
08/21/2026

Living longer isn't the same as living well.

A new global study highlights a growing challenge: people are gaining years of life, but not always years of good health.

That reality shifts the conversation from lifespan to healthspan.

How do we help people stay strong, active, independent, and engaged as they age?

According to ACLM CEO Dr. John Findley, the answer starts long before old age—with the daily habits that shape long-term health.

Because healthy aging isn't just about avoiding disease. It's about preserving the ability to fully participate in life.

👉 Explore the Healio article and the research behind the growing healthspan gap: https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260723/life-expectancy-rising-but-additional-years-spent-in-poor-health

08/20/2026

Three years. One reason.

The people.

Dr. Jon Bonnet, Chief Medical Officer of Ardmore Institute of Health, is back as LM2026 Online's emcee because lifestyle medicine is more than education—it's a community of clinicians passionate about creating healthier futures for their patients and communities.

Each year, LM2026 Online brings together clinicians from around the world to learn, connect, and discover practical strategies for addressing the root causes of chronic disease.

And the best part? You can be part of it from anywhere.

👉 Register for LM2026 Online and join thousands of clinicians and health professionals from wherever you are: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fPJvb?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

08/20/2026

Supporting brain health through lifestyle medicine—and shared medical appointments

This poster presentation from LM2025 highlights a promising group-based approach to integrating lifestyle medicine into neurology care for adults with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. Through an eight-session shared medical appointment (SMA) series, participants explored the six pillars of lifestyle medicine while building motivation and connection through peer discussion.

The results? 96% session attendance and an average satisfaction score of 4.8/5. Participants highlighted increased motivation for lifestyle changes, meaningful peer support, and appreciation for the interdisciplinary curriculum. Clinicians and administrators also found the model offered streamlined workflows, efficient documentation, and billing feasibility.

This pilot demonstrates how SMAs can provide a feasible, scalable model for bringing lifestyle medicine into cognitive care—and creating new opportunities to support brain health through whole-person care.

👏 Featuring work by Dr. Nadir Bilici and Dr. Joel Salinas

🎥 Watch the video—and register for to explore poster presentations advancing innovative, patient-centered models of care: https://lifestylemedicine.org/lm2026/

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