A Prescription for Healthy Living: A Guide to Lifestyle Medicine takes an evidence-based approach to a variety of health promotion strategies for specific disease states. The book explains recommendations, covers why they exist, and gives advice on how to achieve recommendations from leading medical professionals. Sections apply scientific research to practice, addressing physical health, mental health and well-being. Topics include society and health, mental health and well-being, physical activity and physical health, as well as nutrition and healthy eating habits. This book will empower practitioners, public health officials, and those engaged in creating strategies for health promotion and health literacy. Written by qualified medical professionals from a variety of specialtiesAddresses a variety of health promotion topics and provides strategies for disease prevention and well-beingProvides explanations of the outcomes of scientific research on disease prevention in a digestible and actionable way INDICE: Part 1 Introduction and Habit Making Part II Society and Health 1. Social and Environmental Determinants of Health 2. How Early Childhood Events Impact upon Adult Health 3. The Psychology of Health-Related Behavioural Change 4. The Role of the Healthcare System in Social Prescribing 5. Health Literacy and How to Communicate Effectively with Patients to Elicit a Long-Term Behavioural Change Part III Mental Health and Wellbeing 6. The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep 7. Mindfulness: Mind Full or Mindful? 8. Gratitude: Being Thankful is Proven to Be Good for You 9. Screen Time and Social Media: How is it Impacting Health? 10. Work-Life Balance: Is It Really Possible? 11. Loneliness 12. The Benefits of having a Mentor 13. The Truth Behind Complementary Therapies: Acupuncture 14. The Truth Behind Complementary Therapies: Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Hypnotherapy Part IV Physical Activity and Physical Health 15. Fit for Life, Let's Get Active 16. The Importance of Staying Strong and Supple 17. The Importance of Being a Healthy Weight: Can You be Fat, Fit and Healthy? 18. Gut Health and the Basics of the Biome 19. Looking After Your Skin 20. Bone Health: What Is It and Why Is It Important? 21. Cigarettes: The Facts, Strategies for Smoking Cessation, E-Cigarettes and Vaping 22. One for the Road: How Much Alcohol is Safe to Drink? Part V Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits 23. Fruit and Vegetables - Will an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? 24. Macronutrients, Micronutrients and Nutrition Labels 25. Fancy a Cuppa? The Lowdown on What's in Your Mug 26. Water: It's Time to Drink Up! 27. Are We Pulling a Fast One? What does Intermittent Fasting Really do for our Health? Part VI Conclusions and How to Access Reliable Information
- ISBN: 978-0-12-821573-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 18/01/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés