Lifestyle Medicine is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improving health and wellbeing by addressing the root causes of chronic diseases through behavior change.
Lifestyle Medicine is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improving health and wellbeing by addressing the root causes of chronic diseases through behavior change. It focuses on key areas such as mental wellbeing, social connection, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and the minimization of harmful substances and behaviors.
This approach recognizes the importance of socio-economic factors in health and emphasizes the need for education on the six core pillars of lifestyle: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, substance use, and social connection. It also integrates proven techniques for sustaining lifestyle changes (BSLM 2025).
Health coaches play a vital role in bridging the gap between medical advice and sustainable behaviour change, helping clients implement the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, reducing harmful habits, and social connection. By using evidence-based coaching techniques such as motivational interviewing and habit formation, they empower individuals to take control of their health, improve adherence to medical recommendations, and prevent or manage chronic conditions. Whether partnering with healthcare professionals, supporting corporate well-being programmes, or working directly with clients, health coaches provide the accountability, guidance, and personalised strategies needed to turn knowledge into action and create lasting health transformations.
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