Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 3, July 2024 ..read more

Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 3, July 2024 ..read more

Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 3, July 2024 ..read more

ABSTRACT The escalating burden of lifestyle-related diseases stands as a critical global public health challenge, contributing substantially to the prevalence of chronic conditions and a large portion of premature mortality. Despite this, concise evidence-based lifestyle interventions targeting physical inactivity, nutrition, alcohol and smoking continue to be underutilised. Although good evidence exists for addressing the four lifestyle-related risk factors independently, rarely do these present in isolation. Evidence is lacking regarding how to integrate interventions targeting multiple risk ..read more

ABSTRACT Background Colorectal cancer is identified as a lifestyle-related type of cancer. There is an increasing emphasis on lifestyle interventions targeting pivotal lifestyle factors such as excess weight, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet and physical inactivity as primary and tertiary prevention. Furthermore, modifying these lifestyle factors has the potential to improve quality of life for cancer patients. We aim to identify, appraise and synthesise the available evidence regarding the effect of combined lifestyle interventions on quality of life in colorectal cancer surv ..read more

Abstract Introduction Lifestyle interventions combining caloric restriction with resistance exercise have the potential to preserve lean mass during weight loss. Additional protein intake can further improve lean mass. However, it is unclear whether these effects are sustained after completion of the intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effect of a 3-month lifestyle intervention, with or without supplementation of a protein drink, to preserve lean mass in older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes at 6 months post-intervention. Methods Adults (n = 123) aged ≥55 ..read more

Abstract Background Adopting a healthy lifestyle and improvements in medical care have led to an increase in life expectancy. Thus, the development and implementation of techniques for assessing healthy lifestyles have garnered more attention recently. Finding and evaluating healthy lifestyle assessment tools across all demographics is the goal of this systematic review. Method Using online databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and APA PsycINFO, a systematic literature review was carried out in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses. Registration ..read more

Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2024 ..read more

Abstract Current health education typically prizes and prioritises a biomedical sensibility in clinical practice, often to the detriment of the patient experience. In exploring the impact of the clinical gaze on patient experiences of medical care, this article argues for integrating interpersonal and technical skills in modern medicine, emphasising the value of holistic and compassionate care ..read more

Abstract Introduction This reflective essay explores a medical student's evolving understanding of the relative roles of technical and interpersonal skills in shaping the patient experience. Methods The author's personal reflections on the relative roles of technical and interpersonal skills are supplemented with discussion of relevant literature. Results and Discussion Initially focused on the technical aspects of medicine, the author's perspective shifts upon entering clinical practice. The essay begins by emphasising the importance of interpersonal skills in patient satisfaction, drawing on ..read more