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We are a coalition of worldwide non-profit, legally constituted national and regional Lifestyle Medicine societies which promote evidence-informed approaches to prevention, management and reversal of non-communicable diseases.

24/04/2026

Meet the world-leading speakers joining us tomorrow for the inaugural World Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium 🌎

From cardiovascular health and obesity care to school-based interventions, mental health and chronic disease prevention, this global programme showcases the latest research shaping the future of lifestyle medicine.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of evidence, insight and international collaboration, featuring oral and poster presentations from emerging and established researchers around the world.

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026

🕛 12:00–2:30 PM (London Time)

💻 Online (Free to attend)

Register here: https://forms.gle/LqdqgeupbvAjx2NYA

18/04/2026

World Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium 2026

We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural World Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium 2026!

This marks a landmark moment for our lifestyle medicine community as we come together to share timely, high-impact research and connect with passionate researchers from around the world. Whether you’re a clinician, biomedical researcher, health science student, or public health policymaker, this event is for you! Join us to inspire and be inspired, connect with brilliant minds, and advance the future of chronic disease care.

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:30 PM London Time
💻 Online (Free to attend)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH – Founding Director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center; Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and acclaimed author of How to Eat, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications.

Keynote on “Evidence, In the Eyes of the Beholder: Of Data, Dogma, Epidemiology, and Ideology”

Presentations featuring 8 oral presentations and 10 poster sessions from researchers across five continents:

ORAL PRESENTERS:
🇭🇰 Samuel YS Wong
🇵🇰 Azka Naseem
🇬🇷 Amalia Sidossis
🇿🇦 Melissa Janse van Vuren
🇦🇺 Nupur Nag
🇮🇳 Aruna Raju
🇺🇸 Ozi Iyal
🇮🇱 Lilach Malatskey

POSTER PRESENTERS:
🇱🇰 Ruwanthi Ishara Kulathunga
🇳🇬 Ifeoma Monye
🇦🇺 Xirun Yang
🇱🇰 Vishari De Silva
🇵🇰 Aysha Mushtaq
🇮🇳 Vinu Vij
🇮🇳 Jenit Osborn
🇦🇺 Nupur Nag
🇮🇳 Palaniappan Manickam
🇱🇰 Vithuja Theivendran

Register now: https://forms.gle/LqdqgeupbvAjx2NYA

Organized by the Research and Quality Improvement Taskforce, WLMO

For urgent queries, please send an email: fraser.birrell@ncl.ac.uk
samandika@jhu.edu

11/04/2026

Welcome to our new series, Global Voices in Lifestyle Medicine 🌏

Our first WLMO Clinician Profile features Dr Jeanet Rosslee, the first clinician to complete the SALMA certification, an adaptation of the BSLM course tailored to the Southern African context 👏

Originally working as a GP with a strong focus on preventative care, Dr Jeanet discovered lifestyle medicine through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association. Today, she combines her clinical experience with coaching skills to support patients in building healthy, sustainable lifestyles.

In this interview, Dr Jeanet shares how lifestyle medicine transformed her approach to care, along with an inspiring patient story that highlights the power of behaviour change across the pillars of health.

Read the full interview and learn more about her work: www.analaighcoaching.com

27/03/2026

While stress is an inevitable part of life, chronic stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.

The good news?

There are effective ways to manage stress that can mitigate these risks and improve mental health 🙌

Techniques for reducing stress include mindfulness-based practices, breathwork, gratitude journaling, various types of exercise, and spending time in nature.

References:

1. Sharma, A et al. 2006 PMID:16862239
2. Ingrosso, DMF et al. 2022 PMID:35124671
3. Gao, S et al. 2022 PMID:35300174
4. Dai, S et al. 2020 PMID:32974180
5. Saeedi, M et al. 2021 PMID:33232931

19/03/2026

Social relationships are powerful determinants of health 🤝

A meta-analysis of 148 studies including more than 300,000 participants found that individuals with stronger social connections had a 50% higher likelihood of survival compared with those who were socially isolated.

Loneliness and social isolation are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, cognitive decline, and premature mortality.

Social connection influences stress physiology, inflammation, and immune function, making healthy relationships a core pillar of Lifestyle Medicine.

Strengthening social bonds is not just good for well-being. It is preventive medicine 💪

References:

1. Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review
2. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, J. Bradley Layton, Plos Medicine,2010
Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for mortality: a meta-analytic review
3. Julianne Holt-Lunstad et al. Perspect Psychol Sci. 2015 Mar.

17/03/2026

Lifestyle Medicine highlights the importance of addressing harmful behaviours and substance misuse as part of comprehensive preventive care 🤝

The adverse health effects of to***co and excessive alcohol use are well established. Despite this, many patients experience significant difficulty when attempting to stop.

Lifestyle Medicine provides evidence-based behaviour change strategies that can support patients in reducing or quitting substance use. Even brief interventions delivered in routine clinical encounters have been shown to improve outcomes.

It is also important to recognise that relapse can occur as part of the addiction process. Clinicians should remain supportive and utilise established referral pathways when patients require more specialised care.

Supporting patients to reduce harmful behaviours and substance misuse is a key component of improving long-term health outcomes.

References:

Centers for disease Control and Prevention. Smoking & To***co Use.
Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/about/benefits-of-quitting.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/benefits/index.htm Updated: May 2024. Accessed on: 6 March 2026.

Department of Health & social Care and Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (2021) Chapter 12: Alcohol. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention/chapter-12-alcohol.
Accessed on 6 March 2026.

Griffiths, M. (2005). A ‘components’ model of addiction within a biopsychosocial framework. Journal of Substance Use, 10(4), 191–197. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890500114359

23/02/2026

Sleep optimisation is preventive and therapeutic clinical care 💤

Good sleep protects metabolism, heart health, immunity, and longevity.

Lifestyle Medicine integrates sleep medicine into everyday practice.

References:

(1) Sleep Medicine
Volume 32, April 2017, Pages 246-256

(2) Yin J, Jin X, Shan Z, et al. Relationship of Sleep Duration With All-Cause Mortality and Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. J Am Heart Assoc. 2017;6(9):e005947. Published 2017 Sep 9. doi:10.1161/JAHA.117.005947

(3) Park SJ, Park J, Kim BS, Park JK. The impact of sleep health on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in the general population. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1):30034. Published 2025 Aug 16. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-15828-6

23/02/2026

Call for Applications: Social Media Editor for Lifestyle Medicine Advances 💡

Lifestyle Medicine Advances is recruiting an enthusiastic Social Media Editor to grow the journal’s global online presence and amplify high quality, practice focused research across the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.

This flexible role involves 1 to 2 hours per week promoting new content, engaging with the lifestyle medicine community, collaborating with the BMJ media team, and helping shape the journal’s digital voice worldwide.

If you are creative, curious, and passionate about translating evidence into impact, we would love to hear from you.

Deadline: 22nd February 2026

Apply with CV and covering letter to ashuttleworth@bmj.com

Learn more on BMJ's website here:https://lifestylemedicine.bmj.com/pages/call-for-applications-social-media-editor-lma

04/02/2026

Abstract Deadline Extended – Reminder 📢

Just a reminder that the abstract submission deadline has been extended for the World Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium 2026, taking place on Saturday 25th April 2026.

Following continued interest from the global Lifestyle Medicine community, abstracts can now be submitted until 14th February 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Selected abstracts will be considered for oral or poster presentations, with awards for the best presentations in each category. All accepted abstracts will be published in the symposium proceedings of a peer-reviewed medical journal.

Learn more and submit your abstract here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHZFTOtkaY__NBszicbneyV59rov5OHp1UI5bcltvogm_Kjg/viewform

30/01/2026

Nutrition forms the cornerstone of disease prevention, treatment, and long-term wellbeing.
A diet rich in whole, minimally processed, predominantly plant-based foods supports metabolic health, reduces chronic inflammation, enhances immunity, and promotes longevity.

A colourful plate ensures a diverse range of phytonutrients that protect every system in the body.
At every meal, aim to have half your plate full of vegetables — vibrant, fibre-rich, antioxidant-packed.

As we advance global health, let’s reaffirm the power of daily dietary choices.

Better nutrition → Better health outcomes → Better quality of life.

30/01/2026

Call for Abstracts and Save the Date 📢

The World Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium 2026 will take place on Saturday 25th April 2026, and abstract submissions are now open with an extended deadline.

Following strong interest from the global Lifestyle Medicine community, the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 14 February 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Researchers, clinicians, educators, and students are invited to submit work that contributes to the growing evidence base for Lifestyle Medicine.

Symposium details
Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 12:00–2:30 PM London time
Format: Online via Zoom, with synchronous and asynchronous sessions

Selected abstracts will be considered for oral or poster presentations, with awards for the best presentations in each category. All accepted abstracts will be published in the symposium proceedings of a peer-reviewed medical journal.

We encourage colleagues and partner organisations to share this opportunity widely across their networks.

Register via this link or learn more on our website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmpMHrSeZNQu16pkVwb-hRJGTOZ2jQhToIWnTp1Ua28BXx0g/viewform

27/01/2026

Physical activity is one of our most powerful tools for preventing and managing chronic disease. Consistent, intentional movement, tailored to each person, can transform health 🤝

What counts?
• Physical activity: any movement that uses energy
• Exercise: planned and purposeful
• Inactivity: less than 30 minutes per week

Targets:
• 150 min/week of moderate or 75 min/week of vigorous activity
• Strength training twice per week
• Sit less and include balance and flexibility

Why it matters:
Large studies (INTERHEART, DPP, DiRECT, UK Biobank, Adventist Health) show that physical activity lowers cardiovascular and diabetes risk, boosts mental health, improves sleep, and reduces overall mortality.

Getting started:
- Begin small and build gradually
- Use support such as a health coach, physio, or credible resources
- Move with others for accountability
- Connect movement to personal values and find your “why”

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