American College of Lifestyle Medicine

04/27/2026

Real change in healthcare doesn’t happen without leadership buy-in.

Lifestyle medicine isn’t just a clinical add-on—it’s a strategic investment.

When organizations fully commit, lifestyle medicine can directly impact what matters most: cost, quality, and outcomes.

And the opportunity goes far beyond the exam room. It can be woven into care management, quality improvement, pharmacy, and community outreach—aligning entire systems around the patients who need it most.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on “Flip Your Script” to hear how leadership and integration are driving the future of care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-8p10BrNw

04/26/2026

🧬 Upcoming ACLM Webinar: "GLP‑1s: Great Little Peptides — Clinical Use & Lifestyle Medicine Integration"
📅 Tuesday, April 28 | 11:00 a.m. CST

GLP‑1 receptor agonists are shaping modern care—but lasting outcomes depend on integrating lifestyle medicine with pharmacology. This evidence‑informed webinar explores how nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress interventions support GLP‑1 therapies for sustainable, patient-centered care.

Hear practical insights from Mahima Gulati, MD, MSc, FACE, DipABLM, FACLM, and Elizabeth Beale, MD, MRCP, DipABLM, as they examine clinical mechanisms, real‑world cases, risks and benefits, and team‑based strategies for aligning medications with lifestyle medicine.

Designed for interprofessional teams committed to outcomes that last.

👉 Register now and learn how to integrate treatment with lifestyle medicine—effectively and responsibly: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/W0EDQ58WSGC9A8C7JSFMtQ

04/25/2026

“I have been a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine since 2017 and I’ve renewed my membership every year since.”
— Dr. Koushik Reddy

For Dr. Reddy, ACLM membership is about connection and impact. He finds connection through Member Interest Groups, where ideas are shared and real‑world practice models evolve.

ACLM also equips clinicians with evidence‑based resources that support professional growth and provide practical tools for patients and families across every pillar of lifestyle medicine.

This is medicine practiced at the root of disease—grounded in evidence, strengthened by community, and designed to scale across healthcare.

Explore ACLM membership and be part of the new standard of care: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fRDQr?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

04/24/2026

On , we’re highlighting care that meets women where they are.

This poster presentation showcases how lifestyle medicine–based virtual shared medical appointments (SMAs) can support women navigating menopause and PCOS—addressing root causes, mental health, and the power of connection.

Delivered via telehealth and grounded in nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and peer support, participants reported meaningful improvements in anxiety and depressive symptoms—with one common refrain: “I didn’t feel alone.”

👏 Featuring work by Niharika Patel, Dr. Michelle Thompson, Tyler Hemmingson, Dr. Melissa Kerr and Valerie Hardesty.

🎥Watch the video—and register for LM2026 to experience this year’s poster presentations and the standard of whole‑person care: https://share.lifestylemedicine.org/7fPJvb?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=portal

04/23/2026

Health begins at the table—and when care honors culture, language, and faith, lasting change becomes possible.

In this new blog, HEAL Scholar and clinician Claudia C. Guillen, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, DipACLM, shares how 𝘓𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢 empowers Latino families through culturally grounded, community‑led lifestyle medicine. By centering familiar foods, gentle activity, reflection, and connection, this model shows that culture is not a barrier to health—it’s a powerful pathway to healing.

👉 Read how food, community, and purpose come together to support whole‑person health—and why culturally responsive care is essential to the future of lifestyle medicine: https://lifestylemedicine.org/empowering-latino-families-through-food-faith-and-culture/

04/23/2026

“Type 2 diabetes exists along a broader continuum of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health — and that continuum can move in both directions.” — Dr. Eduardo Sanchez

In this expert interview, Eduardo Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAHA, of the American Heart Association explains why primary care is central to treating and reversing type 2 diabetes, and how prevention-focused strategies can shift long-term outcomes for patients and communities.

This conversation is part of Project Remission, a digital series produced by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in partnership with Content With Purpose.

🎥 Watch the full interview and explore the series: https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/aclm/projectremission/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

04/22/2026

What if the same choices that restore human health also help heal the planet?

This Earth Day, lifestyle medicine reminds us that food is more than fuel—it’s a powerful, evidence‑based intervention that treats root causes, improves outcomes, and supports a healthier future for all. When clinicians lead with nutrition grounded in science, the impact extends beyond individual patients to communities, health systems, and the world we share.

This is the new standard of care: root‑cause treatment that’s scalable, sustainable, and built for lasting health.

🎥 Dive deeper in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵: 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦—and learn how to apply this evidence in real‑world care.

➡️ Earn CME and take the course today: https://learning.lifestylemedicine.org/content/intersection-health-and-planet-why-food-choices-matter-our-future

04/21/2026

Sustainable health change is about more than numbers on a scale.

In this short film, Dylan shares how participating in a lifestyle medicine–based metabolic health program at AdventHealth Orlando supported a weight loss of more than 300 pounds and how that transformation reshaped his daily life. Beyond physical changes, he describes renewed mobility, independence, confidence, and joy.

The story highlights how whole-person, team-based care can help patients reclaim not just their health, but their ability to fully participate in life.

This film is part of Project Remission, a digital series from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine produced in partnership with Content With Purpose.

🎥 Watch the full film and explore the series: https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/aclm/projectremission/series_partners/adventhealth/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

Featuring: Damon Tanton

04/20/2026

Care of chronic disease doesn't have to be either/or.

80% of chronic conditions are linked to lifestyle factors—so lifestyle medicine doesn’t replace traditional care, it strengthens it.

It means patients can receive the medications, procedures, and interventions they need and get support in the areas that actually move the needle long-term: behavior, habits, and daily choices.

Because right now, we’re often trying to fit a square peg into a round hole—treating chronic disease without fully addressing what drives it.

Lifestyle medicine helps close that gap by meeting people where they are and making care more complete, not more complicated.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on “Flip Your Script” to hear how integration—not replacement—is reshaping care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-8p10BrNw

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

A new episode of Next Gen LM is here!

🎙️ Guests: Dr. Beth Frates

This week, we’re teaming up with the Learning to Lead podcast to explore how emerging healthcare leaders are driving the future of lifestyle medicine. Joined by returning guest Dr. Frates, we dive into the power of mentorship, education, and early leadership in shaping more patient-centered care.

From navigating traditional training pathways to integrating lifestyle medicine into clinical education, this conversation highlights how the next generation is creating meaningful change—right now.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
- How trainees and early-career clinicians can step into leadership roles
- Strategies for integrating lifestyle medicine into medical education
- The role of mentorship and collaboration in driving change
- Insights from Dr. Frates on advancing LM education and training

👉 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55VH3h2WcMNX8bduosekkV?si=dd6ebb58159644c3

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-driven-leadership-in-lifestyle-medicine-with/id1795530614?i=1000762395436

04/19/2026

You don’t need high‑intensity workouts to support metabolic health.
Sometimes, it’s about small, intentional movement—done consistently.

Simple exercises like seated glute holds or soleus push‑ups (heel raises at your desk) activate large muscle groups and can be integrated into everyday routines. This is lifestyle medicine in action: meeting people where they are and making movement accessible, sustainable, and doable—especially during long hours of sitting.

Because treating root causes isn’t about extremes. It’s about habits that fit real life.

💬 What’s one small way you move during your workday? Share in the comments.