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ACLM is the nation’s medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, high-value and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole-person health. ACLM educates, equips, empowers and supports its members through quality, evidence-based education, certification, research and practice support to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease, with a clinical outcome goal of health restoration as opposed to disease management.

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Many clinicians don’t tell their chronically ill patients about lifestyle changes. That needs to stop.

Medscape: ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel explains why the delivery of informed consent in the U.S. healthcare system has a yawning gap and makes suggestions on how to fill it.

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Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast

American Medical Assoc: AMA Board of Trustees Chair and ABLM diplomate Dr. Michael Suk appeared on AMA Update to discuss the benefits of lifestyle medicine and earning certification in the fast-growing field.

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First set of lifestyle medicine tools integrated into Epic EHR.

Healio: The integration of the first set of lifestyle medicine assessment tools into EPIC electronic health records is an opportunity for clinicians to begin treating the root causes of chronic disease. David Michael, MD, DipABLM, explains why in this interview.

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How to enhance military members’ health and performance? Address lifestyle behaviors.

Stars and Stripes: The same lifestyle-related health issues that afflict the rest of the country, such as being overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, are now recognized as immediate threats to the military’s warfighting capabilities and our national security. We must embrace new strategies, such as accentuating lifestyle behavior change.

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Recent press releases

The new guideline is unique because it is the first with clear, practical, and evidence-based strategies on how people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can optimize their lifestyle behaviors, sustain lifestyle changes, and reduce or eliminate the need for medications to lower blood sugar levels.

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Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions enhance GLP-1 treatment outcomes for obesity, improving adherence, health gains, and long-term weight maintenance.

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The introduction of standardized measures for assessing lifestyle change opportunities in Epic, a national leader in electronic health records software, is a critical step toward the full integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical operations.

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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) have announced a strategic partnership to improve patient care by expanding access to evidence-based lifestyle medicine through increased education and training for osteopathic physicians.

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About 40 percent of new cancer cases in adults ages 30 and over are attributed to preventable risk factors, including the food they eat. The new accredited course equips clinicians with the knowledge to prescribe food as medicine to reduce cancer risk.

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Recent blog articles

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New clinical practice guideline puts lifestyle interventions at forefront of diabetes care

The first-ever clinical guideline published by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine offers a comprehensive and evidence-based roadmap for clinicians to effectively incorporate therapeutic lifestyle behavior interventions as a mainstay of type 2 diabetes treatment.

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Welcome to our new website: A fresh look, clear mission, and enhanced resources

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Beyond survival: How lifestyle medicine elevates cancer survivorship

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Award-winning program delivers lifestyle medicine to youth 

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Flip Your Script vodcast

“Flip Your Script” is a vodcast from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel, exploring the “how” of lifestyle medicine.

Each episode is designed for clinicians, health professionals, and anyone passionate about advancing whole-person, evidence-based care. From real-world clinical strategies to inspiring success stories, the series dives into practical tools and transformative insights that bring lifestyle medicine to life. Tune in to discover how flipping the script on chronic disease can lead to better outcomes, deeper purpose, and lasting change.

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July 9, 2025

From Revolving Doors to Lasting Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Care
Guest: Dr. Heidi Prather

Discover how lifestyle medicine can address the root causes of chronic pain, reducing surgical risk, and reshaping musculoskeletal care for better outcomes—and why flipping the script on rehab starts with whole-person healing.

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Schedule

April 2, 2025

The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Endocrine Health w/ Dr. Gebre Nida

April 16, 2025

Personalizing Care through Lifestyle Medicine w/ Dr. Aruna Nathan

April 30, 2025

A New Era of Aging: Women’s Well-Being through Lifestyle Medicine w/ Dr. Cindy Geyer and Sally Duplantier

May 14, 2025

From Risk Reduction to Recovery: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cancer Care w/ Sami Mansfield, Dr. Nigel Brockton, and Kerry St. Pierre

May 28, 2025

Don’t Meet Me in the Cath Lab: A New Approach to Heart Disease with Lifestyle Medicine w/ Dr. Koushik Reddy

June 11, 2025

Rethinking the Standard of Care with Lifestyle Medicine w/ Dr. Cate Collings

June 25, 2025

The Heart of the Matter: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cardiology w/ Dr. Andrew Freeman and Dr. Svetlana Chamoun

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Next Gen LM: Mentorship in Medicine

Hosted by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the podcast brings generations of healthcare leaders together, one conversation at a time. Inspiration starts with learning from those who paved the way. Growth starts with sharing insights across generations. Leadership starts with embracing the power of lifestyle medicine. If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare, redefining leadership, and advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine, this podcast is for you.

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