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Why Lifestyle is the Best Medicine

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Nutrition Courses Chronic Diseases Courses Lifestyle Medicine Courses Emotional Health Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the power of lifestyle choices in preventing and reversing chronic diseases in this TEDx talk by Dr. Meagan L. Grega. Discover why the United States, despite high healthcare spending, lags behind in health outcomes compared to similar nations. Learn about the four key lifestyle factors that contribute to overall health and longevity, and understand how daily decisions impact the chronic disease epidemic. Gain insights into the Blue Zones, areas where people live longer, healthier lives, and find out how many Americans successfully incorporate all four lifestyle factors. Delve into Dr. Grega's journey and her work with the Kellyn Foundation, which aims to make healthy choices more accessible. Uncover practical solutions for families and communities to improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social connections.

Syllabus

Intro
Meagans Journey
The Four Lifestyle Factors
How Many Americans Can Hit All Four
The Blue Zones


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TEDx

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