The Lifestyle Medicine Evidence Repository brings together systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and intervention studies to support clinicians in translating whole-person care evidence into practice. The repository includes studies focusing on lifestyle medicine's six pillars: optimal nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stre...
Project Remission challenges the notion that chronic disease is inevitable by highlighting evidence that remission may be achieved through lifestyle interventions. The project features educational content, clinical evidence, and practical frameworks to help health systems translate research into routine clinical practice.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has earned Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, allowing it to independently accredit its own interprofessional continuing education activities. This enables ACLM to deliver high-quality, team-based training that strengthens collaboration and improves patient ...
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine's (ACLM) Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum has earned the 2026 AAMSE Profiles of Excellence Award. The curriculum, launched in an effort to address a gap in physician training, integrates lifestyle medicine into routine clinical training and emphasizes behavior change counseling and real...
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) have launched a new resource to help employers integrate lifestyle medicine into their workplace health strategies. The complimentary toolkit provides clear recommendations, evidence-based best practices, and a ...
Dr. John Findley, a physician executive with extensive experience in lifestyle medicine, has been named the new CEO of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). He will lead the organization in advancing its mission to establish lifestyle medicine as a standard of care for every patient, every time.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine released a new toolkit to help clinicians integrate lifestyle interventions with obesity medications. The toolkit provides practical guidance and patient education across the full course of medication use, addressing concerns about the lack of adequate lifestyle counseling. It aims to align ra...
A new study demonstrates that deprescribing glucose-lowering medications in type 2 diabetes patients can lead to clinically meaningful reductions in body mass index and blood glucose levels. Lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications and increased physical activity, were commonly observed in these patients.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine launches Project Remission, a national digital series highlighting evidence-based strategies to achieve type 2 diabetes remission through lifestyle interventions. The series showcases clinicians, health systems, and patients who demonstrate the potential of lifestyle medicine in treating chron...
The Lifestyle Medicine Whole Person Health Index (LMWPHI) is a point-of-care assessment tool designed to capture behavior in six pillars of lifestyle medicine, supporting preventive and value-based practice. The LMWPHI is embedded within Epic Foundation systems nationwide, aligning with emerging payment codes and quality priorities.
A new paper calls for integrating meaning, purpose, and spirituality into clinical practice to promote healthier behaviors and well-being. Practical strategies and tools are outlined to support clinician adoption, including patient-led conversations and culturally sensitive approaches.
A new study published in BMC Health Services Research reveals that treating patients with lifestyle medicine may improve well-being and job satisfaction among physicians and other health professionals. Participants described higher job satisfaction after lifestyle medicine implementation, citing meaningful patient improvements.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced an updated dietary position statement aimed at guiding clinicians in treating, reversing, and preventing chronic disease. The new guidelines emphasize plant-forward diets and limit ultra-processed food consumption.
Lifestyle medicine certified clinicians apply therapeutic lifestyle interventions to treat and prevent chronic conditions. This approach emphasizes whole-person health and is being integrated into clinical care nationwide.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has elected seven new members to its Board of Directors, bringing diverse expertise in clinical practice, public health, and education. The new board members will support ACLM's efforts to integrate lifestyle medicine into healthcare, furthering the field's growth and impact.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published a new expert consensus statement affirming the importance of lifestyle interventions in treating and preventing major depressive disorder. The statement highlights the benefits of physical activity, optimal nutrition, and stress management as integral components of MDD care.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine endorses the new Dietary Guidelines' emphasis on whole food as a key element in preventing lifestyle-related chronic diseases. The guidelines recommend increasing fruit and vegetable intake and limiting added sugars, refined grains, and processed foods.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) praises two new CMS models, ELEVATE and ACCESS, which promote whole-person care approaches and flexible reimbursement. The ELEVATE model provides $100 million for evidence-based interventions, while the ACCESS model shifts payment to patient health improvements.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published a position paper calling for the implementation of lifestyle medicine as a scalable and sustainable approach to address chronic disease burden and unsustainable healthcare costs. The framework includes training, board certification, clinical practice toolkits, and numerous resour...
The Blue Zones Certification Course recognizes clinicians with the knowledge to promote longevity, well-being, and health equity. Clinicians will gain expertise in applying evidence-based lifestyle habits to prevent chronic diseases.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has launched a complimentary culinary skills program, featuring 15 hours of video instruction on cooking and nutrition education. The program aims to make healthy eating accessible and delicious, equipping healthcare professionals with practical skills to promote patient transformation.
A new study by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine found that intentional educational strategies are critical to adopting lifestyle medicine programming. The study highlights the importance of CME courses, professional certification, webinars, and conference participation in facilitating deepening clinicians' knowledge and skills.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published a comprehensive guideline on lifestyle interventions for treating and remitting type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. The guideline offers evidence-based strategies for optimizing lifestyle behaviors, sustaining changes, and reducing medication needs.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has integrated its first set of lifestyle medicine assessment tools into Epic electronic health records, enabling clinicians to assess patient lifestyle behaviors and readiness for change. The new tools will revolutionize team-based primary care, allowing patients to recognize and make healthi...
A new study published in BMJ Open finds that supportive workplace culture is crucial for implementing and sustaining lifestyle medicine programs. Synergistic practices such as collaborative groups, visual advertising, and healthy meal options facilitated the adoption of lifestyle medicine programming.
The complimentary CME/CE course, offered in support of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, has reported significant improvements in clinicians' knowledge, confidence, and practice of lifestyle medicine. Over 53,000 clinicians have registered for the course so far.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has partnered with the US Space Force to provide lifestyle medicine education, training, and certification to Guardian Resilience Team members. This initiative aims to enhance Space Force service members' health and performance through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
The ACLM Diet Screener is a 27-item assessment tool that captures a picture of overall diet and includes simple measures understandable for patients. The screener features food categories and pictures to ensure easy understanding by all patients, with nearly 90% of clinicians reporting it's brief enough for clinical use.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published the first performance measures to assess the effectiveness of lifestyle medicine treatments. The standards aim to facilitate the broader integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare by documenting remission and long-term progress. The 32 proposed performance measures cover v...
A new research case series presents three women with systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome who achieved remission of symptoms after following a predominantly raw dietary pattern high in cruciferous vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids. All three patients have remained symptom-free, with two reporting no symptoms for more th...
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has published an expert consensus statement defining the implementation of lifestyle medicine in primary care, which aims to achieve optimal health outcomes. The statement emphasizes the importance of a multi-disciplinary team approach and deprescribing medications as essential parts of safe a...
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has established new core clinical competencies for lifestyle medicine intensivists, a level of certification that requires advanced skills and knowledge to practice intensive therapeutic lifestyle treatment. The competencies aim to guide the education and practice of physicians speciali...
A study found that lifestyle medicine clinicians experienced a 43% decrease in burnout and reported positive impacts on professional satisfaction. Practitioners credited factors such as improved patient outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and personal fulfillment for their reduced burnout.
A case series study demonstrated that a whole-food, plant-predominant dietary pattern and standard medical treatment can successfully achieve type 2 diabetes remission in 37 percent of patients. The study contributes novel information on the feasibility of achieving remission simply by eating healthy food.
A qualitative case series study provides the first published examples of medication deprescribing protocols for patients with type 2 diabetes. The results highlight the importance of de-escalating glucose-lowering medications when patients achieve remission through lifestyle medicine interventions.
A study of global clinical practice guidelines found close alignment in recommending daily intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for treating and preventing major chronic diseases. The findings aim to increase clinician confidence in providing optimal care.
A panel of 15 experts reached consensus on 69 statements related to using diet as a primary intervention to achieve diabetes remission. The expert consensus statement emphasizes the effectiveness of whole, plant-based foods in achieving remission without medications or procedures.