Lifestyle Medicine AND Physical Activity

Lifestyle medicine is a branch of evidence-based healthcare that emphasizes disease prevention. Itutilizes supported behavior change skills and techniques to establish and maintain lifestyle changes.Components of lifestyle medicine include healthy nutrition and weight management, minimizingharmful substances and quitting smoking, mental well-being, healthy relationships, good quality sleep,and physical activity. Lifestyle medicine highlights its potential to enhance healthy behaviors such asphysical activity. Regular physical activity is one of the key and most essential pillars of lifestylemedicine. Physical activity plays a crucial role in promoting the overall physical, mental, and socialwell-being of individuals. Regular and consistent physical activity is vital for optimal health. Studiesindicate that regular physical activity is associated with improved cognitive function, increased focus,and better mental health among individuals. According to academic guidelines, it is necessary toengage in at least ۱۵۰ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Research shows that۸۰% of Americans are inactive, and the risk of heart disease among inactive individuals is twice ashigh as the active population. We need to involve people in ways to become more physically active tocombat the detrimental health effects of the physical inactivity epidemic.Methods: Studies were reviewed related to the topic of searching in databases such as PubMed,Scopus, Science Direct, ISI, Web of Science Search, Magiran, and SID, in both Persian and English,and related articles were evaluated.Results:Lifestyle medicine should be a priority for stakeholders because a literature review has revealed thatlifestyle medicine has been underemphasized. Incorporating the principles of lifestyle medicine intoour daily routines presents a significant opportunity to improve quality of life and control costs.Conclusion:It is time to take action and encourage a greater focus on lifestyle medicine in our own lives. However,there is a need for a more comprehensive integration of physical activity into daily life.

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Lifestyle Medicine ، Physical Activity