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Lifestyle Medicine

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Lifestyle Medicine focuses on educating and motivating patients to change personal habits and behaviors by focusing on whole food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections.

Mental Illness Challenges in America

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Millions of Americans are affected by severe mental illnesses, and also everyday mental health challenges such as anxiety and stress. We interview Jessica Cruz from NAMI once again for her tips on how to cope.