A Prescription for Healthy Living: A Guide to Lifestyle Medicine takes an evidence-based approach to a variety of health promotion strategies for specific disease states. The book explains what the recommendations are, why they exist, and gives advice by medical professionals about how to achieve the recommendations. The book aims to apply scientific research to practice and doesn't just address physical health, but also includes chapters relevant to mental health and well-being. Topics include society and health, mental health and wellbeing, physical activity and physical health, as well as nutrition and healthy eating habits. A Prescription for Healthy Living aims to empower practitioners, public health officials, and those engaged in creating strategies for health promotion and health literacy.

Book Information
ISBN 9780128215739
Author Emma Short
Format Paperback
Page Count 250
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 152g