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Specialization in Lifestyle Medicine

The Specialization in Lifestyle Medicine course was developed to train health professionals to integrate Lifestyle Medicine into their clinical practice, promoting evidence-based interventions to promote changes in lifestyle-related behaviors with a focus on the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. With updated and interdisciplinary content, the course offers a structured approach to some of the fundamental pillars of health: diet, physical activity, sleep, and the use of harmful substances.

The program combines theoretical and practical discussions, providing students with tools applicable to daily clinical practice to enhance therapeutic results and improve the quality of care provided. In addition, it includes techniques for investigating lifestyle-related behaviors and health parameters, as well as strategies for motivation and behavioral change, essential for the success of patients' adherence to new behaviors.