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International forum highlights the transformative power of lifestyle medicine to treat chronic disease and redefine health care

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than two dozen international experts in lifestyle medicine from 21 countries converged recently in Qatar at a forum to advocate for the growing medical specialty as an effective approach to treating noncommunicable chronic disease and transforming health worldwide.

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  • The Feb. 17 event, "Lifestyle Medicine - Redefining Healthcare to Promote Wellbeing," was organized by The Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA), and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).
  • The forum was designed for physicians and other health professionals, including nurses, public health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, health care administrators, researchers and educators to develop the knowledge to discuss the growing field of lifestyle medicine and its opportunities, advancement and challenges.
  • Since certification in lifestyle medicine began in 2017, nearly 6,700 physicians and other health professionals have earned certification globally.
  • Ravinder Mamtani, MD, MSc, FACPM, FACOEM, DipABLM, vice dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, and Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam, MD, DipIBLM, president of the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, said the forum reinforced their belief that lifestyle medicine is "the way forward" for health care.

Leaders in Higher Education Join Advisory Panel Dedicated to Young Men's Personal Development with MANUAL

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MANUAL, an innovative, digital-first young men's personal development and mental health platform, announced the launch of its "Men's Outcomes in Higher Education Advisory Panel." The group is focused on increasing the retention of young men in college while reducing adverse mental health events, like suicide and overdose. The group is comprised of experienced scholars and thought leaders who will provide invaluable insights and guidance to shape MANUAL's resources and programs to inspire young men to become their best selves.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MANUAL, an innovative, digital-first young men's personal development and mental health platform, announced the launch of its "Men's Outcomes in Higher Education Advisory Panel."
  • The group is focused on increasing the retention of young men in college while reducing adverse mental health events, like suicide and overdose.
  • "We are honored to have an exceptional group of individuals join this Advisory Panel," said Matthew Stefanko, MANUAL's founder and CEO.
  • Through collaboration with the Advisory Panel, MANUAL aims to enhance its existing content and develop new resources that address the unique challenges young men face today.