In health coaching, lifestyle refers to a person's habits around eating, moving, sleeping, and stress management. It can be confusing to sift through all the online information about best lifestyle practices, so I've created a library of evidence-based, healthy lifestyle resources from authorities I trust. This is a work in progress, and I will be adding and updating sections as I go and as new guidelines emerge.    

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A special note for clients with a medical diagnosis:​ Chronic diseases are conditions that last 12 months or longer and require ongoing medical care. Examples include type-2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease. Many chronic diseases can be prevented or managed through lifestyle change, even in people with genetic risk factors. Understanding the link between lifestyle and disease can help you make changes that improve your prognosis.

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Anti-Inflammatory Eating

 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet​

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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/barley-farro-sorghum-and-more-9-whole-grains-to-try

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https://youtu.be/opMsfLXZn74?si=BVGdyozOA-dN0_i8​

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Anxiety***​

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https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

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​Arthritis

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https://youtu.be/oF32NlxH-R0?si=wS0TIvd4d5IT4uNv

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https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/the-ultimate-arthritis-diet

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https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/related-conditions/physical-effects/inflammatory-arthritis-and-gut-health

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https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-eating/olive-oil-benefits-arthritis​

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Blue Zones

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https://go.ted.com/rWJg​

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Cholesterol​​​

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https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-10/DGA_Cut-Down-On-Saturated-Fats.pdf

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/trans-fat/art-20046114​
 

https://www.umassmed.edu/nutrition/Cardiovascular/handouts/lowering-triglycerides/

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https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/08/25/heres-the-latest-on-dietary-cholesterol-and-how-it-fits-in-with-a-healthy-diet​

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Dash Diet

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https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash-eating-plan

 

Decisional Balance

 

https://www.nova.edu/gsc/forms/client_handout_3_1_decisional_balance_exercise.pdf

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Dementia

 

https://blogs.cdc.gov/genomics/2019/08/14/can-a-healthy-lifestyle-2/

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Depression***

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https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

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Diabetes

 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7104-diabetes​

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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811116

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https://diabetes.org/advocacy/cgm-continuous-glucose-monitors

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Fitness Trackers

 

https://www.habitify.me/

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https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

 

Inflammation

 

https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/44/9/1907/138884/Fried-Foods-Gut-Microbiota-and-Glucose-Metabolism

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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/eating-fried-foods-tied-to-increased-risk-of-diabetes-and-heart-disease/

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​Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating

 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811116

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(24)00045-X/fulltext

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https://newsroom.heart.org/news/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death

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Meditation​

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https://www.nccih.nih.gov/research/research-results/mindfulness-meditation-and-placebo-modulate-different-brain-patterns-to-reduce-pain​

 

Nutrition

 

https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/nutrition_course/

 

Organic Foods

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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/grass-fed-vs-organic-meat-whats-the-difference

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https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ewg-dirty-dozen-and-clean-15-lists

 

Osteoporosis

 

https://melioguide.com/​

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968

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https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/g20499990/calcium-rich-foods/

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https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Some-European-Mineral-Waters-with-Their-Calcium_tbl1_8350087

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Protein

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/high-protein-foods-the-best-protein-sources-to-include-in-a-healthy-diet

 

Sleep

 

https://go.ted.com/rmNp

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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/12148-sleep-basics

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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-7-8-breathing

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https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

 

Stress***​

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https://youtu.be/v-t1Z5-oPtU?si=6zaTiifHyENcUH5S

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https://assets.precisionnutrition.com/2022/04/recover-stronger-guide.pdf

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https://www.verywellmind.com/polyvagal-theory-4588049

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https://news.berkeley.edu/2019/11/04/deep-sleep-can-rewire-the-anxious-brain/​

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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits

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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/stress-relief-is-only-a-few-breaths-away/

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​Walking

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261

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https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2022/national-walking-day-nih-researcher-available-discuss-heart-healthy-benefits-walking

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/revitalize-your-walking-routine

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***For Nutrition and Mental Health, please see Food + Mood page​ 

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