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Green Prescriptions: An Old Remedy, Reimagined by Dr Jenny Brockis A long tradition of healing through nature Ideas about the healing power of the natural environment stretch back millennia. Hippocrates proposed that health arises from a dynamic equilibrium between our internal state and the external environment—an idea that ultimately shaped what we now recognise as […]
Written by Beth Tolputt
Sleep Innovations: Improving Sleep Quality Through Sound Wednesday 18 February 2026 | 7:00pm-8:00pm AEDT (6.00pm-7.00pm AEST / 9.00pm-10.00pm NZDT) Join Dr Jonathan Sackier as he delves into the topic of sleep and discusses recent clinical trials that explore how audio neuromodulation, delivered through SleepEngine technology, can form part of an effective solution to improve sleep […]
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Winds of Change – One Puffer at a Time by Dr Monica Theron MBChB, ClinDipPallMed, FRACGP and FASLM Short wind, the topic of our Shared Medical Appointment in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. We talk about short wind causes. Heart troubles. Sick kidneys and missing dialysis. Spirit no good – getting upset or sad. And, short wind from […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
What Is a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner? Lifestyle Medicine is an emerging clinical discipline that equips health care practitioners with the skills and frameworks to prevent, manage and, in some cases, improve chronic conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management or pharmacological escalation, Lifestyle Medicine addresses the behavioural, environmental and social […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
How Behaviour Change Science Drives Lifestyle Medicine In recent years, the link between behaviour change science and lifestyle medicine has become more apparent. As chronic diseases continue to rise globally, addressing the root causes of poor health habits has never been more crucial. Behaviour change science provides valuable insights into the psychological and motivational factors […]
Written by Hung Nguyen
From Insight to Action: Embedding Social Prescribing and Person-Centred Care in Australia’s Health System by ASLM President Dr Hung The Nguyen Every year ASLM gets invited to lifestyle medicine conference in other jurisdictions. At the BSLM Conference this year I tried to relay what matters to clients, patients or health consumers when it comes […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Stress Management Techniques Used in Lifestyle Medicine In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common challenge that affects people from all walks of life. With the constant pressure to perform and meet deadlines, stress levels continue to rise, leading to both physical and mental health problems. From high blood pressure and sleep disorders to […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
A Beginner’s Guide to Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management with Lifestyle Medicine Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are on the rise, making preventive health more important than ever. Rather than focusing solely on treating these conditions once they develop, taking a proactive approach can help you prevent them before they […]
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Celebrating ASLM Members at the 2025 HCANZA Awards of Excellence The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) is proud to celebrate two of our members, Dr Sam Manger and Jody Bund, who were recognised at the 2025 HCANZA Awards of Excellence. These awards honour the impact health coaches and Lifestyle Medicine practitioners are making every […]
Written by Roni Beauchamp
Looking Back, Looking Forward: 20 Years of Lifestyle Medicine in Australasia This year feels a little bit like standing on a mountain ridge – pausing for breath, taking in the view, and reflecting on how far we’ve come while glimpsing the promising path ahead. In 2005, a small group of clinicians met at Southern Cross […]
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Join us in Hobart for our annual Lifestyle Medicine conference as we explore how green and blue spaces, social connection, and the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine can transform clinical and community care.
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