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Overview
In this course, you will explore the core Lifestyle Medicine principles that form the foundation of this emerging field of patient care and learn why the application of lifestyle medicine is needed.
Key facts
Lifestyle Medicine involves the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, to prevent, treat, and, oftentimes, reverse the root causes of lifestyle-related, chronic disease that's all too prevalent.
This course will review the role of oxidative stress, microbiome, and epigenetic as root causes of chronic disease and how environmental factors contribute. We will also explore the core lifestyle principles of exercise, sleep, and stress management.
The Lifestyle Medicine Fundamentals Certificate from EdX in partnership with Doane University - DoaneX is part of Lifestyle Medicine: Improving the Future of Health Care Professional Certificate Program.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn
Define the key concepts of Oxidative Stress, Microbiome, and Epigenetics
Identify the role that the Oxidative Stress, Microbiome, and Epigenetics play in human health
Recognize the interaction of exercise with our overall health
Recognize how sleep and stress management interacts with our overall health
Comprehend how the physical environments impact chronic diseases of lifestyle
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
- 5 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Portland, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents189 USD / full≈ 189 USD / full - Out-of-State189 USD / full≈ 189 USD / full
Additional Details
- Limited access: Free
- Unlimited access + Verified Certificate for $189 USD
Funding
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