Articles by Dr. Beth Frates and Collaborators

This section features articles authored by Beth Frates, MD, in collaboration with colleagues, educators, and researchers in lifestyle medicine, behavior change, and medical education.


These writings reflect years of clinical experience, academic leadership, and scholarly work, offering evidence-based insights that bridge research, education, and real-world application.

What You’ll Find Here

Articles on this site explore topics such as:

  • Lifestyle medicine principles and practice
  • Medical and health professions education
  • Behavior change theory and counseling strategies
  • Curriculum development and teaching innovation
  • Reflections on clinical care, education, and well-being

All articles are grounded in:


  • Peer-reviewed research
  • Established frameworks in lifestyle medicine
  • Clinical and educational experience
  • A commitment to academic rigor and clarity

Where appropriate, articles include references and links to supporting literature to encourage further learning.

Who These Articles Are For

Physicians and healthcare professionals

Educators and faculty

Health coaches and wellness professionals

Learners interested in lifestyle medicine and behavior change

Behavior Change and Health Coaching

Nutrition and behavior change: a review of recent literature

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
A review of recent literature on nutrition and behavior change, with takeaways for clinicians counseling patients on healthy eating.

Lifestyle medicine consulting walking meetings for sustained weight loss

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How lifestyle medicine consulting built around walking meetings can support sustained weight loss.

Case Series in Lifestyle Medicine

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
A case series showing how lifestyle medicine is applied in clinical practice, with lessons for clinicians and educators.

Coaching for behavior change in physiatry

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How physiatrists can use health coaching techniques to support behavior change and better outcomes for patients.

Collaboration and Negotiation: The Key to Therapeutic Lifestyle Change

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How collaboration and negotiation between clinician and patient drive therapeutic lifestyle change.