Dr. Beth Frates' Blog

By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
Why lifestyle medicine practitioners must weigh the intensity of their interventions against the intensity of each patient's response.
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.
Woman in white lab coat holds a red notebook in a bright laboratory with colleagues in the background
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How the WholeheartedMD program helps medical students embrace vulnerability and find fulfillment, with lessons for medical educators.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
Dr. Beth Frates on building academic lifestyle medicine and strengthening physician education in the six pillars of health.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
Lessons from lifestyle medicine leaders on why now is the moment to bring lifestyle medicine into clinical care and education.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
The case for a True Health Initiative that puts lifestyle at the center of medicine, from Dr. Beth Frates and colleagues.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
A look at the state of lifestyle medicine education in pediatrics and what is needed to prepare future pediatricians.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can protect women's heart health, with practical guidance for clinicians.
By Dr. Beth Frates • March 6, 2026
How the Donald A. Pegg Award helps medical students grow lifestyle medicine interest groups on their campuses.
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