Lifestyle Medicine

Question 1

how much deaths a year do noncommunicable diseases account for?

Answer 1

74% of deaths globally

Question 2

what are the 4 main noncommunicable diseases that account for 80% of premature NCD deaths?

Answer 2

cardiovascular diseases
cancers
chronic respiratory diseases
diabetes

Question 3

what are thr 5 main risk factors for non communicable disease?

Answer 3

unhealthy diets
tobacco smoking
alchohol
lack of physical activity
air pollution

Question 4

what are the 6 key pillars for lifestyle medicine?

Answer 4

EVIDENCE BASED APPRROACH
Lifestyle changes to prevent, treat and in some cases, reverse chronic disease
Focuses on the root cause of disease rather than only treating symptoms
Adopted alongside allopathic /conventional practices
Applies to all people, of all ages, genders and
different social and cultural backgrounds

Question 5

what happens to the risk of developing a chronic disease if all 4 behaviours (smoking, weight, exercise, diet) are healthy?

Answer 5

78% lower risk

Question 6

what are some acute benefits of exercise?

Answer 6

Improved focus and concentration
Improved blood pressure control
Improved energy
Reduced anxiety
Improved sleep

Question 6

what direct effects can exercise have on mechanistic pathways?

Answer 6

Lowered levels of oestrogens
Lowered levels of growth factors (eg IGF)
Improved immune function
Improved insulin/glucose response
Reduced inflammation
Altered bile acid metabolism and reduced transit time
Favourable alteration of gene expression and prevention of telomere shortening