LIFESTYLE MEDICINE TEACHING
Lifestyle Medicine Lessons to Optimize Health and Wellbeing
Evidence-based courses, tools, and resources to help clinicians, educators, and learners master lifestyle medicine and behavior change.
Founded by
Beth Frates, MD
Established
2024
Focus
Courses, tools & teaching resources
ABOUT US
An educational platform built by a practicing educator
Lifestyle Medicine Teaching is an educational platform created by Beth Frates, MD, to share practical, evidence-based approaches to lifestyle medicine and behavior change.
This site brings together structured courses, teaching resources, and real-world tools designed to support health professionals, educators, and students in creating sustainable behavior change—for themselves and for those they serve.
Courses
Lifestyle Medicine 101
An introduction to the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social connection, and avoiding risky substances.
Behavior Change 101
A foundational course on the science and practice of behavior change: motivational interviewing, goal setting, coaching strategies, and building lasting habits.
Lifestyle Medicine: Next Level
Advanced applications of lifestyle medicine for clinical practice, education, and leadership—for those ready to deepen their skills and teach others.
The Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook
An evidence-based curriculum for teens, delivered in a thought-provoking way designed to spark curiosity and catalyze lasting changes in health behaviors.
LIVELY Program
Lifestyle Interventions through Empowerment and Learning—a practical program helping participants build healthy habits and sustain meaningful behavior change.
Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide
A concise reference giving healthcare professionals practical guidance on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, patient coaching, and behavior change.
Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group Lecture Series
Hosted by Dr. Beth Frates and Dr. Meagan Grega with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to support and grow student interest groups nationwide.
ONGOING SERIES
Community discussion & continuing education
HARVARD-WIDE · EST. 2023
Harvard Lifestyle Medicine Journal Club
A Harvard-wide forum led by Dr. Beth Frates, bringing together learners, clinicians, and educators to explore the latest research in exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress resilience, and more.
FREE · VIDEO SERIES
Harvard Clinician Wellness Series
A free educational video series from Harvard supporting clinician well-being, resilience, and professional fulfillment through expert insights and practical strategies.
What You'll Find on This Website
Evidence-based lifestyle medicine resources, refined through decades of clinical practice and academic teaching.
Structured, self-paced educational courses
Comprehensive lifestyle medicine curricula for clinicians, students, and motivated individuals.
Downloadable tools & teaching resources
Worksheets, handouts, and clinical templates ready to use in practice or the classroom.
Evidence-based frameworks for real-world practice
Models like PAVING the Path to Wellness, refined through years of clinical application.
Articles, publications & curated references
Peer-reviewed research, book recommendations, and writing for general audiences.
Teaching innovations from academic leadership
Pedagogical approaches developed across Harvard Medical School and beyond.
ABOUT DR. BETH FRATES
A nationally recognized leader in lifestyle medicine
Beth Frates, MD, is a nationally recognized leader in lifestyle medicine, behavior change, and medical education.
Founding and supporting Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups (LMIGs)
Advancing lifestyle medicine education at Harvard Medical School
Teaching clinicians to translate evidence into sustainable behavior change
Explore the Library
Books, talks, peer-reviewed research, and reflections on lifestyle medicine.
FAQs
Lifestyle Medicine Teaching
Who is this website for?
This site is designed for clinicians, medical students, educators, and health professionals looking to learn or teach evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Many resources are also useful for motivated individuals wanting to apply these principles in their own lives.
Do I need a medical background to take these courses?
No. While courses like Lifestyle Medicine 101 are built with clinicians and students in mind, the content is accessible to anyone interested in behavior change and healthy living — no prior medical training required.
What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and often reversing chronic disease through six pillars: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of risky substances.
How do I get started?
We recommend beginning with Lifestyle Medicine 101 for a foundational overview, or Behavior Change 101 if you're focused specifically on coaching and habit-building strategies. Visit the Courses page to see the full list and find what fits your goals.
Do you offer courses for teens or younger students?
Yes — the Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook and Teen Curriculum are designed specifically for middle and high school students.
How can I bring these programs to my institution or organization?
Reach out through the Contact page. Dr. Frates has experience implementing lifestyle medicine curricula at Harvard Medical School and works with institutions to adapt content for their needs.
Where can I learn more about Dr. Frates' background?
Visit the About page for her full bio, including her role as Immediate Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and her work founding the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard.
FAQs
Lifestyle Medicine Teaching
Who is this website for?
This site is designed for clinicians, medical students, educators, and health professionals looking to learn or teach evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Many resources are also useful for motivated individuals wanting to apply these principles in their own lives.
Do I need a medical background to take these courses?
No. While courses like Lifestyle Medicine 101 are built with clinicians and students in mind, the content is accessible to anyone interested in behavior change and healthy living — no prior medical training required.
What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and often reversing chronic disease through six pillars: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of risky substances.
How do I get started?
We recommend beginning with Lifestyle Medicine 101 for a foundational overview, or Behavior Change 101 if you're focused specifically on coaching and habit-building strategies. Visit the Courses page to see the full list and find what fits your goals.
Do you offer courses for teens or younger students?
Yes — the Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook and Teen Curriculum are designed specifically for middle and high school students.
How can I bring these programs to my institution or organization?
Reach out through the Contact page. Dr. Frates has experience implementing lifestyle medicine curricula at Harvard Medical School and works with institutions to adapt content for their needs.
Where can I learn more about Dr. Frates' background?
Visit the About page for her full bio, including her role as Immediate Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and her work founding the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard.
