Student Blogs – Lifestyle Medicine

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Sleep Smarter: Building Habits for Better Rest

May 13, 2026/by sbrock

A colorful medical illustration showing the relationship between the gut and the brain. On the left, dietary fiber and healthy fats (like avocados and nuts) enter the gut, stimulating "L-cells" to release GLP-1 into the bloodstream. Green arrows represent the "GLP-1 Signal" traveling to a glowing brain on the right, which then triggers icons for "Satiety" and "Metabolic Balance".

Beyond the Needle: How to Unlock Your Body’s Natural GLP-1 Factory

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A pole vaulter in a blue singlet is captured in mid-air, arching their body over a yellow horizontal bar against a twilight sky. The background shows a stadium structure with bright lights and a purple and orange sunset glow.

For the Love of the Game Centering Gratitude and Purpose in Sport

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A perspective shot of a gym weight rack filled with multiple rows of black dumbbells. The weights feature red circular accents and numerical labels indicating their weight in kilograms. The rack recedes into the background, creating a sense of depth and variety, highlighting the range of equipment available for strength training.

Why Even Small Amounts of Movement Can Transform Your Health

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A person's hand holds a silver mechanical stopwatch in the foreground, with the thumb ready to press the top button. In the blurred background, a healthy meal is visible, featuring a bowl filled with leafy greens and slices of prosciutto. The composition suggests the concept of timed eating or intermittent fasting, contrasting the precision of the clock with the act of dining.

Intermittent Fasting: What is it, How to do it, Who should do it, and Why?

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A top-down view of a bright blue surface covered with a scattered pile of fine white powder. The word "CREATINE" is traced into the center of the powder, revealing the blue background underneath. The powder has a textured, grainy appearance with soft edges spreading toward the frame.

The Creatine Craze!

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A man and a woman are walking together through a sun-drenched park, both smiling and laughing. The man, wearing a blue t-shirt and black shorts, has his arm around the woman's shoulder. She is wearing a light grey t-shirt, dark teal leggings, and a peach-colored visor, and is holding a translucent blue water bottle. The lush green trees in the background are bathed in warm, soft sunlight, creating a bright and energetic atmosphere.

4 Great Hobbies for Your Health

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

Group of older adults walking in nature

Walking as a Powerful Tool for Cognitive Enhancement

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

A low-angle, action shot from behind shows two trail runners navigating a rugged, rocky path through a dense, dark forest. The runner in the lead is using trekking poles and wearing a white and red jersey with black leggings, while the runner in the foreground is captured mid-stride, showcasing muscular legs and colorful trail shoes. The earthy terrain is covered in stones and roots, surrounded by deep green evergreen trees that create a moody, adventurous atmosphere.

THE KINETIC CEILING: WHY ULTRA-ENDURANCE NUTRITION MATTERS

May 12, 2026/by sbrock

Stuck in Survival Mode: How to Regulate Your Nervous System

May 12, 2026/by sbrock