Empowering Healthy Habits

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Join me as I interview Dr. Beth Frates, a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education and an award-winning Harvard teacher. Dr. Frates has a passion for helping patients adopt and sustain healthy habits, stemming from her father's heart attack and stroke at the young age of 52. With an impressive background that includes graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College, attending Stanford Medical School, and completing her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Frates has dedicated her career to promoting wellness and stroke prevention.

In this episode, we'll explore Dr. Frates's journey as she developed and taught a popular Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, created the concept of Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups (LMIGs) for medical schools, and served as a board item writer for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. We'll also discuss her election as the president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) in August 2020 and her ongoing efforts to define the scope of this emerging specialty.

As a prolific author, Dr. Frates has published books, medical textbooks, and calendars that focus on health and prevention topics. We'll delve into her influential books, including "Life After Stroke: The Guide to Recovering Your Health and Preventing Another Stroke" and "The Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits," which was listed among the 100 Best Medicine Books of All Time by BookAuthority.

In addition to her public work in Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Frates is dedicated to helping individuals and groups implement healthy behavioral changes through her private practice, Wellness Synergy, LLC, and her roles at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Mass General Hospital. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a true leader in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, and learn how you can take charge of your own health journey.

To connect with Dr. Frates: https://www.bethfratesmd.com/