Living with Prostate Cancer – What is Within Your Control ? (cont’d) The American College of Lifestyle Medicine --six pillars of lifestyle medicine STRESS MANAGEMENT Chronic stress can exacerbate health issues like cardiovascular disease, depression, insulin resistance, and many others. Stress management strategies are crucial for overall health as well as in the treatment of chronic disease. CONNECTEDNESS Meaningful interactions are a key factor in human happiness, longevity and the treatment of chronic diseases. Strong social connections, as well as having a sense of purpose and meaning, affect physical, mental, and emotional health, and can even reduce the risk of depression and dementia. RISKY SUBSTANCE AVOIDANCE Risky substances like alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs dramatically increase the risk of death and chronic disease and exacerbate the ill effects of disease. Other risky behaviors and exposures can negatively impact mental and physical health. Addressing these behaviors with evidence-based approaches is an essential element of health restoration.
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