What are the secrets behind the world's Blue Zones, areas renowned for their  high rates of longevity and low incidence of chronic disease. In this episode, we sit down with Susan Benigas, executive director at The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, to discuss the exciting new partnership between Blue Zones and the ACLM. Learn about the upcoming Blue Zone certification for clinicians, the impact it will have on patient care, and what to expect from a lifestyle medicine provider. We delve into how these principles can transform our healthcare system, empower communities, and integrate key aspects of the Blue Zone lifestyle for a healthier, longer life. Join us as we uncover the future of health and wellbeing through lifestyle medicine.

What are the secrets behind the world's Blue Zones, areas renowned for their <a href="https://www.webmd.com/special-reports/anti-aging-science/20170404/super-ager-secrets"> high rates of longevity</a> and low incidence of chronic disease. In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-benigas-96335b2/">Susan Benigas</a>, executive director at <a href="https://lifestylemedicine.org/">The American College of Lifestyle Medicine</a>, to discuss the exciting new partnership between Blue Zones and the ACLM. Learn about the upcoming Blue Zone certification for clinicians, the impact it will have on patient care, and what to expect from a <a href="https://www.lifestylemedpros.org/home">lifestyle medicine provider</a>. We delve into how these principles can transform our healthcare system, empower communities, and integrate key aspects of the Blue Zone lifestyle for a healthier, longer life. Join us as we uncover the future of health and wellbeing through lifestyle medicine.

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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What are the secrets behind the world's Blue Zones, areas renowned for their  and low incidence of chronic disease. In this episode, we sit down with , executive director at , to discuss the exciting new partnership between Blue Zones and the ACLM....

Blue Zones Certified Physicians: A New Prescription for Lifestyle Medicine?

Perimenopause is the natural transition leading into menopause, marked by erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. These unpredictable shifts can trigger emotional, cognitive, and physical changes – often years before menopause officially begins. We spoke with Megan Spence, PsyD, PMH-C, a licensed clinical psychologist, about the whole-body experience of perimenopause, including mood and memory changes, the structural and social factors that place some groups at higher risk, available hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, lifestyle strategies that may help, and when – and how – to ask for support. Your symptoms matter, and you deserve informed, compassionate care.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide-chapter-perimenopause-overview" data-testid="linkable-text">Perimenopause</a> is the natural transition leading into menopause, marked by erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. These unpredictable shifts can trigger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/menopause/emotional-roller-coaster" data-testid="linkable-text">emotional</a>, cognitive, and physical changes &ndash; often years before menopause officially begins. We spoke with <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/megan-spence-alameda-ca/869278" data-testid="linkable-text">Megan Spence, PsyD, PMH-C</a>, a licensed clinical psychologist, about the whole-body experience of perimenopause, including mood and memory changes, the structural and social factors that place some groups at higher risk, available hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, lifestyle strategies that may help, and when &ndash; and how &ndash; to ask for support. Your symptoms matter, and you deserve informed, compassionate care.

Perimenopause: Understanding the Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical Changes

Miscarriage is common, yet many people feel unprepared when it happens. What are the different types of miscarriage, and what does follow-up care look like? We spoke with Lora Shahine, MD, double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and OB-GYN, about what to expect after a miscarriage, available care options, and the emotional aftermath, including the connection to postpartum depression. Dr. Shahine also explains the most common cause of miscarriage – genetic issues in the embryo – and why it is not caused by something a person did. Miscarriage is not your fault, and support matters.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/pregnancy-miscarriage" data-testid="linkable-text">Miscarriage</a> is common, yet many people feel unprepared when it happens. What are the different types of miscarriage, and what does follow-up care look like? We spoke with <a href="https://drlorashahine.com/about-new" data-testid="linkable-text">Lora Shahine, MD</a>, double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and OB-GYN, about what to expect after a miscarriage, available care options, and the emotional aftermath, including the connection to postpartum depression. Dr. Shahine also explains the most common <a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/4-common-causes-miscarriage" data-testid="linkable-text">cause of miscarriage</a> &ndash; genetic issues in the embryo &ndash; and why it is not caused by something a person did. Miscarriage is not your fault, and support matters.

Miscarriage: Understanding Causes, Follow-Up Care, and Finding Support

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete hair loss. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with Carolyn Goh, MD, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find support – because you’re not alone, and help is available.

Additional resources: 
Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)
National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/alopecia-areata">Alopecia</a> is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/understanding-hair-loss-basics">hair loss</a>. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/carolyn-goh">Carolyn Goh, MD</a>, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/confidence-alopecia-areata">support</a> &ndash; because you&rsquo;re not alone, and help is available.
Additional resources: <a href="https://scarringalopecia.org/">Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)</a> <a href="https://www.naaf.org/">National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)</a>

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