Lifestyle Medicine

This article covers the underpinnings of stress, its impact on various bodily systems and useful strategies for navigating it. Learn about the effect of stress on weight, digestive function, mental health and more.

For National Public Health Week 2023, which takes place April 3–9, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has a theme of “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” The messaging surrounding this year’s theme should resonate will all ACE Certified Professionals, as it focuses on making communities healthier, safer and stronger through mutual support and engagement.

ACE recently hosted a conversation in observation of both Black History Month and Heart Month that focused on strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Black community. Read more about the important, dynamic conversation here.

While the fall and winter seasons bring colorful changes, they can also be a source of struggle for many. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD (aptly named), is defined as a type of depression that results from the change in seasons. It's common to experience seasonal blues, but you do not have to suffer in silence. The first step to combatting seasonal depression is to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with SAD.

7 ways to ensure you have a restful summer with these sleep tips.