Live Longer! Nurse Tells 6 Ways to Get Well and Prevent Disease

Summary Discover expert advice from Ros Lindsey, a registered nurse with a Masters of Public Health and host of The Wellness Nurse Podcast, on six science-backed lifestyle changes to reduce chronic disease risk and support healthy weight management. This episode covers proven strategies in lifestyle medicine designed to help those at risk of chronic illness live longer and healthier lives. This video/podcast is for you if you're interested in: Chronic disease prevention strategies Managing overweight and obesity naturally Healthy lifestyle changes for diabetes prevention Cardiovascular health and nutrition tips Stress reduction techniques for wellness Improving sleep quality for better health Building meaningful social connections for longevity Key Points Established lifestyle medicine pillars critical for chronic disease prevention and managing overweight. Practical and enjoyable ways to increase physical activity for improved heart health and weight management. Benefits of a predominantly plant-based diet in reducing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke risk. The crucial role of social connection in longevity and mental well-being. Effective stress management and quality sleep as foundations for overall health and chronic disease prevention. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Introduction and health system challenges for chronic disease sufferers 6:00 Overview of lifestyle medicine: six pillars for healthy longevity 6:45 Movement: Enjoyable exercise to support weight loss and heart health 7:25 Nutrition: Plant-based diets for chronic disease risk reduction 9:59 Social connection and its impact on mental health and longevity 10:11 Stress management, avoiding risky substances, and sleep improvement Resources Mentioned Wellness Roadmap toolkit for chronic disease prevention and healthy weight management: roslindsey.com/wellness Health Selfie app for self-assessing key health markers and lifestyle. Go to roslindsey.com What to do next Visit roslindsey.com/wellness to get the Wellness Roadmap, an easy-to-follow plan for reducing the risk of chronic conditions, managing overweight, and building sustainable healthy habits. About Ros Lindsey and How to Work with Her 1:1 Online Consultations Get personalised support with tailored health plans for chronic disease risk reduction and weight management from Ros Lindsey. Book your consultation at roslindsey.com/bookings for expert guidance on lifestyle medicine. Wellness Workshops for Employees Bring health promotion to your workplace with Ros's evidence-based wellness workshops, focusing on chronic disease prevention and creating supportive environments for healthy living. Please contact Ros directly for details [email protected] Connect with Ros Lindsey Instagram: roslindseylife LinkedIn: Rosalind Lindsey Email: [email protected] Website: roslindsey.com Support and Subscribe Subscribe, like, and share this podcast or video to empower yourself with expert advice from health professionals to live a longer, healthier life. Listen to Aussie stories of people transforming their lives. Share with your loved ones and together let's help make Australia the healthiest, most longest living people in the world! Disclaimer This episode provides educational information about lifestyle medicine and prevention of chronic disease and overweight. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a healthcare provider or book a one-on-one consultation with Ros Lindsey for personalised advice.