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BRITISH SOCIETY OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER
What can we as practitioners of lifestyle medicine do to help our patients in the face of a global pandemic?
While no one is immune from COVID-19 it is becoming clear that the virus is not impacting on humanity equally.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, older people, men and those from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are all at greater risk of worse outcomes. And it is a fact that those with underlying chronic health conditions are also at greater risk.
While COVID-19 is not a lifestyle disease - lifestyle medicine is certainly part of the solution.
In a timely blog, our chairman Dr Rob Lawson explores the role of lifestyle medicine in tackling the greatest public health crisis we have faced in a generation.
Read Rob's blog on our website.
In Conversation: interviews with Garry Egger and Rob Thomas
In the run up to our annual conference in September we are bringing you a series of interviews with key figures from the world of lifestyle medicine - including some of those speaking at BSLM2020.
This month, Rob Lawson has interviewed one of the founders of lifestyle medicine Prof Garry Egger, as well as consultant oncologist Professor Rob Thomas.
Rob Thomas talks tea, broccoli and cancer - as well as discussing his work in developing a lifestyle medicine-based nutrition plan, the benefits of group consultations and the ways he is adapting to telephone consulting.
Rob's wide-ranging discussion with Garry Egger touches on everything from obesity and exercise, to politics, economics and climate change. If you thought lifestyle medicine was just about diet and exercise - think again!
Watch Rob Lawson's interview with Garry Egger on youtube
Watch Rob Lawson's interview with Rob Thomas on youtube
The BSLM2020 Virtual Conference: 3–5 September
We'll be hosting our first ever virtual conference in September, which will play host to lifestyle medicine experts from a broad range of specialities. This year, our headline topic is 'The Art and Science of Healthy Longevity'. Our three subtopics are environment and wellbeing, physical activity, and health and eating.
The conference dates are fast approaching and we look forward to seeing you (virtually!) at the live event. If you can't attend on the day, materials from the conference will be made available after the event to those who have booked.
Impact of COVID-19 on children and young people: Two surveys
This month, we have two research surveys to share that are feeding a scientific understanding of the effects of COVID-19 on children and young people.
- The Sleep Charity have teamed up with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and NIHR Children and Young People’s MedTech Co-operative to develop a survey around children and young people's sleep and how it has been affected by Covid-19. Click here to add your voice.
- The Imperial College London Department of Primary Care and Public Health is conducting a survey of well-being among school-age children and parents under social distancing and distance learning. Click here to participate.
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News
Lifestyle Medicine journal launch
Lifestyle Medicine is a new journal published by Wiley looking at the clinical and scientific aspects of LM. The BSLM's director of science and research, Dr Fraser Birrell, is Editor-in-Chief, with Dr Rob Lawson on the editorial board. The journal is currently accepting article submissions ahead of initial publication later in the year. Read the journal's inaugural editorial here.
Virtual Group Consultations
How can we continue to deliver continuity of care for patients with non-communicable illnesses during the pandemic?
Our Virtual Group Consultations webinar series has the answers.
The next webinar is on July 30.
Plant Based Health Professionals July webinars
Head to the Plant Based Health Professionals website for a series of webinars which have been accredited by BSLM.
July 9 sees Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr Chidi Ngwaba host a webinar entitled Black Lifestyles Matter, while on July 16 there's a free screening of the new lifestyle medicine film Code Blue.
For details of all webinars visit the Plant Based Health Professionals website.
Stress management course
The BSLM will shortly be launching a Stress Management Trainer Course. The course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve their skills in managing stress, mentor others or provide stress management training in their own workplace. There is no prerequisite to register for this training.
The one day course is developed by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Sarmila Sinha, who has been a Stress Management trainer for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is the author of the best selling book: An Expert Guide to Stress Management.
Attendees will also receive ongoing mentoring support for the first year in their role as a Stress Management Trainer by Dr Sinha.
Keep an eye on the BSLM website for more details about this course.
NNEdPro
The 5th NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition takes place in September and offers over 40 hours of online content. BSLM members can get £50 off the registration fee. To claim this offer enter the code BSLM50 at checkout. To learn more and register, click here. Registration price includes free access to the NNEdPro International Summit (see community events below).
Sir Michael Marmot on COVID-19
Professor Sir Michael Marmot recently gave a lecture on COVID-19 to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE). The lecture, entitled 'Social justice, health equity, and COVID-19', is now available to watch on the RCPE's website.
Copewell-19 course
With our support, BSLM diplomate Dr Kurren Sandhu has put together an online wellbeing course for healthcare workers. The course is designed to tackle stress and burnout during COVID-19.
BSLM Podcast: Sound Living
If you haven't had a chance to listen, check out the BSLM's new podcast, Sound Living. Dr Helen Lawal interviews Dr Julie Gray about wellbeing, sleep and exercise in pregnancy and also BSLM chairman Dr Rob Lawson. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube.
Call for clinical trial participants
BSLM member Professor Robert Thomas is looking for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to participate in a clinical trial. The trial will test the effect of a nutritional intervention and a probiotic supplement on COVID-19 clinical outcomes. For more information, email the head of the research team by clicking here [opens email client].
BSLM member spotlight: Alex Maxwell
BSLM member Dr Alex Maxwell is a Thornton Heath-based GP and the clinical director of Croydon SocialP, a social prescribing initiative. Throughout his career, Alex has championed the benefits of social prescribing and lifestyle medicine for patients.
This month, Alex shares his experience of using lifestyle medicine to improve patients' health and wellbeing - and calls on GPs to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape by adopting social prescribing and lifestyle medicine.
Community events and courses
6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research
September 2020; Dates TBC
Online
Event Details +
The International NNEdPro Summit on Medical & Public Health Nutrition Education & Research is a leading annual international scientific meeting in nutrition research and scientific dialogue attracting delegates who are key opinion leaders in the field from all over the globe.
Kernow BSLM Conference
Monday 7 December 2020
Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE
Event Details +
Join us for the 3rd Kernow British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Cornwall on December 7th 2020.
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