Translation of Lifestyle Into Clinical Practice: Making the Case, Providing the Cure

What the World Needs Now: Lifestyle Medicine for All Women

“…In his book Aging Well, George Vaillant comments “it is the poverty in love, not the poverty in dollars that makes all the difference in old age.” 98 The keys to successful aging are self-care and love. These healthy relationships, personal connection, and a sense of belonging all help promote happiness and well-being 99 and are vital for the overall health of women. A study looking at college women found that those who lack connectedness have lower self-esteem, are less satisfied with social relationships, perceive their environments as more threatening, and are less likely to assume a social identity in social situations.…”

“…98 The keys to successful aging are self-care and love. These healthy relationships, personal connection, and a sense of belonging all help promote happiness and well-being 99 and are vital for the overall health of women.…”