This course aims to teach learners how to effectively manage chronic conditions by combining medical care with health behaviors and self-care practices. The course covers topics such as setting and monitoring health goals, physical activity, stress management, dietary changes, substance use, and sleep quality. The teaching method includes lectures and discussions by an expert in the field. This course is intended for individuals living with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, low back pain, heart disease, or other chronic diseases who are looking to improve their overall well-being through a holistic approach to healthcare.
Managing Chronic Conditions: Medications, Health Behaviors, and Self-Care
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Overview
Topics
Successful Aging
Health Care System
Tips for Patients
Language
Communication
Chronic Disease Management
Current State of Affairs
Health Behaviors as Treatment
Systemic Inflammation
Stages of Change
Smart Goals
Healthy Body Weight
Diet
Physical Activity
Sleep
Substance Use
Alcohol
cirrhosis of the liver
Diabetes mellitus
Blood pressure guidelines
Continuous glucose monitoring
Antiinflammatory drugs
Turmeric
Is diabetes reversible
Vegetarian and plantbased diets
Dietary supplements
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
