Lifestyle Medicine Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

7 ratings at edX

Gain a basic understanding of the main components of lifestyle medicine as well as the importance of using the coach approach when counseling patients about behavior change. This course is eligible fo

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lifestyle Medicine Fundamentals

20 ratings at edX

Learn key concepts of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches used to prevent and treat the root causes of lifestyle-related, chronic diseases.

• edX
• 1 week, 5-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lifestyle Medicine Treatments of Chronic Disease – Part 2

7 ratings at edX

Learn specific lifestyle medicine treatment protocols for a variety of chronic diseases, such as prostate cancer, osteoporosis, and depression.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MassGeneralHospital

Lifestyle Medicine for Patients and Caregivers

1 rating

Discover practical lifestyle medicine strategies for cancer patients and caregivers, focusing on physical and mental wellness through healthy behaviors and self-care techniques.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Lifestyle Medicine for Patients and Caregivers

Discover how lifestyle medicine practices can enhance cancer recovery, prevent chronic diseases, and support caregivers' well-being through practical tips and real patient experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

The Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Navigating Supplements and Cancer

Discover evidence-based supplement use during cancer therapy, focusing on safety, drug interactions, and lifestyle medicine principles for cancer risk reduction and survivorship.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine for People with Musculoskeletal Conditions

Discover how lifestyle interventions can effectively treat and prevent musculoskeletal conditions through evidence-based approaches from Johns Hopkins experts.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Designing a Healthy Lifestyle

9 ratings at CreativeLive

Use science-backed habit design, mindfulness, and small steps to build a healthier lifestyle and recover when routines slip.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

General Studies Health Science: Help & Review

A broad health science review covering human physiology, nutrition, reproduction, wellness, disorders, treatments, and drugs.

• Study.com
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Life style and non-communicable diseases

1 rating

Explore how smoking, unhealthy diet, inactivity, and other lifestyle factors contribute to non-communicable diseases—and how lifestyle change can help prevent and manage them.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

Harvard Medical School

Managing Your Cholesterol

Harvard doctors take the mystery out of managing cholesterol. You’ll learn the best ways to successfully lower bad cholesterol, decrease elevated triglycerides, and achieve the strengthened and enduri

• Harvard Health Online Learning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

MassGeneralHospital

Healthy Lifestyle Program at Mass General - Implementation Brief

Explore Mass General's Healthy Lifestyle Program expansion, focusing on virtual group visits for Lifestyle Medicine implementation.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

How the PAVING the Path to Wellness Program Helps You Optimize Health and Wellbeing After Cancer

Discover evidence-based strategies for thriving after cancer through lifestyle medicine, featuring survivor stories and practical guidance on movement, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

New Paths, New Strength - Embracing Variety and Investigations in Cancer Survivorship

Explore how cancer survivors can embrace variety and curiosity to enhance well-being through lifestyle medicine pillars: activity, nutrition, connection, sleep, and stress resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Exercise as Medicine - Why Physical Activity Matters for Cancer Survivors

Discover evidence-based physical activity strategies for cancer survivors, covering aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching to rebuild strength, stamina, and well-being.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video