Why is lifestyle medicine important? – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Dr. Paola Rossi, clinical program director for lifestyle medicine at Sylvester, took a career aptitude test that suggested medicine would be a good fit, but it also warned she was too empathetic for the job. She immediately knew she had found her calling. We sat down with Dr. Rossi to discuss her research and innovative approach.

Why is lifestyle medicine important?

The leading causes of mortality in the U.S. are vascular disease and cancer, and the top risk factors are related to lifestyle medicine. Intuitively, we all know that diet and exercise are important, but mixed messages make it difficult to navigate a healthy path. As clinicians and researchers, we have a responsibility to provide programming and clear and accurate messaging.

Discover how we lead the way in lifestyle medicine with Dr. Paola Rossi.”

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Paola Rossi is the Clinical Program Director for Lifestyle Medicine at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is a family medicine and palliative care physician focused on cancer prevention and survivorship. Previously, she served as a Research Support Specialist at Sylvester, conducting studies related to cancer prevention and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.