American College of Lifestyle Medicine President Dr. David Katz Named Senior Medical Advisor by Verywell
“Our shared devotion to lifestyle medicine is especially gratifying,” said Katz. “There is so much opportunity to add years to lives, and life to years, with healthful lifestyle practices—empowering information, insights, tools and resources can help people get there from here. I am privileged to be working with a large group of content experts at Verywell. I’ll also be contributing content of my own and fostering opportunities in this regard for colleagues in both the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the True Health Initiative. I believe we can do a lot of good together, and Verywell is the ideal vehicle."
With more than 50,000 pieces of content, Verywell covers a full spectrum of health and wellness topics ranging from medical conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, to advice on fitness, nutrition, health insurance, pregnancy and more.
“Verywell is dedicated to providing users with relatable health and wellness information they can trust,” said Neil Vogel, CEO of About.com. “We are honored to be working with Dr. Katz as his medical expertise and passion for communicating science-based messages lends tremendous credibility to our content strategy and mission.”
"It's a great honor for me to work with Verywell as its senior medical advisor,” said Katz. “About.com was already a leading source of health information; yet, with this dedicated channel, it has the potential to be even more influential.”
About the American College of Lifestyle Medicine:
ACLM is the professional medical association for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. More than a professional association, ACLM is a galvanizing force for change. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification, supporting its members in their individual practices and in their collective desire to domestically and globally promote Lifestyle Medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever increasing quantities of pills and procedures. ACLM members are united in their desire to identify and eradicate the cause of disease. Learn more at http://www.LifestyleMedicine.org. Join the movement!
About Verywell.com
Verywell.com takes a human approach to health and wellness content delivering accessible solutions, and is a welcome alternative to traditional, hyper-clinical health sites. With more than 50,000 pieces of content written by 120 Experts, Verywell helps over 20 million users to navigate a path to better health each month, and is a top 10 health site. Verywell is an About.com brand.
Susan Benigas, Executive Director, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, http://lifestylemedicine.org, +1 314-398-7343, [email protected]
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