"For some patients it’s a power walk; for some it’s strength training; for everyone it’s diet.”
Dr. Aric Sudicky
This week, the news headline that captured our interest was about a London, Ontario doctor who is changing the focus of medical prescription forms to support healthy aging with a prevention-centred approach. Traditionally, a medical prescription refers to a healthcare providers' written authorization for a patient to purchase a prescription drug from a pharmacist. However, Dr. Aric Sudicky is encouraging physicians to prescribe things like weight training and a visit to the dietitian. This approach to patient health is gaining momentum and reflects a shift away from the exclusively medical model. With mounting evidence indicating the signifiant benefits of both exercise and nutrition for the treatment and prevention of many health conditions, these considerations are becoming doctors' orders.
Read our evidence-based Blog Posts about nutrition and exercise for optimal aging below.
