Stony Brook Symposium Highlights Lifestyle Medicine for Health and Longevity
A recent 'Food as Medicine Symposium' held at Stony Brook Southampton explored the intricate connections between nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, culture, social connection, and long-term health. The event, hosted by The FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton, featured experts from Stony Brook University and other institutions. Dr. Raja Jaber, director of lifestyle and integrative medicine at Stony Brook Medicine, emphasized that communities with longer, healthier lives often share habits such as plant-based diets, physical activity, growing food, and strong social connections. Krista Zvoch, director of nutrition for StoryPoint Group, highlighted the shift from merely extending lifespan to extending 'health span,' focusing on quality of life. The symposium also included discussions on cultural traditions, practical nutrition, and a culinary demonstration on building nutritious meals with whole foods. The event aimed to empower individuals with knowledge to take control of their health through lifestyle prac...
