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Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health

Message from the Chair

Chiadi E. Ndumele, MD, PhD, FAHA

It is an exciting time to be involved with the work of the Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health! The work of our council focuses on cardiometabolic risk factors such as obesity, diabetes and dyslipidemias, as well as on health behaviors such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and substance abuse that contribute to risk factors and the development of cardiovascular disease.

Chiadi E. Ndumele, MD, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health

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Lifestyle Science News
The Lifestyle Council actively participates in the publication of scientific statements or guidelines that are important to our members. We've included those along with articles or research that cover topics of interest to our members below.
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Featured News
Hypertension and the Gut Microbiome

Jul 17, 2025 | Hypertension

Hypertension and the Gut Microbiome

Jul 17, 2025 | Hypertension

Recent News

Exercise Intolerance and Response to Training in Patients With Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV2 (Long COVID)
Jun 30, 2025 | Circulation
A Systematic Review of "Food Is Medicine" Randomized Controlled Trials for Noncommunicable Disease in the United States
Jun 18, 2025 | Circulation
Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease
Jun 09, 2025 | Circulation
Palliative and End-of-Life Care During Critical Cardiovascular Illness
May 15, 2025 | Circulation
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November 7–10, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana

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Circulation

The latest research in the fields of cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, electrophysiology, internal medicine, nursing and other fields in cardiovascular medicine are printed in the council's journal each month.
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EPI|LIFESTYLE Scientific Sessions

Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health
March 17–20, 2026
Sheraton Boston | Boston, Massachusetts
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