Topic Editors

School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
Dr. Zheng Guo
Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China

Lifestyle Medicine and Nursing Research

Abstract submission deadline
30 November 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
30 January 2026
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Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

According to the World Health Organization, chronic diseases account for 41 million deaths annually, representing 74% of global mortality. Bridging the gap between medical recommendations and the actual lifestyle changes implemented by patients remains a major challenge in healthcare. Lifestyle medicine (LM) addresses this challenge by focusing on evidence-based behavioral interventions across six key lifestyle pillars: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social connections, and the use of tobacco and alcohol. The aim of LM is to prevent, manage, and treat chronic conditions, thereby improving overall health and well-being.

Health promotion has always been central to nursing, uniquely positioning nurses to implement LM strategies. Given the current trajectory of chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs, integrating LM into nursing research is becoming increasingly vital to achieve community and population health goals. This multidisciplinary approach spans medicine, public health, nursing, psychology, behavioral science, and nutrition, empowering individuals and communities to take control of their health through informed lifestyle choices and proactive interventions.

LM focuses on addressing chronic diseases by prioritizing lifestyle changes as the initial step in healthcare. This approach highlights the integration of lifestyle medicine into nursing practice and its significance in enhancing health management. We invite you to submit empirical, methodological, or conceptual papers that explore innovative approaches, employ rigorous methods, and offer practical insights into this field. The papers should emphasize real-world applications and the impact of incorporating lifestyle medicine into nursing care. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Current Status and Nursing Strategies in Lifestyle Medicine Implementation;
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Nursing;
  • Interventions for Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits and Behavioral Change;
  • Enhancing Patient Self-Management through Nursing Interventions;
  • Integrating Lifestyle Medicine with Traditional Nursing Care;
  • Impact of Lifestyle Medicine on Patient Outcomes;
  • Nurse Education and Training in Lifestyle Medicine;
  • Digital Tools and Technology in Lifestyle Medicine Nursing;
  • Health Policies and Regulatory Support for Lifestyle Medicine in Nursing;
  • Community Health Interventions and the Nursing Role;
  • Creating and Maintaining Healthy Environments through Nursing;
  • Behavioral Change and Motivational Strategies;
  • Positive Psychology in Nursing Practice;
  • Health Communication Strategies for Behavioral Change;
  • Crisis Communication in Health and Nursing;
  • Community nutrition;
  • Nutrition and Public Health;
  • Micronutrients and Human Health;
  • Food psychology;
  • Functional foods, food and health.

Yibo Wu
Dr. Zheng Guo
Dr. Zheng Feei Ma
Dr. Feng Jiang
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • lifestyle medicine
  • lifestyle behaviors
  • chronic disease management
  • health promotion
  • self-management
  • behavioral interventions
  • health information exchange
  • digital health
  • healthy diet
  • mental health

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Behavioral Sciences
behavsci
2.5 2.6 2011 28.7 Days CHF 2200 Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ijerph
- 7.3 2004 25.8 Days CHF 2500 Submit
Nutrients
nutrients
4.8 9.2 2009 13.5 Days CHF 2900 Submit

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