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ORLANDO — Medical residents can effectively teach high school students about lifestyle medicine and its principles, according to a presenter at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference.
Toqa Afifi, MD, a medical resident at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, presented research on introducing a lifestyle medicine curriculum to teens in communities in and around Boston.
“We tried an approach of introducing lifestyle medicine pillars and teachings by having our own residents teach the young teens in surrounding high schools and local high schools that are considered an underserved population,” she said. “We wanted to have sort of an interactive, in-person session … and introduce some of these principles that we’ve learned through our own medical education and the lifestyle medicine residency curriculum.”
Afifi said the curriculum, developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, included three in-person sessions at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
The residents “were able to educate high schoolers in an underserved community on healthy lifestyles and promote teaching of lifestyle medicine principles,” according to the poster Afifi presented.
Afifi acknowledged several barriers to introducing the curriculum —ike including having the students travel to the hospital and time constraints — but said the team is already working on solutions to those challenges.
“Introducing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine is pretty dense in terms of material to do it in such a short period of time,” Afifi said. “In the future, we thought maybe we could create incentive for the students by having certain certificates handed to them at the end of the program to encourage them to attend.”
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ORLANDO — Medical residents can effectively teach high school students about lifestyle medicine and its principles, according to a presenter at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference.
Toqa Afifi, MD, a medical resident at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, presented research on introducing a lifestyle medicine curriculum to teens in communities in and around Boston.
“We tried an approach of introducing lifestyle medicine pillars and teachings by having our own residents teach the young teens in surrounding high schools and local high schools that are considered an underserved population,” she said. “We wanted to have sort of an interactive, in-person session … and introduce some of these principles that we’ve learned through our own medical education and the lifestyle medicine residency curriculum.”
Afifi said the curriculum, developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, included three in-person sessions at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
The residents “were able to educate high schoolers in an underserved community on healthy lifestyles and promote teaching of lifestyle medicine principles,” according to the poster Afifi presented.
Afifi acknowledged several barriers to introducing the curriculum —ike including having the students travel to the hospital and time constraints — but said the team is already working on solutions to those challenges.
“Introducing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine is pretty dense in terms of material to do it in such a short period of time,” Afifi said. “In the future, we thought maybe we could create incentive for the students by having certain certificates handed to them at the end of the program to encourage them to attend.”
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ORLANDO — Medical residents can effectively teach high school students about lifestyle medicine and its principles, according to a presenter at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference.
Toqa Afifi, MD, a medical resident at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, presented research on introducing a lifestyle medicine curriculum to teens in communities in and around Boston.
“We tried an approach of introducing lifestyle medicine pillars and teachings by having our own residents teach the young teens in surrounding high schools and local high schools that are considered an underserved population,” she said. “We wanted to have sort of an interactive, in-person session … and introduce some of these principles that we’ve learned through our own medical education and the lifestyle medicine residency curriculum.”
Afifi said the curriculum, developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, included three in-person sessions at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
The residents “were able to educate high schoolers in an underserved community on healthy lifestyles and promote teaching of lifestyle medicine principles,” according to the poster Afifi presented.
Afifi acknowledged several barriers to introducing the curriculum —ike including having the students travel to the hospital and time constraints — but said the team is already working on solutions to those challenges.
“Introducing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine is pretty dense in terms of material to do it in such a short period of time,” Afifi said. “In the future, we thought maybe we could create incentive for the students by having certain certificates handed to them at the end of the program to encourage them to attend.”
Novak Djokovic is stepping up in a big way for professional tennis. As a passionate athlete who has poured nearly 21 years into his tennis career, he’s now stepping up to give back to the community that has supported him all along. Currently, in the middle of what many speculate to be his final season, the Serb is rallying up the troops for the PTPA. He’s not just serving his best on the court; he’s smashing the barriers around it as he goes.
Last year, Djokovic passionately addressed the need for change within professional tennis, stating,“We all definitely want to see a change at the base level because the 150th player on the planet struggles.” This sentiment is exactly why the PTPA was created; to tackle the existing structures in tennis that haven’t been serving players effectively. As Nole put it, “People don’t realize how expensive this sport is.”
via Reuters
Paris 2024 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Singles Second Round – Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France – July 29, 2024. Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
The world of tennis is reaching a boiling point, and the PTPA is leading the charge—taking legal action against the ATP and WTA. The target? Those suffocating non-competition clauses that prevent players from participating in independent events. It’s a battle that has been brewing for years, and the frustration is palpable. Seasons grow longer, matches stretch endlessly, injuries pile up, and players are left battered and broken. They dedicate their lives to this sport, but are given no reprieve—just more demands, more exhaustion, more silence from those who are supposed to have their backs.
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This is why the PTPA is fighting—not just for change, but for fairness, for a future where players have a voice, where their sacrifices are recognized, and where the game respects the people who give it everything. The anger and exhaustion are real, and it’s about time the system takes notice.
Even the CEO of the PTPA, Ahmad Nassar, isn’t mincing words. “The system is so biased against the players, as well as sub-optimal for fans and media and other commercial partners,” he declared, exposing a reality that many know but few dare to say aloud. He’s demanding a shift, not an overnight fix but a long-term transformation. “I’m asking for a 10-year plan because tennis needs a revamp, and nobody seems to have an answer for where we are going next,” Nassar added, his words ringing with the urgency of a sport on the brink of breaking down.
The stark difference between tennis and golf paints an even bleaker picture. Last year, only Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz broke into the top 100 highest-paid athletes, while golf boasted ten players on that list. The Grand Slams may offer the allure of big prize money, but beyond the elite few, the pay drops off a cliff. Tennis players, battling through brutal schedules, punishing heat, and constant injury risk, are often left with aching bodies and empty bank accounts, while golfers can bank millions without even coming close to winning. The inequality is glaring, and it cuts deep.
It’s no wonder the players are fed up. They aren’t just fighting for trophies; they’re fighting for respect, for their future, and for their right to a fair game. Djokovic’s involvement with the PTPA is a testament to his devotion—he knows firsthand what it’s like to fight for everything, to leave it all on the court, and he wants to give his peers a safety net for when they finally hang up their racquets. Even as whispers of retirement grow louder around him, Djokovic isn’t backing down—he’s still in the fight, still determined, still passionate about changing the game for the better. His fire burns bright, and his dedication is a reminder that this battle is far from over.
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Novak’s plans long after he’s left the court
After a seven-year-long gap, Novak Djokovic is back in action for his 10th appearance at the Shanghai Masters. He is determined to become the third player in the Open Era to win 100 tour-level titles. Not to mention that he is also aiming to surpass Roger Federer’s record of 71 titles on hard courts. But what fuels his desire to get back on the court time after time?
In a recent press conference, he expressed, “My love for tennis will never feed away. I have a lot of emotions when I am playing. And not particularly only in the tournament, but also in practice sessions. Sometimes it’s not always going your way, but I think my relationship with tennis goes much deeper than a tournament or a year or success or failure.”
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Despite fulfilling his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal, the Serbian tennis player admitted to feeling a bit exhausted, which may explain his early exit from the US Open 2024. However, his passion for the sport still burns bright, as evidenced by his victory at the Davis Cup. He expressed his desire to remain connected to tennis even after retiring from the court, stating, “It’s a sport that I fell in love with when I was very young. I still have a love for the sport. Even when I retire from professional tennis, I’m going to stay in tennis, stay involved in different roles because I feel like I owe this sport a lot for what it has given to me.”
Talk about unwavering commitment! Seems like Djokovic is ready to show that his passion for tennis remains as strong as ever. So fans better keep a close eye on this player. The Masters 100 might just be another incredible chapter in his legendary career.
