Improving lifestyles is thought to be one of the most effective means of
reducing mortality and morbidity in the developed world. However, despite
decades of health promotion, there has been no significant difference to
lifestyles and instead there are rising levels of inactivity and obesity.

The Psychology of Lifestyle addresses the role psychology can play in
reversing the trend of deleterious lifestyle choices. It considers the
common characteristics of lifestyle behaviours and reflects on how we can
inform and improve interventions to promote healthy lifestyles. Health
promotion has taught people what a healthy lifestyle is . now we need
to enable people to live that life. The chapters cover key lifestyle
behaviours that impact on health .smoking, eating, physical activity,
drinking, sex and drug use . as well as combinations of behaviours. Each
chapter contains interventions that have been developed to influence and
promote lifestyle change among patients and clients.

This unique book will enable readers to develop a clear theoretical and
practical grasp of the psychological principles involved in all aspects
of lifestyle change. It is an invaluable resource for students and
professionals committed to health promotion within all health-related
disciplines.

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