HCA Talks Health

Lifestyle Medicine in Schools - The Missing Piece in Education with Dan Newman

Zena Le Roux

Why are children today experiencing more anxiety, depression, and ADHD than ever before? What role does our environment play in shaping kids’ wellbeing - and how can we help them thrive?

In the latest episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Dan Newman, founder and CEO of Lifestyle First, who is on a mission to make health a priority in schools. Dan shares what inspired his passion for integrating Lifestyle Medicine and health coaching into education and how his team is making a real impact on school communities.

As a former PE teacher, Dan noticed a troubling shift - kids were less coordinated, fitness levels were declining, and both students and staff felt overwhelmed. He believes these changes aren’t just random; they’re the result of modern environmental factors affecting metabolic health, chronic stress, and parent-child attachment.

Tune in to explore how a holistic approach to children’s health can set them up for lifelong wellbeing and success in school.

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