Synergizing GLP-1 Agonists and Pritikin Principles: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
The Pritikin Longevity Center will be participating in the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2024 from October 28th to 30th as a sponsor, featuring a booth and an educational session. Dr. Marianela Areces, Cardiologist and Medical Director at the Pritikin Longevity Center, will serve as a keynote speaker on Sunday, October 28th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, discussing the following topic:
Synergizing GLP-1 Agonists and Pritikin Principles: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
This lecture explores the role of the Pritikin program in the era of GLP-1 and GIP medications for weight loss, with a focus on emphasizing lifestyle changes for long-term success.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how lifestyle modifications at Pritikin support sustainable weight loss.
- Understand the benefits and side effects of GLP-1 and GIP medications.
- Gain practical strategies for incorporating healthy habits alongside medication.
Learn more about the full conference schedule here.
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Synergizing GLP-1 Agonists and Pritikin Principles: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Location: Panzacola F2
Led by Pritikin’s Cardiologist and Medical Director, this lecture explores the role of the Pritikin program in the era of GLP-1 and GIP medications for weight loss, with a focus on emphasizing lifestyle changes for long-term success.
Learn more about the full conference schedule here.
Don't miss out and find your tickets at:
Dr. Marianela Areces, MD, FACC
Cardiologist & Medical Director
Dr. Marianela Areces is a highly accomplished cardiologist and Medical Director at the Pritikin Longevity Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Cardiology at Washington University. Dr. Areces completed her fellowships in Cardiology and Advanced Echocardiography at Washington University and her residency at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has received recognition for her leadership and contributions to cardiovascular research, including studies on diabetic cardiomyopathy and the impact of weight loss on heart function.
Dr. Areces has a deep passion for cardiovascular prevention and education. She believes in the power of lifestyle changes to prevent and even reverse heart disease, making a profound difference in patients' lives. At Pritikin, she is able to dedicate time to educating her patients on how and why these changes matter, which is key to the success of the Pritikin Program. Her lectures, including "What's Salt Got to Do with It?," focus on simplifying complex cardiovascular health topics, helping patients understand the true impact of their lifestyle choices on heart health.
Dr. Areces' approach at Pritikin emphasizes not just treatment, but long-term wellness through patient empowerment and education.