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American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Template

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About the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine format

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Obesity and Health Practices, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Physical Activity and Health.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inObesity and Health Practices Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Physical Activity and Health Diet and metabolism studies Eating Disorders and Behaviors
ISSN1559-8276
Citation impact (2-yr)1.85
h-index81
i10-index579
Total citations31,325
Top institutions publishing hereHarvard University
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
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Papers published in American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine per year

79
2014
73
2015
73
2016
86
2017
77
2018
87
2019
87
2020
109
2021
133
2022
143
2023
145
2024
226
2025

Citation impact of American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine by publication year

3K
2014
2K
2015
2.2K
2016
2.5K
2017
2K
2018
1.9K
2019
1.6K
2020
1.4K
2021
1.1K
2022
619
2023
532
2024
298
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Amber L. Mosher, Katrina L. Piercy, Bryant J. Webber et al. · 6 Feb 2014

In the United States, high rates of obesity and chronic disease impose serious consequences on the population’s health and health care system. Primary care providers are critical to broad prevention efforts aiming to reduce the burden of chronic disease in the nation and play an important role in addressing lifestyle behaviors that can result in…

Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Health Consequences

Michele C. Black · 17 Jun 2011

Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 13 men experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at some time in their life. Victims of IPV suffer significant negative health consequences because of the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse they have experienced. Elevated risks have been observed for a wide range of adverse health outcomes. Research has…

Long-Term Adherence to Health Behavior Change

Kathryn R. Middleton, Stephen D. Anton, Michael G. Perri · 14 Jun 2013

The utility of lifestyle-based health promotion interventions is directly impacted by participant adherence to prescribed behavior changes. Unfortunately, poor adherence to behaviors recommended in lifestyle interventions is widespread, particularly over the long-term; thus, the "adherence problem" represents a significant challenge to the effectiveness of these interventions. The current review provides an overview of the adherence…

Advocating for Behavior Change With Education

Katherine R. Arlinghaus, Craig A. Johnston · 9 Dec 2017

Education is ubiquitous with clinical care. However, not all education supports behavioral change. Education is a broad term that encompasses the process of obtaining general knowledge, personal awareness, and skills training. Although not sufficient, education is a necessary component for behavior change. This article outlines the role of education in behavior change and offers practical…

The Epidemiologic Transition: Changing Patterns of Mortality and Population Dynamics

Robert E. McKeown · 8 May 2009

The epidemiologic transition describes changing patterns of population age distributions, mortality, fertility, life expectancy, and causes of death. A number of critiques of the theory have revealed limitations, including an insufficient account of the role of poverty in determining disease risk and mortality, a failure to distinguish adequately the risk of dying from a given…

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine use?
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine?
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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