American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Aims & Scope

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) is a peer-reviewed bi-monthly resource for practitioners seeking to incorporate lifestyle practices into clinical medicine.

AJLM provides commentaries and research reviews on nutrition and diet, physical activity, behavior change, cardiovascular disease, obesity, anxiety and depression, sleep problems, metabolic disease, and more.

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The Official Journal of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8777

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	802

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.654

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Health Consequences

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Michele C.

• Long-Term Adherence to Health Behavior Change

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Kathryn R., Stephen D., Michal G.

• The Bidirectional Relationship Between Exercise and Sleep

  Citation: 288

  Authors: Christopher E.

• State of the Art Reviews: Measurement of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Stewart G.

• Advocating for Behavior Change With Education

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Katherine R., Craig A.

• A Review of Multiple Health Behavior Change Interventions for Primary Prevention

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Judith J., James O.

• Guidelines for Physical Activity During Pregnancy

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Kelly R., Ruben, Wendy J., Patricia, Megumi, Ellen M., Michelle F., Katrine M., Emily K., SeonAe

• Blue Zones

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Dan, Sam

• The Epidemiologic Transition: Changing Patterns of Mortality and Population Dynamics

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Robert E.

• Lifestyle Strategies for Risk Factor Reduction, Prevention, and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

  Citation: 233

  Authors: James M.

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