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Aleksandra (Ola) Zając, MD, is a medical doctor with a passion for lifestyle medicine. She wants to never stop learning while sharing what she already knows as a health educator and prophylaxis popularizer. She mainly concentrates on how human lifestyle impacts their health and disease. After hours, she likes weightlifting, foreign affairs podcasts, learning Korean, and dogs (with a special affection for her own pup Zoja).
Areas of expertise
Lifestyle medicine
Hypercholesterolemia
Prophylaxis of the cardiovascular diseases
Psychology of change
Human food behaviors
Primary care for adults
Education
WSB Merito University, Gdansk, PolandPsychodietetican
International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Temescal Valley, CA, United StatesLifestyle Medicine Physician
Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandMedical Doctor
Professional background and credentials
Ola is a young doctor with an exceptional passion for learning. She obtained the title of Medical Doctor in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. During her studies, she worked as a trainee in three different countries, gaining unusual experiences. After graduation, she decided to specialize in lifestyle medicine and gained her title as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Then, she felt the need to know more about human psychology around food, which led her to study psychodietetics further. Recently, she has engaged in the Lipidology Certification Program. At Omni, Ola strives to popularize health knowledge in simple words. She’s a proud author of sunscreen and HOMA-IR calculators, which are known for achieving that goal.
Achievements
Ola has gained and maintained the title of International Board of Lifestyle Medicine Physician, allowing her to consult patients on how to manage their diseases with evidence-based lifestyle interventions. To do so on a more widespread level, she runs an educational blog and social media group. She is an active member of the Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, as well as the Polish Lipidology Society. Ola currently participates in the Lipidology Certification Program, which wraps up with an exam and Lipodologist title by the end of 2024. She is recognized as an expert and has taken part in multiple interviews and podcasts.
Featured in
New and innovative tools for a more eco-friendly lifestyle; The Guardian
Easy Tips for a Zero Waste Picnic and BBQ; The Spruce Eats
Hiking vs power walking: Which one burns more calories?; tom's guide
Kiedy przyjdzie twoja kolej na szczepienie przeciw COVID-19? Podpowie ci specjalny Kalkulator Kolejki Szczepionkowej; Onet
I want to lose fat but also fuel my workouts. How much should I eat?; Business Insider
Renal Oxygen Saturation as an Early Indicator of Shock in Children; Open Access Emergency Medicine
13 Triathlon Training Tips With a Basic Plan To Get Yourself Across the Finish Line; Well+Good
Knowing Your BMR Is Key To Achieving Fitness Goals. Here's How To Calculate It; Yahoo! Life
How much sunscreen do you really need to apply?; Rituals
Calculating Net Carbs: A Practical Guide for Tracking Carbohydrate Intake; topend sports
#008 - Love-hate relationship - czyli o różnych obliczach cholesterolu, bez owijania w bawełnę. Gościni: Ola Zając; Samowolność
Czym jest Medycyna Stylu Życia? Rozmawiamy o tym ze specjalistką; Aptekarski.com