An interdisciplinary field that integrates medicine, psychology, and behavioral science to study the impact of behavioral, psychological, and social factors on physical health and disease development. This field studies the role of daily habits, such as nutrition, sleep, physical activity, smoking, and stress management, in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. She also strives to develop therapeutic interventions that aim to change unhealthy patterns of behavior and encourage positive behaviors, resulting in better overall health and an improved quality of life. Behavioral medicine is an important pillar of comprehensive health care because it integrates psychological and behavioral aspects with traditional therapies.