Behavioral medicine is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles of psychology and medicine to study how individual behaviors, thoughts, and emotions impact physical health and well-being. Researchers in this field examine the relationship between behavior and health outcomes, such as how stress, diet, exercise, and coping strategies can affect the development or management of various medical conditions. The goal of behavioral medicine is to improve health outcomes through understanding and modifying behaviors that contribute to disease risk or progression. This field often utilizes evidence-based interventions to promote behavior change and improve overall health and quality of life.