Can you give examples of each?

Here are examples of each approach based on the explanations from Andrew Huberman:

Pathogenesis

• Exercise to Prevent Disease: Engaging in physical activity primarily to avoid illnesses like heart disease or dementia. This approach focuses on avoiding negative health outcomes by adopting behaviors that prevent disease.
• Diet for Disease Prevention: Choosing a heart-healthy diet specifically to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or to manage conditions like diabetes.

Salutogenesis

• Exercise for Energy and Well-being: Working out to enhance your level of energy, improve mood, and boost endocrine function. Instead of just mitigating disease risk, this approach focuses on elevating overall health and well-being.
• Nutrition for Vitality: Consuming nutritious foods with the goal of feeling better, increasing metabolic health, and enjoying higher vitality, not just to avoid illness.

In essence, while the pathogenic model lets you avoid sickness, the salutogenic model encourages actions that promote a healthier, more vibrant state of being 1.