This session will give an overview of metabolic syndrome, with a special emphasis on its pathophysiology, viz., insulin resistance, central obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The participants will become aware of the new strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and management, with special focus on lifestyle changes, drug therapy, and integrated approaches for minimizing long-term cardiovascular and metabolic risks. Practitioners, researchers, and healthcare workers will have firsthand practical knowledge regarding maximizing patient outcomes and metabolic health improvement.