Dr. Dean Ornish, MD

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What are the health benefits of blueberries?

Blueberries contain phytochemicals called anthocyanins that may make you smarter and may

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What are the health benefits of spinach?

Spinach is loaded with iron, folate, and two phytochemicals that help prevent macular

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How can I avoid weight gain over the holidays?

During the holidays, it’s virtually impossible not to eat more than we want to. I’m

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What are the health benefits of strength training?

Strength training is about being able to lift your suitcase comfortably while traveling, not

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What is the best way to stop smoking?

Most people who give up cigarettes do so on their own, without joining a formal stop-smoking

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What is the first thing I should do if I want to quit smoking?

There are many resources available to help you stop smoking. One of the best books is The

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How can clonidine help me quit smoking?

Clonidine, a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, also has been used to help people

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Can my genes make me fat?

Not surprisingly, genes appear to be linked to obesity. In a recent study, researchers at the

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What foods are good sources of fiber?

Fiber is the nondigestible part of plants, comprised mostly of complex carbohydrates. Fiber is... Full Answer

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What are the differences between the apple and pear shaped bodies?

Insulin tends to distribute weight in your upper body, making you apple-shaped instead of... Full Answer

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How can I make exercise part of my daily routine?

Find ways of incorporating exercise into your daily life. For example, take the stairs instead

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How can I lose weight successfully?

There’s no mystery in how to lose weight: burn more calories and/or eat fewer calories.

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What if I'm not completely sold on preventative measures?

You say you aren't convinced that simple lifestyle changes can turn your health around in

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What does the future of American healthcare look like?

As healthcare costs reach a tipping point, the limitations of conventional medicine are

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Is preventative medicine the same as alternative medicine?

Anything beyond mainstream medicine tends to be labeled as alternative. But in this video,

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