Dr. Dean Ornish, MD

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Can exercise prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome?

Exercise is important to help prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

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What revolutionized the coronary artery bypass operation?

In 1961, the first coronary artery bypass operation was performed. In that procedure, a vein was

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Will the lifestyle program help me look like a movie star?

Of course, I’m not suggesting that the program described in Eat More, Weigh Less will make

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What safety precautions are recommended for diabetics?

Here are a few safety tips for you:

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How can I prevent diabetes by using the Spectrum program?

If you want to prevent diabetes, start by asking your doctor to measure your blood sugar level,

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Can healthy lifestyle changes help prevent accelerated aging?

To address the question, “If chronic stress can decrease telomerase and cause telomeres to

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What are the benefits of exercise?

Regular, moderate exercise reduces inflammation in the body, and also reduces the incidence of... Full Answer

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Is cholesterol bad for my health?

Despite all the bad press, cholesterol isn't really "bad." Cholesterol forms the building

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What do your cholesterol numbers mean?

Your total cholesterol level is comprised of different components, including LDL (for low-density... Full Answer

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What are fats?

All fat is comprised of three components in varying proportions: saturated fat, polyunsaturated... Full Answer

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Is breast cancer a genetic disease?

Genes also play a role in the risk of breast cancer, but they exert a major role in only a

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How can I get support from others when I quit smoking?

You can:

  • Ask your friends to be supportive without being judgmental. Warn them
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What are legumes?

Legumes are the edible seeds of several plants in the Leguminosae family, varieties of which can be... Full Answer

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How can I maintain my lifestyle choices?

When people address their emotional and spiritual aspects, then they are more likely to make and

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How can I transcend my feelings of isolation?

Anything that helps you transcend your isolation will help you lose excess weight and keep it off.... Full Answer

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