Dean Ornish
President of Preventive Medicine Research Institute | Proved lifestyle changes reverse heart disease
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Dean Ornish proved that lifestyle changes can reverse heart disease—a breakthrough that challenged conventional medical thinking. He is president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute and clinical professor at UC San Francisco.
His holistic approach integrates diet, stress management, and social connection. Dean's keynotes show how wellness goes far beyond traditional medical interventions.
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Your genes are not your fate
Dean Ornish shares new research that shows how adopting healthy lifestyle habits can affect a person at a genetic level. For instance, he says, when you live healthier, eat better, exercise, and love more, your brain cells actually increase.
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The killer American diet that's sweeping the planet
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