Although scientists can often be as resistant to new ideas as anyone, the process of science ensures that, over time, good ideas and theories prevail. Dean Ornish ensuregoodidea Change image and share on social
Whether you're six or sixty, if you go on a diet and lifestyle program and feel constrained, you're likely to go off it sooner or later. Offering a spectrum of choices is much more effective; then, you feel free and empowered. Dean Ornish choiceconstraindiet share on social
A valid scientific theory is predictive, verifiable, and replicable. To me, that's beautiful. Dean Ornish beautifulpredictivereplicable Change image and share on social
People who are lonely and depressed are three to 10 times more likely to get sick and die prematurely than those who have a strong sense of love and community. I don't know any other single factor that affects our health - for better and for worse - to such a strong degree. Dean Ornish affectbadlycommunity share on social
Whether it's by helping us search for health-related information, connecting us with doctors through online portals, or enabling us to store and retrieve our medical records online, the Internet is starting to show the promise it has to transform the way people interact with and improve their own health and wellness. Dean Ornish connectdoctorenable share on social
Curious patients are more receptive to new ideas, and those who engage their health practitioners in a dialogue are much more likely to adhere to these recommendations. Dean Ornish adherecuriousdialogue Change image and share on social
Even more than feeling healthy, most people want to feel free and in control. Dean Ornish controlfeelfelt Change image and share on social
Because the biological mechanisms that affect our health and well-being are so dynamic, when people change their diet and lifestyle, they usually feel so much better, so quickly; it reframes the reason for changing from fear of dying to joy of living. Also, the support that patients give each other is a powerful motivator. Dean Ornish affectbiologicalchange share on social
The Internet has transformed many parts of our daily lives, touching everything from how we find information to how we go shopping, get directions, and even stay in touch with friends and family. Dean Ornish dailydirectionfamily Change image and share on social
The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food. Dean Ornish aircommunityconnection Change image and share on social