The reason I spend so much of my time doing science is that the whole point of science is to help people resolve conflicting claims by saying: 'Show me the data.' Dean Ornish claimconflictdatum Change image and share on social
Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not. Dean Ornish diefearjoy Change image and share on social
In general, losing weight is a good thing for those who are overweight, but it's important to lose weight in a way that enhances your health rather than one that may compromise it. Dean Ornish compromiseenhancegeneral Change image and share on social
Science is simply a powerful way of understanding what's real and what isn't, what's true and what's not. It can help us determine what works, what doesn't, for whom, and under what circumstances. Dean Ornish circumstancedeterminepowerful Change image and share on social
I grew up in Texas, eating meat five times a day, and I liked meat. But I began being a vegetarian when I was 19 because I found that I felt better. Dean Ornish begindayeat Change image and share on social
When you grow up in an extended family, or in a stable neighborhood with two or three generations of families who live there, you feel seen. Not just the good things you've done, the stuff you put on your resume. You know they've seen you in your dark times, when you've messed up - but they're still there. Dean Ornish darkextendfamily 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
With everything that you can imagine at our fingertips, many of the social interactions that help tie people together in a community have faded away. Are communities traditionally built on relationships, trust and familiarity a thing of the past? Dean Ornish buildcommunityfade share on social
The need for love and intimacy is a fundamental human need, as primal as the need for food, water, and air. Dean Ornish airfoodfundamental Change image and share on social