Dr. Dean Ornish
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Research Notes on Dr. Dean Ornish
Dr. Ornish specializes in preventive medicine, and has written several books on healthy nutrition. He is widely known for his approaches to both the control of coronary artery disease, and how lifestyle changes affect prostate cancer.
Fast Facts:
- Dean Michael Ornish M.D., was born on July 16th, 1953.
- He is married to his wife Anne, and has one son named Lucas.
- Dr. Ornish is the Founder, President, and Director of Preventive Medicine Research Institute.
- He is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California.
- Dr. Ornish received his medical training from Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
- He received his BA in Humanities summa cum laude from University of Texas in Austin.
- Dr. Ornish is the author of five best selling books, two of which have been included in the New York Times Bestsellers list.
- He directed the first randomized control trial on the affect of lifestyle changes and prostate cancer.
- He is a member of the board of directors for the U.S. United Nations High Commission on Refugees, the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation, and the Wheelchair Foundation.
- He has been appointed to The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy.
- Dr. Ornish has also been elected to the California Academy of Medicine.
- Dr. Ornish was featured in the 1996 version of People Magazines Most Interesting People, and chosen by Life Magazine as one of the 50 most influential members of his generation.
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Dr. Dean Ornish in the News
Articles, Research and Publications by Dr. Dean Ornish
- PubMed Central: Dr. Dean Ornish
- JAMA: Dr. Dean Ornish
- Google Scholar: Dean Ornish Archives
Interviews and Q&A with Dr. Dean Ornish
- ShareGuide: Interview with Dr. Dean Ornish
- Livin' La Vida Low-Carb: 'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 118: Whatever You Do, Don't Call Dean Ornish A Low-Fat Vegetarian
- PBS: Interview With Dean Ornish
Ratings and Reviews About Dr. Dean Ornish
- UCompareHealthcare: Dr. Dean Ornish Review
- Vimo: Dr. Dean Ornish
- Healthgrades: Dr. Dean Ornish
Books, Products and Services by Dr. Dean Ornish
- The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health
- Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease
- Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes
- Stress Diet and Your Heart: A Lifetime Program for Healing Your Heart Without Drugs or Surgery
- Eat More, Weigh Less: Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly
- WebMD: Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Program
Blogs, Postings and Comments About Dr. Dean Ornish
- UltraWellness: Dean Ornish Shows How to Reverse Prostate Cancer with Nutrigenomics
- Livin' La Vida Low-Carb: ost-Ornish Interview Challenge To Low-Fat And Low-Carb Supporters
Organization, Foundation and Corporate Affiliations for Dr. Dean Ornish
- Preventive Medicine Research Institute
- University of California
- The UN Refugee Agency
- Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation
- The Wheelchair Foundation
Press Releases About Dr. Dean Ornish
- HighMark: Dr. Dean Ornish Press Release
Dr. Dean Ornish Videos and Pictures
- Ted.com: Dr. Dean Ornish Talks About the American Diet
- YouTube: Videos With Dr. Dean Ornish
- YouTube: Dr. Dean Ornish on Charlie Rose
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