Dean Ornish

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. ”

While the digital age has done so much to improve our world, it has dramatically changed our social structure, often further isolating us from each other. ”

Think about it: Heart disease and diabetes, which account for more deaths in the U.S. and worldwide than everything else combined, are completely preventable by making comprehensive lifestyle changes. Without drugs or surgery. ”

Although many people believe that the primary emphasis of my work is about diet, it's not. What we eat is important, of course, but what comes out of our mouth may be more important than what goes into it. ”

I'm a big admirer of Walter Willett's work. I think he's done some really important research. He and I agree on most things. ”

When most people think about my work, they think about diet. To me, diet has always been the least interesting part of it. ”

Knowledge and engagement are a powerful antidote to forces that often work against our kids being healthy. ”

Just like navigating in the open sea, triangulating the information you collect from media with your doctor's advice and some common sense will help map a sound path to safety. ”

If we are going to find sustainable ways of dealing with global warming, we have to base it on love and feeling good, not fear and loathing. If it's fun, then it's sustainable. ”

When it's good business to make healthier food, then it becomes sustainable. ”