Dean Ornish: Your genes are not your fate

Dean Ornish: Your genes are not your fate

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Interactive Video

Biology, Health Sciences

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the significant impact of lifestyle changes on health, emphasizing how diet, exercise, stress management, and love can enhance brain function, increase blood flow, and even promote brain cell growth. It highlights the negative effects of substances like nicotine and excessive alcohol. The video also covers how these changes can reverse heart disease, slow aging, and inhibit cancer growth. Additionally, it explores how lifestyle modifications can alter gene expression, offering new hope and choices for individuals. The overarching message is that our genes are not our fate, and proactive lifestyle changes can lead to significant health benefits.

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In what ways can lifestyle changes affect heart health?

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What findings were reported regarding gene expression in men with prostate cancer?

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