Breaking Alzheimer's News
For the first time, a randomized, controlled peer-reviewed clinical trial demonstrated that an intensive lifestyle intervention (without drugs) may significantly improve cognition and function in many patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Breaking Alzheimer's News
For the first time, a randomized, controlled peer-reviewed clinical trial demonstrated that an intensive lifestyle intervention (without drugs) may significantly improve cognition and function in many patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
400%
improvement in blood flow to the heart
90%
reduced angina by 9 weeks
46%
increase in exercise capacity
49%
reduction in depression scores
PMRI
Over 45 Years Pioneering Research
Dean Ornish, M.D., and his colleagues at the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, the University of California, San Francisco and other leading academic institutions, have conducted a series of research studies scientifically proven in peer-reviewed randomized trials to prevent and often even reverse the progression of the most common and costly chronic diseases such as heart disease. This includes significantly improving cognition and function in many patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
How it works
Lifestyle Medicine 4 Pillars
PMRI
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Eat Well
A plant-based way of eating that is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes and naturally low in fat, refined carbs and sugar.
Move More
Thirty minutes a day of moderate cardio activity and strength training is associated with more vitality while lessening anxiety and depression.
Stress Less
Techniques such as meditation, stretching, breathing, and imagery empower individuals to relax, release stress and react in healthier ways.
Love More
People with strong psychosocial support networks are likelier to have a higher quality of life over longer lifespans.
Testimonials
True Stories Inspiring Results
Program Participants
Tammy
Alzheimer's Disease“
A deep sense of identity is returning, like an older yet better version of myself has returned
"We have several small businesses, and I used to do all of the books for them, but then I stopped these past few years when it became too frustrating and confusing. However, this year, I could organize them all again, and I even took it a step further and reconciled all the spreadsheets. It was absolute jubilation, given it had been 4 or 5 years since I had been involved to that degree again. It's like a new lease on life.”
Allen
Heart Disease“
The results were beyond my wildest imagination.
“I’ve seen a reduction in my A1c, so I’m no longer diabetic. I’ve also seen a reduction in my blood pressure and asthma, and I eliminated my acid reflux and COPD. I even lost close to 30 pounds!”
Jill
Heart Disease“
I've had tremendous results.
“I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it hadn’t been a virtual program from the comfort of my home. The first thing I noticed was that my blood pressure stabilized. For years I had a lot of pressure in my chest (angina), and yet ever since 3 or 4 weeks of starting the program, it has been completely alleviated; that was a huge thing!”
Jim
Heart Disease“
You get a whole new perspective on life once you’re given a second chance like I have.
“I’ve lost over 30 pounds; I feel great! I don’t have angina or the constant fear of having a cardiac event anymore. My whole life has changed for the better and I’m going to keep it that way.”
Dan
Alzheimer’s Disease“
I had worth again. Something important to me was given back.
I’d played these tunes hundreds of times, but after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I kept messing up. I had a hard time remembering, I’d get confused, and it was such an unpleasant experience that I put the bagpipes down for good. Now, I can remember. One day a couple of weeks ago when I had the drones in tune, I was out on the front porch playing for two hours, it was so beautiful, feeling joy. It was so nice to be able to do that again!
Impact Factor
Committed to Research, Education and Service
Mission Spotlight
Evidence-Based. Reimbursed.
Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
With better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, bigger changes in lifestyle, and higher adherence and engagement, lifestyle medicine is reimbursed by Blue Shield of California, Medicare, Aetna, and many other commercial payers.
Press Release with Blue Shield of CaliforniaReimbursement
Medicare
Blue Shield of California
Aetna
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