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Organizational Wellness
How does employee health affect your productivity and bottom line?

An interview with World-Renowned Heart Surgeon Dr. Dwight Lundell

You might think Corporate Wellness is a ‘buzz word.’ You might think it’s a ‘trend.’ Or might think that’s it’s just some kind of ‘new fancy overhead cost designed by human resources.’ You might even think that Corporate Wellness is the last thing that should receive budget allocation—especially during these tough economic times. But, you might want to think again.

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Liar, Liar, Hearts on Fire
Is it possible that the low-fat diet was a big fat lie?

Todd R. Nordstrom

The fat content in food continues to decrease.

Yet, our belt lines continue to increase. And, heart disease is more prevalent now than ever. Is the low fat diet helping or hindering our national epidemics of heart disease and obesity?

Cholesterol: Dangerous gunk? Or, just plain bunk?
Is cholesterol really the cause of heart disease?

Todd R. Nordstrom

Haven’t we all heard enough about cholesterol? The pharmaceutical ads that promise to lower cholesterol are everywhere. You can’t turn on the television without seeing one—promising a reduced risk of heart attack. Today, even the sides of our cereal boxes promote cholesterol-lowering properties. So,

Inflammation Nation

According to Dr. Lundell, sometime during one of his more than 5000 heart surgeries, and amidst his quarter-century in practice, a revelation occurred—an insight into the human body that would change everything our country has ever known about heart disease.