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abarnes

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Deaths from cardiovascular disease have dropped in some European countries, yet heart problems and those related to the circulatory system are still the leading causes of death not only in North America, but also all around the world (WHO, 2008).
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ornish et al . (1998) worked with a control group and an intensive lifestyle change group. The intensive lifestyle change group was given a vegetarian diet, with minimal egg and dairy products, caffeine and alcohol beverages were not allowed, and they also had other lifestyle changes. Compared to the control group, the intensive lifestyle group:
 
  a. did not have any noted improvements in coronary arteriosclerosis because the program only lasted 2 months.
  b. showed similar physical damage in terms of atherosclerosis and blocked arteries, but felt better and were more motivated to make future changes.
  c. had better cardiac health one year later and even more improvement five years from the start of the original study.
  d. had an increase in artery blockages, but showed a reduction of cardiac events.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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