Lifestyle accounts for 75% of all deaths in western nations (S.Boyd Eaton, MD, et al.  Chronic Degenerative diseases in evolutionary perspective. 1988; Am. J. Med. 84, 739-749) but there is no profit for the government or pharmaceutical companies to have healthier, proactive Americans. Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Heart Disease are estimated to collectively collapse our economy at $1 Trill each to treat (ex: Alzheimer's $203/day to treatx365 daysx14 million people = $1trillion!) and all can be prevented through lifestyle.

It's your responsibility to change yourself, don't rely on others. As a wellness expert with advanced knowledge in nutrition you can specifically reverse/decrease risk of:

1. Heart Disease/atherosclerosis: 8oz Pomegranate juice/day, adequate VitD3 (not statins), omega 3 fish oil (that has EPA, DHA, GLA and ALA and antioxidants), cut saturated/trans fats and use olive or coconut oil;
2. Diabetes: cut out grains, wheat/gluten, dairy, soy, corn/corn products, refined carbs, sugars (incl artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup), fruit juices which are all insulin spikers and pro-inflammatory (not good!);
3. Alzheimer's: maintain healthier omega 6:3 ratio-use quality fish oil, use curcumin, vit C and E, remove copper from diet (in supplements, water supply) and aluminum (pots/pans, anti-perspirants, cheese, vaccines), ramp up your glutathione to detoxify your body - n-acetyl cysteine and undenatured whey protein do it).

And regularly do these (great at cutting cancer risk too!): moderate exercise 20-30 minutes daily; eat 8-10 servings of fruit/veg daily (75% veggies)-organic if possible; get adequate D3 (2000 units/day has potential to decrease cancer deaths 75% in America and work 5x better than flu vaccine campaign); drink only water, fresh squeezed juice/pomegranate juice, white tea, red wine (resveratrol is great for you) or shakes with undenatured whey protein; get plenty of rest; think positively; take vacations; take a multi-vitamin/mineral; quit smoking; avoid medications/anti-inflammatories; no MSG (has other names too www.truthinlabeling.org); no peanut butter (sorry has carcinogenic toxin on it); use chiropractic for a balanced nerve system and healthier spine; stretch/get a massage/do yoga; laugh!

Let me know if you want to know what I recommend for supplements or references you may want for these recommendations.