List date(s) this work was published or aired.
April/May 2011
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
Inspired by the writer’s own family medical history, this feature story explores the impact of lifestyle versus genetics on five critical public health issues: Heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis and depression. What she found: You are not destined to your mother’s or father’s health status. In fact, a commitment to diet, exercise, stress management and spirituality can prevent 90% of US health care problems.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Interviews with top medical experts as well as real women. Research published in various respected medical journals. First-person information from author.
Explain types of human sources used.
Interviews with top medical experts as well as real women.
Results:
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Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
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