About Dr. Alan Rozanski
Early in his medical career, Dr. Rozanski performed novel research which established a strong link between psychological stress and heart disease. These findings led to a two-year Sabbatical Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation to study mind-body medicine. During this time, Dr. Rozanski began his longtime collaboration with many of our nation’s leading behavioral medicine scientists. Following his sabbatical, Dr. Rozanski founded a large integrative program in Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
In 1990, Dr. Rozanski joined St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York, now known as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals. During his tenure there, he has served as Professor of Medicine, Director of Nuclear Cardiology, and the leader of the Cardiology Fellowship training program. He also previously served as Chief of Cardiology for the Institution.
Throughout his clinical and academic career, Dr. Rozanski has conducted groundbreaking research in the arena of health and wellness. He has co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed medical articles and book chapters, many of which are regarded as seminal contributions in the medical field. Dr. Rozanski is also a master educator, known for his unique ability to synthesize diverse information and present it in a way that is both easy to understand and personally meaningful for those seeking better health and greater vitality.
Dr. Rozanski on the 6 Domains of Health
What is “health”? How do we define and measure it? What are its essential components? And how can we best promote it? Depending on who you ask, you will get different answers.
Early in my career, I realized that we could study these questions objectively by having our body “testify” as to what is healthy or unhealthy. Those factors which protect our body’s physiological functioning, decrease disease risk and promote a longer lifespan are healthy. Those factors which cause pathophysiological dysfunction, increase disease risk, and shorten lifespan are unhealthy.
Based on this understanding, my work has described six domains of health. Physical health is only one of these domains; the other five relate to the quality of our thoughts, emotions, social connections, sense of life purpose, and our ability to manage stress.
A New Understanding of Health
The six domains of health share a unifying positive characteristic: they all promote vitality—the pleasurable sense of feeling alive and energetic. This shared characteristic allows us to define health in a clear and objective way. Health is the presence of physical and psychological well-being, combined with a sense of vitality.
Our level of vitality is a clear indicator of our overall health. If our vitality is low, it means something is off in one or more of the six domains of health and vitality. This understanding highlights the importance of addressing all aspects of health, not just the physical. Without this broader understanding, we risk overlooking opportunities to enhance our well-being beyond the limits of current conventional health practice.
The six domains of health and vitality are deeply interconnected. Improving in any one of these six domains can enhance our ability to function more effectively across the other five. This interconnectedness offers a powerful blueprint for flourishing in life. By nurturing growth in each domain, we start to perform better in our overall endeavors. As we do so, we derive greater resilience, better health, and a deeper sense of well-being.
My website is dedicated to supporting and guiding you on your journey to better health and greater vitality. Herein, you will learn about the principles and best strategies, tools, and techniques for reaching and expanding your personal goals for wellness.
Learn more about Dr. Rozanski from his recent interview with Authority Magazine.
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DISCLAIMER: I am unable to give out personalized medical advice. Please contact your healthcare provider directly if you have personal medical questions or seek emergency care if needed.
