Dr. Edward Creagan
Professor, Mayo Clinic Medical School, American Cancer Society Professor of Clinical Oncology, The John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine

As a Mayo Clinic cancer specialist, Dr. Edward Creagan has written extensively about the secrets of successful aging. According to Dr. Creagan, quality of life is determined more by lifestyle choices than by genetics. He has authored 400 scientific papers and given speeches throughout the world, presenting his "seven proven strategies for living longer," advocating the healing power of pets, not pills. His columns on health and wellness in the Minneapolis Tribune and Cedar Rapids Gazette are widely acclaimed. He has been at the Mayo Clinic for 29 years, recently completing his term as President of the Mayo Clinic Staff. Dr. Creagan is the medical editor of Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging and the authour of a book in progress, Don't Bet on Your Life. A Guide for Cancer Patients. He is an associate medical editor of MayoClinic.com, Mayo's internet site for health information. He is also on the editorial board of Healthquest, a wellness publication for Corporate America.


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