Steven Aldana

Dr. Steven Aldana is a former professor of lifestyle medicine at Brigham Young University and the founder and CEO of WellSteps, a company dedicated to improving health through evidence-based wellness programs. He previously led the Lifestyle Research Group (LRG), which specialized in the evaluation and development of health improvement programs, providing services to major corporations such as NASA, British Petroleum, and Johnson & Johnson. Under his leadership, WellSteps continues to provide technical advice and health promotion guidance to an array of U.S. firms.

Dr. Aldana has published over 60 scientific articles focused on the prevention, arrest, and reversal of America’s most prevalent chronic diseases. He is the author of 7 books, including "The Culprit and The Cure," which has been implemented by over 4,500 companies to elevate productivity and cut health-related costs. Praised by the Harvard School of Public Health as “better than the best medicines,” this book illustrates the significant role of healthy lifestyle choices in combating chronic diseases. His extensive research and publications have established him as a leading authority in the field of lifestyle medicine, particularly in the contexts of worksite wellness and healthy living.

Due to his recognized expertise, Dr. Aldana regularly consults for prominent health organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, and the California Department of Health Services. He also serves on the board of the C. Everett Koop organization and was recently appointed as a special advisor to the U.S. secretary of health and human services. His insights are frequently sought by media outlets such as CNN, Newsweek, and WebMD.

Committed to educating the public on the health benefits of lifestyle changes, Dr. Aldana advocates for the integration of healthy behaviors into everyday life, emphasizing that such practices can extend life expectancy by 10-20 years and dramatically reduce healthcare costs. He is dedicated to promoting wellness in the workplace, demonstrating through his research that for every dollar invested in employee health, businesses can see a return of $3.5 in reduced healthcare costs and improved productivity. Dr. Aldana resides in Utah and continues to actively promote healthful living through his work with WellSteps and his various consulting roles.