Early diagnosis of certain diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and incorporating approaches that implement lifestyle changes, medications and counseling, has the potential to alter the course of devastation that the disease can cause (Murimi & Harpel, 2010). The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends regular screening for obesity and health-related problems, such as cardiovascular screenings, for everyone (Murimi & Harpel, 2010). Documented research shows that a healthy lifestyle that includes an adequate diet, exercise, non-smoking, and limited alcohol consumption decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease (Gordon, Lavoie, Arsenault, Ditto, & Bacon, 2008). Kehler, Christensen, Risor, Lauritzen, and Christensen (2009) reported that patients who had a discussion with their doctor about cardiovascular disease, including disease information, disease knowledge and risk perception, and prevention strategies, indicated that they were able to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into their diet. Many respondents reported feeling relieved and empowered after the conversation with their doctor (Kehler et al., 2009). Suggested lifestyle changes for a client might include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, engaging in a heart-healthy diet, exercising, losing weight, taking medications as prescribed, and finding ways to relieve stress. Lack of compliance related to identified lifestyle changes is a problem. Sargeant, Valli, Ferrier, and MacLeod (2008) suggest that it is very difficult for individuals to change comfortable and enjoyable behaviors in which they have been engaged in their entire lives. There are many reasons why customers don't comply, and finding ways to facilitate compliance is a key role in...... middle of paper ......08). Healthy behaviors and endothelial function. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 31(1), 5-21. doi:10.1007/s10865-007-9129-0Kehler, D., Christensen, M. B., Risor, M. B., Lauritzen, T., & Christensen, B. (2009). Self-reported cognitive and emotional effects and lifestyle changes immediately after preventive cardiovascular consultations in general practice. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 27(2), 104-110. doi:10.1080/02813430902793563 Murimi, M. W., & Harpel, T. (2010). Practicing preventative health: Grassroots culture among low-income rural populations. The Journal of Rural Health, 26(3), 273-282. doi:10.1111/j.1748-0361.2010.00289.xSargeant, J., Valli, M., Ferrier, S., & MacLeod, H. (2008). Lifestyle counseling in primary care: opportunities and challenges for changing practice. Medical Teacher, 30(2), 185-191. doi:10.1080/01421590701802281