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Heart & Brain Health

Understanding the Impact of Diabetes and the Importance of Prevention

November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact of Diabetes and the Importance of Prevention

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects more than 34 million Americans and nearly 500 million people worldwide. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that impacts the way
Resistance Exercise

Resistance Exercise: A Key Strategy for Regulating Blood Sugar and Preventing Prediabetes

With the rising prevalence of prediabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar and insulin levels, effective prevention and management strategies are more important than ever. While we all know diet and exercise play an
Strategies for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Exploring a Multimodal Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Treatment

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention

Strategies for Alzheimer’s Prevention: What We Have Been Doing All Along

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Essential Biomarkers

Essential Biomarkers for the Assessment of Heart Health: New Discoveries or Old Friends?

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis:

Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Management

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two common conditions that significantly impact bone health, yet they differ in severity and implications. Let us start by defining the two: Osteopenia: This condition signifies a reduction in bone mineral

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas When it comes to eating for blood sugar stability, incorporating a combination of fiber rich carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats is key. We call this
Apple Carrot Soup

Curried Carrot Apple Soup

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas When it comes to eating for blood sugar stability, incorporating a combination of fiber rich carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats is key. We call this
5-Ingredient Italian Stuffed Peppers

5-Ingredient Italian Stuffed Peppers

This zippy weeknight dinner is perfect to prep ahead or throw together in the moment. It’s great to have this prepped and then pop it into the oven when you’re ready to eat. Five ingredients?
A Fresh Start for Healthy Habits

Embracing The Change in Season: A Fresh Start for Healthy Habits

As the golden hues of summer give way to the crisp, vibrant shades of fall, many of us feel a natural urge to reestablish routines. The transition from summer's relaxed days to fall's more structured
Summertime Walking Playlist

Summertime Walking Playlist

All this talk about vitamin D, walking, and hydration have us excited about those early morning or late summer evening walks. If you’re like us, a fun playlist of upbeat songs can act as a

Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

ADAPTED from The Mediterranean Dish Speaking of hydration, this salad is packed with hydrating fruit and veggies (hello watermelon and cucumber!) This pairs well with any protein and is the perfect addition to your summer