A Delightful Way to Keep Your Brain and Body Fit
If you love to dance, here’s some delightful news from the research front: Moving to the beat boosts brain health and helps keep your memory sharp. In an intriguing paper published in Scientific American, Columbia University neurologist John Krakauer reports that synchronizing music and movement offers “a pleasure double play:” Music lights up the brain’s reward centers, […]
Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Easy and delicious, this recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or family dinner. Shrimp are low in calories but high in protein and contain more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. These include two types of disease-fighting antioxidants: selenium, a mineral that also plays a role in immune system function; and astaxanthin (the main color […]
Surprising Heart and Brain Health Perks of Intermittent Fasting
Most people think of intermittent fasting (IF) as a weight-loss plan because it helps your body burn fat. That has turned out to be the case for many of our overweight patients, most of whom have tried numerous diets without success before we suggested they try IF. Some of them have lost 30 or more […]
A Simple Four-Step Plan to Optimize Your Oral-Systemic Health
Your dental provider is a potentially lifesaving member of your chronic disease prevention team! Here is some powerful motivation to take excellent care of your teeth and gums: Doing so is one of the simplest – and most effective – ways to add years to your life, as a recent study of more than 5,600 […]
Broccoli and Tamari Almond Salad
An easy, delicious side dish for family cookouts and barbeques, this delightfully crunchy salad abounds in nutrients that support oral, heart and brain health. The salad is tasty right after it’s made, but the flavor improves if you let it marinate for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Add the almond-pepita topping just […]
What a Selfie Can Reveal About Your Heart Health
An intriguing 2020 study suggests that in the future, sending a selfie to your medical provider could be an easy, low-cost way to screen people for coronary artery disease (CAD) without a medical exam. This landmark research is the first to show that a deep learning computer algorithm can identify patients with CAD by analyzing […]
Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint
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Seared Halibut with Lemon-Caper Sauce
This easy but elegant one-skillet recipe abounds in zesty Mediterranean flavors and heart-healthy nutrients. Halibut is rich in a wide range of micronutrients, including selenium, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins B6 and 12, all of which help support brain, heart and blood vessel wellness. Oily fish, including halibut, are also an excellent source of omega-3 […]
Women and Heart Disease: The Lifesaving Facts to Know
Knowledge is power! The more women know about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the better their chances are for avoiding or beating it. CVD, which includes heart disease and stroke, now accounts for one out three deaths among women — more than all forms of cancer combined. Despite proven strategies to detect CVD at the earliest, most […]