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Heart & Brain Health

What are the health benefits of fiber

The Power of Fiber: A Simple Nutrient with Supercharged Benefits

From supporting heart and gut health to helping manage weight and blood sugar, fiber truly earns its “super-nutrient” status.
Do Statins Cause Cognitive Decline

Statins reduce Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Protecting our heart AND our brain!

Contrary to popular fears, a growing body of high-quality research suggests that statins may protect brain health rather than harm it — particularly in the long term.
Building Strong Bones

Strong Bones, Healthy Aging

Bone health often takes a backseat to heart and brain health in conversations about aging — but it shouldn’t. As we grow older, maintaining strong bones becomes essential to preserving mobility, independence, and overall well-being.
Dexa Scan

Body Composition Scanning: A Focus on Visceral Fat

When it comes to improving your health, the number on the scale only tells part of the story. A more complete picture
Clear Scan AI

Embracing the Power of AI in Healthcare: A New Era in Prevention

We are living in one of the most exciting times in medicine. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we approach healthcare — detecting diseases earlier, customizing treatment plans and helping us to make data-driven
Shingles Vaccine

Protecting More Than Your Skin: What Shingles Teaches Us About Brain and Heart Health

Most of you know about shingles — a painful, blistering rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus). But recent research is revealing that shingles is more than just a skin condition.

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Zucchini fritters provide fiber

Zucchini Fritters

These fresh and herby gluten-free fritters are a great way to use up the loads of zucchini you have bursting from your summer garden, while adding flavorful fiber to your diet. These make a great
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy Broccoli and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This stuffed sweet potato recipe is a flavorful, nutrient-dense meal packed with calcium from broccoli (yes, broccoli contains 68 mg of calcium in just 1 cup!), along with two types of cheese. It’s a well-balanced
Strawberry Salad

Fresh Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This vibrant strawberry salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Juicy strawberries pair beautifully with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans and a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side
Strawberry Kale Salad

Spring Strawberry, Mint and Kale Salad

Adapted from: oursaltykitchen.com Makes 4 large portions Those first warm days of spring have us leaning away from warm and savory squashes
Cherry Pie Energy Bars

Cherry Pie Energy Bars

Adapted from LiveEatLearn This recipe is a great example of how simple it is to make energy bars at home using only five real food ingredients! Do you have to make all of your snacks
Ultra-processed Food:

Ultra-processed Food: WHY should we care and WHY does it matter?

America's food supply, as well as our recent conversations around food, have become increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs).