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Heart & Brain Health

Monitor Your Blood Pressure

Understanding Blood Pressure and How to Manage It

In honor of World Hypertension Day on May 17, we want to focus on the importance of blood pressure awareness, as high blood pressure is a root cause of heart and brain disease. The blood

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The Power of Body Composition Scans: Personalizing Your Path to Optimal Health

In the realm of health and fitness, the journey to optimal well-being is marked by a multitude of factors beyond the “overall weight” number on the scale. Enter body composition scans — a tool that

Keeping your heart healthy and your body feeling good starts with understanding the roles and factors that vary between the sexes.

Protecting Women’s Hearts: A discussion of a gender specific dynamics of heart health

Cardiovascular Disease, which includes both heart attack and stroke, remains the number one cause of death in Women in the United States. In fact, more women die from heart disease and stroke than the subsequent

Knowing Complexities of HDL Cholesterol And Its Effects On Health

Navigating the Complexity of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

A correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia has become a focal point for research and a topic of casual conversation due to widespread interest and recent publications in mainstream

The Effects Of Sexual Health On Heart Health

Exploring the Intimate Link Between Women’s Sexual Health and Heart Health

There has been growing recognition of the interconnectedness between various aspects of women’s health. One particularly intriguing area of research that has emerged is the intricate relationship between women’s sexual health and their cardiovascular well-being.

The Health Benefits Of A Dry Or Damp January

Embracing Dry or Damp January

As we ring in the New Year, the traditional talk of “Dry January” starts popping up in the media and casual conversation. The concept of abstaining from alcohol for a period, often after a season

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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

Homemade pesto is full of heart healthy fats.

Garden Fresh Pesto

Making homemade pesto from fresh basil in the garden is one of our favorite activities in the summer months. This recipe can be modified with various greens such as kale, radish tops, carrot tops or

Gardening is good for your health.

The Benefits of Gardening: Cultivating Health and Beauty

In our fast-paced world where stress and lifestyle related diseases seem to lurk around every corner, the humble act of working in one’s garden can offer a sanctuary of health and well-being. Along with the