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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

Meet Monika Jacobson, RDN

Introducing Monika Jacobson: Our new Director of Lifestyle Health

We could not be more thrilled to welcome our newest team member, Monika Jacobson, to The Prevention Center and Bale Doneen family! Monika, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by training, joined our team in November

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Dark Chocolate is notorious for being absolutely delicious, but what are the concerns it may hold for your heart health.

Dark Chocolate: Heart-Healthy or Harmful?

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Eating healthy doesn't always need to be a struggle. Follow along for the heart healthy rendition of this delicious lemon-herb salmon

Easy Lemon-Herb Steamed Salmon

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Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the dinner table. Follow along for a Heart healthy turkey stuffed acorn squash recipe.

Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up the foods you love. Follow us for a heart healthy recipe for pepita-crusted chicken cutlet salad!

Pepita-Crusted Chicken Cutlet Salad

Ready in just 30 minutes, this South American-inspired salad is low in calories but rich in disease-fighting antioxidants and delectable flavors. Also known as pumpkin seeds, pepitas are one of the best natural sources of

Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing what you love to eat. Follow us for a recipe on a kale and avocado salad with blueberries !

Kale and Avocado Salad with Blueberries

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Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salsa

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Avocados abound with such a rich array of healthy nutrients that they’ve been called “nature’s most perfect food.” In this easy, low-calorie recipe, an avocado-tomato salsa is paired with tender, perfectly grilled chicken. The result