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Heart & Brain Health

There are ways to celebrate the holiday season that do not involve food.

Redefining Celebration: Finding Joy Beyond Food

Ideas to spark inspiration for new celebratory traditions in your life.
A number of supplements for other uses also can help maintain bone strength and density.

Protecting Bones — With the Same Supplements That Protect Your Heart

Many supplements may also play important roles in maintaining bone strength, density, and overall skeletal resilience.
Autumn is a good time for healthy walks

The Fall Reset: Harnessing the Season’s Rhythm for Better Heart Health

Fall is the time to “reset” for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Niacin (B3) has a number of health benefits

Niacin: An Old Vitamin with New and Surprising Benefits

Beyond its role in cardiovascular health, niacin has a long and fascinating history (and future) in medicine.
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.

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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

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