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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

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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.

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Creatine

Creatine Supplementation: What’s the Hype About?

While well known in the body-building world, creatine supplementation has been extensively studied for its potential benefits beyond

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Lipoprotein A

Lipoprotein(a): Reviewing the Significance and Looking to the Future

Our commitment to comprehensive cardiovascular care has been steadfast for more than 20 years, and this includes evidence-based

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Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease

Addressing Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease Care for Women

February is Women’s Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death among women globally

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation: A New Year Reset for Your Heart and Mind

As we usher in a new year, many of us reflect on our health goals and resolutions. While diet and exercise often take center stage

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Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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

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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

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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

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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).

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Three Bean Winter Chili

Three-bean Winter Chili

Adapted from Dinner, A Love Story This veggie-centric chili is an easy way to use up some pantry staples, with a few fun twists (Cinnamon! Dark chocolate!).

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Snickers Dates

Snickers Dates

Looking for a healthier sweet treat for that holiday get-together? Get ready for the most delicious Snickers wannabe. You’ve got to give these a try!

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