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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

Knowing Complexities of LDL Cholesterol And Its Effects On Health

Lipoprotein(a): New kid on the block, or a well-known foe?

Our commitment to comprehensive cardiovascular care has been steadfast for more than 20 years; this includes evidence-based genetic testing. One genetic test garnering recent public attention is lipoprotein(a), an inherited lipid disorder affecting around 23%

Its been shown that many high performing athletes compete despite having type 1 diabetes and many succeed in large events!

Our own Brea Seaburg runs NY Marathon, despite having Type 1 Diabetes

Please read this story from The Spokesman-Review about Prevention Center for Heart & Brain Health nurse practitioner Brea Seaburg, who recently ran the New York Marathon! As Brea said: “I don’t want to be defined

Uncover the role of community in health. Learn about the importance of community for enhancing well-being.

Lessons from the Blue Zones: The Vital Role of Community

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Discover the benefits and uses of Colchicine. Find out how this medication can help with a variety of medical conditions.

Low-Dose Colchicine: Another tool in the BDM toolbox

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Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Three Bean Winter Chili

Three-bean Winter Chili

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!
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!
Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

A festive mocktail to keep things exciting, even if you are trying to cut back on alcohol consumption during the holiday months.

Dr. Amy’s Foreword to The Balanced Plate

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”
The Balanced Plate

We Wrote a Cookbook

We are so excited to introduce you to The Balanced Plate: A Simple Formula for Building Nutritious Family Meals, a cookbook crafted with love by two healthcare professionals,
What Exactly IS the Balanced Plate

What Exactly IS the Balanced Plate?

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”