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Obstructive sleep apnea has a direct effect on the risk factors for heart disease. Find out if you are at risk in the following article.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Obnoxious Sleep Disorder or Dangerous Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA, is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open during sleep,

Keeping your heart healthy can be a minefield of information. Follow along to take it from the people that wrote the book!

An exciting update on our book: Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain

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Tracy Thorpe has been on an incredible journey over the past several years. For me, it is an honor to have met him and to...

An Interview with Tracy Thorpe

Tracy Thorpe has been on an incredible journey over the past several years. For me, it is an honor to have met him and to be able to tell his story. Living in Centerburg, Ohio,

Discover the importance of oral health and how it contributes to overall well-being. Learn the science of maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Oral Health: An Important Element To Cardiovascular Wellness

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Heart disease looks different across the genders and knowing the differences may save your life, read along to find out the facts.

Lifesaving Facts About Heart Disease Every Woman Should Know

Which is a bigger threat to women: breast cancer or heart disease? If you answered, “heart disease,” congratulations! You are better informed than most U.S. women, according to a recent study by the American Heart

Avoiding the difficulties of type 2 diabetes may seem like a minefield at first. Follow along our revolutionary BaleDoneen Method to unlock the secrets

Seven Simple Ways to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes

Nearly 100 million Americans — 38 percent of U.S. adults — have a disorder that magnifies their risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and dementia. Although this disorder, prediabetes, can be easily detected

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