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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

Its Never too late to start the heart healthy journey using the BaleDoneen method! Follow along for this miraculous turnaround story

A Complete Turnaround: Dr. Wade Marler’s Story

I am humbled and so inspired to have been asked to write this new addition to the BaleDoneen newsletter. This is going to be a space through which we can all learn the incredible journey

Heart Health has a much larger effect on diabetes then previously thought. Follow along for the insights of our team.

Can Healthy Blood Vessels Help Prevent Diabetes?

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A new study of nearly 2 million older adults has linked influenza vaccination to a 40 percent drop in risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease

Is the Flu Shot Also a Vaccine Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot yet, here’s powerful motivation to do so: A new study of nearly 2 million older adults has linked influenza vaccination to a 40 percent drop in risk

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

This easy recipe is a delicious way to enjoy colorful, seasonal vegetables and the bounty of heart-healthy nutrients they provide. Vegetables are naturally low in calories, helping you maintain a healthy weight. They are also

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Vegan Crispy Tofu and Kimchi Stir-fry

Vegan Crispy Tofu, Vegetable and Kimchi Stir-Fry

A staple of traditional Korean cuisine, kimchi offers a wealth of health benefits. Made from fermented cabbage (sometimes mixed with other veggies) and savory seasonings — including garlic, ginger and chili peppers — kimchi is