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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 foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Baked Salmon With Asparagus and Lemon Garlic

Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Sauce

Whether you want an easy family dinner or an elegant entrée for guests, this delicious recipe is sure to delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, it abounds with zesty Mediterranean flavors. Salmon is low in

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Curried Carrot Ginger Soup

Curried Carrot Ginger Soup

Vibrant in color and flavor, this perfectly spiced soup combines the savory sweetness of roasted carrots with creamy coconut milk and the tang of ginger. Curcumin (the spice that gives curry its vivid yellow hue)

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

Perfect for a holiday dinner or festive family meal, this colorful vegan salad abounds in vibrant flavors and heart-healthy nutrients. Called “the jewels of autumn,” pomegranates are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Studies

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe on Easy Baked Ratatouille.

Easy Baked Ratatouille

Elegant and delicious, this classic French vegetarian recipe is surprisingly easy to make, with just ten ingredients. It’s gluten-free, low in calories and packed with heart-healthy nutrients and antioxidants. Many studies have linked a diet

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Easy and delicious, this recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or family dinner. Shrimp are low in calories but high in protein and contain more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. These include two

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. Follow us for the Heart Healthy Recipe for Broccoli and Tamari Almond Salad

Broccoli and Tamari Almond Salad

An easy, delicious side dish for family cookouts and barbeques, this delightfully crunchy salad abounds in nutrients that support oral, heart and brain health. The salad is tasty right after it’s made, but the flavor