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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) lipid issued 2026 guidelines.

Understanding the New 2026 ACC Lipid Guidelines

The American College of Cardiology issued new lipid guidelines in 2026.
Current research suggests a significant proportion of dementia cases may be preventable through targeted intervention.

Brain Health 101: What We Now Know About Preventing Cognitive Decline in 2026

Current research suggests a significant proportion of dementia cases may be preventable through targeted intervention.
February is Women’s Heart Health Month, a good time to learn smart habits

Love Your Heart During Women’s Heart Health Month

Simple steps women can take for heart health
Sleep is closely related to heart health

Sleep, Menopause and the Powerful Connection Between a Woman’s Heart and Brain

Sleep and cardiovascular health are closely connected
CT coronary angiography (CTCA) with advanced AI-based analysis, such as Cleerly, is valuable.

Seeing Arterial Health More Clearly: The Emerging Role of CT Coronary Angiography and AI Cleerly Analysis

CT coronary angiography (CTCA) with advanced AI-based analysis is a useful tool.
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) includes a new food pyramid.

A Discerning Look at the New Food Pyramid: Progress Worth Acknowledging

When the new food pyramid is viewed objectively, we see meaningful progress worth acknowledging.

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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!).
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,”