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Simple pleasures can support physical wellness, mental calm and a sense of connection

“These are a Few of our Favorite Things!”

December isn’t just about closing out another year; it’s about the rituals, comforts, and tiny sparks of joy that keep us grounded.
Some new tools have expanded cardiovascular risk estimation to 30 years

Risk Estimation for the Long Game: Are Calculators Getting Better at Identifying Those At Risk for Cardiovascular Events?

New long-term tools have expanded cardiovascular risk estimation to 30 years by addressing some of the additional risk factors we have recognized as “root causes” for years.
There are ways to celebrate the holiday season that do not involve food.

Redefining Celebration: Finding Joy Beyond Food

Ideas to spark inspiration for new celebratory traditions in your life.
A number of supplements for other uses also can help maintain bone strength and density.

Protecting Bones — With the Same Supplements That Protect Your Heart

Many supplements may also play important roles in maintaining bone strength, density, and overall skeletal resilience.
Autumn is a good time for healthy walks

The Fall Reset: Harnessing the Season’s Rhythm for Better Heart Health

Fall is the time to “reset” for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Niacin (B3) has a number of health benefits

Niacin: An Old Vitamin with New and Surprising Benefits

Beyond its role in cardiovascular health, niacin has a long and fascinating history (and future) in medicine.

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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,”
Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas When it comes to eating for blood sugar stability, incorporating a combination of fiber rich carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats is key. We call this
Apple Carrot Soup

Curried Carrot Apple Soup

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas When it comes to eating for blood sugar stability, incorporating a combination of fiber rich carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats is key. We call this
5-Ingredient Italian Stuffed Peppers

5-Ingredient Italian Stuffed Peppers

This zippy weeknight dinner is perfect to prep ahead or throw together in the moment. It’s great to have this prepped and then pop it into the oven when you’re ready to eat. Five ingredients?