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Heart & Brain Health

Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease

Addressing Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease Care for Women

February is Women’s Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death among women globally

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Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation: A New Year Reset for Your Heart and Mind

As we usher in a new year, many of us reflect on our health goals and resolutions. While diet and exercise often take center stage

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Alcohol's link to cancer

Surgeon General’s 2025 Warning on Alcohol and Cancer: What You Need to Know

In January 2025, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a groundbreaking warning on the link between alcohol

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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,”

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Understanding the Impact of Diabetes and the Importance of Prevention

November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact of Diabetes and the Importance of Prevention

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects more than 34 million Americans and nearly 500 million people worldwide. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that impacts the way

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Resistance Exercise

Resistance Exercise: A Key Strategy for Regulating Blood Sugar and Preventing Prediabetes

With the rising prevalence of prediabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar and insulin levels, effective prevention and management strategies are more important than ever. While we all know diet and exercise play an

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Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

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

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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?

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A Fresh Start for Healthy Habits

Embracing The Change in Season: A Fresh Start for Healthy Habits

As the golden hues of summer give way to the crisp, vibrant shades of fall, many of us feel a natural urge to reestablish routines. The transition from summer's relaxed days to fall's more structured

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Summertime Walking Playlist

Summertime Walking Playlist

All this talk about vitamin D, walking, and hydration have us excited about those early morning or late summer evening walks. If you’re like us, a fun playlist of upbeat songs can act as a

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Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

ADAPTED from The Mediterranean Dish Speaking of hydration, this salad is packed with hydrating fruit and veggies (hello watermelon and cucumber!) This pairs well with any protein and is the perfect addition to your summer

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Homemade pesto is full of heart healthy fats.

Garden Fresh Pesto

Making homemade pesto from fresh basil in the garden is one of our favorite activities in the summer months. This recipe can be modified with various greens such as kale, radish tops, carrot tops or

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