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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
Mindfulness and Meditation

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

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,”
Alcohol's link to cancer

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

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,”

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,”
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
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

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Protein Plate

Protein: How much do you really need?

By Monika Jacobson, RDNDirector of Lifestyle Health One of the most frequent questions I hear from patients is, “How much protein do I need?” Many people have heard conflicting and confusing recommendations related to protein

Natural Aphrodisiacs With Balsamic Chicken And Figs

Natural Aphrodisiacs: Balsamic Chicken with Figs

In the spirit of February and Valentine’s Day we are focusing on aphrodisiac foods! Do they really work to increase libido and help “set the mood?” When looking at the nutritional content of proclaimed aphrodisiacs,

Heart Healthy Recipe for Soda Water And Bitters

Soda Water & Bitters

This no-frills mocktail matches the appearance of a whiskey cocktail such as an Old Fashioned without the sugar or booze. Try different flavors of bitters to switch up the taste profile! Ingredients: 4 oz soda

Grapefruit Thyme Sparkler Recipe For Heart Health

Grapefruit Thyme Sparkler

Adapted from The Mindful Mocktail Makes 1 full mocktail with enough honey thyme syrup for 4 mocktails Looking for a non-boring way to spice up your Friday night without the hangover or sugar bomb of

Heart Healthy Recipe For Gingerbread Energy Bites

Gingerbread Energy Bites

Feeling the sugar rush this holiday season? Us too, and it can be a lot! But let’s face it: Sometimes a sweet treat can be nice, especially when everyone around you is indulging in the

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A Blood Sugar Friendlier take on NYC Pizza

In honor of the New York City Marathon, AND Diabetes Awareness month, in November we are featuring a blood-sugar friendlier pizza. This pizza crust is a cinch and comes together in minutes without needing time