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January 2024

Navigating the Complexity of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

Embracing Dry or Damp January

Healthy Mocktails for Dry January

December 2023

Lipoprotein(a)- New kid on the block, or a well-known foe?

Introducing Monika Jacobson: Our new Director of Lifestyle Health

 Gingerbread Energy Bites

November 2023

Despite Type 1 diabetes, local nurse practitioner does NYC marathon with husband, a teacher

A Blood Sugar Friendlier take on NYC Pizza

October 2023

Low-Dose Colchicine: Another tool in the BDM toolbox

Lessons from the Blue Zones: The Vital Role of Community

Savory Pumpkin Chili

September 2023

Autumn is a Good Time to Review and Update Your Vaccines

Food Pairing: A Simple Strategy for Stabilizing Blood Sugar and Lowering Oxidative Stress

Cozy Balanced Oatmeal Cookies

August 2023

Practicing Gratitude for a Healthier, Happier Heart

Flower Power; Hibiscus Tacos

July 2023

Chris Hemsworth Revelation is Opportunity to Discuss ApoE and Genetics

Drs. Borders and Hood: A Providers’ Perspective on the BaleDoneen Method; Gluten-Free Salmon Sweet Potato Cakes

June 2023

Taking a deep dive into the popular weight-loss drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists

Exercising for Cardiometabolic Health with the viral “3-2-8” Method; Simple Spring Rhubarb Crisp

May 2023

An Exciting Update on Our Book: Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Obnoxious Sleep Disorder or Dangerous Risk Factor For Cardiovascular Disease?

Balanced Smoothies!

April 2023

Oral Health: An Important Element To Cardiovascular Wellness

An Interview with Tracy Thorpe

Springy Quinoa Salad

February 2023

Lifesaving Facts About Heart Disease Every Woman Should Know; Dark Chocolate: Heart-Healthy or Harmful?

Easy Lemon-Herb Steamed Salmon

November - December 2022

Seven Simple Ways to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes

Can Healthy Blood Vessels Help Prevent Diabetes?

A Complete Turnaround: Dr. Wade Marler’s Story; Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

September - October 2022

Is the Flu Shot Also a Vaccine Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

“The BaleDoneen Method Saved My Life!”

Pepita-Crusted Chicken Cutlet Salad

July - August 2022

The Prevention Center for Heart & Brain Health: A New Name, New Office and New Book!

Kale and Avocado Salad with Blueberries

April - May 2022

The Lifesaving Treatment Many Cardiologists Don’t Prescribe

What’s the Optimal Lifestyle for Heart and Brain Health?

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

March 2022

Order Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Today

Metabolic Syndrome: The Global Epidemic You Can Avoid

Vegan Crispy Tofu, Vegetable and Kimchi Stir-Fry

February 2022

Is a Healthy Heart the Key to Keeping Women’s Memories Sharp?

10 Surprising Ways to Boost Heart and Brain Health

Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Sauce

December 2021

12 Heart-Smart Tips to Keep You Safe, Healthy and Happy Over the Holidays

Ten Things to Know About the American Heart Association’s New Dietary Guidelines

Curried Carrot Ginger Soup

November 2021

The Silent — and Preventable — Pandemic That’s Three Times More Deadly Than Covid

Seven Simple Science-Backed Steps to Clobber Diabetes Risk

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad

September - October 2021

A Surprising Cause of High Blood Pressure Many Doctors Overlook

Easy Baked Ratatouille

August 2021

Surprising Heart and Brain Health Perks of Intermittent Fasting

A Delightful Way to Keep Your Brain and Body Fit

Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers

June - July 2021

A Simple Four-Step Plan to Optimize Your Oral-Systemic Health

Broccoli and Tamari Almond Salad

April - May 2021

What a Selfie Can Reveal About Your Heart Health

Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint

February - March 2021

Women and Heart Disease: The Lifesaving Facts to Know

Seared Halibut with Lemon-Caper Sauce

January 2021

Can a Healthy Mouth Help You Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease?

Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

December 2020

Surprising Ways that Your Relatives’ Health Can Affect Yours

Cinnamon Spice Carrot Pie with Pecan Topping

November 2020

Eat Smart Tips

How to Build the Perfect Vegetable Soup

October 2020

Stopping a Silent Killer: Lifesaving Facts Everyone Needs to Know About High Blood Pressure

Spicy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup

September 2020

Silent Heart Attacks: Are You at Risk?

Chili Lime Southwestern Chicken Salad

August 2020

The Two Most Delicious Ways to Boost Your Heart and Arterial Health

The Two Vaccinations That Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Attacks and Strokes

Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip with Cinnamon and Spice

July 2020

BaleDoneen Publication Links Microvascular Disease to Higher COVID-19 Risk

Is it Safe to go to The Dentist During the Pandemic?

Vegan Summer Vegetable Soup with Wine and Herbs

June 2020

Landmark BaleDoneen Paper Challenges the Status Quo In Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Is COVID-19 a BloodVessel Disease?

Curried Eggs

May 2020

Should You Get A COVID-19 Antibody Test?

Quick Stress Busters to Soothe Your Brain, Heart and Arteries

Lemon-Ginger Chicken Breasts with Green Beans

April 2020

COVID-19: “Every Storm Runs Out of Rain”

Are Malaria Drugs Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine an Answer to COVID-19?

Frozen Vegetarian Chocolate Banana Sushi

Weekly COVID-19 Update Volume 4 2020

Volume 4

Weekly COVID-19 Update Volume 3 2020

Volume 3

Weekly COVID-19 Update Volume 2 2020

Volume 2

March 2020

Coronavirus: How Worried Should You Be?

Is Chronic Inflammation the No. 1 Threat to Your Health?

Chicken Skillet with Rosemary Cherry Balsamic Sauce

February 2020

Heart Talk Newsletter

January 2020

Joe Biden’s Atrial Fibrillation: Is This Dangerous Heartbeat Disorder Preventable?

The Spice of Longer Life and Better Heart and Brain Health

Thai Stuffed Chilis

December 2019

Optimal Medical Care as Effective as Stents and Bypasses for Preventing Heart Attacks

10 Best and Worst Foods for Your Heart and Brain Health

Vegan Mushroom Walnut Lentil Wellington

November 2019

Bernie Sanders’ Heart Attack: Could It Have Been Prevented?

Erectile Dysfunction: A Red Flag for Heart Attack and Stroke Risk — And What to Do About It

Vegan Overnight Oats Pumpkin Pie

October 2019

AHA for Life Program; Is Alzheimer’s Disease Preventable?

Cajun Salmon Filets with Lemon Zest

September 2019

Arteriology: A Revolutionary New Approach to Preventing and Reversing Arterial Disease

Probiotics in Apples Protect Gut and Heart Health

Curried Chicken Salad with Apple Rounds

August 2019

Heart Health Benefits of Cutting 300 Calories a Day

The Best Cholesterol Test to Predict Heart Attack Risk

Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl

July 2019

Patient Spotlight: J.P. Moore; Patient Spotlight: Nikki Carney

Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce

June 2019

Can Anti-inflammatory Therapies Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Diet Soda and Your Health

Summer Vegetable Soup

May 2019

What Your Mother’s Health May Reveal About Your Genetic Risks

Blood Test Reveals If You Are At Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

Fresh Mango Tomato Salsa

April 2019

Eggs and Heart Health

New Guidelines on Aspirin for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention

Easy Vegan Marinara Spaghetti Squash

March 2019

Heart Attacks and Strokes in Young Adults

Fresh Fruit, Fructose, and Heart Health

Gluten Free Blueberry Crumble

February 2019

Women and Heart Disease

Heart Attack Myths

Crispy Garlic-Thyme Quinoa Fritters

January 2019

6 Step Plan to Save Lives

Cholesterol Guidelines

One-Pot Vegan Lentil Kale Soup with Carrots

December 2018

7 Heart Smart New Year Resolutions

Fish Oil

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Fennel

November 2018

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Tips

Lowering Heart Attack Risk While Having Type 2 Diabetes

Hearty Turkey Veggie Chili

October 2018

Low Dose Aspirin: Helpful or Harmful?

cIMT Testing

Hearty Pumpkin Spice Chicken Curry

September 2018

Cholesterol Facts and Myths

Patient Spotlight: Dwayne Nill

No-Cook Asian Lettuce Wraps with Dipping Sauce

August 2018

Lifestyle Moves to Lower Dementia Risk

Women’s Heart Health: 10 Prevention Tips

Perfectly Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill)

July 2018

Wonderful Health Perks of Outdoor 7 Exercise

Moderate Drinking: Good or
Bad for Your Heart Health?

Tomato, Cucumber and Mint Gazpacho

June 2018

75 Million Americans Don’t Know They Have This Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

Pre-Diabetes; $20 Test to Save Your Life

Grilled Vegetable Kebobs with Lemon and Dill

May 2018

Medeterranean Diet vs. Vegetarian Diet

The Habit That Helps Beat The Heart Attack Gene, Cutting Risk By 50%

Zesty Thai Carrot and Cucumber Noodle Salad in a Mason Jar

April 2018

Lifestyle Moves to Lower Dementia Risk

Women’s Heart Health: 10 Prevention Tips

Perfectly Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill)

March 2018

Wonderful Health Perks of Outdoor 7 Exercise

Moderate Drinking: Good or
Bad for Your Heart Health?

Tomato, Cucumber and Mint Gazpacho

February 2018

75 Million Americans Don’t Know They Have This Heart Attack & Stroke Risk

Pre-Diabetes; $20 Test to Save Your Life

Grilled Vegetable Kebobs with Lemon and Dill

January 2018

Medeterranean Diet vs. Vegetarian Diet

The Habit That Helps Beat The Heart Attack Gene, Cutting Risk By 50%

Zesty Thai Carrot and Cucumber Noodle Salad in a Mason Jar

December 2017

Shingles Vaccine and Stroke Risk

Heart Healthy Holiday Gifts

Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash with Kale, Quinoa, and Cranberries

November 2017

Medication: Is it the Right Dose?

Heart Attack, Stroke, and Diabetes Risk You Can Diagnose

Curried Turkey Carrot Soup

October 2017

4 Reasons to take Dental Health Seriously

Flu Shot Season

Savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili

September 2017

Inflammation

4 Ways to Reduce Inflammation

Curry-Orange Rub Grilled Salmon

August 2017

3 Dangerous Heart Disease Myths

Importance of Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich

July 2017

5 Natural Ways to Sleep Better

Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Salad

June 2017

Dark Chocolate and Heart Health

NT-ProBNP: Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Test

Dark Chocolate-Coffee Fondue with Fresh Fruit

May 2017

5 Lifestyle Steps that Lower Stroke Risk by 90%

Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk

Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

April 2017

Bale/Doneen Discovery: Oral Bacteria Dan Cause Heart Disease

Oral-Systemic Connection

Fruit and Herb Infused Water

March 2017

Sleep and Heart Health

A Diet Based on Your DNA

Roasted Carrot-Kale Medley

February 2017

7 Steps to Protect Women’s Heart Health

Importance of Early Heart Disease Screening For Women

Power Spinach Salad

January 2017

Best Exercise to Reduce Waistline and Heart Attack Risk

Hepatitis C and Heart Risk

Herb Chicken and Spinach Salad

December 2016

5 Heart Healthy New Year Resolutions

Bale/Doneen Discovery: Treatable Cause of Heart Disease

Apple Cranberry Crumble

November 2016

Pre-Diabetes and Cardiovascular Events

Patient Spotlight: Rudy Lindbloom

Gluten-Free Apple-Cranberry Turkey Stuffing

October 2016

Saturated Fat vs. Sugar

Autoimmune Diseases and Heart Attack Risk

Salmon with Pepita-Lime Sauce)

September 2016

Healthy Gums and Prevention

Medical Care and Oral Wellness Lowers Risk

Apple, Tarragon, and Chicken Salad

July 2016

5 Tips to Boost Heart Health This Summer

Bale/Doneen Method

Must-Have Kale Salad To-Go

June 2016

Male and Female Heart Attack and Stroke Risks

Avocados: The World’s Most Perfect Food

Avocado Shrimp Spring Roll

May 2016

cIMT Testing

Do You Have The Heart Attack Gene?

Grilled Tuna Salad Nicoise

April 2016

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Eat the Rainbow!

Crunchy Rainbow Veggie Wrap

February - March 2016

Women’s Heart Health Month

Patient Spotlight: Juli Townsend

January 2016

5 Heart Smart Winter Tips!

3 Tests to Check for Hidden Heart Disease

Grandma’s Chicken Soup with Vegetables

December 2015

12 Holiday Tips to Enhance Wellness All Year Long

Heart Healthy Holiday Gifts

Grilled Salmon with Cranberry-Orange Salsa

November 2015

Coconut Oil: Harmful or Healthy?

Patient Spotlight: Doug Dunning, MD

September 2015

3 Habits for a Healthy Heart

Praluent and Heart Attack Prevention

Strawberry Pepper Salsa

May 2015

Institute of Arteriology

February 2015

Women’s Heart Health Month: 5 Interviews with Women in Beat the Heart Attack Gene

December 2014

Dr. Amy Answers FAQs

Chopped Kale and Beet Salad

September 2014

Training and Maintaining a Healthy Brain

WSJ Article Summary on Biomarker Blood Testing

Response to WSJ Article

June 2014

Dr. Amy Earns Doctor of Nurse Practicing from Gonzaga!

Early Prevention of Cardiovascular Events

Chia Seed Pudding

April 2014

Published Manuscript in the Journal of Clinical Experimental Cardiology, April 2014

Boston Marathon 2014

February 2014

Upcoming Heart Health Events

12 New Articles Featuring Dr. Amy, HASPC, Bale Doneen/Method

January 2014

Join Us for The Heart Health Red Dress Luncheon

December 2013

Beat the Heart Attack Gene Updates

Patient Spotlight: Camille Zaleski

September - October 2013

Heart Health and The Brain

How to Measure Cognitive Function

10 Steps to Decrease Risk of Memory Loss

July - August 2013

Bale/Doneen Book Update!

George W. Bush and Stent Treatment Controversy

Follow Us Online!

June 2013

HASPC: Agora Award Finalist

Blood Pressure Facts

2 Healthy Steak Recipes

May 2013

National Stroke Awareness Month

12 Steps to Lower Risk of Stroke

Foods Proven to Prevent Strokes

March - April 2013

100 Hearts Campaign Update

Healthy Plate Guidelines

Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

February 2013

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Patient Spotlight: Dixie and Adah

January 2013

100 Hearts Campaign

December 2012

Amy Answers 10 FAQs

October 2012

Flue Shot; Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Halibut with Tomatoes and Olives

September 2012

Blood Type and CHD

Fish Oil and Cardiovascular Health

Salad in a Jar

July - August 2012

Bale/Doneen Updates

7 Lifestyle Efforts for Heart Health

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip

June 2012

Fruits and Vegetables Month

Moderate Over Excessive Exercise

Healthiest Fruits and Veggies

May 2012

Stroke Awareness Month

How to Prevent a Stroke

Patient Spotlight: Gil Sheffels

April 2012

Stress Awareness Month

Stress-Busting Foods

Meet Dr. Emery

March 2012

National Nutrition Month

Tips to ‘Get Your Plate in Shape’

Patient Spotlight: Karen

February 2012

Go Red for Women!

Benefits of White Fruits and Vegetables

Bale/Doneen Method Challenges Today’s Standard of Care for Women

January 2012

Happy New Year!

Supplements to Make for a Healthier 2012

November 2011

How to Exercise Indoors

“Red Flag” Review

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

October 2011

6 Tips for Natural and Ongoing Body Health

Book Recommendations

Endgame Chili

September 2011

Link Between Periodontal and Cardiovascular Diseases

How to Add Fiber to Your Diet

Flu Shot Reminder

August 2011

Anti-Inflammatory Medications Update

Calcium Supplements and Heart Attack Risk

Sumptuous Summer Ambrosia Salad