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Parade asked our preventive cardiologist what she keeps stocked at home, and why ice cream doesn't make the list.

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Food is Medicine. Choose predominantly whole, plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and nutrient dense.

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Stress can lead to improved health and productivity–or it can lead to anxiety, depression, obesity,....

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Regular and consistent physical activity that can be maintained on a daily basis throughout life–walking,...

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The well-documented dangers of any addictive substance use can increase risk for many cancers and heart disease. Positive behaviors that improve health...

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Social connectedness is essential to emotional resiliency. Studies show that isolation is associated with increased mortality.


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What heart problems can be heard with a stethoscope?

By Dara Lee Lewis, MD • August 3, 2026
Learn which heart problems, like valve conditions, can be detected with a stethoscope and when treatment may be needed.
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Vaccines To Prevent Severe Diseases

By Joel T. Katz, MD • August 8, 2025
Learn how safe, effective seasonal vaccines help prevent severe disease, backed by CDC research and clinical trials.
Menopause and your heart what every woman needs to know

Menopause & Your Heart: What Every Woman Needs to Know

By Dr. Simin Lee • May 23, 2025
Learn how menopause affects your heart health and practical steps you can take to protect your cardiovascular health.
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POTS and Mental Health: 6 Strategies for Coping

By Dr. Laurie Dos Santos, Dr. Demi Maglio, and Dr. Kaitlin Patton • June 24, 2024
Learn six practical mental health strategies from health psychologists to help manage POTS symptoms and well-being.
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Eating for a Healthier Heart and Gut

By Skylar Griggs, MS, RD, LDN • March 5, 2024
Discover simple diet tips to support both heart and gut health, from fiber-rich foods to heart-healthy fats.
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GLP-1 Medications Demystified: Heart Health in the "Ozempic Era"

By Dr. Simin G. Lee • February 6, 2024
Understand how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work, their heart health benefits, and what patients should know.
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Exercise With Heart Disease: CAD, AFib & Heart Failure

By Lown Staff • December 4, 2023
Learn safe exercise guidelines for patients with coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.
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Pranayama-Breath-Work: The Art and Science of Slow Breathing

By Dr. Amit Anand • November 6, 2023
Explore pranayama breathwork and the science behind slow breathing, including potential benefits for stress, relaxation, breathing patterns, and well-being.
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Raynaud’s and Beyond: Why are my fingers and toes cold and discolored?

By Dr. Marie Gerhard-Herman • October 17, 2023
Learn what causes cold, discolored fingers and toes, including Raynaud's phenomenon, and when to see a cardiologist.
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How to Improve Sleep with Dr. Karen Lee

By Dr. Karen Lee • September 11, 2023
Dr. Karen Lee shares practical tips to improve sleep quality and support better heart and overall health.
Foundations of an optimized diet with Erin Demille RD

Foundations of an Optimized Diet

By Erin DeMille, RD • July 18, 2023
Learn the foundational principles of an optimized diet to support heart health, energy, and long-term wellness.
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A New Era for Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs

By Lown Staff • July 13, 2023
Explore how new diabetes and weight-loss medications are changing treatment options and what they mean for your heart health.

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