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  Who doesn’t love the smell of a delicious homemade soup simmering on the stove on a cold winter day? After the last few weeks of below freezing temperatures, we broke out our stock pot and kept warm with delicious soups! I start with a Mushroom Barley Soup and add ingredients based on what I… Read More »

  An important part of a heart- healthy lifestyle is making healthy food choices. You can create heart-healthy and nutritious meals you and your family will love. It is not all or nothing According to a new dietary guidance report, balance is the latest word on heart-healthy eating. Your eating habits should not focus on… Read More »

When someone says heart failure people may think that their heart stopped working. Heart Failure means that the heart cannot pump properly so that the body receives the needed blood and oxygen. Over 6 million people in the United States have heart failure. Two hospitalization every minute are the results of heart failure. 1 in… Read More »

  It is easy to stay active when it is warm, and the sun is shining. What about when it is cold, dark, and snowy? With proper planning and precautions, you can stay active when the snow starts blowing. You can maintain a healthy active lifestyle with these tips and recommendations. Cold weather exercise is… Read More »

  Is 2022 your year to quit smoking? That time of year again when we all make New Year Resolutions and for many people they resolve to quit smoking. Year after year they proclaim that this is the year they will succeed. By February that resolution is a distant memory. Quitting tobacco is a big… Read More »

  Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. However, it is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. Are you at risk for heart disease? Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history…. Read More »

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. CVD can refer to a number of conditions. Some of these might develop at the same time or lead to other conditions or diseases within the group. Common complications include heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke.   Cardiovascular Disease… Read More »

  It is that that time of year again, celebrations with family and lots of food. Keeping your diet heart healthy during the holidays can be challenging. Many of the dishes that we look forward to all year are loaded with salt, fat, sugar and other unhealthy items. You can have a heart healthy holiday… Read More »

  Winter is near for Northern Michigan and that means the temperatures will drop and the snow will fall. A study in the journal JAMA Cardiology found that heart attack rates increase most when the temperature dips below freezing. If you have a heart condition or are older, you may be vulnerable in winter months…. Read More »

  It is Fall in Northern Michigan which means it is apple harvest time! You know what they say about apples and doctors.  This adage has been put to the test many times over the years. An apple a day doesn’t mean you get to skip out on regular preventative appointments, but research has shown… Read More »