Aortic Aneurysm: Gender Differences
When it comes to conditions that affect the aorta — our body’s largest blood vessel — men and women are very different. Being aware of these gender differences could be lifesaving, especially for the...
View ArticleGear Up for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and there is no better time than now to dust off your running shoes and get active. From lowering your cholesterol and releasing stress, to keeping...
View ArticleVitamin-Rich Recipes: Vegetable and Chicken Pad Thai
Recipe and picture courtesy of Morrison Management Specialists In the mood for some Thai? This healthy recipe was featured in our cafeteria recently. It’s full of vitamins A, C and K. Makes 1 serving...
View ArticleVitamin-Rich Recipes: Caribbean Rice
Recipe courtesy of Morrison Management Specialists This dish is light but full of flavor, perfect for summer lunches. It was featured in our cafeteria recently. Makes 6 servings Ingredients For the...
View ArticleRecipe Review Thursday: Sparkling Peach Spritzer
We’re trying new heart healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. Sparkling Peach Spritzer I planned this one for...
View ArticleRecipe Review Thursday: Honey Ginger Fruit Dip
We’re trying new heart healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. Honey Ginger Fruit Dip This has been one hot...
View ArticleRecipe Review Thursday: Crunchy Oat Waffles with Honey-Orange Ricotta Topping
We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. Crunchy Oat Waffles with Honey-Orange Ricotta...
View Article“A Special Heart:” Meet A Little Girl with a Congenital Heart Defect
When Christy Davis was 20 weeks pregnant, she and her husband went to her ultrasound, full of anticipation like any expectant parents. “It was a planned pregnancy and we were excited to find out that...
View ArticleThe Facts About Men, Women, Kids and Cholesterol
Did you know one-third of Americans have elevated LDL cholesterol? That’s the “bad” cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein levels. It’s bad because it builds up in your arteries and...
View ArticleRecipe Review Thursday: Salmon with Pesto
We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women. Salmon with Pesto I had a pretty good idea of...
View ArticleHeart Month Is Coming!
February is right around the corner, and that means we’re turning our focus to your heart. For Heart Month, we’ve got: Entertaining and informative videos to help you navigate your next grocery store...
View ArticleCholesterol: Let’s Talk Numbers
Did you know one-third of Americans have elevated cholesterol, and many don’t even realize it? There are no symptoms for high cholesterol, which causes buildup in the arteries and can lead to heart...
View ArticleHeart-Smart Shopping Video Series: Grocery Basics
Ever wish you could take a nutritionist to the grocery store with you? Now you can. In celebration of Heart Month, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with the UVA Heart and Vascular Center, took us...
View ArticleShare Your Favorite Healthy Recipe, Win a Sticks Gift Card!
We share heart-healthy recipes with you every month. Now, we want you to share! Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be eligible to win one of two $25 gift cards from Sticks Kebob Shop (locations in...
View ArticleVideo: Quinoa Pasta with Salsa Verde and Gremolata and Tomatoes
Do you have 15 minutes? If so, you have time to make this healthy and delicious pasta from UVA executive chef Stephen Losee. Using ingredients you may already have in your pantry, Losee, who helps...
View ArticleHeart-Smart Shopping: Nuts, Grains, Beans and Seeds, Oh My! (VIDEO)
Today we visit the grains section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. This time, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA’s Heart and Vascular Center, shows us what to...
View ArticleHeart-Smart Shopping: Picking Out Produce (VIDEO)
Today we visit the produce section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA’s Heart and Vascular Center, shares the importance of...
View ArticleWin Free Food: Sticks Kebob Shop!
Win a Gift Card If you’re like us, you love the heart-healthy and tasty food options from Sticks Kebob Shop. Now’s your chance to win a $25 gift card to Sticks! It’s easy to enter: Paste a link to your...
View ArticleHeart-Smart Shopping: Fish Counter Facts (VIDEO)
Today we visit the fish section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. We’ve all heard that fish is good for our hearts, but why? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered...
View ArticleHeart-Smart Shopping: Wise Dairy Decisions (VIDEO)
Today we visit the dairy section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Can milk, cheese and yogurt be part of a heart-healthy diet? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered...
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