by Catherine O'Rourke | Feb 24, 2026 | Lifestyle Medicine, Resources and Tools
Quick Answer A coronary calcium score is a CT scan that measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It helps estimate your future risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease before symptoms develop. In Connecticut, it is commonly used for adults over 40...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Jul 22, 2025 | Lifestyle Medicine, Resources and Tools
We often hear about macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. But the benefits of fiber in our health is often overlooked. Fiber: Your Secret Weapon Against Inflammation Over 90% of Americans are fiber deficient, according to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a...
by Catherine O'Rourke | Mar 22, 2022 | Resources and Tools
Do you find grocery shopping to be a dreaded chore? Are you the type to go once a week like me or every day, like my mom? Either way, let us help you to simplify your life with our plant-based grocery list. “Hunting and gathering” is one of my favorite...
by Linda Dutcher | Feb 13, 2020 | Resources and Tools
You’ve decided that it’s time to take charge of your life by living a healthier lifestyle, beginning with the way you eat. Good for you! Take a bow! But, you may be confused. You know that healthy eating means adding fruits, vegetables, grains and...
by Dipak Patel, MD | Jan 21, 2020 | Resources and Tools
Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes cases. There are dozens of very expensive medications and insulins to bring down sugar levels. There are dozens more of diabetes testing machines and the latest craze are very expensive testing machines that...
