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Exercise for Women’s Health: Why Movement Is Medicine

Exercise is not just about losing weight.For women, exercise is hormone support. It is heart…

Dr. Columbus BatisteMay 14, 2026

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6 Whole Foods That Lower Cortisol and Protect Your Heart

By Dr. Columbus Batiste | April 2026 | Stress Awareness Month 6 Whole Foods That…

Dr. Columbus BatisteApril 14, 2026

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The APOL1 Gene and Kidney Disease Risk: How Diet and Blood Pressure Can Protect Your Kidneys

High blood pressure and kidney disease often travel together—but genetics can raise the stakes. The…

Dr. Columbus BatisteMarch 9, 2026

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The Silent Killer Isn’t So Silent: What Your Blood Pressure Is Telling You

Hypertension earns its nickname—the "silent killer"—because it can damage your body for years while you…

Dr. Columbus BatisteFebruary 12, 2026

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Is Plant-Based Dead? Check the Pulse—It’s Strong.

What a heart doctor sees in the 2025 data If you scroll social media, you…

Dr. Columbus BatisteJanuary 14, 2026

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The Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas? Being Selfish

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. We’re entering a time of year that inspires joy—and…

Dr. Columbus BatisteDecember 17, 2025

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Vitamin D, Winter Sunlight & Flu-Season Immunity: A Plant-Powered Selfish Plan

Short days. Cold mornings. More time indoors. Winter stacks the deck against our immune system—especially…

Dr. Columbus BatisteNovember 13, 2025

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Menopause Without Fear: Reclaim Your Health with the SELFISH Plan

I've spent decades as a cardiologist watching women navigate one of life's most misunderstood transitions,…

Dr. Columbus BatisteOctober 16, 2025

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Plant-Based Nutrition: Transforming Child Health & Wellness

America’s Childhood Health Crisis One in five children and adolescents in America now lives with…

Dr. Columbus BatisteSeptember 16, 2025

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Turning the Tide on the Silver Tsunami: How Food, Lifestyle, and Community Can Rescue Our Healthcare Future

The wave is coming—and it’s not one we can surf. The “silver tsunami,” a term…

Dr. Columbus BatisteAugust 14, 2025

Dr. Columbus Batiste

Exercise for Women’s Health: Why Movement Is Medicine

6 Whole Foods That Lower Cortisol and Protect Your Heart

The APOL1 Gene and Kidney Disease Risk: How Diet and Blood Pressure Can Protect Your Kidneys

The Silent Killer Isn’t So Silent: What Your Blood Pressure Is Telling You

Is Plant-Based Dead? Check the Pulse—It’s Strong.

The Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas? Being Selfish

Vitamin D, Winter Sunlight & Flu-Season Immunity: A Plant-Powered Selfish Plan

Menopause Without Fear: Reclaim Your Health with the SELFISH Plan

Plant-Based Nutrition: Transforming Child Health & Wellness

Turning the Tide on the Silver Tsunami: How Food, Lifestyle, and Community Can Rescue Our Healthcare Future

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