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Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Meals: A Cardiologist’s Plant-Based Guide

You don’t need a special diet. You need a new order. Every year between Thanksgiving…

Dr. Columbus BatisteNovember 12, 2026

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Why Did My Cholesterol Jump at Menopause?

What if I told you a woman could eat the same, move the same, weigh…

Dr. Columbus BatisteOctober 13, 2026

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The High Cholesterol Myth: What the Science Really Shows: Setting the Record Straight for National Cholesterol Education Month

The Post That Almost Made Me Drop My Phone I was bored one evening, scrolling…

Dr. Columbus BatisteSeptember 15, 2026

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The Loneliest Risk Factor: What Spider-Man Gets Right About Your Heart

“Maybe that’s my responsibility: to live alone with the truth.” That line comes from Spider-Man:…

Dr. Columbus BatisteAugust 13, 2026

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The Summer Hydration Mistake That Could Strain Your Heart

July has arrived, and with it a message we can’t ignore: heat is no longer…

Dr. Columbus BatisteJuly 17, 2026

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Peptides vs. Real Food: A Cardiologist on Longevity Hype

Peptides are everywhere right now. They are on podcasts, in wellness clinics, all over social…

Dr. Columbus BatisteJune 11, 2026

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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

Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Meals: A Cardiologist’s Plant-Based Guide

Why Did My Cholesterol Jump at Menopause?

The High Cholesterol Myth: What the Science Really Shows: Setting the Record Straight for National Cholesterol Education Month

The Loneliest Risk Factor: What Spider-Man Gets Right About Your Heart

The Summer Hydration Mistake That Could Strain Your Heart

Peptides vs. Real Food: A Cardiologist on Longevity Hype

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

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