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    We are very proud that so many have volunteered their time and experience in moving the Howell Foundation forward.  Collectively, our team has more that 480 years of experience in the areas of academic research, medicine, business, finance, law, community and education.  Our philanthropic spirit is what keeps us focused on the road map towards women’s health.

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    Our outreach efforts are geared towards providing the latest information regarding women’s health to turn knowledge into action: events, speaker service and research support.
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    We seek to advance women’s health by encouraging students to pursue careers impacting women’s health in order to accelerate solutions to women’s health problems.

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    CEI’s goal is to support researchers working with community organizations to develop and evaluate programs designed to address issues affecting women’s health in the greater San Diego community.

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    Category: Nutrition

    As National Nutrition Month comes to an end, the 5 things you can start doing to eat healthier!

    As National Nutrition Month comes to an end, the 5 things you can start doing to eat healthier!

    March 30, 2017in Nutrition

    Time and time again we have been told that going back to the basics of nutrition IS the healthiest action to take when dealing with health issues. The fact is…

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    The Proof is in the Pudding… or in the Mousse?  The top 6 Benefits (and excuses) of eating DARK Chocolate and 1 Healthy Recipe for Chocolate Mousse.

    The Proof is in the Pudding… or in the Mousse? The top 6 Benefits (and excuses) of eating DARK Chocolate and 1 Healthy Recipe for Chocolate Mousse.

    January 26, 2017in Heart Disease, Nutrition

    Talking about heart health month, it only seems appropriate to talk about DARK CHOCOLATE! Though recommended to eat sparingly, the health benefits of dark chocolate are widely known.   The…

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    Small Habits: The not-so-simple lifestyle changes to improve our health and the 4 things you can do today to change.

    Small Habits: The not-so-simple lifestyle changes to improve our health and the 4 things you can do today to change.

    June 29, 2016in Intermittent Fasting, Nutrition

    Start with Small Habits Just last month we heard Dr. Sears talk about the negative impact of sedentary behavior and nutrition in the presentation ‘Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s…

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    Two  things to keep in mind when discussing your health:  Intermittent fasting and sedentary behavior.

    Two things to keep in mind when discussing your health: Intermittent fasting and sedentary behavior.

    June 9, 2016in Events, Fundraising, Intermittent Fasting, Nutrition

    Dr. Dorothy Sears, Associate Professor of Medicine from UCSD came to speak at the Howell Foundation’s luncheon last May with pretty interesting research on 2 key concerns and how they,…

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    Women in Science Rock: Interview with our May 20th speaker Dr. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D on Simple Lifestyle Changes

    Women in Science Rock: Interview with our May 20th speaker Dr. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D on Simple Lifestyle Changes

    May 12, 2016in Events, Exercise and Your Health, Intermittent Fasting, Nutrition

    Dr. Dorothy Sears will be presenting “Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s Health”  on May 20th.  This interview provides an insight of our speaker.  Thank you Dr. Sears for joining…

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    30 minutes a day keeps the doctor away! 9 things you can do to improve your health NOW.

    30 minutes a day keeps the doctor away! 9 things you can do to improve your health NOW.

    May 9, 2016in Exercise and Your Health, Nutrition, Women's Health Awareness

    How do you improve your health? The Howell Foundation will be hosting Dr. Sears on May 20th with the presentation “Simple Lifestyle Changes for Improving Women’s Health”; where she will…

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    The Lighter Side of Women's Health. Sweet Weekend Ya'll - medicinal chocolate!

    The Lighter Side of Women's Health. Sweet Weekend Ya'll - medicinal chocolate!

    October 3, 2015in Nutrition

    This just in from the Daily Mail:  “World’s first medicinal chocolate: Scientists have developed a bar so healthy it could be taken as medicine.” Oh sweet heaven! As widely known,…

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    Top Ten Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Plus a 'Must' to Include in your Dinner Recipe Collection.

    Top Ten Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Plus a 'Must' to Include in your Dinner Recipe Collection.

    May 22, 2015in Nutrition, Women's Health Awareness

    Last year, the Doris A. Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Robert Bonakdar, who gave an in-depth presentation on what constituted an anti-inflammatory diet to manage pain. “Think mediterranean diet”, he advised.…

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    The BIG Five Recommendations to Manage Pain through an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

    The BIG Five Recommendations to Manage Pain through an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

    April 28, 2014in Events, Nutrition, Women's Health organizations in San Diego

    The latest approach to pain management through nutrition gave us an insight on foods to eat and avoid when dealing with chronic pain.    Presented by Dr. Robert Bonakdar from the…

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        The Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is dedicated to making a long-term positive impact on women’s health. It is the premier organization advancing women’s health research.
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