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Avocado & Grapefruit Salad

Avocado & Grapefruit Salad

Grapefruit adds a fruity twist to this protein-packed salad with creamy avocado, chickpeas and spinach. Take this healthy spring salad on the go by storing in mason jars for quick and portable lunches! For vinaigrette: 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 teaspoon ...

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Fresh and Fruity Tomato Gazpacho

Fresh and Fruity Tomato Gazpacho

Yields: 7 cups (1 cup = 1 serving) Ingredients: 3/4lbs of tomatoes (2 cups chopped) 1 3/4lb honeydew melon (2 cups diced) 1 3/4lb cantaloupe (2 cups diced) 1 3/4lb watermelon (2 cups finely diced) 1 medium mango (1 cup ...

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Four Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Four Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise; as of 2016, it is believed that roughly 5.4 million Americans have this condition. Many Alzheimer’s sufferers need the help of a caregiver to perform daily tasks. While caregivers certainly ...

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Why Smoking Could be Bad for Your Spine

Why Smoking Could be Bad for Your Spine

The risks of smoking are widely known to both young and old alike. For example, committed smokers face a far greater likelihood of stroke, coronary artery disease, lung cancer and lung disease, among other consequences. If that is still not ...

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Genes, Stroke and Dementia

Genes, Stroke and Dementia

Aside from affecting the health of the brain, both stroke and dementia are unfortunately very common; various forms of dementia afflict millions of Americans, whereas stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A recent study ...

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A Quick Look at Three New Genetic Disorders

A Quick Look at Three New Genetic Disorders

Even in modern times, researchers continue to find new ways to help people live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, medical science also continues to unearth new diseases and medical conditions. Listed below are some genetic disorders that have only been identified ...

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