What supplies almost 40% of your daily fiber per serving, is a good source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, and is one of the only plants to supply complete proteins? Here’s a hint: It’s a simple seed and a great ingredient in your favorite snack bars.

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If you’re like me, trying to drink eight cups of water every day can get a bit boring. I know I like a little flavor in my day. While drinking water has numerous benefits, there are other beverages you can choose to drink that can have a huge impact on your health.

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Our lungs are under attack. And it’s not just from cigarettes. For years, smoking was the main threat to our lungs. The cancer and emphysema it caused were almost unavailable for smokers. But now, non-smokers have a lot to worry about. In addition to cancer, there’s asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis/bronchiectasis, and pneumonia, just to name a few of the problems.

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If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, there’s new evidence that their anti-anxiety drug can make their dementia worse. In fact, the same science shows this drug could cause memory loss even if you don’t have Alzheimer’s.

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Springtime is officially here. And along with it comes the fun of sun-soaked, beach-filled days and evenings spent by the grill gobbling up cheeseburgers, hotdogs, and assortment of homemade pies and treats. With such abundant deliciousness, it’s easy to – on occasion – overdo it.

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