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The MIND diet emphasizes vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry and olive oil.

Supporting Brain Health With Food: The MIND Diet

The MIND diet emphasizes vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry and olive oil.

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Many small lifestyles can lead to large improvements in brain health.

Supporting Brain Health Through Everyday Habits, Supplements and Common Medications

Many small lifestyles can lead to large improvements in brain health.

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Microplastics may contribute to inflammation and vascular disease.

Microplastics and Heart Health: What We Know (and What We Don’t)

Microplastics are just one more piece of the cardiovascular risk puzzle, not the whole story.

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Lifelong endurance athletes often have more coronary artery plaque than expected.

The Endurance Athlete’s Paradox: Can You Outrun Heart Disease?

Elite fitness does not equal immunity from cardiovascular disease; endurance athletes often have more coronary artery plaque than expected.

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) lipid issued 2026 guidelines.

Understanding the New 2026 ACC Lipid Guidelines

The American College of Cardiology issued new lipid guidelines in 2026.

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Current research suggests a significant proportion of dementia cases may be preventable through targeted intervention.

Brain Health 101: What We Now Know About Preventing Cognitive Decline in 2026

Current research suggests a significant proportion of dementia cases may be preventable through targeted intervention.

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Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears make for an elegant, quick appetizer.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears with Rosemary & Balsamic Glaze

This seasonal appetizer is elegant, quick, and always a hit.

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Lentil soup is a good source of fiber for the fall

Simple & Hearty Lentil Soup

Comfort in a bowl: perfect for cool evenings or cozy weekends

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Zucchini fritters provide fiber

Zucchini Fritters

These fresh and herby gluten-free fritters are a great way to use up the loads of zucchini you have bursting from your summer garden, while adding flavorful fiber to your diet. These make a great

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy Broccoli and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This stuffed sweet potato recipe is a flavorful, nutrient-dense meal packed with calcium from broccoli (yes, broccoli contains 68 mg of calcium in just 1 cup!), along with two types of cheese. It’s a well-balanced

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Strawberry Salad

Fresh Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This vibrant strawberry salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Juicy strawberries pair beautifully with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans and a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a side

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Strawberry Kale Salad

Spring Strawberry, Mint and Kale Salad

Adapted from: oursaltykitchen.com Makes 4 large portions Those first warm days of spring have us leaning away from warm and savory squashes

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