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Recipe: Quinoa fruit salad

This recipe hits at the heart of the berries part of the MIND Diet while adding in quinoa, which provides beneficial nutrients like fiber, protein, minerals and more. This can be a snack or a meal, and is easy to prepare. And, this is a dish that will keep well in the refrigerator. Here's what we have in the delicious dish: Quinoa fruit salad I NGREDIENTS 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed 1 cup grapes, halves 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup strawberries, cubed 3 tbsp cooked quinoa 1 tbsp fresh mint Olive oil, drizzle DIRECTIONS Toss all ingredients. Spread in a shallow bowl
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Telehealth FAQs

What is telehealth? Telehealth is the use of video, or sometimes phone conversations, to extend care when you and the provider aren’t in the same place at the same time. If you have a smartphone or a computer and internet access, you already have everything you need (see below for details). Recent federal and state policy changes now allow you to receive care using existing technology. Talk to your provider live over the phone or video chat Send and receive messages from your provider using the patient portal for secure messaging and document sharing Use technology so your provider can check
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Getting an allergy test? Here's what to expect

As the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, allergies affect about 50 million Americans each year. If you are trying to determine what you're allergic to, or if you're bothered by allergy signs and symptoms, your provider may recommend an allergy test. What is an allergy test and what should you expect during your visit? Keep reading to learn more. The importance of allergy tests An allergy develops when the immune system identifies a substance as harmful and launches an excessive attack against it. Some of the most common substances that people develop allergies to
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Getting an allergy test? Here's what to expect

As the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, allergies affect about 50 million Americans each year. If you are trying to determine what you're allergic to, or if you're bothered by allergy signs and symptoms, your provider may recommend an allergy test. What is an allergy test and what should you expect during your visit? Keep reading to learn more. The importance of allergy tests An allergy develops when the immune system identifies a substance as harmful and launches an excessive attack against it. Some of the most common substances that people develop allergies to
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What to expect at your first visit with an allergist

When you've had allergy symptoms for weeks, months or even years, finally seeing a doctor for help can be an immense relief. Keep reading to learn when you should call a doctor and what to expect at your first visit to an allergist. Who is an allergist? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, an allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases (including asthma). Board-certified allergists—who undergo more than a decade of formal education and training—help people identify their allergy and asthma triggers, manage
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What to expect at your first visit with an allergist

When you've had allergy symptoms for weeks, months or even years, finally seeing a doctor for help can be an immense relief. Keep reading to learn when you should call a doctor and what to expect at your first visit to an allergist. Who is an allergist? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, an allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases (including asthma). Board-certified allergists—who undergo more than a decade of formal education and training—help people identify their allergy and asthma triggers, manage
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How communities can support mental health for farmers

Long recognized as the "backbone of the nation," American farmers are an irreplaceable part of the local and global economy. They tend to the food, land and livestock that support and nourish our country and the world. Farmers and agricultural workers were also among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic—a global crisis that introduced new constraints, such as supply chain and trade disruptions, among the already-present challenges farmers face every year. This context may help explain why a recent systematic review paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public
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How communities can support mental health for farmers

Long recognized as the "backbone of the nation," American farmers are an irreplaceable part of the local and global economy. They tend to the food, land and livestock that support and nourish our country and the world. Farmers and agricultural workers were also among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic—a global crisis that introduced new constraints, such as supply chain and trade disruptions, among the already-present challenges farmers face every year. This context may help explain why a recent systematic review paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public
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Warmer winter months leading to early allergy season

Dr. Adnan Khan warned patients that this warm February could lead to an early allergy season.
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Warmer winter months leading to early allergy season

Dr. Adnan Khan warned patients that this warm February could lead to an early allergy season.
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