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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every Day

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every Day Can an avocado a day keep your health at bay? What does the research have to say? Native to the warmer regions of Mexico and Central America, avocados–originally referred to as aguacate or alligator pears–are fruits unlike any other. Avocados are characterized by a large central seed surrounded by a uniquely smooth and creamy green flesh that is encased by a rough outer skin. Botanically, they are actually berries! However, their nutritional profile does not reflect that of a berry. These exceptional fruits contain the highest amount of fat, calories and protein of any fruit. They also boast a fair share of fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins (such as folate), vitamin E and carotenoids, among others. It's no wonder avocado consumption has increased dramatically worldwide. Not only are they packed full of nutrients, but the buttery, slightly nutty flavor is hard to resist. However, their high caloric and fat content
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Why I Became a Doctor’: Michigan Medicine Physicians Share Their Stories

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‘Why I Became a Doctor’: Michigan Medicine Physicians Share Their Stories Doctors find their calling in many different ways. Michigan Medicine physicians reflect on the paths that led to their profession. For the men and women who dedicate themselves to the pursuits of wellness, research and compassion for others, medicine is a calling. It’s a career nothing short of demanding, a job requiring intense schooling, constant training and a chaotic schedule — not to mention a heavy dose of tenacity and patience. Whether a practitioner works in a hospital, a clinic, a laboratory or in the classroom, the challenges and rewards of this lifelong journey are plentiful. Recently, Michigan Medicine asked some of its practitioners from varying disciplines to share their personal experiences and influences that led them into the profession. Here are a few of their stories: Erica Marsh, M.D. Erica Marsh, M.D. (left) “My decision to become a doctor was driven largely by values instilled in me by my fa
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Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Need

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Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Need  I figured that with access to hundreds of thousands of smart, amazing people through my website, I could go one step further. Why not consult my readers? Why not ask them for  their  best relationship/marriage advice? Why not synthesize all of  their  wisdom and experience into something straightforward and applicable to any relationship, no matter who you are? Why not crowdsource THE ULTIMATE RELATIONSHIP GUIDE TO END ALL RELATIONSHIP GUIDES™ from the sea of smart and savvy partners and lovers who come to RourHealthcare.? This is what I asked: anyone who has been married for 10+ years, and is still happy in their relationship . . . what lessons would you pass down to others if you could? What is working for you and your partner? Also, to people who are divorced, what didn’t work previously? The response was overwhelming. Almost 1,500 people got back to me, many of whom sent replies measured in pages, not paragraphs. It took weeks to comb through t
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