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Often called the "Capital of the Amazon,” Iquitos, Peru, is the jumping off point for many Amazon adventures. Here's why you'll want to stay a few days to explore the region for yourself.

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Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

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Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.