Develop a meditation practice, already! It’s getting harder and harder to avoid the cold hard truth: If you aren’t meditating, you’re missing out on one of the cheapest, most life-changing, and most health-affirming habits out there. Heck, it can even get rid of your hot flashes. Yup, you read that right. Meditation can help menopausal women reduce their hot flashes by 40%. Still not convinced? Take a look at the three other reasons you should give this technique a shot. The weird reasons your head hurts Bad news for people who enjoy, well, enjoying themselves: According to director of the New York Headache Center Alexander Mauskop, MD, sulfites found in aged cheeses and meats can cause headaches. And that’s not all. Wine, sunshine and your weekend can be headache triggers, too. So if you’re planning on hitting happy hour or the cheesy spread at your neighbor’s barebecue this weekend, see what else triggers, and solves, headaches. Why online ordering makes you fat Or at least it could, if you’re anything like the participants in a new study from the University of Rochester. According to the study’s results, food ordered online had 33% more toppings, 6% more calories and 20% more…bacon. But if you have to order take-out, you can do so healthily with our three tips. Spousal support makes women happy Shocker, we know, but not everyone’s husband is the type to meet them at the door with a glass of wine and/or do the dishes—on their own. The good news is that you can learn to coax just about anyone, yourself included, to be more giving. We show you how. It’s official: Yoga fixes everything In addition to doing wonders for your flexibility, stress levels, muscle tone (and, yes, your rear view), yoga also improves both balance and confidence. Not exactly a yogi? No worries! We’ve got you covered with these three expert-approved moves to get you started.
