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Experts call this phenomenon “detraining,” and its consequences can weigh even heavier than the gut you see in the mirror. Fortunately, the condition is fully reversible, as long as you get your butt back to the gym. Here’s what happens when you swap your regular sweat sessions for never-ending Netflix nights—and how long it takes to re-flip the fitness switch. Your Blood Pressure Soars This effect is near-instant: Your blood pressure is higher on the days you don’t exercise than the days you do....

(Find out how to stop the craving cycle before it starts and burn fat around the clock with the naturally sweet, salty, and satisfying meals in Eat Clean, Lose Weight & Love Every Bite.) But rest assured, not all plant-based meals are like that. Take these bowls, for example. Yes, they’re 100% meatless, so they’re light and loaded with nutrients. But they’re also packed with protein in the form of beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and whole soy, along with small amounts of Greek yogurt, eggs, and cheese....

Mionetto Organic Prosecco NV Bubbles are great fun for sipping around the tree or as guests are arriving and cheesy, salty snacks are passed around the room. Unlike champagne, which is delicious but can be boozy and ponderous, this approachable prosecco made from organically farmed grapes has just the right amount of alcohol—a moderate 11 percent—to start off a long, enoyable evening. It also has the perfect degree of balance....

Okay, so that may not be an actual thing—but for wellness aficionados and nutrition neophytes alike, there’s nothing like the thrill of getting creative in the kitchen with a new ingredient. And with items like cacao now qualifying as pantry staples, we wanted to know: What’s the next wave of superfoods to get our blenders going? Sophie Jaffe knows. The Los Angeles–based certified raw food chef and founder of superfood blend brand Philosophie has had her finger on the pulse of nutrient-packed ingredients for more than a decade....

The study, called the Spanish EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) Cohort Study, followed more than 40,000 men and women ages 20 to 69 for an average of 10.4 years. Researchers used medical records and autopsy reports to identify those who had developed CHD—some 609 men (there were not enough women with CHD to analyze findings). Then they compared the intake of fatty fish (and the two important fatty acids in that fish, EPA and DHA) between the people who developed CHD and those who didn’t....

Why it happensDepression can be triggered by stressful experiences and may accompany chronic illnesses or pain. Older people who are socially isolated are more likely to experience it. Women appear to be at higher risk than men. A genetic predisposition and levels of mood chemicals, such as serotonin, may also play roles. Here’s what can help: Physical activity There’s growing scientific evidence that exercise offers genuine therapeutic effects. In a review of 13 trials published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, depressed patients participating in physical activities such as running, walking, biking, and swimming saw more improvement in symptoms afterward than those in nonexercise groups....

You started wearing glasses Now that your eyes are behind specs, your peepers will be less noticeable. New Moves: Make your eyes stand out by grooming your brows and filling in sparse spots with a brow powder that matches your hair color. Try Amazing Cosmetics Brow Powder ($15; sephora.com) or Eliza’s Brow Definer ($14; avon.com). Next, choose a shadow that won’t clash with your frames. For instance, offset the intensity of red or green glasses with a natural-looking shadow, such as taupe or pinky brown....

[sidebar]Thankfully, I’ve since learned about the dangers of sun exposure and now rely entirely on bronzer to fake the glow I crave. And today, dozen of bronzers and self-tanners are available. It’s easier than ever to learn how to apply bronzer and self-tanning lotions to get a tan that’s not only natural-looking, but safe, too. Instant Gratification Bronzer comes in a handful of formulas: powder, cream (stick or compact), or gel....

, I am happily remembering the typical Turkish breakfast my husband and I enjoyed when we explored in Turkey. Here you’ll find a number of fanciful formations including conical towers nicknamed fair chimneys. Ancient floods and wind partially eroded Cappadocia’s volcanic-based plateau and created a dreamlike landscape. Some inns rent centuries-old rooms (with modern amenities) carved out from the sand. We had a wonderful time staying in such a room in an inn hosted by a hospitable owner who served a typical Turkish breakfast every day....

Surprised? Thank the scientists at the Mayo Clinic, who are behind this recent discovery. After comparing various health markers with the weights and body mass index numbers of thousands of adults, they found that more than half of those with normal weights and BMIs actually had “high body-fat percentages as well as heart and metabolic disturbances.” In other words, they had the same risks of coronary disease, diabetes, and other chronic illness as people who weighed much more....

Despite the fact that they help lower cholesterol, the polyunsaturated fats in certain vegetable oils could still actually increase the likelihood of death from coronary artery disease, finds a new Canadian Medical Association Journal analysis of more than 20 studies. But wait, you ask, isn’t high cholesterol the thing that causes heart disease? In part, yes, but that’s not the whole picture: “There are several factors that can increase the risk of heart disease death, including diabetes, obesity, inflammation, and oxidative stress,” says study author Richard Bazinet, PhD, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronoto....

I’m not alone - according to a Pew Research poll, one in five women don’t have a child. That’s compared to one in ten in the 1970’s. Why I wonder? Choice perhaps. Permission one gives themselves to simply not do it. Perhaps opportunities never happened. For me, it’s a little bit of both. There is a such a profound beauty seeing a parent with a child. I have a few seconds of envy....

For 10 years, researchers tracked the coffee-drinking habits and skin cancer rates of nearly 450,000 adults over age 50. After adjusting for factors like UV exposure, age, BMI, physical activity, smoking history, and alcohol intake, they found that coffee drinkers were less likely to be diagnosed with malignant melanoma than coffee skippers. In fact, those who drank four cups of caffeinated coffee per day had a 20% lower risk of skin cancer....