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Jane Isay might be willing to go that far when giving advice for parenting adult children, but not much further. After interviewing 70 parents and grown kids for her book, Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship between Adult Children and Parents, Isay advises parents to “keep their mouth shut and their door open” (although not too wide, lest they move back in). That guidance has resonated widely with parents of a certain age who have been mystified by their 20-somethings’ tentative steps into early adulthood....

Around the U.S., aspiring teen chefs in schools that offer the C-CAP program, work with their culinary arts instructors to create an original, meatless entree. Students are able to express their creativity while learning about the Meatless Monday campaign and the benefits of going meatless at the start of every week. Each school sends in its best student recipe and, ultimately, seven finalists are selected and presented to a panel of judges, who narrow the finalists to three winners....

Usually when people talk about the benefit of red wine, it’s because of the compound resveratrol. But this new study looks at piceatannol, the chemical compound our bodies convert from resveratrol, says lead researcher Kee-Hong Kim, PhD, an assistant professor of food science at Purdue University. While much is known about the health benefits of resveratrol, piceatannol is more of a mystery—one Dr. Kim set out to uncover. In a series of lab tests, Dr....

A weekly dose of 50,000 IU of vitamin D lifted the moods of a group of 46 vitamin D-deficient women with type 2 diabetes. On average, the women alleviated their depressive symptoms from moderately- to mildly-depressed, according to a presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 73rd Scientific Session in Chicago. This mimics the results of another study that was presented at the Endocrine Society 94th Annual Meeting in 2012, in which clinically depressed women began taking vitamin D supplements in addition to their usual antidepressant medications....

[sidebar]To top yogurt, cereal, or frozen desserts:Combine 1/2 pound of chopped rhubarb with 1 pint of sliced strawberries; 1/4 cup each of water, orange juice, and sugar; and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until syrup thickens and rhubarb stalks are tender. Chill. Makes 4 servings.NUTRITION: 100 cal, 1 g pro, 23 g carb, 0....

Laugh linesWe wouldn’t trade a few decades’ worth of laughs for anything. But the lines they leave around the mouth—said to resemble parentheses—are another story. A derm-administered hyaluronic acid filler can even them out. Belotero Balance ($750 and up for a syringe; belotero.com), approved by the FDA in 2011, is denser than other fillers, so it’s less likely to cause bluish discoloration below the skin, an occasional side effect. (Results last 3 to 6 months....

“Women do not have to give up their sexual lives just because they’re headed toward or are already in menopause,” says Alyssa Dweck, MD, a New York-based gynecologist and author of The Complete A to Z for Your V. “It does take a little bit of work, but it’s worth it.” So without further ado, here’s the most common issues you may face in your sex life after 50—and how to breeze right past ’em:...

Tumor thickness was found to be the most important predictor of death, even more so than the number of tumors, when researchers evaluated tumors from over 3,500 people who had skin cancer for a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology. While experts have known thick tumors to be life threatening, they weren’t sure how this compared to having several, less thick tumors—until now. “Many people think a high number of tumors is more dangerous than a thicker tumor, but a thick tumor has the ability to metastasize,” says Marianne Berwick, PhD, professor of dermatology at the University of New Mexico, and author of the study....

Make a low-cal coffee drink Get your caffeine fix using fat-free milk and vanilla extract. Those creamy, indulgent chain coffee drinks are a sweet way to start the day. Sadly, they’re pretty much dessert in a cup—many have upward of 400 calories (yikes!). This DIY version has just 100 calories, yet it’s completely sweet and satisfying. Place 1 cup strongly brewed coffee (cold or hot), 1¼ cups fat-free milk, ¼ cup soy creamer (or other low-cal creamer), and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a pitcher or 4-cup measuring cup and stir to combine....

While 400 calories might be larger than your usual afternoon snack or nighttime nibble, hear us out: Keeping your snack around the 400-calorie range will keep you fuller longer and less likely to overeat during other mealtimes. And that’s what the 400 Calorie Fix weight loss plan is all about: eating four, 400-calorie meals each day and using one of those meals as a snack. The following 400-calorie snacks are options you can enjoy wherever you are, from the vending machine to happy hour, and everywhere in between....

MORE: 5 Natural Ways To Heal Cuts And Scrapes Stop The Bleeding The fastest way to stop bleeding is to apply direct pressure. Place a clean, absorbent cloth over the cut, then firmly press your hand against it. If you don’t have a cloth, use your fingers. If blood soaks through your first bandage, layer on a second one and press steadily. Add new bandages over old ones, because removing a cloth may tear off coagulating blood cells....

7 am: Get outside Wake up, sunshine! Getting exposure to light in the morning will not only help you wake up, but may help keep you slim, suggests research from Northwestern University. Happily, bright light (the sun is the best) sets your body clock, a key player in regulating every system of your body, including a speedy—or sluggish—metabolism. 7:30 am: Turn up the intensity3 more quick calorie-burning interval workouts If you’re going to the gym, you might as well get as much out of it as you can, right?...

In late 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency canceled the use of the go-to, cancer-causing strawberry pesticide methyl iodide in the US. But keeping that chemical off of the US market doesn’t mean strawberries are completely in the clear. Growers of nonorganic strawberries in California—where nearly 90% of the nation’s strawberries are produced—continue to pump hazardous substances into fields. “With names like methyl bromide, chloropicrin, and Telone (1,3-D), these fumigants are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental problems in children,” says soil science expert Margaret Reeves, PhD, senior scientist with Pesticide Action Network....

The research: Scientists tested 73 different cosmetics including skin creams, lipsticks, and lip balms. They found measureable levels of mercury in 44% of creams tested, along with chromium and nickel in 50% and 43% of lipsticks, respectively. What it means: Although the study examined Indian cosmetics, many were brands that you see in your favorite department and drugstores. Previous research in the U.S. confirms the presence of heavy metals including lead, aluminum, mercury, and chromium in makeup, says Margie Kelly, of the Breast Cancer Fund and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics....

Australian researchers questioned 206 women (aged 40 to 60) who were experiencing the telltale menopause sign and measured their levels of self-compassion using questions like, “When I see aspects of my personality that I don’t like, I get down on myself.” They found that those who ranked higher on measures of self-compassion reported that their hot flashes interfered less with their daily lives than women who didn’t show themselves the same level of kindness....

MORE: Why Are There Still So Many Antibiotics In America’s Meat? About 2 million people in the US are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year, according to the CDC—nearly 10 times the number of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Roughly 23,000 people die from these infections. The is too long to skim without feeling seriously skeeved. Three major players that have been causing some big concerns of late:Clostridium difficile or C....

The workout originated in a 1996 study, led by Japanese researcher Izumi Tabata, and found that a four-minute high intensity workout (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for eight rounds) improved fitness drastically in professional athletes. Trainers today commonly practice the 20-seconds-on/10-seconds-off format with any type of exercise, and still call it a “Tabata” (pronounced tah-BOT-ah). In the new ACE study, researchers put 16 healthy, fit people ages 20 to 47 to the test with a 20-minute Tabata-inspired workout that included exercises like push-ups, split squats, box jumps, burpees, jumping rope, and jumping jacks....

Want all of the deliciousness of a spring roll without all the deep-fried greasiness? This lightened up version has 17 grams of protein per serving and only 10 grams of fat—including the dipping sauce. MORE: Crunchy Summer Rolls with Ginger-Lime-Garlic Sauce Prep time: 30 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesMakes about 20 rolls Rolls 1 Tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil ½ Tbsp grated ginger 1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu 1 package (16 oz) egg roll wrappers 1 package (8 oz) vermicelli brown rice noodles 2 c bok choy, chopped 1 c sliced scallions 2 med carrots, julienned 1 lg red bell pepper, sliced thin 5 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced thin 1 Tbsp chopped garlic Sauce ½ c rice or apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp honey or agave nectar ½ Tbsp grated ginger 1 red Thai chile, seeded and chopped fine...

Do You Have A Family Physician? [UPI] Americans who don’t currently have a primary care doctor might want to find one soon, according to new data that warns of a looming shortage of family physicians. By 2020, patients will be saddled with a shortfall of 100,000 doctors, according to calculations by the Medical Group Management Association. People living in rural areas are expected to be most impacted by the shortage....

To make the transition from super processed foods to healthier, whole foods easier, we asked doctors and nutritionists for their insider secrets on how to get started, keep going, and never get tempted to look back. Here, their 10 best tips. Start with a single meal. The first step to cleaning up your diet is taking inventory of everything you eat in a day. Write it all down, tally up the number of packaged or processed foods on the list, and note when in the day you’re eating the most junk....