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The Slimy Secret To Youthful Skin Our bodies produce less collagen as we age, meaning wrinkles, thinner skin, and dryness. Unfortunately, increasing our collagen levels is no easy feat—at least, for now. New research suggests that sea cucumbers, leathery animals lurking on the ocean floor, boast a peptide that might one day lead to new anti-aging skin treatments for humans. In the meantime, check out our rundown of the best collagen-boosting beauty products....

Shop 3 lb firm, ripe plum tomatoes 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh basil 1 sm red onion 1 sm head garlic 1 sm pkg soft goat cheese 1 container (16 oz) 1% cottage cheese 1 lb halibut 8 oz lasagna noodles 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth Red wine vinegar Olive oil 1 sm jar kalamata olives 1 sm jar capers Kosher salt [sidebar]1. Make this first: Slow-Roasted Tomatoes 3 lb firm, ripe plum tomatoes (20-24), trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper COOK TIME: 5 hours SERVINGS: 8 (4 c total) PREHEAT oven to 250°F....

Is this the dawn of the Twitter diet? Already, the popular social networking service has become an invaluable communication tool for millions—and new research suggests it might also become a key component of successful weight loss. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health examined the use of Twitter as part of a behavioral weight loss intervention. Over a six month period, they followed 96 overweight and obese men and women, all of whom owned either a smartphone or a mobile device (like a tablet) with Internet access....

The 13 people who followed the soy, whole grain, nut, vegetable, bean, and fruit vegetarian diet for a month saw cholesterol levels drop an average of 29 percent. 5 Cholesterol-Lowering Vegetarian Recipes

Careful, speed racer. There’s more to watch for while walking than potholes, snarling dogs, and traffic. How you go about putting those feet out in front of you could make or break your walking program, especially if you’re serious about getting fit. The more you walk, in fact, the more likely any irregularity in your walking form is going to sneak up from behind and “bite” you with an injury....

Available free for iPhone and Android, Tender takes the basic functionality of Tinder and applies it to food—or, more accurately, recipes. Swipe right for “bacon jam” or left for “tasty slow cooker mayonnaise.” Anything you throw to the right gets saved in your “cookbook” and those you toss left are gone forever. MORE: Is There Gluten in That? Find Out in Second with This… Sure, it seems a little silly....

[sidebar]The study, which surveyed 1,000 men and women ages 48-67, found that 49% of participants spend more time worrying about their finances than their health. In fact, nearly half of the boomers surveyed admitted that they’re not familiar with their cholesterol levels or BMI, but 81% of them know their credit card balance. And while the vast majority of study participants said they believe eating a healthy diet is important, one out of three skips breakfast on a regular basis....

Turns out, a seagan diet has nothing to do with Carl Sagan (bummer). Rather than letting celestial bodies dictate your food choices, which honestly seems kind of complicated, eating seagan is easy: It’s a vegan diet with the addition seafood. Get it—sea-gan? Seagan diets aren’t exactly new. The term showed up on Urban Dictionary all the way back in 2007, and you can bet that even before that, there were some folks who ate a plant-based diet that also included seafood—even if they didn’t actually describe their diet as seagan....

“She just assumed organic was healthier,” says Babita’s 16-year-old daughter, Ria, channeling her father’s skepticism. “That’s what sparked my interest.” Ria, who was only 13 when the organic debate broke out at her dinner table, decided to settle it. She launched a middle school science fair project that bloomed into more than 2 years of research and eventually involved two Southern Methodist University researchers, Santharam Kolli and Johannes H. Bauer....

For starters, Pearson points out, “Considering that body and mind are connected, it makes sense that if you are upset that your body will be affected.” She explains what happens on a chemical level when we think stressful thoughts: “The first thing the body does is to create more adrenaline, which flows into the body; this increases our cortisol levels. Too much cortisol in the body on an ongoing basis can lead to sustained elevations of blood sugar, substantial loss of calcium from bones, depression of important immune responses, high blood pressure, loss of muscle mass, increased fat accumulation, and even loss of cognitive function....

No pain, no gain. Go big or go home. People live by these credos. But sometimes taking your foot off the gas is healthier for you than going full throttle. According to new research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, lots of running may be worse for your heart and your health than a lighter jogging regimen. People who pounded pavement at a slow pace for 1 to 2....

We’ve all read the stories where a sugar addict chronicles his or her attempts to stop eating all sweet stuff, only to feign shock when said addict discovers that every packaged food item under the sun contains added sugar. And then, he or she must overdramatize the withdrawal symptoms. Rest assured, this is not that story. (Lose up to 15 pounds WITHOUT dieting with Eat Clean to Get Lean, our 21-day clean-eating meal plan) [block:bean=mkt-course-eatcleanstaylean] As someone who writes about nutrition for a living, I’m well aware that added sugar lurks in everything from tomato sauce to protein bars....

Just when you get your makeup routine down cold, new challenges like thinning brows, droopy lids, and sunspots step in to throw you off your game. But that’s nothing a little expert coaching can’t fix. We tapped Bobbi Brown, professional makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, to share her secrets for keeping your look youthful and beautiful at 40 and beyond. How to camouflage lip lines Step one: never skip moisturizer, especially around your mouth....

MORE: How To Get The Entire Family To Eat Healthy Eat your Wheaties. Or another healthy breakfast—the meal is a no-brainer for power days at school and better health down the road. Landmark studies link even the simplest morning meal (a bowl of cereal, a splash of milk, a few banana slices) with better attention spans, sharper fact recall, and happier moods for kids. Newer research links morning eating with less obesity, stronger bones, and healthier teeth....

SwordfishThe Problem: One of the experts’ No. 1 warnings to women pregnant or looking to become pregnant? “Make avoiding mercury in fish a priority,” says Philip Landrigan, MD, professor of pediatrics and professor and chair of preventive medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Swordfish is notoriously high in the heavy metal, a potent neurotoxin that can damage developing children and even trigger heart attacks in adults. Aside from obvious health concerns, swordfish is often overfished and some of the gear commonly used to wrangle in swordfish often kills turtles, seabirds, and sharks....