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[sidebar]2. Give your pet heartworm medication once a month. One bite is all it takes for a mosquito to transmit heartworms that can clog the heart and lead to heart failure. For dogs, a monthly oral or topical medication can prevent infection. The test used to diagnose heartworm in cats is not always reliable, so I recommend that all felines—even if they stay indoors—be put on preventive medications too. 3....

The value of taking time to appreciate positive experiences seems obvious—trite, even. Yet it’s a skill that few people have mastered, says Loyola University Chicago social psychologist Fred B. Bryant, PhD. The reason is simple: We’re busy, and we have a lot on our minds. There’ll always be other sunrises, we say to ourselves, but if we don’t hit the shower soon, we’ll never beat the traffic to work. Under the weight of our daily responsibilities and worries, we reflexively tune out the fleeting, spontaneous events that could bring us deeper joy and greater health....

Beef Kebabs Beef with Asparagus and Mushrooms Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce Preheat grill or grill pan to high. Rub lamb chops with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil, and allow meat to rest. 2. While lamb is resting, combine remaining oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and red pepper flakes in food processor....

I never expected to write a best-selling diet book, but I was inadvertently pushed into the role when I noticed that the standard, so-called heart-healthy, low-fat diet popular at that time was actually making my patients fatter and sicker. Once I switched my patients to our strategy involving good fats, good carbs, lean protein, and high fiber, I was amazed at how quickly their health improved and their waistlines shrank....

Garden-variety cukes sold in supermarkets are typically buffed with food-grade wax to preserve freshness (note the shiny exterior) and should be peeled for the best taste. If the skin is dull, eat it: You’ll get fiber, vitamin A, and silica, a mineral that’s good for your complexion. Try these seven crisp cucumber recipes. Cucumber Salad With Grilled Steak Skewers Cut 4 oz skirt steak crosswise into 12 thin slices. Toss with 2 Tbsp sweet Asian chili sauce, 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp minced garlic....

So when she injured her shoulder about a year ago, this presented a huge problem. For close to a decade, she’d been using an enormous vacuum that we’d lovingly called “The Tank.” It managed to bulldoze and clean anything in its path, but boy was it heavy. Even after my mom recovered, any overuse would cause her injury to flare up, and unfortunately “The Tank” was a constant source of pain....

Serves 2 1 c coconut milk ½ c filtered water 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 banana 3 lg romaine leaves (or kale or chard) 1 tsp matcha green tea powder 1 pinch freshly grated ginger (optional) Place all of the ingredients into a blender, and blend on high until smooth. If you like, add a few ice cubes at the end. Enjoy immediately, or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day....

Whether the signs of aging are showing up in your hair, on your face, or all over your body, no matter the problem, there’s an anti-ager for it. But shelling out money for plumping, hydrating, and shine-boosting benefits begs the question: How can you be sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck? Glad you asked—consider this your cheat sheet on how to get the maximum effects from head to toe....

Elevated language for mere germination, perhaps, but that’s how a new group of researchers is talking about plant breeding. Most of the seeds used to grow our collective garden of food aren’t free—they’re patented by institutions and large seed companies, who own them and require licenses for anyone who wants to use them. But last week, a consortium of breeders and researchers called the Open Source Seed Initiative tried to change that by releasing dozens of unlicensed seeds, from kale to squash to quinoa....

You mastered two of the most basic physical skills—sitting down, then standing up again—when you were still in diapers, and you no doubt think you’ve been acing them ever since. But can you pass the sit-down-stand-up test? It’s a longevity test devised by a team of Brazilian researchers and recently written up in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, and it’s proven to be predictive of how long you’ll live—or, to be more accurate, of how long you won’t....

The first study, from researchers at Harvard and Indiana University, followed 74,523 women for 24 years, and found that women with 15 or more moles had an 11.4% chance of developing breast cancer, compared to 8.48% for women with no moles. The second, from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), followed 89,902 women for 18 years, and found that women with the highest number of moles had a 13% higher breast cancer risk than women who didn’t have any moles....

Over a series of four studies, researchers found narcissistic tendencies have a significant impact on spending habits—specifically, the desire to find and purchase items that are exclusive, personalized, scarce, and promote personal uniqueness. Interestingly enough, it’s more about self-regard than it is self-esteem. In one study, participants higher in narcissism had the desire to purchase something that helped cultivate their personal style and keep them from looking like everyone else, while those higher in self-esteem simply didn’t possess the craving....

Prevention’s metabolism-revving program can help put your body’s fat-burning engines on autopilot, so your body’s working around the clock to slim you. With the right kind of weight loss workout, you could burn up to 200 extra calories a day, many of them while doing nothing more challenging than watching your favorite movie, eating dinner, or, yes, sleeping. The result: You could lose up to 20 lbs of weight in a year—without eating less....

Illustration by Shout Researchers completed an intriguing study that illustrates just how profound and widespread the effect of negative personal events can be and how your brain reacts to grief. Three finance professors from major business schools tracked the performance of 75,000 Danish companies in the 2 years before and after the CEO had experienced a family death. Financial performance declined 20% after the loss of a child, 15% after the death of a spouse, and almost 10% after the demise of any other family member....

That’s an ironic opening punch for a polemic on healthy eating, never mind one penned by a politician from one of the country’s biggest crop-producing states, but that’s how Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan begins his new book, The Real Food Revolution: Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm. And it’s how you know Ryan, once dubbed “Congressman Moonbeam” for pushing meditation on Capitol Hill, is far more human than talking head....

5 Outdoor Sports That Burn Serious Calories [sidebar] Title IX didn’t specify that schools had to provide equal opportunity for sports, but that’s largely how it’s been interpreted. And the impact of the law, which was signed by Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972, stretches well beyond the playing field. Because of it, at least two generations of women have grown up with the confidence and strength that come with playing organized sports—research shows that female athletes exhibit higher levels of self-esteem, less depression, higher graduation rates, and better body image....

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