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Sleep position—whether you sleep on your back, belly, or side—can affect what you dream about, says study author Calvin Kai-Ching Yu, PhD, an associate professor at Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Dr. Yu tested nearly 700 adults and found that one sleep posture in particular is the key to the weirdest, scariest, and sexiest dreams: Belly-down. MORE: What Do Your Dreams Mean? Dr. Yu found that prone sleeping was strongly associated with all kinds of charged dreams, such as having sex, being locked up, being smothered or unable to breathe, having a love affair with a celebrity, seeing a UFO, and being naked....

“People who have difficulty distinguishing one negative emotion from another most likely have a general sense of unpleasantness,” says lead study author Emre Demiralp, PhD. “If you’re unable to differentiate these emotions, it’s more difficult to act appropriately.” More from Prevention: How To Be Present In Your Life To get to the bottom of what you’re really feeling, here’s how to untangle your emotional knots: Give yourself a time-out. Make space in your day to decompress regularly....

The chain has been using organic, non-GMO tofu since 2013, but this new menu-wide ban on GMOs will also boot GMO corn out of tortillas. The soy used in tortillas and cooking oil will also be GMO-free. This isn’t easy; more than 93 percent of domestic corn and soy grown in the U.S. in 2014 came from genetically engineered seeds. Also, it will continue to serve soft drinks that include sweeteners made from GMO corn....

In fact, many leading health experts call eggs the perfect food. The white part and the yolk work together to bring you an ample serving of important vitamins, healthy fats, trace minerals, and other nutrients—all in one convenient, low-calorie package. After all, a single whole, large egg contains just 72 calories. They’re easy to cook, too—nature’s healthy version of convenience food. Here are 7 reasons to put eggs back on your menu....

Does this mean that Annie’s Cheeseburger Skillet meal, made from organic pasta and non-GMO ingredients, will soon become an unhealthy stew of trans fats, MSG, and the artificial flavors found in Hamburger Helper’s Cheeseburger Macaroni? Will future versions of Annie’s cute little cheddar bunny crackers contain Franken-ingredients like the de-germed yellow corn meal found in GM’s Chex Mix? MORE: What The FDA’s New “Gluten-Free” Label Really Means Probably not. GM may be the home of Lucky Charms and Totino’s Pizza Rolls, but it also owns the organic and natural brands Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, and Larabar....

; Lungs: Crossroads study, “Leisure-Time Running Reduces All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Risk”; Longevity: “Leisure-Time Running Reduces All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Risk”; Diabetes: ; Weight: The Compendium of Physical Activities Tracking Guide; Mood: Runner’s World; Bones: MORE: What It Takes To Go From Barely Walking To Running Marathons

She surprised us with a routine that utilizes an old standby that’s probably sitting in your basement: a fitness-walking treadmill workout. “Many people think of treadmills as monotonous,” she says. “I wanted to prove that you can have 3 whole months of a fitness-walking treadmill workout with so much variety you’ll never get bored.” The treadmill is the most popular piece of home exercise equipment, and for many walkers and runners, it’s the only way they can stick with their workouts during the cold winter months....

MORE: Is Your UTI Actually An STD? The Misdiagnosis Is Way More Common Than You Think A typical attack begins with inflammation, followed by a small cluster of blisters on the genitals that break and weep after a few days, leaving painful ulcers. You may experience fever, headache, and difficulty urinating. Once the initial outbreak of herpes (which is often the worst) comes and goes (usually in 2 to 3 weeks), the virus lies dormant—a sleeping giant—most of the time....

Mix and match these meals however you choose, and feel free to use you own healthy recipes as well. Aim to eat roughly 300 to 400 calories at breakfast; 400 to 500 calories at lunch and dinner; and 100 to 150 calories for snacks and dessert. To slim faster, eat 1 or fewer servings of a processed whole grain per day, and limit fruit to 3 servings per day. One meal or snack can contain a natural sweetener (e....

All of these misconceptions can complicate treatment of IT Band Syndrome, a common overuse injury mainly seen in runners and other fitness lovers. It happens when the IT band becomes inflamed, which can cause swelling and pain on the outside of the knee. If you experience this, try backing off high-impact exercise like running and doing lower-impact activities like swimming or cycling, and seek out a sports medicine doctor if pain persists....

MORE: 25 Delectable Detox Smoothies Expect to see algae, quinoa, and pulses turn up as ingredients in many of your supermarket favorites (think cereals, breads, crackers, and other typically protein-free or low-protein foods). Here, Pritchett breaks down what you need to know about each, how much protein you’re really getting per serving, and how to sneak more of these plant-based proteins into your diet.MicroalgaeProtein content: Where to find it:NOW Foods Chlorella Pure PowderAmazing Green Superfood Energy BarsUse it to make …The Blender Girl Otherwise known as spirulina and chlorella, microalgae is rich in nutrients and vitamins; according to the Food and Drug Administration, it contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and iron....

The good news: A few minutes of yoga will release tension from achy muscles, making the rest of your drive much more comfortable. Here are three simple poses McGee uses to keep her body loose and pain-free during car trips, complete with modifications for when you can’t break out the yoga mat in the parking lot. MORE: 15 Best Foods You Can Buy At A Gas Station You’ve got: An achy back, neck, or shouldersTry: Cat-Cow Pose Slowly come up to all fours, wrists under shoulders and knees under hips....

Dr. Gottman’s first discovery is that there are no happy couples—in fact, there are no lasting emotional relationships—without chronic conflict. To the contrary: Couples that have no chronic subjects of dispute should be worried. The absence of conflict is a sign of an emotional distance so great as to preclude an authentic relationship. The second—astonishing—discovery is that Dr. Gottman can analyze a mere 5 minutes—5 minutes!—of an argument between a husband and wife and predict with more than 90% accuracy who will remain married and who will divorce within a few years—even if the couple is still in the midst of their honeymoon....

A research team from the University of Pittsburgh asked 52 women—all transitioning through menopause—to keep a sleep diary. The researchers also tracked the women’s exercise habits and menopause-related symptoms. Here’s what they discovered: The more women moved—whether exercising away from home, or completing physically active household chores like preparing meals or caregiving for family members—the sounder they slept, according to the study. While these findings are promising, it’s not clear exactly how physical activity might squelch hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, explains study co-author Maya Lambiase, PhD, a member of Pitt’s psychiatry department....