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Eggplant BunsServings: 2 (with leftovers)Prep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 25 minutes 1 eggplant 3 Tbsp cooking fat ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper1. PREHEAT the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.2. SLICE the eggplant evenly into ¾-inch-thick rounds. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the cooking fat evenly over the eggplant, then flip each slice and drizzle the remaining fat on the other side....

Get smoother skin Want smoother, younger-looking skin? Add these antioxidant-rich foods to your diet. Studies show that the vitamins and minerals they contain can do everything from speeding cell turnover (to reveal healthier skin underneath) to protecting skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Here, eight foods that are loaded with age-defying nutrients—plus fast, delicious recipes you’ll want to try today. Get recipes packed with age-fighting foods! Defy your age with natural beauty secrets!...

It’s a most unpleasant, but common, sensation. About 25% of pregnant women experience heartburn: Higher hormone levels relax the esophageal muscle that’s supposed to keep stomach acid where it belongs, and at the same time, the growing baby presses up against the stomach. But you don’t have to be expecting to suffer from heartburn. Other culprits? Certain foods (like chili), smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, being severely overweight, or just lying down or bending over right after a meal can cause heartburn....

Media Platforms Design TeamPurify your poresClairvoyant Beauty French Clay Mask with DMAE ($40; clairvoyantbeauty.com) draws out impurities, making pores look smaller. Media Platforms Design TeamSoften your skinThe Body Shop Blue Corn Deep Cleansing Scrub Mask ($17; thebodyshop-usa.com) deep-cleans and exfoliates for softer skin. Media Platforms Design TeamBrighten upilike Organic Skin Care’s Pumpkin & Orange Mask ($44; dermstore.com) moisturizes and brightens a dull, dry complexion. Another way to get glowing skin?...

Here are 5 ways to use almond milk at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert: Toasted Almond Sticky Buns (pictured above)PREP TIME: 35 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 2 hours, 13 minutes / SERVINGS: 12 1½ c sliced almonds 1 pkg active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar ¼ c warm water 1 c unsweetened almond milk, at room temperature 3 Tbsp + ¼ c honey ½ tsp sea salt 3¼ c all-purpose flour, sifted, plus extra for kneading 1½ Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ c packed light brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg...

The research: Researchers at the American Academy of Neurology did annual testing for dementia on 2,566 adults, ages 65 and older for an average of 8 years. During the study, 1,090 participants died, 559 of whom were diagnosed with dementia, and autopsies confirmed that 90% of the deceased participants with dementia died from Alzheimer’s. Dementia is a group of symptoms that have an effect on mental functions such as memory and reasoning, and while there are many causes of it, the most common is Alzheimer’s....

The problem: Teeny silver particles slough off every time you wash your sweaty clothes. And, according to a new study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, they get absorbed by your skin when you sweat, exposing you to untested, and potentially unhealthy, levels of this metal. In the study, scientists were trying to determine how much nano-silver people are exposed to from treated clothing under real-world conditions. So they simulated the kind of wear-and-tear that these clothes items undergo when worn by sweaty, active people by exposing the clothes to artificial human sweat and placing them in a washing machine....

Did that get your attention? Here’s how it works: When you slouch forward all the time—like you probably do while working on your computer or driving your car—your chest muscles actually stiffen, which pulls your shoulders forward into a permanent slump. The result: a look that’s unbecoming to your bosom. Worse, hunching forward also puts more stress on your upper spine, which leads to neck, back, and shoulder pain. Did your neck start hurting one day and never stop?...

When it comes to weight loss, stress reduction is extremely important, according to Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, and author of the The Hunger Fix. “When life’s stresses hit, you must learn to adapt and adjust without resorting to self-destructive habits—your False Fixes,” she says. Studies have shown that forming what is referred to as an implementation intention (‘If I encounter situation X, then I will perform behavior Y"’) increases your probability of carrying out your goals....

If only. Washing dishes incorrectly is a nearly universal experience, whether by hand or machine. Not that the two methods are mutually exclusive: 88% of households wash some dishes by hand, even if they have dishwashers, according to a new Mintel study. Both methods generally fall way short of cleanliness—and improperly washed dishes can lead to everything from illness to a flying cockroach infestation (seriously). Here are the 8 most common dishwashing pitfalls and how to avoid them....

Media Platforms Design Team1. Switch it up The right way to carry a bagIt’s not only the size and weight but also where and how you tote your purse that can lead to aches and back pains. Avoid injury by making these four simple adjustments.Carrying a bag on the same side all the time can overwork muscles and permanently corrupt your posture. To prevent this, switch sides every few minutes, says Scott Bautch, DC, a chiropractor in Wausau, WI....

OatmegaNutrition: Complete protein?Taste and texture: Flavor highlights:Great for: Get them:givebar.com Made from pasture-raised whey with sustainably-sourced fish oil and 14 g protein, Oatmega is basically the Rolls-Royce of energy bars. (Though fortunately, not quite as expensive.)190 cal, 14 g pro, 7 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 7 g fat, 21 g carbs, plus 300 mg omega-3s Yes, from grass-fed whey. Sweet, crispy, and chewy—like a grown-up version of the marshmallow treats your mom used to make Vanilla Almond Crisp, Chocolate Coconut Crisp, Lemon Chia CrispGluten-free, soy-free $23....

Big Food Storing Tips: Stocks and Soups Skim as much fat and froth as possible off stocks and soups while they’re cooking, and cool them down completely and quickly prior to freezing. That way, they will last longer and stay fresher, and you may avoid any bacterial issues. Let a cooled stock “rest” overnight in the refrigerator; remove fat the next morning. This will make it clear, lower in fat, and fresher tasting....

The research: Researchers analyzed data on more than 238,000 women and divided them into three categories based on their alcohol consumption. After crunching the numbers, researchers found that women who reported moderate alcohol consumption (about one drink per day) had a 22% decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis compared to women who don’t drink. Women who drank beer two to four times a week had a 31% decreased risk compared with those who never drank beer....