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[sidebar]The research: Researchers at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island are conducting research to learn more about honey’s effectiveness on different strains of common bacteria. So far, they have found multifloral honeys (honeys culled from multiple species of flowers) to be effective at fighting E. coli. And though they’ve been less potent against the dangerous Staphylococcus aureus, that doesn’t mean other varieties of the sticky stuff won’t fare better. “The testing is ongoing, and we will be testing many other types of honeys, mainly monofloral [honeys from a single flower species], as activity can be very floral source related,” says study author Susan Meschwitz Meschwitz, an associate professor of chemistry....

Here, Westcott (coauthor of Get Stronger, Feel Younger) and his associate Rita LaRosa Loud use his findings to help five women reshape their current toning routines with more impressive findings–up to 4 inches off their waists and 5 pounds down on the scale in just 8 weeks. 1. “I lift weights but my arms jiggle!” -Arnesse Brown Arnesse regularly worked out 4 days a week, alternating between traditional 60-minute aerobic classes and 90-minute combo ones that included cardio, weights, and ab exercises....

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Toss: Gritty scrubs Aging skin is more sensitive, meaning it can’t handle the harsh exfoliants it once did. “The skin turnover time slows from 28 days in your 20s to more than 40 days after you hit 40,” Marmur says. “It takes skin longer to recover.” When your skin needs a brightening boost, opt for masks, washes, or serums containing gentle chemical (rather than physical) exfoliants like the fruit enzymes in Mychelle Dermaceuticals Fruit Fiesta Peel ($30, mychelle....

Sometimes a carrot stick is just a carrot stick. But for many of us, it’s a crunchy, bright orange vehicle for decadent dip—blue cheese, perhaps, or a nice herbed ranch. And as you dunk your sixth or seventh spear into that delicious dressing, you might tell yourself, Well, at least I’m eating a hearty serving of veggies right now. True—but you’re also consuming quite a lot of salt, fat, and calories....

And now here you are. How did the years fly by? When did your body change? Where did you misplace your energy? Your optimism? Your glow? But here’s the thing: You can steal back the youthful qualities you’re nostalgic for. All you need is 8 weeks. MORE: 15 Teeny Tiny Changes To Lose Weight Faster Research shows that you can turn back the clock by making a few science-backed changes to your diet and daily habits....

Between pricey products loaded with hard-to-pronounce ingredients and remedies straight from the rumor mill (here’s looking at you, toothpaste spot treatments), battling breakouts can be a head-scratching experience. And when you want to go the all-natural acne treatment route, knowing what works becomes even tougher. We investigated 9 commonly-used, natural pimple fixes to find out if they’ll really give you the clear skin you want—or if you’re better off moving on to the next option....

Lest you think that short bursts of activity have a negligible effect on your fitness program, think again. One study found that women who split their exercise into 10-minute increments were more likely to exercise consistently, and lost more weight after five months, than women who exercised for 20 to 40 minutes at a time. In a landmark study conducted at the University of Virginia, exercise physiologist Glenn Gaesser, PhD, asked men and women to complete 15 10-minute exercise routines a week....

The fastest way to get the upper hand on your waist is to target the obliques—the large ab muscles that wrap around your torso and pull in your waistline like a corset does. Do 2 sets of each move, 3 nonconsecutive days a week, and your middle will look trimmer in about 6 weeks. Twisting Knee LiftMedia Platforms Design TeamA. Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold arms up in front of chest in a boxing stance....

Cease What You’re Doing “Rule number one is to stop the activity,” says Martin Z. Kanner, MD. He jokingly says his medical practice has two kinds of patients: “People who should exercise and won’t, and people who shouldn’t exercise and do.” People who are working toward a goal such as a marathon, or teenage athletes who can’t see beyond their next game, often have a hard time giving their bodies a break....

So say healthy chefs and wellness experts who love them for their natural detoxing properties and loads of nutrients that are known for radiant skin, diminishing bloating, and banishing PMS. Well + Good NYC asked four experts across the wellness spectrum—from celeb nutritionist Keri Glassman to star chef Candice Kumai—for more intel on why they’re fans of dandelion greens and how to incorporate them into meals more often. Read more at Well + Good NYC....

“The media and our celebrity-driven society are convincing women that they need to be nipped and tucked in order to look good, and that’s bad news,” says Brown, who is on a mission to educate women that they don’t need plastic surgery to look their best. Here’s proof: Brown recently consulted with five Prevention readers eager to fix their facial “flaws.” With a wave of her brush and a dab of her sponge, she showed them that makeup can be a beautiful—and empowering—alternative to plastic surgery....