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A pediatric neurologist diagnosed verbal apraxia, a speech disorder, and recommended that she receive intensive speech therapy. He suggested no other treatment. Lisa’s mother had heard, though, about studies linking omega-3 fatty acids to intelligence and healthy brains, and she thought she’d give them a try. She purchased a bottle of Nordic Naturals’ Children’s DHA in liquid form and began putting half a teaspoon in her daughter’s orange juice every morning....

Ashley’s answer: To eat chemically produced vegetable or no vegetable at all, well, that IS the question! Vegetables play many important roles in the body, including being the primary clean-up services. So consider this: how healthy and safe would your home be if you didn’t clean it up one day, for a full week, for months? The same consideration applies to eating vegetables. We need vegetables—all of the different colors that exist in nature—daily in order to maintain health and certainly to improve health....

You work when others sleep Working the night shift can wreak havoc on your appetite hormones. Even a small sleep deficit makes a difference: A recent study published in Endocrine Society found that losing just 30 minutes of shut-eye each day can promote weight gain. “When you’re not sleeping enough, your appetite-regulating hormones—ghrelin and leptin—get out of whack, which causes you to eat more,” says Florence Comite, MD, an endocrinologist based in New York City....

Eww! Disgusted People Spot More Dirt [LiveScience] Sure, setting foot in a filthy bathroom is bound to gross you out. But it turns out those prone to the “ick factor” might actually perceive environs as even yuckier—because the emotion of disgust makes us spot more dirt and grime than we would otherwise. That’s according to a new study published in Psychological Sciences, which found that disgust-sensitive individuals were better able to distinguish subtly different shades of white and gray....

I got onto the subway, but I feared I would die and I didn’t want to die down there. I called my husband, crying. He told me to get into a taxi, and he talked to me all the way home. When I got there, I couldn’t stand up, sit, lie down. My children’s babysitter put a cold compress on my head. After half an hour, the sensation subsided, and I dismissed the episode as heatstroke....

That process—formally known as anger rumination—actually increases aggression, since it makes you experience your negative thoughts and feelings over and over again. What you should be doing instead: self-distancing. Previous studies have shown that self-distancing—a “fly on the wall” perspective that lets you observe the situation with a broader view—works well when dealing with difficult emotions, like anger or sadness, says lead author Dominik Mischkowski, a doctoral student in the social psychology program at Ohio State University....

The results: 7 facial products that live up to their claims to reduce fine lines, brown spots, dark circles, and more. And each winner costs less than $50! If you’re yearning to look younger, prepare to fall for these top picks. Meet Our Judges: Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine; practices in New York CityTina Alster, MD, clinical professor at Georgetown University; practices in Washington, DCDavid bank, MD, associate professor at Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital; practices in Mt....

Do You Need A Daily Aspirin? Working with nearly 20-years worth of data, Danish and American researchers looked at the pill-popping habits of roughly 200,000 people—about 10% of whom had developedskin cancer. Those who frequently took non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen lowered their risk for squamous cell carcinoma by 13% and reduced their malignant melanoma risk by 15%. Regular NSAID use also lowered a person’s risk for a third type of cancer—basal cell carcinoma—although this effect was less clear, according to the study....

In response to feelings of jealousy, researchers discovered across two studies that women are more likely to monitor their partner’s activities on Facebook than men. As attachment anxiety increases, so do the minutes women spend monitoring Facebook in general—spending the most time on their partner’s page on days when they report the greatest jealousy. Why does a photo of your partner and a non-related friend—mutual or not—illicit a pang of jealousy so hot it makes your ears red?...

Chicken with White Wine and Parsley WORK TIME: 10 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 30 minutesSERVINGS: 4 ¼ c all-purpose flour 1 lb thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts3 Tbsp olive oil, divided¾ c white wine or reduced-sodium chicken brothFreshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon2 Tbsp roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 1. PUT flour on plate and coat both sides of chicken. 2. HEAT 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

But don’t panic, there’s no need to choose. In fact, the plethora of apps available to you means loving your cell phone can be a big boost for your health. Check out these five easy-to-use apps that will get you through the day with a bang (yep, we even mean that kind of bang). Keeping Fit: Endomondo Starting your day with some exercise is always a good call, and research shows that working out with a pal makes you more likely to keep at it....

MORE: 9 Smoothie Mistakes You’re Making While Vitamix blenders often retail for upwards of $600 (depending on the model), luxury kitchen retailer Sur La Table has slashed the price of this food-prep powerhouse by 41%! The 5-star-rated machine usually sells for $479, but you can get it now for just $278.96. PREVENTION PREMIUM: The Smoothie That Fights Allergies, Plus 3 More Healthy Eating Updates You Need To Know Nab a Vitamix C-series blender while supplies last, and get ready to create incredible smoothies and fresh juice that can help with bloating, weight loss and boost your immune system....

Indian researchers looked at the dental plaque pH levels of 68 adolescents, ages 12 to 15, before and after they ate select dairy products. The higher a person’s pH level, the lower their chance of developing cavities, says the study. Participants were randomly assigned to the cheese, milk or sugar-free yogurt group, and ate for three minutes before swishing their mouth out with water. During consumption, researchers periodically measured participants’ pH levels....

Researchers from Purdue University set out to document the amounts of AFCs in everyday eats by testing foods purchased from grocery stores, movie theaters, amusement parks, and ice cream shops. They found dyes in the usual suspects like sugary cereals and convenience store slushies, but also in some unexpected places: Red #40 is often added to cherry pie fillings to make for an even brighter filling, yellow dye is added to some baked goods to make them look like they contain eggs, white icings contain artificial colors, and even pickles pack yellow and blue dyes to make the product look greener....

Caught on Film She may look good, but she’s facing a full UV assault. Our UV camera detects what the human eye can’t: Areas of skin that are protected by sunscreen appear dark; lighter areas are uncovered and vulnerable to UV rays, wrinkles, and potential skin cancer. Here, it’s hard to see any dark spots at all—because she didn’t reapply.Damage Alert: The SPF applied 4 hours ago has worn off....

I contacted Dr. Aoi Sedarat, a gastroenterologist in Hackensack, NJ, to ask these questions.Q: Can I get an obstruction in my GI tract from taking too many pills?A: According to Sedarat, this will typically not occur unless a person has a pre-existing condition, such as acid reflux, that causes his or her GI tract to narrow. “If there is acid reflux, it can get aggravated by some vitamins and natural remedies,” Sedarat said....

The research: More than 2,000 people surveyed were asked to guess the sugar content of soft drinks, fruit juice, and fruit smoothies. When it came to fruit juice and smoothies, the average respondent underestimated the drinks’ sugar content by 48%, the study data shows. The biggest errors occurred when people guessed the amount of sugar in pomegranate juice: The average person estimated .5 teaspoons of sugar per 3.5 ounces. In reality, pomegranate juice packs nearly 1 teaspoon of sugar into every fluid ounce, the study authors say—meaning people miscalculated by 550%....

Within minutes, this feel-good posture will slow your breathing, clear your mind, and stretch your back. And because the only props you need are already in your bedroom (a blanket and a few pillows), your transition to sleep couldn’t be easier. Night, night. ​ ​ MORE: Discover The Slimming Power Of Gentle Yoga

Of course, not all fall soups are created equal, and the health benefits can be compromised by several factors, says Glockner. Here’s what to watch out for: Sodium. “I’ve combed through hundreds of chain-restaurant nutrition facts for soups, and I had a hard time finding options with an acceptable level of sodium, with many exceeding 1,000 mg—about 50% of the daily value,” says Glockner. Ideally, you’d choose a soup with less than 350 mg of sodium per serving, she says....