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So you made way too much for dinner, and now you’re left with uneaten veggies and grains. You could take them to work tomorrow as very #SadDeskLunch. Or you could transform them into tasty homemade veggie burgers. Quinoa, rice, sweet potatoes, onions, greens, herbs—use whatever leftovers you have on hand. Then top the patties with a cool dollop of yogurt and a swipe of spicy red relish. MORE: Six Fast-Food Veggie Burgers That Are Worse Than a Big Mac Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutesMakes 4 Relish1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped1 lg tomato, roughly chopped1 tsp coconut oil1 sm red chile, seeded½ tsp paprika Burgers1 c pumpkin seeds3 c leftover veggies/grains/herbs1½ Tbsp buckwheat flour1 Tbsp coconut oil2 Tbsp plain coconut yogurt, for serving1 handful cilantro, for serving...

Researchers found that guys over the age of 20 who consumed the caffeine equivalent of 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day were less likely to report ED issues than men who steered clear of the stimulant. The connection was strongest in overweight guys, says study author David Lopez, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., but he plans to dive further into how the caffeine/ED link can affect different weight groups. MORE: 8 Simple Strategies for Stronger Erections Caffeine has properties similar to ED drugs like Viagra, says study coauthor Run Wang, M....

Chauncey Crandall, MD, says the take-home message of the 67-year-old ex-president’s experience is that stress is a key driver of heart disease and most Americans aren’t doing enough to address it. “American Society is built on stress and wherever we look there’s chaos — chaos on TV, chaos in the paper, chaos at work, " notes Dr. Crandall, chief of the cardiac transplant program at the world-renowned Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: tomato season. Next time you snag some fresh cherry tomatoes at the farmers’ market, use them as the centerpiece of this simple, clean-eating salad. Roasting them intensifies their natural sweetness—and increases the amount of cancer-fighting lycopene your body can absorb. MORE: The Low-Cal Summer Soup You Can Make with a Pack of Frozen Peas Serves 4 Tomatoes 2 c cherry tomatoes on vine 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ c barley, quinoa, farro, or another whole grain 2 c mizuna, dandelion greens, or arugula 1 c thinly shaved fennel 2 Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled Vinaigrette 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard...

While there’s been plenty of debate over what actually causes a “red wine headache” (that’s not a medical term, folks), many researchers peg it on histamines. They’re the compounds that are released when the body has an inflammatory reaction to something it believes is an invader, like pollen in the springtime. These compounds are also naturally found in the skins of grapes (meaning red wine contains more than white) and other fermented products, including beer, Scotch, aged cheese, and sauerkraut....

A plié squat is great for your thighs and butt muscles, explains fitness expert and personal trainer Chris Freytag. But adding a V front raise turns this exercise into a total-body toner. Watch the video below to see Chris demonstrate the move: “I call this move the tank top toner,” Chris says. “It really targets the front of your shoulder.” This exercise is one of the featured moves from the new Prevention workout DVD, Get Your Body Back: Fit, Firm & Fabulous with Chris Freytag....

After 4 weeks of these easy exercises, courtesy of Kate Moran, a master trainer at Equinox fitness center in Chicago, you’ll be on your way to show-off arms. Workout At A Glance:What you need 3- to 5-pound and 8- to 10-pound dumbbells and a mat or carpeted space How to do it Perform the routine 2 or 3 times a week on nonconsecutive days. Begin with a 5-minute dynamic warm-up: March in place while scissoring arms overhead (like jumping jacks)....

The handshake test How’s your grip? Not only is a firm handshake a sign of confidence, but doctors say it may be a barometer of your health, too. Researchers followed nearly 2,500 men and women for more than a decade, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting, and linked the risk of dementia and stroke to how strong their handshakes were at the beginning of the study....

According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, the condition may affect 1 in 100 people, so it’s important to ID the hidden—and bizarre—signs that you may be suffering. Even if these symptoms sound familiar though, you shouldn’t ditch gluten completely on your own and see if you feel better. Make an appointment with your doctor and ask about getting the simple blood test that detects the disease. (If you stop eating gluten before you take the test, the results won’t be as accurate)....

If you want a peek at someone’s true character, watch her walk her dog. Anger issues? Self-esteem problems? Passive-aggressiveness? It all prances out like poodles on parade. I’ve made many friends and a few enemies while dog walking, and I’ve usually known what I was in for after one stroll. I remember one woman at my park: She was comforting her aggressive Shepherd mix after he’d just attacked a sweet pooch for no reason....

Whether or not you survived the holidays without a vociferous family argument, chances are still pretty good that you cracked open at least a few bottles of wine. And the festivities aren’t over yet: With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, which vino—red or white—most deserves to usher you into a healthy 2013? If you judge simply by the headlines, the crimson pour certainly carried this past year. Study after study concluded that resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes that’s got myriad antioxidant properties, may slash the risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other health conditions....

Give him a break: The same stressors that lower your libido affect his, too. Exhibit A: Researchers surveyed people three months after they had a child and found that fatigue, stress, and a lack of time were the most common reasons both men and women had low sexual desire. The findings were published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. While this research looked at post-partum sexuality specifically, “our research does counter the perception that men are ready and wanting all the time,” says Sari van Anders, PhD, assistant professor of psychology and women’s studies at the University of Michigan, and author of the study....

When 455 married people were asked what their ideal solution to conflicts was, most answered that they wanted their partner to “relinquish power,” followed by wanting their partner to show investment, communicate more, show more affection, and, lastly, to apologize. It’s all about getting to the root of your partner’s real fears. “If your partner’s underlying concern is a perceived threat (meaning he thinks you’re being critical or controlling), he’s going to want you to relinquish power,” says Keith Sanford, PhD, associate professor at Baylor University and author of the study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology....

Saffron Road Korean BBQ Crunchy Chickpeas This non-GMO snack channels traditional Korean barbecue, or bulgogi, which is made with soy sauce, pear juice, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper. But these ‘peas won’t set you back the same kind of calories as a slab of meat: A 1 oz serving contains 120 calories, plus 4 g of fiber and 5 g of protein. They’re also available in Bombay Spice, Falafel, Wasabi, and Chipotle flavors....