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Cetaphil Cleansing Cloths ($7, ) The wipe version of Cetaphil’s original cult-status face wash has all the deep-yet-gentle cleansing power of its predecessor, but in a more convenient package. cetaphil.com Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes ($4, ) With witch hazel (a natural blemish fighter) and soothing aloe, these wipes clear away dirt, grime, and other pore-cloggers without drying out your skin. Walgreens Dr. Lin Skincare Acne Cleansing Wipes ($9, ) Formulated specifically for acne-prone skin, these wipes contain 2%t salicylic acid and bearberry tea extract to dive deep into pores to treat already-existing breakouts and keep new ones from poppiping up....

According to a new report from the Center for Environmental Health, dozens of shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products the nonprofit group tested contained cocamide diethanolamine, otherwise known as cocamide DEA. The basis of the chemical—coconut oil—seems innocent enough. But scientists tinker with the ingredient, modifying it into an unnatural, toxic form. The kicker? The change is not even necessary. The chemical is usually added as a thickening and foaming agent....

Fifty male coffee drinkers drank either four cups of coffee or four cups of water daily for three consecutive days. After taking 10 days to wash out their systems, they switched and drank the other beverage four times a day for three days. Researchers tested their blood, urine, and total body water after both trials. The results? The men were equally as hydrated when they drank the coffee as when they drank the water....

We asked Prevention’s advisors with specialties in alternative medicine, cardiology, diabetes, family medicine, fitness, nutrition and women’s health whether they believed obesity was a disease and here’s what they had to say: Tansneem Bhatia, MD, (aka Dr. Taz), medical director and founder, the Atlanta Center for Holistic & Integrative Medicine Obesity, like alcoholism, depression, and anxiety, is a disease. There are definite medical patterns: hormone imbalances, neurotransmitter deficiencies and nutritional exhaustion that all contribute to obesity....

Various whole foods can help prevent problems like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, while fried and processed foods wreak havoc by stressing the eyes’ microvascular system. Here are five picks for clear vision. (Discover the ONE simple, natural solution that can help you reverse chronic inflammation and heal more than 45 diseases. Try The Whole Body Cure today!) 1. Black-eyed peas How they help: This legume is a source of the powerful antioxidant zinc, which strengthens the retina, the eyeball’s back layer....

The analysis was done on a sample of Murphy’s hair, which resulted in the detection of “ten heavy metals at levels above the World Health Organization high levels recommendation,” according to the toxicology summary. However, since the report’s release, some health experts have argued that the metals aren’t evidence of foul play—but rather an indication of Murphy’s heavy use of hair care products. While Murphy’s cause of death is currently in dispute, her case highlights a very real issue that we all face on a daily basis: exposure to chemicals from household items....

But when it came to whether those same people would accept public health policies, like regulation of the sale and advertising of some foods (à la the tobacco industry), the sympathy began to run out, according to survey results published in PLOS One. “The prevailing attitude was that obese and overweight individuals were responsible for their situation, and the failure to lose weight was the result of not trying hard enough,” says Adrian Carter, PhD, one of paper’s authors and research fellow at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research in Australia....

Chinese scientists pulled genetic data from the waste samples of 345 people, including diabetics and non-diabetics, and then used the DNA samples to assess the bacterial composition of the study participants’ intestines. Here’s what they discovered: Among those with type II diabetes, the balance of the normal gut bacteria is disturbed with unwanted pathogens that may be linked to the generation or spread of disease. More From Prevention: 12 Ways To Never Get Diabetes So what does all this mean for you?...

Burn fat fasterEat 20 percent fewer calories without feeling hungryRev up your metabolismBurn more calories in less timeLose up to 8 pounds So get ready, get set… 5-Step Fat-Blasting Diet Everywhere you look there’s tons of diet advice. We waded through all that to come up with the five most important steps for dropping pounds quickly. We also put together a Mix ’n Match Meal Plan that makes it easy for you to get started right away....

Before*: 90 cal, 0.5 g sat fat, 2 g fiber, 580 mg sodium After: 60 cal, 0 g sat fat, 2 g fiber, 210 mg sodium *compared with jarred marinara sauce Quick Marinara Sauce PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES / YIELD: 4 1/2 cups 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 med onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 42 oz (1 1/2 lg cans) crushed tomatoes, preferably no-salt-added 1 1/2 tsp dried basil Pinch of red-pepper flakes...

The good news is that you don’t have to drag out the garden hoe or, really, do much of anything to keep your food scarps out of landfills. More than 90 towns and cities in the United States have some kind of residential composting program that will divert your waste from the landfill to biodegrade as nature intended. Here are some other groups that are happy to do the dirty work for you:...

A study by the Families and Work Institute found that 1 in 3 US employees feels chronically overworked. Cell phones and email are partly to blame: “Better technology hasn’t meant that we can work from anywhere, anytime,” says Ellen Galinsky, president and cofounder of the institute. “It’s meant that we can work everywhere, every time.” Amen, Ms. Galinsky. And that’s particularly problematic when you’re on the cell phone and need to flush....

Obsessing about your age.Does the thought of another birthday make you bristle? Believe us, you aren’t alone. But it’s best to check your attitude, because dwelling on it can have serious implications for the aging process. Fixating on the negative parts of getting older, like mental decline, could actually make you feel older, according to research from Purdue University. The good news? The secret to feeling younger is within your control: it’s as easy as believing that you are younger....

It’s easy to see how exercise falls by the wayside. You know you should exercise, but you’re busy taking care of your kids, your parents, your career, and your community. So weeks go by, then months, maybe even years. Then something happens – a visit to your doctor, trouble buttoning your favorite jeans, realizing you’re constantly tired, or an invitation to your class reunion. So you dig your sneakers out from the back of the closet and, brimming with new enthusiasm, attempt too much too soon....

[sidebar]But while we may acknowledge gratitude’s many benefits, it can still be difficult to sustain. So many of us are trained to notice what is broken, undone, or lacking in our lives. And for gratitude to meet its full healing potential in our lives, it needs to become more than just a Thanksgiving word. We have to learn a new way of looking at things, a new habit. And that can take some time....

WHEN: You’re on a run and hit a tough hillTHINK: This hill is tough, but I am tougherWHEN: Your to-do list has you tempted to skip a workoutTHINK: Exercise gives me energy and makes me feel happyWHEN: Your muscles are fatigued and you still have one more set leftTHINK: I am powerful, I am unstoppable WHEN: You argue that there’s no way you’re putting on spandex-anything today THINK: 30 minutes of effort, lifelong rewardsWHEN: You feel defeated that your Warrior I looks nothing like the instructor’s poseTHINK: Strong, focused, determined More from Prevention: The Best Way To Recover From A Workout

Gin and Juice ShotsMakes about 16 1-oz shots (pictures show larger serving size) 1 ½ c 100% grapefruit juice ½ c gin* 5 tsp grass-fed gelatin like Great Lakes Gelatin (or 7½ tsp Vegan Jel)** lime slices for garnish, if desired Add grapefruit juice and gin to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until warm. Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.2) Pour mixture into small (4 oz) paper cups, silicone jello molds, cupcake tins, or your container of choice....

Yesterday, the FDA approved flibanserin under the brand name Addyi. Flibanserin was rejected twice before, for its “modest” effect and potential for unwanted side effects. But its newly won approval makes it the only drug available to treat low sexual desire in women—a win for many, no matter how modest. Here’s what you need to know about the libido-booster: How does it work? Flibanserin was developed as a potential antidepressant by a German company called Boehringer Ingelheim....

Gretta Monahan opened her first salon when she was just 24. Now with five spas (including one at the MGM Grand in Foxwoods), a clothing boutique, and a gig as the style expert on The Rachael Ray Show, Monahan is putting her own stamp on pampering for the masses, including mega-celebrities and women like you and me. Here are a few things that make this guru simply beam with beauty—and only one comes from a tube....