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Getting personal and writing about the truly traumatic—just like all that teenage angst—may help your body heal 4.4 times faster, according to a study published in Psychosomatic Medicine. Participants were asked to write for 20 minutes on three consecutive days. After 11 days, 76% of adults who penned thoughts, feelings, and emotions about upsetting events recovered from a small biopsy wound on the upper arm. In comparison, 42% of those who simply jotted down routine, impersonal information had healed wounds....

Some restaurants like Chipotle in Texas are serving booch on tap, while bars in L.A. and New York City are shaking up kombucha-infused cocktails. Better yet, booch that is actually hooch: Booch breweries like the New York City-based Beyond Kombucha and Michigan’s Unity Vibration are making real alcoholic beer out of kombucha. Unity even brews a gluten-free Triple Goddess beer by fermenting kombucha with organic dried hops and a variety of fresh fruits....

If you seriously dread flip-flop season—as in you’d rather do your taxes twice than expose your toes to the world—you’re in good company. An estimated 13 percent of Americans, or roughly 35 million people, have toenail fungus, says James Christina, DPM, director of scientific affairs at the American Podiatric Medical Association. Toenail fungus causes your nails to turn yellow or white, thicken, and become brittle. It’s not only embarrassing, but it can cause complications for people with diabetes or immune disorders....

[sidebar]It’s not a squat, we promise! In fact, it’s crazy simple. All you need to do is roll over the ball, like you’re in the top of a pushup position with the ball underneath your pelvis. Then do some quick flutter kicks while keeping the rest of your body stable. It feels easy, but it’s actually a great workout for your glutes, thighs, and core. Watch above as Pilates expert Erika Bloom demonstrates how to properly perform this amazing exercise....

For a truly healthy body, magnesium is essential. The mineral, which is required for more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, is found naturally in myriad foods, including green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. But despite its ubiquity, 75% of Americans don’t consume adequate amounts—and this missing mineral is one common culprit behind declining heart health. Given that February is Heart Health Month, now’s the perfect time to up your magnesium smarts—and intake....

The latest research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport found that New Zealand athletes had about 40% fewer colds and gastrointestinal infections when they took a probiotic compared to when they took a placebo. Other research has found that probiotic supplements may greatly lower the risk of an antibiotic-resistant superbug, Clostridium difficile, which is increasingly common in nursing homes and hospitals and named by the CDC as an “urgent threat” in their 2013 report on Antibiotic Resistant Infections....

(Ditch processed foods and start cooking your own naturally sweet, salty, and satisfying meals with Eat Clean, Lose Weight & Love Every Bite!) We’ve been living apart for almost a full school year now. And even though this distance has become our new normal, it doesn’t mean it’s gotten easier. Here’s what a week in my life is like: Monday While the rest of my married friends are setting up homes or picking out their first couches, I’m labeling my container of half and half in a fridge I share with two female roommates—who are great, by the way, but they aren’t my husband....

The scorecard is set up like an interactive, color-coded map of the United States. To make a grade—A through F, just like high school—states were evaluated on the number of accredited fertility clinics, the insurance and legislative mandate climate, and the amount of RESOLVE support groups available, if at all. “We had been trying to figure out a way to showcase states that offer mandated benefits,” says RESOLVE president Barbara Collura....

Prevention: Why did you, as a man, choose the topic of female sexuality?Daniel Bergner: I stumbled into the lab of a researcher, and I discovered a world of research—but it’s a small world. It’s amazing when we’re talking about something so central to the psyche [as sex] that we’re hesitant to explore it, to look at it. The reason I chose this subject is that I believe sexuality is at the core of who we are as human beings....

Indulging in a little nostalgia can have profoundly comforting effects, whether you’re remembering that first date with the hubby or thinking back to holiday traditions from childhood. Now, experts are offering yet another good reason to give into some warm and fuzzy thoughts: They might actually keep your body temperature up even as the thermostat drops. Researchers from the University of Southampton, writing in the journal Emotion, conducted five experiments to test the effect of nostalgic thoughts on our perceptions of temperature....

Ashley’s answer: Well, are you a chimpanzee and only eat bananas all day? If so, I would say it’s a very big deal. If you have bananas once a week or less, then I think you can feel a little better than if bananas were a staple in your diet. But here’s a question for you: why do you buy your other fruits organic? Are you trying to reduce pesticide exposure or GMOs, or are you hoping to support more sustainable farming practices globally?...

TRY: Eating a Hachiya persimmon when it’s soft to the touch. Cut the fruit in half, and spoon right into your mouth. Persimmons also work well sliced thinly and tossed into a green salad. BUY: A plump fruit with smooth, glossy skin and an orangered tinge.

More from Prevention.com: Healthy Recipes to Cook With Your KidsMichelle and I want our girls to understand how much we love them, and we express that love in many ways. One way is by paying attention to our health, so we’ll be around to see them have kids of their own. Another is by helping them develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime, because the best way to avoid big problems down the road is to make little changes and improvements now....

Find the right shoes Did you know rotating among three or four pairs of sneakers reduces running injuries by 39%? It’s true, finds a study published in Sports Medicine Research Laboratory in Luxembourg. So we’ve spent the past 2 months logging miles and training in the season’s newest kicks to find the shoes that’ll make even the crankiest, most tough-to-appease feet happy to work out. Now all you have to do is lace up any of these 25 standout pairs and enjoy whatever it is that you love to do....

“This move just makes me feel good,” says Prevention’s fitness expert Chris Freytag. “There are lots of ways for you to continually get stronger and better with this exercise.” And improving at something you once thought was difficult—ugh, push-ups—is an instant confidence boost. The Push-Up Walk combines two highly effective moves—push-ups and planks—and tosses in a few directional changes for an interesting, time-efficient workout. Watch the video to learn how to do the Push-Up Walk with perfect form, then try the exercise for yourself!...

That’s according to Jacqui Stafford, a style expert and frequent guest on The Today Show and The View. “Once you figure that out, you’ll be able to get dressed—and look amazing—within minutes,” says Stafford. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Stafford spills her easy, affordable fashion tips and tricks in her new book, The WOW Factor: Insider Style Secrets For Every Body and Every Budget. In the tome, Stafford goes beyond shopping advice to give readers body confidence, and the know-how to look and feel their best at any size, shape, and age....

Hugging is a universal source of comfort. It conveys reassurance, togetherness, and confirms the fact that the two of you will stand strong no matter what storms may rage. Notice when your partner seems down or pensive and offer a calming hug.Embracing your partner from behind is a nondemanding gesture that is a token of your warmth. More casual than a hug, this is a reminder that says, “Although we race through our separate days, you are the one I will always come back to....

Orthotics can provide extra cushioning, take pressure off sore spots, and even help control the motion of your feet as you move, says biomechanics expert Tom McPoil, PhD, PT. Not all orthotics do all things, however. Here’s how to find the right one. Support your sport. “When you start an exercise program, especially if you’re a little heavy, some pain in the ball or heel of the foot is common because of the impact,” says Dr....