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Homemade pesto is a great way to nosh on some fresh, nutritious greens. But most recipes drown out all that goodness with calorie-dense hard cheeses. Let the flavor of the veggies shine through in this lightened up version of summer pesto that’s ready in a few short minutes. (If you don’t use all of the pesto immediately, place it in a storage container, smooth out the top, and place a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep the pesto from browning....

No one knows exactly what psoriasis is. It isn’t an infection or an allergic reaction, nor is it contagious. But somehow it disrupts the growth-replacement cycle of skin cells. Cells develop in the inner layers of skin and migrate to the outer layer, where they flake off. Normally, this entire process lasts about a month. But in psoriasis, it lasts only a few days. The cells can’t shed fast enough, so they start to build up on the surface of the skin....

Accessing doctors is just one of the maddening things about medical care, but the secret to navigating it all is right there in the waiting room with you: the receptionist. As the office gatekeepers, they know all the tricks…so we asked them to spill. Here, their top tips for getting prompt, quality health care—anywhere. It is possible to get a same-day appointment. If you need a day-of visit, call between 10 and 11 AM, because that’s when most offices will know about afternoon cancellations....

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MORE: 9 Secrets to Living Longer Unlike previous studies, in which scientists analyzed the amount of UV emitted by single devices, Dr. Lyndsay Shipp, a resident at Georgia Regents University’s Medical College of Georgia, and her colleagues measured the amount of irradiation from nail dryers at 16 nail salons in the U.S. Most salon devices emit more UVA than UVB light, and UVA rays penetrate more deeply into skin. Salons use a range of bulbs, however, that emit vastly different amounts of UVA....

For those of us who like to use food to make it all better, research has found that there are healthy food cures for everything from simple end-of-day exhaustion to the bad mood that drags us down like an anchor. Here are three nutrient-packed healthy meals, each of which conquers a specific energy-related problem. THE PERFECT MEAL TO FIGHT THE BLUES New England Clam Chowder (pictured above)Carrot-Walnut SaladSpicy Pumpkin Mousse with Mini-Chocolate ChipsHot Apple Cider with a Cinnamon Stick Get the recipes!...

I’ve always found “bedroom” eyes incredibly sexy—the actress Ellen Barkin comes to mind. But if yours look just plain tired, the right eye makeup tips can do wonders to wake them up and erase years in the process.Step 1. Define Your Brows Choose powder shadow the same color as your eyebrows. Apply with an angled brush, using light strokes so the color isn’t too heavy.Step 2. Line Lids Rim upper and lower lids with a black or dark gray powder shadow (a liner brush provides precise application)....

Olive-Pepper Puree 2 Tbsp chopped roasted red pepper and ¼ c pitted kalamata olives. Guacamole-Lime Puree an avocado and 3 Tbsp lime juice. Add 1 diced tomato. (Try this easy hummus-guacamole recipe.) Spinach-Feta Puree 3 oz thawed frozen spinach. Add 3 Tbsp crumbled feta. Spicy Jalapeño Puree 1 Tbsp diced jalapeno and 2 tsp cilantro. Drop in 2 tsp diced red onion. MORE: 29 Amazing Avocado Recipes

You might just need all the help you can get this spring. Mitchell Gaynor, MD, and clinical assistant professor of medicine at New York City’s Weill-Cornell Medical College, says that this year’s pollen vortex (yup, that’s a thing) will make allergy season even worse than usual. “We had such a harsh, cold winter and there hasn’t been the slow release of pollen into a gradual spring like we usually have,” says Dr....

And researchers aren’t the only ones paying attention to the capsules: “These are becoming more and more popular with consumers and doctors,” says Patricia Farris, MD, clinical associate professor of dermatology at Tulane University. “Supplements are here to stay.” (Prevention’s Younger in 8 Weeks plan helps you lose weight, get glowing skin and hair, and boost your energy!) The following 5 supplements may be worth adding to your anti-aging beauty regimen—just be sure to get the nod of approval from your doc first:...

“It’s become clear that too much sitting can increase your risk of high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, as well as having negative effects on metabolism and even causing premature death,” says Jessica Matthews, author of Stretching to Stay Young: Simple Workouts to Keep You Flexible, Energized, and Pain-Free. “And watching TV is yet another time when many of us are sedentary.” That’s why Matthews suggests doing a simple stretching routine instead of staying camped out on your couch while your favorite show is on....