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The study, published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, found that mice fed sucralose daily throughout their lives developed leukemia and other blood cancers. In response to the findings, the Center for Science in the Public Interest—a nutrition watchdog group that assesses the safety of food additives—has now formally recommended that consumers avoid the sweetener. That’s a big deal, considering that until 2013, they’d rated the additive as “safe....

A trio of grim-faced neurologists sat next to my bed in the intensive care unit. “We think you’ve had a stroke,” said one. “We can’t say when or if you’ll recover.” At first, all I felt was disbelief. This was supposed to be a routine surgery, but I’d woken with half my body paralyzed. I was 43 years old, with two children and a busy career as a medical writer....

Finally: Coconut shrimp is no longer just the greasy, breaded calorie bomb that is always calling to you from bar menus, along with the off-limits bloomin’ onions and mozzarella sticks. You only need six simple ingredients to make a lower-calorie, cleaner, and gluten-free version of the greasy appetizer at home. Best part: Our light and flaky “breading” complements the shrimp without overpowering it. Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 c coconut flour 2 lg eggs, whisked 1 c shredded coconut, unsweetened ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp sesame oil...

Be sure to never bend your legs to a point where your knees stick out past your toes. That puts a lot of pressure under the kneecap. This not only applies to the following exercises for knee pain but also when you’re stretching or doing aerobic activities such as step aerobics. Prevention Premium: 9 Best Treatments For Fibromyalgia Best Exercises For Knee Pain Except where stated, do 10 to 12 repetitions of each of the following, 2 or 3 times a week....

If raising your arm above or behind your head triggers a stabbing or shocklike pain in your shoulder area, you could have rotator cuff tendinitis. “The pain worsens with activity and could even wake you from sleep,” says William Levine, MD, director of the sports medicine department of orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. Though younger adults can develop it, it’s estimated that more than half of people over age 65 will have rotator cuff pain....

In a small study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise, researchers put 20 men and women between the ages of 28 and 67 through a traditional Bikram yoga class, measuring participants’ core body temperature and heart rate throughout the session. They found that the heart rates generally went up and down with different poses, but the body temps of the participants slowly rose. At the end of 90 minutes, the average body temp was just above 103°; 104° is when you can expect to notice some of the early signs of heat stroke or exhaustion, like dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea, says ACE chief science officer Cedric Bryant, PhD, who oversaw the study....

[sidebar]Here’s the latest on pills such as biotin, Heliocare, omega-3, and Imedeen supplements that have been scientifically proven to help deliver firmer, more radiant skin and healthier nails. For Strong, Pretty Nails BIOTIN Age-weakened nails may have met their match in this B vitamin. Several studies, including one published by dermatologist Richard K. Scher, MD, a professor of clinical dermatology at Columbia University, show that daily supplementation with 2.5 mg of biotin significantly improves nail strength—translating into firmer, harder nails that are less likely to crack or chip....

MORE: 7 Healthy Foods That Are Dangerous If You Eat Too Much of Them After one 39-year-old man swallowed a tablespoon of dry chia seeds and chased it with water, he experienced intense dysphagia, or difficulty of swallowing. It’s worth noting that the patient suffers from asthma and seasonal allergies and has a medical history that includes intermittent dysphagia to solids—but it worsened considerably after he consumed the seeds-water mixture....

Several small research efforts had already hinted at a possible benzodiazepine-dementia link. This new, larger study bolsters those earlier findings. Among older adults who had taken benzodiazepines (BZDs) for three months or longer at some point in the past, risk for Alzheimer’s disease—the most common form of age-related dementia—increased by 51% (compared to people who had never been prescribed BZDs). MORE: How Exercise Could Protect You From Alzheimer’s The longer a person had been on BZDs, the higher her risk for Alzheimer’s soared, the study authors say....

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More from Prevention: Get Your Workout Motivation Back Kick up cardio workouts. After age 30, every additional birthday candle that you blow out increases your risk for muscle loss. Which means you’re burning fewer calories, because a pound of muscle naturally burns more calories than a pound of fat. One way to offset this: “Lengthen or boost the intensity of your cardio workouts,” says Austin. “You’ll burn more calories per sweat session....

How does it look so complex, yet so natural? Keaton traded her blond-ish look for highlights that span the entire gray spectrum, from steely charcoal all the way to nearly white, explains British celebrity hairstylist Mark Hill. “She always used to add blonde tones, which sometimes made her hair look finer than it really is,” says Hill. Not only does this look give the appearance of better texture and thickness, but he suspects it probably requires less upkeep than her blond days....

Try the self-massage moves below to release tension, unravel knots, and make you feel oh-so-good. Use a tennis, lacrosse, or therapy ball. Roll slowly and gently, and pause on any tender areas until you can feel them release. If your butt is sore… Sit with hands and feet on floor, legs bent.Place ball beneath butt on one side.Swivel hips in circular motion. If your calf is sore… Sit with one leg extended, ball under belly of calf....

Q: Are there any natural sleep remedies that really work?–Denise Rogan, Oreland, PA A: If I had a dollar for every time a patient asked me that, I’d be on the Forbes Richest People in America list. Happily, I can tell you the answer is yes. Here’s my integrative approach to getting you to dreamland. Avoid sleep killers. Women metabolize caffeine slowly, so your morning tea or coffee or afternoon soda will still be with you at bedtime....

A little sweet, a little savory, and super easy: That’s this simple veggie side. You can throw it together in a just few minutes, then toss it in the oven while you finish the rest of dinner (or catch up on your latest Netflix binge—we won’t tell). You can even cheat a step and buy pre-sliced sprouts to save on prep time. Either way, you’ll end up with tender brussels with a toasty almond crunch....

YOUR SHOPPING LIST: In the Pantry:Olive oil/extra virgin olive oilRed wine vinegarSweet paprikaCuminCinnamonSea saltBlack pepper Dinner Tonight: 3/4 lb med zucchini 3/4 lb sm eggplant 3/4 lb mini sweet peppers 3/4 lb red onion (1 med) Garlic Fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Dinner Tomorrow: 3 1/4 c leftover grilled vegetables 1 lb tomatoes Garlic Fresh basil Parmesan 1 loaf (10 oz) seeded whole grain bread 1 sm jar capers [sidebar] Grilled Spiced Chicken and Vegetables PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 + LEFTOVER VEGETABLES 3 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp sweet paprika 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 lb med zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4"-thick slices 3/4 lb sm eggplant, cut into 1/4"-thick slices 3/4 lb mini sweet peppers 3/4 lb red onion (1 med), sliced...

PREPARE rice per package directions. (Makes about 2½ cups.)2. MIX next 4 ingredients in saucepan. Simmer until reduced to ⅔ cup, 10 minutes. Stir in 1 Tbsp of the lime juice. Divide between 2 bowls.3. HEAT broiler. Put salmon on baking sheet lined with foil. Broil 6" from heat, 4 minutes. Brush salmon with glaze from 1 bowl. Broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes.4. TOSS rice with scallions and remaining 2 Tbsp lime juice....

Most of the visits, 77 percent, were made by younger people between the ages of 18 and 39, nearly two-thirds of whom were men. In 56 percent of cases, the visits involved the energy drinks themselves, but in the remaining 44 percent, the energy drinks were combined with other substances such as alcohol or drugs. Men were more likely than women to combine the drinks with alcohol or illicit drugs, while women were more likely to drink them in combination with pharmaceuticals such as narcotic painkillers, stimulants like Ritalin, or anxiety medications....