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If your skin and lips feel dry, don’t stress. Hormonal changes (think: menopause) can slow the skin’s production of oil, says Gary Goldenberg, MD, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Try swapping your usual makeup for these hydrating formulas. For more skin tips, follow @PreventionBeaut on Twitter! Lipstick: CoverGirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm ($7.50; drugstores) coats lips with sheer, shiny color plus mango and shea butters, which lock moisture into parched lips....

“This platform aims to empower our customers and employees to make choices that are right for their nutrition needs," Neil Golden, chief marketing officer for McDonald’s USA, was quoted as saying in a July 2012 press release. Sounds good, but dieters, be warned. These aren’t meals under 400 calories. Indeed, McDonald’s boasts that a single hash brown qualifies. Same for a cup of oatmeal. Under 400 calories? Sure. But filling and balanced?...

Which begs the question: Is your supposedly healthy 5-free nail polish still putting your health at risk? MORE: How Healthy Is Your Manicure? We asked Amanda Sergay, MD, a dermatologist at Marmur Medical Group in New York City, whether you need to worry about these 3 new ingredients being put on the chopping block: Ethyl Tosylamide, a plasticizer that helps transform polish from drippy to dry in minutes; the ingredient has already been barred from personal care products in Europe due to its antibiotic properties and concern over antibiotic resistanceXylene, a solvent that keeps your nail polish from getting gloppy; it’s also a known allergen and possible carcinogen, according to research from the International Agency on Research For Cancer Scientific Publications SeriesParabens, preservatives that have gotten a bad rep for their estrogen-mimicking effects, which past research from the University of Reading and other institutions has suggested may trigger major health concerns like hormonal problems...

For anxiety… Try passionflower. —Gayle Root To nod off—now… Melatonin is good for helping you relax if you can’t sleep. —Debi Massie Brooks Doctor’s note: Take .5 to 5 mg supplements. After a rough day… Sip holy basil—it’s the best thing ever when you’re in a funky mood. —Natalie Massenburg For trouble falling asleep… Try valerian root, sold in capsules and tea. It stinks but works well! —Cynthia Smyers Baco Doctor’s note: Take 400 to 900 mg 30 to 60 minutes before bed....

Growing up in Boone, NC, I was your typical jock: I played varsity basketball, volleyball, and softball, and I loved to ski. I was always in great shape. After I graduated from college, though, my activity level went way down. I got married and went straight to work as a general contractor, doing home construction. Although I didn’t sit behind a desk all day, I also didn’t have much time to exercise....

Whip up this Quick & Light Pad Thai recipe and you’ll still have room in your calorie budget for a dessert. Make that a generous serving of dessert if you have my no-fat, low-calorie Tangerine Ice. Quick & Light Pad Thai Recipe Work Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 4 The complex blend of salty, sweet, tart, and hot comes mainly from pantry items, requiring only measuring, no prep. 8 oz rice-flour noodles 1/4 c reduced-sodium fish sauce 3 Tbsp brown sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce Juice of 1 lime (about 2 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/2 tsp ground red pepper 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided 4 oz firm tofu, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg + 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 1/2 lb ground chicken 4 c bean sprouts 4 med scallions, including green tops, thinly sliced (1/2 c) 2 Tbsp roughly chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts 1 c cilantro leaves Soak noodles....

Harvest Wheatberry Salad with Poached Egg Got leftover cooked whole grains or sautéed greens? This delicious, throw-it-all together salad is a fantastic way to use them. (And for more ways to use your leftovers, take a look in the Amish Cook’s Family Favorite Recipes.) SERVINGS: 4 1 c cooked wheat berries (other leftover grain like quinoa or rice also work) 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 c sautéed greens like Swiss chard or spinach ¼ c dried cherries ¼ c toasted chopped pecans 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, or to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 4 lg eggs, poached (See how to easily poach an egg here)...

Original Mashed Potato Recipe PREP TIME 5 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes SERVINGS 12 Peel and quarter 4 lb Yukon gold potatoes. Add to large pot, cover with 3" of cold water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp sea salt and simmer potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid and drain potatoes in colander. Return potatoes to pot with 1 c warm 2% milk, ¼ c unsalted butter, and ½ cup reserved liquid....

The Expert: Vincent Fortanasce, MD, a Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist at the Fortanasce Neurology Center in Acadia, Ca GOAL: “Help me prevent Alzheimer’s disease” When she forgets the names of her coworkers, Teresa isn’t just embarrassed, she’s scared. Before her parents passed away, they both developed dementia—a disorder that impaired their memory, judgment, and motor skills (the most common causes are Alzheimer’s and stroke). Teresa was concerned that her “senior moments” were signs she’d suffer the same fate....

As a result, you may need 20% more anesthesia to be completely knocked out before a medical procedure than either a blonde or a brunette would, according to a study from the University of Louisville. And you might need higher-than-usual amounts of other pain relievers as well. This link between hair color, pain, and anesthesia may be traced to a glitch hidden deep within redheads’ genetic codes, suspects researcher Edwin B....

Next time you’re pushing your body to the limit, remember to stop periodically and take several deep breaths, Douillard says. He suggests taking a break during strenuous endeavors and trying the breathing exercise detailed below. Once your muscles and energy are spent, relax with the other two soothing poses to help your body recover. Ocean Breath This exercise activates calming nerve receptors found only in the hard-to-reach lower lobes of the lungs....

7 Signs You’re Having A Heart Attack Clark, who’s best known for his gigs on American Bandstand and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, has long been an inspiration to those who watch him. He’s credited with introducing the world to rock n’ roll, and so many of our favorite shows today—American Idol, The Voice, America’s Got Talent—exist because of his work on Bandstand. In memory of America’s favorite perpetual teenager, we take a look at six lessons we can all learn from Dick Clark....

Thrive melds three of my favorite things—quality food, truly reasonable prices, and convenience. Consider it the Costco, BJ’s, or Sam’s Club of the clean food world. For a $60 annual membership fee, you get access to an online market featuring a curated collection of 2,500 healthy, non-perishable products at wholesale prices—about 25 to 50% off retail prices—that are then delivered right to your door. If you decide you don’t like it, just cancel within 30 days for a refund....

Milk Here’s a reason to cry over spilled—or rather, expired—milk: All those half-full cartons of milk poured down the drain make an unhappy impact on the planet’s health, finds a new study from the University of Edinburgh in the UK. Researchers found that 700,000,000 pounds of milk are wasted each year in Britain alone, creating greenhouse gas emissions equal to 20,000 gas-guzzling cars on the road. 8 Ways To Afford Organics Brown Rice You might think that there’s no harm in stocking up on huge bags of rice—it’s not like it’s perishable, right?...

Diabetes, especially, ravages a pet’s quality of life (and yours). Pets, like people, can have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Type 1, which is more common in dogs, occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. In type 2—more common in cats—cells don’t respond properly to insulin. Either condition is tricky to manage. You’ll need to monitor your pet’s blood glucose levels and possibly give daily insulin injections....

dish certainly doesn’t lack flavor (even though it’s made without the traditional ham bone). I love the complexity provided by the herbes de provence. It’s my favorite herb blend and I always request that family and friends bring me a bag straight from the source whenever they visit France! It’s also available in specialty markets, or you can substitute a combination of marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Serves 6. Ingredients:...

Big news for PSL fans: When the unofficial drink of fall hits Starbucks stores next month, it won’t contain caramel coloring, a controversial food additive that may be linked to cancer, but is allowed by the FDA. Who’s to credit for the postive change? Well, our good ol’ friend the Food Babe did slam the drink (and Starbucks’ shadiness in reporting what was in it) last fall. Coincidence? Probably not....

Skin 1. Do your feet have blisters or red spots? Buy shoes in a large enough size and width, and watch for bothersome seams inside. Foot Care 2. Are your toenails trimmed straight across? This will prevent ingrown nails. 3. Do you push back your cuticles? Healthy ones offer protection from bacteria and infection, but they must be kept from overgrowing. (Here are 2 new ways to treat toenail fungus....

The problem is the amount of time we spend parked on our rear ends. We once spent our days squatting and standing in the fields, literally working our butts off, but now we sit in front of computer screens, steering wheels, and TVs. And our butts have adapted by giving us bigger, softer cushions to sit on. What’s more, the back end is the female body’s fuel pantry. It’s where your body stores the fat reserves to draw on when babies need nourishment and food is scarce....