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But it’s time to change that, says Rachel Prairie, a personal trainer with Anytime Fitness in Woodbury, Minnesota. Not only do strong shoulder muscles look super-sexy, they’re also important if you want to retain your range of motion. “Strong shoulders make most arm movements easier,” says Prairie, whether it’s lifting a suitcase or bags of groceries, passing a serving dish across the dinner table, or holding plank pose in your favorite yoga class....

Leg Drop Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs extended and lifted directly over your hips so they are perpendicular to the floor. Turn feet out slightly. Lift your head off the floor and look toward your legs. Inhale and lower your legs toward the floor several inches. Exhale, and return to start. Start with 4 to 6 reps, and work up to 8 to 10....

For diarrhea…Peanut butter, of course. —Lalo DepazDoctor’s note: Eating protein can help solidify stool. For regularity…I take magnesium every night before bed. It helps me sleep—and guarantees I’ll go in the morning.—Michele Christian Anderson For gas…Chew some caraway seeds. —Sue Lesko Glick For bloating…Sip fennel tea. —Ophira SwansonDoctor’s note: Brew 1 or 2 g of crushed fennel seed. For constipation…Eat water-soaked chia seeds daily. —Karrah RauDoctor’s note: If you’ve never tried them, start with a small dose—about 1 or 2 teaspoons....

MORE: The 5 Fruits with the Highest—and Lowest—Sugar Counts Of course, that’s easier said than done: Nutrition labels don’t list what the recommended daily intake of sugar is. (In case you’re wondering, it’s no more than five percent of your diet, or about six teaspoons of the sweet stuff per day, per the World Health Organization). What’s more, food manufacturers add sugar to lots of foods that don’t even taste all that sweet....

When you go to the gym, you have your favorite exercises. Maybe they make you feel stronger, make you sweat, or give you a good pump. Regardless of the reason, you love them and you never skip them. But our experts want you to update your go-to list. Give it a refresh. They each chose one exercise they wish you would work into your routine. (Because sometimes The Exercises You Hate Can Be the Best Ones For You....

“There’s more consequences to insufficient sleep than just feeling groggy the next day, and I think a lot of people don’t realize that. They’re like, ‘Well, if I can power through the day, then it was enough,’” says Michael Grandner, PhD, a clinical psychologist and instructor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. “But there’s a lot more going on.” Here’s what: Sleep fights weight gain. If nothing else will motivate you to get more shuteye, this should be it: Sleep keeps the weight off—not just for vanity but also for health....

Here are 7 takeaway messages from the film: #1. GMOs are everywhere.Almost all of the corn, soy, cotton, canola, and sugar beets grown in this country are genetically engineered to either produce a pesticide within the plant or survive being drenched in weed-killing chemicals. (Usually the weed killers would kill the plant, but by tinkering with the plant’s natural DNA and inserting foreign genes, plants can withstand chemicals like Roundup....

And Brown would know: as part of an NYU food policy thesis, Brown looked at whether those who had only $4 a day grocery budget from SNAP, informally known as food stamps, could truly eat nutritious meals. Her conclusion: you absolutely can eat healthy for less than $20 a week if you know what to look for. Here, Brown shares 7 money-saving shopping and cooking strategies, plus 3 recipes—each costing less than $1....

(Got 10 minutes? Then you’ve got time to lose the weight for good with Prevention’s new 10-minute workouts and 10-minute meals. Get Fit in 10: Slim and Strong for Life now!) Here are 7 workday mistakes that aren’t doing your suit size any favors—and how to get back to a place you feel good about. You skip breakfast to get to the office bright and early. Sure, being the first one at your desk might give you a jumpstart on your task list (and a smug feeling as you watch late coworkers scamper in)....

“It’s very common for women to exercise incorrectly,” says Felita Dortch, a personal trainer at Equinox in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. And if your form is wrong, you won’t get the results you want. “Over time, you could also damage the musculoskeletal system, including your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and in extreme cases, bones.” (Be careful to avoid these 8 worst exercise injuries.) Getting it right isn’t difficult; you probably just need to make some tweaks....

These include crunchy celery, lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, and watercress. The fact that they are water-rich means they freeze easily, but freezing ruptures the cell walls that give them their structure, so when they are defrosted they go limp and mushy. (They also develop an unpleasant oxidized aroma, flavor, and color.) However, pickled and fermented veggies will freeze just fine, since their cell walls have already been broken down. Fresh tomatoes can be frozen if you plan to cook them after defrosting, but if you want to eat them raw, don’t freeze—they’ll have a mushy, runny texture....

This deep-blue smoothie is a nutrient powerhouse: Just one serving packs 50% of your daily requirement for vitamin C, 10% of your vitamin A, 8% of your iron, and 8% of your potassium. Not too shabby for a single glass. MORE: The Six Cleanest Protein Powders for Your Smoothie Serves 4 Add 2 cups coconut water, 2 cups baby spinach, 2 cups frozen blueberries, 1/2 frozen banana, 2 Tbsp spirulina powder, and 1 cup ice (optional) to blender....