Speed Play After warming up, walk at a moderate pace (3 to 3.5 mph) for 5 minutes. Now you’ll begin your speed play. Increase to a fast walk (3.5 to 4 mph for 1 minute), followed by a 5-minute moderate pace (3 to 3.5 mph). You’ll repeat the fast/moderate intervals a total of three times. Finish with a cooldown. To make this more challenging, increase the fast walking bouts to 2 minutes each....
Never-before-seen body hairs pop up as a result of natural hormonal changes as you age: Estrogen levels dip, and testosterone levels can rise, says Sandy Tsao, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. This change can trigger hairs to sprout in unusual spots. “My female patients jokingly tell me the world is a cruel place—they’re losing hair on their heads and getting more in areas where they don’t want it,” she says....
If so, you’re not alone. You may have a condition called hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. It affects 4.8 percent of the U.S. population and occurs when nerves that control sweat glands become overactive. (Stress, anxiety, medication, and conditions like diabetes, menopause, and thyroid disorders can trigger glands to pump out excess moisture.) Whatever the cause, sweating can take a toll. “The real burden is psychological, emotional, and social,” says Malcolm Brock, MD, professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Center for Sweat Disorders....
Beer Pizza Crust Take your beloved beer-and-pizza combo to the next level with this homemade crust from Girl Versus Dough. The stronger and darker the beer you use, the more intense yeasty flavor you’ll get in your crust. Here’s the recipe. Frozen Beer Soaked Watermelon Sounds so wrong but tastes so right: This refreshing mashup of warm weather treats from The Beeroness is a perfect way to use up that last bottle of summer ale hanging out in the fridge....
Ice Photo by John Stockfood Frozen peas pair nicely with knee swelling and knee pain. Whether you injure your knee or suffer an arthritis flare-up, ice molded around the joint for 20 minutes each hour brings down inflammation. NSAIDS It’s better than acetaminophen. If your stomach can take it, pop the drugs (such as ibuprofen) for 10 to 14 days. “That’s more effective than stopping and starting,” says Elizabeth Matzkin, surgical director of women’s musculoskeletal health at Harvard Medical School....
MORE: The Crazy Way Your Skin Changes In Your 30s, 40s, 50s, And Beyond Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause suntans and sunburns. As time goes by, this sun damage causes excess pigment to deposit in the skin, which eventually leads to the flat, brown, skin freckles known as age spots, liver spots, or sun spots. No matter what they’re called, they’re unsightly. And, if they change in size, they may indicate skin cancer, which is why it’s a good idea to have a dermatologist examine your skin at least once a year....
But just like making time for exercise or eatings vegetables with every meal, you might not realize sex how integral sex is to your overall health until you just stop doing it. From your mood to your relationship to your disease risk, here are nine ways not having sex can totally mess with your body and mind. You might feel more anxious or stressed Sex helps people blow off steam....
Happy hour is meant to be fun, but if you’re watching your weight, those post-work celebrations can make you feel more guilty than happy. If this sounds familiar, here are nine strategies so you can raise your glass and your spirits. Know your calories: Come armed with info so you don’t convince yourself that happy hour treats are really not that bad for your diet. Don’t fool yourself—that chicken quesadilla is almost 1,500 calories!...
A new analysis of 16 studies published in the British Journal of Dermatology concludes that downing more than one drink per day is associated with a 20% increased risk for melanoma, the most serious skin cancer type. Previous research has shown that adults who drink while spending time at the beach have higher sunburn rates than nondrinkers. The reason: after having a drink, the body metabolizes alcohol into a compound called acetaldehyde....
But a new study published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology deals a major blow to biotech and chemical company giants. In a first-of-its-kind animal study, French researchers discovered that rats fed genetically engineered corn or exposed to the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup over a long period died early, suffered mammary tumors, and also had kidney and liver damage. The GMO corn used in the study was Monsanto’s NK603 seed, a variety created to live through heavy dousings of Roundup....
Try it: Do each exercise for 1 minute, performing as many repetitions as you can with good form. The description of each exercise is below; you can watch the full routine in the video above. Bottom Half Of Super Sculpting SeriesTargets: Front, side, and backs of shoulders Hold a set of dumbbells in your hands with your arms by your sides, standing erect. Raise your arms straight in front of you to lift the weights to shoulder height....
Antioxidants are widely touted as potent disease fighters, capable of supercharging the immune system, enhancing our appearance, and even promoting longevity. But according to one new study, they might not deserve such a glowing health halo after all. Contrary to earlier evidence, eating a diet rich in antioxidants is not associated with a decreased risk of dementia and stroke, concludes a major new study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers tracked the dietary habits of nearly 5,400 older adults over a 13-year period, and divided participants into groups based on the amount of antioxidants each person consumed....
How it works: These compounds—fiber and polyphenols—remain undigested until they’re fermented in the colon, where they act as food for friendly bacteria and help your body outweigh the bad bacteria that thrives on junk food, says lead study author and food scientist Giuliana Noratto. This restored microbial balance appears to reduce chronic inflammation, which increases the risk of obesity, and boosts feelings of fullness to help stave off overeating. MORE: 25 Different Kinds Of Apples—And The Tasty Benefits Of Each “Obese people have an out-of-balance gut,” says Noratto....
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the US, affecting 43 million men and women. And they predict that number will rise to 60 million by 2020. Fortunately, having arthritis doesn’t have to mean the end if you enjoy physical activities. Try yoga poses for arthritis or one of these 5 Workouts for Pain. Here’s how you can ease the pain if you already have arthritis, and possibly lower your risk of developing it if you don’t....
Can You Ward Off Cancer At Dinner? [Reuters] In many instances, key lifestyle changes—more exercise, less alcohol, zero cigarettes—can help prevent certain types of cancer. But new research suggests caution in interpreting and applying nutritional advice based on studies about cancer prevention: The analysis, by experts at the Stanford Preventive Research Center, created a list of 50 random food items (including cinnamon, lobster, and cheese) and managed to find studies, often of poor quality, that claimed cancer risks or benefits for most of the items....
I write about this now because the sand has been my salvation lately as I walk the soft sand of Cocoa Beach, Florida while here with my parents. Very challenging health issues brought me here to spend quality time and help as best I can. This “best” can happen because I take care of myself. Walking on sand along the edge of the Atlantic ocean is major self care. The last thing I need is compassion fatigue and completely losing myself in the sorrow of aging....
But not all personalized eating plans are getting the green light by the pros. One trendy diet causing controversy? The Blood Type Diet. The idea behind the Blood Type Diet is simple: Just like your genes influence your weight and your body’s ability to process certain foods, so does—theoretically—your blood type. But critics of the eating plan have been very outspoken about the lack of science supporting such a claim, even calling it a “crass fraud....
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