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(For 2,000+ more tricks to live a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling life, check out The Better Man Project, the brand-new book from the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health!) Blow bubblesIt sounds ridiculous, but blowing a few bubbles—like the kind that comes in a plastic bottle that you played with as a kid—right before bed can help you fall asleep faster, says Rachel Marie E. Salas, MD, a professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine....

You’re not browning your white fat Photo by Iconica/Getty Images Just as there’s bad cholesterol (LDL) and good cholesterol (HDL), our bodies also harbor bad fat (white) and good fat (brown). White fat ups your risk for heart disease and diabetes while brown fat actually helps burn calories. Now here’s how things get screwed up: When you starve yourself on a diet, you’re sabotaging the body’s ability to convert white fat to brown fat....

Pea, Mint, and Feta Fritters Recipe from: Gourmande In The KitchenConsider these grown-up potato pancakes, but without all the starchy potatoes. Instead, this crafty blogger uses resistant-starch peas, so you can watch (or savor) as the calories melt away. Little bits of feta and mint up the flavor factor, while a cooling yogurt sauce makes for way better dipping than sugary ketchup or sour cream. MORE: 15-Minute Dinner: Sweet Pea and Basil Pesto Pea and Mint Pesto Recipe from: Oh My VeggiesPeas and mint go together like peanut butter and jelly....

You’ve banned dairy.Media Platforms Design Team Photo by tashka2000/Getty Muscle is essential for keeping your metabolism humming, and women who consumed 3-7 servings of dairy per day lost more fat and gained more muscle mass than women who downed less, according to research from McMaster University. “Dairy is a rich source of top quality proteins whey and casein,” says Precision Nutrition coach Brian St. Pierre, RD. “Whey is very good at boosting protein synthesis, which helps build muscle, while casein stops protein breakdown and maintains the lean mass you have....

(Transform your health with 365 days of slimming secrets, wellness tips, and motivation—get your 2018 Prevention calendar and health planner today!) See three Prevention readers get the ultimate makeup updates below, then try them for yourself. Eileen, 52 Eileen’s Makeup Dilemma: “I don’t know how to apply foundation in a way that looks natural and doesn’t accentuate my fine lines. I’ve heard that less is more when it comes to getting a healthy glow, but how do you actually do that?...

I know that the flip side of it all is that it creates super strength too. It introduces people to their inner warrior or their juicing inner wild child. It can bring families together who haven’t talked in years. It can build bridges and teach lessons. It inspires carpe diem and bucket lists. But, you know what? It still steals and rips apart lives more than brings them together. I know no one in my world that wasn’t robbed by it in some way....

We’ll show you how to turn everyday gripes and annoyances into positives so you can maintain your sunny outlook all day long. Gripe: You hit your alarm’s snooze button and overslept.What to do right now: Don’t rush around at warp speed. Take your time, especially when you’re in a hurry, says Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Happiness Project. This may sound counterintuitive, but it works: “When you’re frantic, that’s the time you’ll forget your wallet, or get into a fight,” Rubin says....

It’s just before noon in Avila Beach and the day is already as hot as an industrial kitchen. The quaint surf town in San Luis Obispo County sits along the Pacific Coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and from the rooftop patio of the Inn at Avila Beach, the view is striking: The ocean undulates forever, surfers bob on waves, sunburned kids ride skateboards and eat roasted corn. It’s as idyllic a scene as you can imagine–and just last year, no less an authority than Oprah Winfrey christened the nearby city of San Luis Obispo the happiest place in America....

Researchers recruited 133 people and asked each to craft an email that included words from a predetermined list. For some participants, the goal of the email was to appear warm and friendly. For others, the goal was to appear competent. Many of the words from the list—such as “exquisite” and “commendable”—projected both competence and warmth, according to the study. Other words, like “inept” and “happy,” were associated only with competence or warmth, respectively....

Unfortunately, the cuddly couch can be the opposite of comfort. Spending too much time sitting or lying on the couch can cause more pain than relaxation. First, there’s the fact that your body won’t be supported correctly while you’re slumped in the cushions. Then there’s the fact that sitting for too long causes the supporting muscles around the spine and pelvis to deactivate, which leads to chronic back pain. If you spent too long getting acquainted with your couch last night, check out five easy types of stretches that will help relieve back pain, release shoulder tension, and remedy a stiff neck....

A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation offers up remarkable evidence that berries are a boon for a woman’s heart health. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the UK’s University of East Anglia followed 93,600 women for 18 years, and had them submit a questionnaire about their diet every four years during that period. A golden ticket to good health emerged from the results: berries....

Here are some helpful tips to picking and blending the right foundation: From ultra-hydrating formulas for dry skin to those with collagen-protecting ingredients and everything in between, just about every bottle offers a unique blend of benefits. Even better, today’s foundations also offer varying types of coverage and are sold at a wide range of price points. Essentially, whatever your needs, there’s a foundation out there that’s perfect for you....

Grab a resistance band and try doing this exercise 6 times on each leg. For the best stretch, remember to keep your feet flexed and your legs straight. Add this to your routine a few times a week and you’ll instantly notice a difference in how you move. ​ ​

In a groundbreaking new report, published in the journal Human Genetics, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have concluded that people with a common genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes are less likely to develop the illness if they have elevated blood levels of beta carotene. More specifically, those consuming around 6.5mg of the nutrient every day (that’s equivalent to half a cup of cooked carrots) appeared best off, though the link also depends on how their body metabolizes beta carotene....

“I’d had pain for decades, but a few years ago, it got really bad,” she says. Her six knee surgeries didn’t seem to help, and she found herself unable to walk a few blocks to the gym or to dinner. “I would take a taxi,” she says. In February 2010, King underwent double knee replacement surgery. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 700,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery annually—but experts say that number doesn’t even come close to the number of arthritis sufferers who could benefit from the procedure....

Cultivate social connections Belonging to a club, attending religious services, or volunteering may be as beneficial to your long-term health as regular exercise, suggests research. “We think it’s because all these activities provide social support, which relieves stress and helps boost emotional energy,” says study author Joseph Grzywacz, PhD, a professor of family and community medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Try emotional Kung Fu Be inspired by this ancient art of self-defense and use attacking force to your advantage....

Here’s what you’ll need to make the following 3 butternut squash recipes—start by roasting the squash, and then you’re all set for the soup and dinner recipes. Shop 4 lb prepackaged cubed butternut squash 1 lg red onion 1 bunch fresh mint 1 oz soft goat cheese 6 oz cooked lump crabmeat Unsalted, dry-roasted, shelled pistachios Arborio rice 60 oz low-sodium chicken broth Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Hot-pepper sauce Ground allspice Ground coriander Ground cumin Nutmeg Kosher salt Sugar ½ pt whole milk...

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