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For those who suffer from arthritis and gout, you will be relieved to find out that adding cherries to your diet can greatly decrease the intense pain associated with those ailments. Excess uric acid in the blood is the culprit behind the excruciating pain that causes swelling, tenderness and inflammation. A study done by the USDA found that uric acid can be reduced by as much as 15 percent by eating 2 cups of Bing cherries....

Nail polish and shaping can be a double-edged sword. On one side, pretty polish and sexy shaping make for beautiful nails. But on the other, frequent polishing, removing, and filing can tear up your nails. Now that the new season’s here, it’s time to give your nails a fresh start. See five straightforward ways to get them back in shape without much heartache (or money) when you keep reading....

And while you may brush regularly, chances are you’re making at least one of these 6 mistakes. Here are the fixes for each. (For more smart tips on improving your oral health—and smile—follow these 9 Surprising Ways to Whiten Your Teeth.) You don’t clean at the right time of day. “Your toothbrush should be the last thing your teeth touch at night,” says Edmond R. Hewlett, DDS, a professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry....

Of course, being extra choosy isn’t a crime. But if you really want to get serious about improving your diet, you’ve gotta find a way to make healthy fare seem more delicious and less like torture. And while it might take some work, you can totally do it. Here, six simple tips to help you get over your issues with all foods green and clean: Forget how you felt as a kid....

Wellness experts are currently enthralled by how these pungent, probiotic powerhouses, which boost the good bacteria in your digestive tract, can help heal a multitude of health issues, like leaky gut and IBS, and can even lead to weight loss, better skin, and boosted immunity. One of the reasons? “The gut is the largest part of our immune system,” explains Drew Ramsey, MD, author of The Happiness Diet and 50 Shades of Kale....

Which, compared to recommendations from other organizations, is actually pretty generous. The American Heart Association says that women should limit their sugar intake to 6 teaspoons per day (24 g) and men should limit theirs to 9 teaspoons (36 g). But it’s far from a free-for-all. While you can feel a little less bad about a packet of sugar in your coffee or a cookie after dinner, it’s still insanely easy to overdo it on the sweet stuff....

Ready to have the life you want? Here’s how to do it in seven steps: Imagine. Most of us think that if we’re attractive, smart, nice, or hard-working, our lives will magically turn out the way we want. But it’s hard to create the life you want if you never consciously imagine what that life looks like. So think about where you want to be in one, five, or 10 years, and write it down....

Packing Peanuts: Yay, your birthday gift just arrived! But it’s brimming with foam peanuts. No need to swallow your guilt and stick them in the garbage; the Plastic Loose Fill Council is happy to take them off your hands with hundreds of drop-off locations across the country. Find one near you at loosefillpackaging.com. Easy Ways To Stop Global Warming Bras: Your old brassiere could get a new lease on life....

Eating too much sugar certainly isn’t wise for your waistline, but overindulging in dessert can also add years to your face. “Good nutrition is a fundamental building block of healthy skin,” explains Leslie Baumann, MD, a dermatologist based in Miami Beach. The natural ingredients in whole foods such as romaine lettuce and strawberries help increase cell turnover, and boost production of collagen fibers to help keep skin smooth and firm....

Trouble is, relentless stress can keep this survival mechanism churning in high gear, subverting the hormone’s good intentions. Chronically high cortisol levels can cause sleep problems, a depressed immune response, blood sugar abnormalities, and even abdominal weight gain. “When cortisol spikes, it tells the body to eat something with a lot of calories—a great survival tactic if you need energy to flee a predator but not if you’re fretting over how to pay bills,” says nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott, PhD, author of The Cortisol Connection....

Super Seed & Ancient Grain Blend This genius mix of sprouted buckwheat, sprouted millet, chia seeds, flax seeds, red quinoa, hemp seeds, and amaranth will be your new favorite condiment. Sprinkle it on anything (yogurt, roasted veggies, whatever) for a crunchy, nutrient-packed flavor boost. $4.99 for 8 oz Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice Instead of downing a saccharine lemonade (see how much sugar you’re really eating every day) to keep from wilting in the eleventy-billion-degree heat, drink this....

But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good ol’ American cookout. To up the health-factor of your next backyard bash—without ditching your favorite grilled mains—try some of these healthy side dish recipes. They’re all packed with health-protective nutrients and will keep you satiated all afternoon (even after a dip in the pool!). Plus, they’re far more flavorful than those mayo-smothered salads—promise. (Find out how to stop the craving cycle before it starts and burn fat around the clock with the naturally sweet, salty, and satisfying meals in Eat Clean, Lose Weight & Love Every Bite....

Shaking If your hands are shaking uncontrollably, first, don’t panic. One simple explanation for hand tremors can be that you’ve had too much caffeine. And some medications, including asthma drugs and antidepressants, can also prompt your hands to tremble. However, if none of these causes are to blame, or you develop unexplained tremors that occur frequently, see your doctor. A more rare cause could be Parkinson’s disease, a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement, says David E....

Trim kitty’s claws: The sharper or longer the nail, the more injury can occur—like puncturing the cornea, resulting in permanent blindness! I’ve seen this in puppies introduced to cats, and it can be devastating. Create a safe space: This may be a crate to run into or—for any new cats—a dog-free zone secured by a baby gate. Keep your dog on a leash in the house so you can restrain him, use a basket muzzle for the first few weeks, or consider keeping him crated while the new cat explores....