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Mountain Pose Standing poses such as this one help keep your back in a neutral position, allowing your lungs to work more efficiently. When you’re standing, gravity pulls your belly organs down toward the floor, so your diaphragm has greater freedom to move, making it easier to breathe. Start by standing with your feet together. Keep your spine straight, head erect, shoulders down, and arms alongside your body with palms facing inward, fingers spread....

This elusive structure has long been a hotbed of controversy, with women reporting sexual pleasure from stimulating a spot slightly inside the vagina for centuries. But researchers have always come up empty handed in efforts to locate it, leading to endless debates on whether the G-spot actually exists—until now. Hoping to settle the matter once and for all, Adam Ostrzenski, MD, from the Institute of Gynecology in St. Petersburg, Florida, did a detailed dissection on—brace yourself, this is morbid—an 83-year-old female cadaver....

Ramen donut We may have to stage an intervention for the dude over at the blog Culinary Bro-Down. Months after masterminding ramen poutine, this guy whipped up a custard-filled, frosting-topped ramen donut, which has been ever-so-eloquently dubbed the “ramnut.” The recipe includes 6 packs of instant ramen, 3 whole eggs, and 64 oz of prepared horchata, and produces something the chef describes as “starchy” and “crispy.” Sounds…delicious? Ramen burger If you’re a resident of Los Angeles or New York City, there’s a good chance you’ve come face to face with a ramen burger—a beef patty sandwiched between two buns made from noodles, topped with a soy sauce and “choice market fresh vegetables” (which appear to be just sliced green onions)....

Here, McDaniel offers snack ideas for even the most frazzled of us. Ants on a Log 2 stalks celery + 2 Tbsp almond butter + 1 Tbsp raisins. Energizing carbs and filling fiber, fat, and protein—this snack’s got it all. DIY Energy Bites ½ c chopped dates + ¼ c rolled oats + ½ c nut butter, all mixed together and formed into 12 to 14 bites. The perfect treat, or even on-the-go breakfast, to satisfy a sweet craving while keeping blood sugar stable....

“Herbs and other natural remedies can be as effective as traditional treatments, often without the same negative side effects,” says Roberta Lee, MD, medical director of the Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Here are 10 superhealers you’ll want to add to the all-natural section of your medicine cabinet—and even to your favorite recipes. Folding one or two of them into your cooking every day can yield big benefits....

That’s because women lose up to 5% of their lean muscle tissue per decade, starting in their 30s—and that number increases after 65. “I cannot stress enough how important muscle mass is to your life,” says Perkins. “There is a direct correlation between your health and the amount of muscle mass that you have. The more you build, the faster your metabolism hums, the tighter and firmer you get, and the easier it is to lose weight and keep it off....

While every woman may experience underboob sweat at some point, it’s most common among women with large or ptotic (aka droopy) breasts, says Alexes Hazen, MD, associate professor in the Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at New York University Langone. “An overhang of skin tends to get sweaty,” says Dr. Hazen. Not only is this plain annoying, but warm, moist skin is an ideal breeding ground for bacterial, fungal, and yeast infections, which can surface in the form of an uncomfortable rash....

The research used to compile this list is from extensive independent tests run by the FDA and the USDA from more than 100,000 samples of food. The chemical pesticides detected in these studies are known to cause cancer, birth defects, nervous system and brain damage, and developmental problems in children. In other words, panic if it isn’t organic. 12 Contaminated Foods Beef, Pork and Poultry The EPA reports that meat is contaminated with higher levels of pesticides than any plant food....

According to Larry Millikan, MD, these are the 5 most common rash-producing allergens: These are just the most common allergens. (Here’s the 9 weirdest things that people are allergic to.) Almost anything can cause a rash, though, including food and medications, which is why figuring out what caused your rash may require you and your doctor to become detectives. “The rash is sending a message that your body is not happy about something,” says Dee Anna Glaser, MD....

Why is protein important when meal prepping? To feel more satisfied after a meal (and to cut down on cravings between meals), high-protein dishes are key in keeping you satisfied and full. Protein is a crucial nutrient for every part of your body, and it’s a key player in building muscle, boosting immunity, maintaining stable blood sugar, and generally keeping you energized throughout the day. Another perk? “In numerous studies, a high-protein breakfast habit has been linked to weight management or weight loss,” says Cynthia Sass, M....

In our inner ecology, just as in the ecology of the planet, diversity equals resilience. The more types of friendly gut bacteria we harbor, the better job of digestion the gut does, and the less chance that a particular food or food component will upset it or trigger a harmful inflammatory response. To encourage a healthy and diverse “microbiome” inside your GI tract, two things are needed: Prebiotic Power Foods A food that is prebiotic contains ingredients, mostly fiber, that gut bacteria feed on, producing fermentation by-products that benefit health....

Researchers from the Netherlands and England reviewed the photographs and health information of more than 5,500 Northern Europeans (average age of 67) and found that higher BMI, lighter skin color, being male, and being older each increased the risk of having saggy eyelids. “People with higher BMIs usually have a higher fat percentage. Fat will accumulate in the skin just above the upper eyelid, and gravity pulls on this additional weight,” says L....

This important vitamin helps the body produce serotonin and norepinephrine, two chemicals that facilitate communication between the brain and nerve cells, which is crucial for keeping body processes like the immune system and metabolism humming along. Some studies show that a B6 deficiency can cause problems that affect the nerves, skin, and circulation; other research shows supplementing can improve memory loss, diabetes, asthma, ADHD and acne. : Deficiency is more common in alcoholics and people with liver and kidney issues or an overactive thyroid....

Essential oils have a very small molecular size, which means that their healing properties are easily absorbed by the skin, but should not be ingested. The potency ensures that only a few drops are needed at a time, so a small bottle can last a few years when used sparingly. Most have a shelf life of five to 10 years with the exception of citrus oils, which lose their potency after about two years....

Your plate is filled with veggies. You carve out time to exercise. And yet every time you step on the scale, the needle seems to be creeping upward. Here’s unsettling news: Some of your most health conscious habits may add pounds. However, with a few tweaks you can alter the following healthy behaviors to get help shed that unwanted weight. (Snack AND lose weight with this box of Prevention-approved treats from Bestowed....