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These metal confinement stalls house pigs for their whole lives before slaughter, and they’re so small that a pig isn’t even able to turn around in it. Pigs are highly social and intelligent animals, which means that this commonplace practice can only be considered unbelievably cruel. (Think you’re eating cruelty-free? Check out the 8 Cruelest Foods You Eat—you might be surprised.) Thankfully, gestation crates are slowly disappearing. They’re banned in Florida, Oregon, Maine, and Rhode Island....

Enjoy your favorite comfort foods, without the guilt! Calorie-conscious eating doesn’t mean boring eating. And it definitely doesn’t mean forgoing foods you love. In fact, with simple “food flips,” everything you already eat can have a place in a healthy lifestyle. So don’t ditch your favorite fare. Simply replace high-calorie and unhealthy ingredients with good-for-you items that taste just as delicious. Here’s how to turn some of fall’s most popular dishes into healthy recipes....

In the study, researchers found that a higher content of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)—pro-inflammatory compounds often produced by cooking meats at high temperatures like grilling, roasting, and frying—in national diets around the world was associated with higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease in those countries. MORE: The Weird Way Your Personality Can Up Your Alzheimer’s Risk How these compounds might mess with memory: “AGEs kill cells and activate a receptor that can transport beta-amyloid toxins across the blood-brain barrier where they lead to neuron death,” says study author William B....

According to the FBI, the sale of counterfeit personal care products is on the rise, and these knock-off cosmetics also happen to be loaded with bacteria or laced with carcinogenic elements like arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium. And fake perfumes? Those may contain the carcinogen DEHP and even urine. Just thinking about it is enough to make your skin crawl. But if you slather these products on, crawling isn’t the only thing your skin will be doing....

Spring’s arrival means that the farmer’s market is getting a brand-new makeover in the form of produce. While fresh veggies are the cornerstone to any clean diet, there are a few spring foods with the added benefit of having natural detoxing properties. Detox With Yoga! Try These Poses Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse, asparagus provides digestive support to the body. Like chicory root, asparagus contains inulin, a type of prebiotic that encourages colon health while also stimulating the growth of probiotics (good bacteria) in the body....

A University of Vermont study of 54 overweight women found similar results: Although half received 500 mg of calcium a day from dairy and the rest got 1,200 to 1,400 mg, all lost an average of 22 pounds. Previous Research Other studies suggest that dairy did help shed pounds. In a study at the University of Tennesee, Knoxville, researchers put 32 obese adults on one of three calorie-restricted diets: low calcium diets(400 mg daily from food), high calcium diets (an additional 800 mg from supplements), or high dairy diets (1,200 mg, all from food)....

The number of times I’ve actually done this: zero. Every time I step across the threshold of my lovely little home, the comforts (couch, pajamas, warm dinner) and distractions (bills, laundry, a new episode of the Bachelor) win out. If you’ve found yourself in the same cycle of procrastination, take heart that you’re not alone. While working out at home is cheap, convenient, and private, your home is a harder place to get exercise than you might think....

6 Botanicals For Younger Skin So what could be going on here? Here are five reasons behind the breakouts: Haywire hormones Whenever your body spikes in “male” hormones such as testosterone, your oil production increases. This can cause a clogged pore where P. acnes bacteria grows, leading to inflammation and pimples. This may occur more frequently during perimenopause, but it also happens just before your period. Plus, health issues with a hormonal component, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, are often-overlooked causes of acne....

According to sun protective clothing companies, yes. There’s no shortage of wearable products—bathing suits, shirts, hats—that claim to shield you from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays with built-in protection. We talked to dermatologists to figure out if we can trust their promises. (While you’re outside, start burning fat and feeling your best ever with the effective walking plans in Prevention’s Walk Your Way to Better Health!) How Does Sun Protective Clothing Work?...

While the study authors note that the amount of caffeine in about two cups of coffee likely won’t alter a woman’s ability to ovulate in the short term, the results do suggest the caffeine-fueled changes in estrogen could affect a woman’s risk of developing certain diseases down the line. That impacts a lot of women, considering that nearly 90 percent of women ages 18 to 34 drink the caffeine equivalent of 1½ to 2 cups of coffee a day....

[sidebar]Women with diabetes are at increased risk for dry mouth, says Heidi K. Hausauer, DDS, instructor of operative dentistry at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco and a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. Women who have had radiation for head and neck cancer, which can damage the salivary glands, are also at increased risk, as well as women who wear dentures. And some women find that their mouths simply get drier as they get older, for no medical reason, says Geraldine Morrow, DMD, past president of the American Dental Association, a member of the American Association of Women Dentists, and a dentist in Anchorage, AK....

SERVINGS: 4 1 16-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp olive oil Juice of ½ lime ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp salt 2 c cooked brown rice 1 avocado, pitted and diced 4 4-ounce poached chicken breasts, cubed (Watch how to poach chicken in a few easy steps.) 1 c jarred salsa COMBINE the black beans with the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine....

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by cartilage breakdown, usually after an injury or years of stress. It makes sense, then, that running could cause OA—after all, your knees have to support and stabilize your entire body with every step. But after looking at the running habits and arthritis symptoms of nearly 2,700 women and men, researchers discovered that regular runners (or those who were runners at some point) were 7% less likely than non-runners to develop knee OA....

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After decades of hovering over desks and slumping behind steering wheels, we literally adapt to our environment. Our abdominal muscles, whose job it is to hold us upright, grow slack. And our chest muscles shorten as our back muscles weaken. The result: a permanent state of slouch. To illustrate the point, Australian researchers analyzed trunk muscle activity in a group of 20 adults. First, the study participants purposefully assumed poor postures both while seated and standing....

To kick off this milestone, the AHA hosted a rally yesterday in front of Macy’s Herald Square in New York City. There, talent from two of Broadway’s most successful shows, Stomp and Motown: The Musical, joined Mrs. International 2012 Sarah Bazey, Tony award-winner Judy Kaye, and 10 women who’ve survived heart disease (including TV personality Star Jones). Their red coats, scarves, pins, and even glowsticks symbolized the ongoing prevalence of heart disease among women nationwide....

Women who visit my office frequently tell me they feel like they’re living at 30% capacity and have lost their gusto for life, even though they seem to be doing all the right things—eating a diet of whole foods, staying hydrated, and logging enough sleep. When I investigate a bit further, I usually find that they’re making some, or all, of these lesser-talked about food mistakes that sap energy. MORE: Is buckwheat the latest superfood?...

Speaking before the American Chemical Society last week, Karina Martinez-Mayorga, PhD, a research chemist at the National Autonomous University in Mexico, reported that because the chemical properties of certain food flavors may mimic the structure of an antidepressant called valproic acid, food could provide similar mood-enhancing benefits. More from Prevention.com: 3 Natural Depression Treatments You Haven’t Tried Martinez-Mayorga’s results are still preliminary—she’s keeping mum on the specifics of her findings—but her research adds to a growing body of evidence that some foods may trigger emotional changes in the eater....

Build Muscle With… KeriBar Apple Peanut Butter Made with omega-3-rich flaxseed, this bar contains 6 g of protein, essential for preserving lean muscle tissue. Fuel up before or after your workout. (160 cal, 6 g fat; $24 for 12 bars, also available in Cherry Almond and Strawberry Chocolate Chip, at keribars.com) 500 MG Omega-3s Protect Your Heart With… Christopher Eggs These foods have 18 times the omega-3 fats of regular large eggs, thanks to the vegetable-rich diet the birds are fed....