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Maybe, but maybe not. That’s the subject of a new debate, sparked by a recent lawsuit filed in New York. At issue are Frito-Lay snacks—SunChips and Tostitos, specifically—which bear “all natural” claims on their packages. The ingredients may look “natural” (more on that vague word in a moment), but according to reports, lab testing revealed that some Frito-Lay products slapped with the “all natural” label contained corn and oils from genetically modified plants....

The latest flat belly solution: kettlebells. A new study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise found that using the weighted orb boosted participants’ core strength by 70% after only 8 weeks. The kettlebell’s odd shape distributes weight unevenly, so when you swing it, you automatically engage your core to keep proper alignment. (See why Prevention fitness expert Chris Freytag loves kettlebells, too.) Here’s how to master the kettlebell swing like a pro....

Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas placed 18 sedentary, cognitively healthy participants aged 57 to 75 on a light workout regimen of just one hour of aerobic exercise three times a week for 12 weeks. After following up over three months, the active subjects showed significant improvements in both immediate and delayed memory tests, logical memory, and resting cerebral blood flow (with increased physical fitness as an added bonus) as compared to a control group....

Attached as a rider to the continuing resolution passed in March 2013 that funded the government through September 30th, the Monsanto Protection Act was a rider that basically prohibited federal courts from stopping the sale or planting of GMOs that were being challenged by non-GMO or organic farmers, public health groups, or others who were concerned about environmental or health impacts of those crops. It appeared seemingly out of nowhere and was inserted into the budget bill without hearings in Congress or any public comment, yet was still signed into law....

It’s true that other types of tea, like black and oolong, also contain beneficial antioxidants but green tea’s unfermented leaves contain the highest level of them. And that tea’s specific polyphenol, EGCG, could work wonders on your grey matter. EGCG increases brain plasticity, which experts believe plays an important role in adult brain function and preventing neurological diseases. The new study, which was performed on animals, is promising: After 60 days of EGCG injections, mice performed better at tasks involving memory and learning—like finding hidden objects and navigating mazes—than control mice....

Goji (pronounced go-gee) The research: It may reduce fatigue and stress; in a recent study, adults who drank 4 ounces of goji berry juice a day reported improvements after 2 weeks. Try: Sprinkling Himalania organic goji berries into a trail mix; refreshing with Honest Ade Superfruit Punch; or sipping Celestial Seasoning’s Goji Berry Pomegranate Green Tea as a hot or iced beverage.

MORE: 9 Secrets to Living Longer It’s the first study to suggest that heart attack patients benefited from adding fiber (found in whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables such as the humble artichoke) to their daily diet. An earlier study found that people at risk of heart disease, but who hadn’t yet experienced some kind of a heart event, could lower their chances of having a heart attack by eating more high fiber foods....

All this feels strange, because I grew up in a boy’s world, playing tackle football in the mud, capture the flag in the woods, and, with my cousins, a blood-and-bruises game called buck-buck. I love camping and canoeing and shot-gun shooting. I love getting sweaty and dirty with outdoor work—for the pure sense of accomplishment that getting grimy provides. Give me a chainsaw and an oak tree and I’m a man on a mission....

In the study, 74 women ages 40 to 60 who were approaching or beginning menopause, completed a series of cognitive tests and questionnaires. Sixty-seven percent of them reported some degree of memory loss, particularly with working memory, the ability to take in new info and manipulate it—like trying to calculate in your head the calories you ate at lunch. These women reported having trouble staying focused, too. Along with the cognitive issues, those with memory difficulties were also more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as problems with sleep and sex....

MORE: 20 Tasty Things You Can Do With Tofu CHOOSE a package of firm or extra-firm tofu. Open and drain off soaking water. 2. WRAP the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place on a flat surface like a cutting board. Place something flat and heavy like a big pan on top of your tofu. Let sit for 30 minutes—it will help press out as much water as possible....

Being burned out seems to go hand-in-hand with job stress, but it isn’t always work-related. A feeling of excessive responsibility contributes to burnout, as can feeling like you don’t have control over a situation. Burnout can lead to serious medical problems, including high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, coronary artery disease, and sleep problems, says Peter S. Moskowitz, MD. (Here’s 10 silent signals you’re way too stressed.) Symptoms of burnout: The emotional signs often start first....

Washing your face seems like the least complicated part of your beauty routine, right? Turns out that some common lathering habits can cause a whole list of skin woes, including dryness, irritation, oiliness, and breakouts. Read on to learn the 10 biggest face-washing mistakes—and how fixing them can alleviate nagging skin problems. Picking the wrong product The right cleanser should completely remove dirt, makeup, and grime, but not strip away too much of your skin’s natural oils or healthy cells....

Of the nearly 3,400 women in the study, close to 20% of those who underwent a hysterectomy didn’t actually need the procedure—given their symptoms, the researchers found, less-invasive alternative options would have yielded equal or preferable results, and reduced possible risks. But in about 40% of those cases, doctors didn’t make an alternative recommendation (or at least it wasn’t documented if they did). The researchers say that despite a steady decline of hysterectomy procedures over the past decade, the frequency with which these surgeries are performed is still concerning....

Another theory blames an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria. Some IBS patients were thought to have a condition known as “small intestine bacterial overgrowth,” in which the bacteria that normally live in the colon somehow find their way into the relatively sterile small intestine. Now we know that there may not necessarily be an overgrowth of bacteria as much as replacement of “good” bacteria with “bad” bacteria, which can affect the motility and sensitivity of the nerves....

When researchers compared the fracture risk for 50,000 people who’d had at least one kidney stone to a kidney stone-free group of more than 500,000, they found that kidney stone sufferers were more likely to end up with broken bones compared to kidney stone-free folk. How much more likely depended on age and sex—but women had a higher fracture risk than men, and those in their 30s had a higher risk than those in their 70s....

My jewelry. I buy jewelry every time I travel—and I’ve been wearing the same rings for years. It doesn’t matter if I’m picking up my dry cleaning, or going to a wedding, I place each one on its designated finger every single morning as religiously as I brush my teeth. They’re far from fancy; I probably paid under $50 for each one. But behind each is a story—one that evokes a fond memory of exploring new countries with friends and family....

Rice imported from some countries in Asia, Europe, and South America harbors enough lead to cause health problems, according to research presented this week at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting. American adults eating just one 200-gram serving (about a cup) of this rice could consume 10 times the amount of lead deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration in a day. And infants and children consuming child-size portions could swallow 30 to 60 times more than their recommended daily limit....

Tonight’s dinner recipe, this weekend’s movie showings—yes, there’s an app for that. But saving your life? There may be an app for that, too. Enter the Emergency Medical Center Locator (EMCL), a free app designed to locate and contact the closest and most advanced treatment centers during a medical emergency. According to developer Dr. Bruce W. Moskowitz, a physician from South Florida, a rapid response is the difference between life and death in the case of medical trauma....

The research: Prostate cancer is the most common form of non-skin cancer among American men. And for years, doctors have relied on the PSA test, which measures the amount of a specific type of protein in a man’s blood (elevated levels of that protein have been linked to prostate cancer). In separate studies, doctors from medical schools across the US compared the results of the new index screening to those of current PSA tests—checking for the rate of false-positives and unnecessary biopsies that results from each....