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The research: The study team, led by Eric L. Garland, PhD, of the University of Utah, recruited 115 people taking prescription opioids to treat chronic, painful conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia. While half those people were assigned to a traditional support group, the other half practiced a series of simple mental exercises designed to lower their pain and limit their reliance on drugs. Compared to the people in support groups, those who practiced the mental exercises—which the authors call the MORE technique—enjoyed significant drops in pain, opioid misuse, and opioid craving....

First of all, new research shows that quick meditation breaks throughout the day can actually make you more productive and help you feel in better control of your time. And if you think you don’t have time to try it out, consider this: You have time to read this article and check your email 35 times a day. You also have time for Top Chef marathons, late-night snacks, and chatting with your sister-in-law....

So, I do it once in a while. I practice. I practice looking at my beautiful features, and accentuating the positive. Look at the softness, and the spots on the face that don’t have wrinkles or light brown spots. I look at the curves instead of the belly rolls. I look at the freckles as beauty marks and the length of my legs instead of the width. Let’s look closely and affirm ourselves from top to bottom, and side to side....

According to a not-so-surprising survey from condom company Durex, 80% of Americans ages 25-45 would happily forgo football festivities to share a super steamy night with their partner. The survey, which polled 500 people, also concluded that 50% of us ladies would be interested in trying roleplay. If you’re up for skipping the big game in favor of your own, um, athletic exploits, here are six sexy tips: Indulge in dessert....

The company’s founder said he had a lightbulb moment when he realized that (1) chimps are our closest genetic relatives and (2) their insanely healthy diet helped them stay free of all health problems. We’re all for his aha moment—except for the fact that clause No. 2 is pretty inaccurate: Chimps are actually prone to developing many of the same diseases that humans get. And in addition to all those plants, chimps devour insects and small amounts of meat (nowhere to be seen in the Chimp Food offerings)....

The Plank Lie facedown on the floor with your upper body propped on your forearms and with your elbows directly beneath your shoulders. Your torso should be up off the floor so your body is in a straight line, supported by your forearms and toes. Your back should not arch or droop. Hold 20 seconds. Only one rep is necessary. The Bicycle Lie face up on the floor, legs extended, hands loosely behind your head....

Why are these facial cleansers having a moment? They’re detoxers. “Activated charcoal has been treated with oxygen, which gives it the ability to act like a magnet for toxins and impurities,” explains Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC. And that same serious pulling action is the appeal of coveted skin-perfecting clays, exfoliating black soap, and more. They all deep clean without over-drying, calm both acne and redness, and give you a healthy glow—all in one go....

For instance, reishi and oyster mushrooms showed signs of stopping the proliferation of breast cancer cells in lab tests. White button and shiitake mushrooms have also been shown to be beneficial in beating back cancer. Specific supplements have been tested in clinical trials to offer more evidence of effectiveness, although the author of this latest review study says more research is needed to build on this evidence. For instance, MycoPhyto Complex, a blend of mushroom compounds from EcoNugenics, helped stop the spread of invasive breast cancer cells in the lab....

Research shows lunch workouts are not only convenient but energizing—it can help you beat that 3 pm slump and barrel through the rest of the day. When 200 busy professionals worked out for 30 to 60 minutes at lunchtime, they had more energy, felt happier, and were 15% more productive than on days they didn’t work out. “Exercise releases tension and improves your mood,” says study author James McKenna, PhD, a professor of physical activity and health at Leeds Metropolitan University....

Vitamin AUse it for: Keeping skin strong, bolstering eyesight so you can maintain sharp vision on night runs.How much? Men, 900 micrograms/day; women, 700 micrograms/dayHow to get it: One baked sweet potato packs over 500% of your daily value. Other sources: kale, cantaloupe. Vitamin B12Use it for: Helping your body break down the fat and protein you eat for the energy you need to get through a workout. It also assists in forming new red blood cells, which carry oxygen through the body....

Ashley’s answer: Wow! Can I come over for yoghurt?! While your friend likely has good intentions, she’s got the wrong information. You see, when you use live cultures to make homemade yoghurt, you are doing great things for yourself and whoever is lucky enough to enjoy it with you. (And yes, you do get in good bacteria, too!) That said, not all homemade yoghurt is created equal. Since you put the ‘h’ in your yoghurt, you might not even be aware of the fact that some cows, sheep, and goats in the United States aren’t getting the healthiest food or care....

So how can you stay connected, keep your love alive, and grow together through all of life’s circumstances? The following six tips are unusual, perhaps even counter-intuitive. Yet, if followed, they will boost your intimacy and keep your marriage strong. Have you tried any of them? 32 Best Love Quotes For All You Married People! Don’t sleep in the same bed. In general, it’s advisable to sleep in the same bed…but not always!...

That’s what the dazed woman exclaimed after Chuck Hayes found her slumped over the steering wheel of her crashed car. Hayes had been patrolling a rural stretch of Interstate 5 north of Salem, OR, just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, when he glimpsed a flash of red in the hedge along the median strip. It took a moment for the veteran state police officer to register what he’d seen: taillights shining out from the shrubbery....

Cities are just now adopting it, but the Meatless Monday idea isn’t exactly new. It started in 2003, when Johns Hopkins researchers recommended cutting meat consumption by 15% to lower the risk of preventable diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Sid Lerner, then a donor to the unviersity, did some quick math. “15% of 21 meals is roughly 3 meals, or one day,” says Lerner, who founded The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy Monday resolutions including Meatless Monday....

Research just published online in the journal Diabetes Care found that a poor diet during high school, characterized by refined grains, processed meats, and lots of desserts, increased a woman’s risk of type 2 diabetes later in life by 29%. Women whose bad diets never graduated from high school had an 82% higher risk of diabetes than women who had healthier diets during both adolescence and adulthood. The researchers determined this after analyzing the dietary and medical histories of 37,038 women participating in the Nurse’s Health Study....

Pre-game wisely. Eat a healthy meal beforehand. Make sure it includes fiber and healthy fat that will stay in the stomach longer to help keep you from getting completely smashed like if you went with an empty stomach, says Elizabeth Trattner, DOM, a licensed acupuncturist. (Want to eat a healthier diet? Then try The Good Gut Diet to start eating foods that will make you feel fantastic.) Guzzle water with your wine....

(Discover the ONE simple, natural solution that can help you reverse chronic inflammation and heal more than 45 diseases. Try The Whole Body Cure today!) YOGA FOR MEN. . . A University of Pennsylvania study found that men receiving radiation for prostate cancer who took twice-weekly yoga classes were less tired and had fewer sexual and urinary side effects from their treatment than those who didn’t take the classes. Senior study author Neha Vapiwala says that the men who practiced yoga also improved their quality of life because, beyond the classes’ physical benefits, the social component helped boost general well-being....

Copy down the drug name and dosage on a separate sheet of paper from your prescription and read it back to your doctor to confirm. Check this information against the pill bottle with your pharmacist present. (You’re entitled by law to receive free pharmacy counseling every time you begin a new medication.) MORE: The Supplement-Medication Combo You Need To Avoid Confirm a generic’s brand-name equivalent and indication with your pharmacist after receiving your meds; many prescriptions are filled with generics, meaning the drug name on a bottle label could be different from the one your physician wrote down....

Your Guide To Healthy Travel Not to worry; there won’t be a strike three taking you out of the vacation game if we have anything to do with it. Here are five solutions for keeping this weekend sniffle-free: Choose a smart destination. When and where you choose to travel could have a huge impact on your allergies, says Dr. Lang. Not all parts of the country experience the same sources of allergens, and not at the same time....