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Get a workout plan that helps curb your appetite Eat Every 3 to 4 Hours Giving your body a steady supply of calories keeps blood sugar normal during and after exercise, and it can prevent an excessively high insulin response the next time you eat that encourages excess body fat. To avoid taking in extra calories because you’re eating more often, keep meals to 500 calories or less and snacks under 200, limiting total calories to about 1,600 to 1,800 a day....

[sidebar] An online survey of 2,284 doctors revealed a strong tendency among MDs to demonstrate anti-fat biases, no matter their own gender or weight. The study adds to a growing body of research on doctors and weight bias. In landmark 2003 research from the University of Pennsylvania, for instance, more than half of the 620 primary-care doctors surveyed characterized their obese patients as “awkward,” “unattractive,” “ugly,” and “noncompliant”—the latter meaning that they wouldn’t follow recommendations....

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan asked 124 patients the following two questions: Does your bed-partner ever poke or elbow you because you’re snoring? and Does your bed-partner ever poke or elbow you because you’ve stopped breathing? Those who answered “yes” to either or both questions were more likely to fall higher on the sleep apnea index, indicating at least mild sleep apnea, than those who answered “no.” Researchers think the so-called elbow test has potential to predict whether a person may have sleep apnea before they go in for a polysomnogram, the diagnostic test for sleep disorders....

In fact, according to a recent survey of more than 2,300 Americans by the romance-focused social network Zoosk, the vast majority of couples say that romance in a relationship is “very important.” And yet, only 59% say they’re satisfied with the amount of romance in their lives. More from Prevention.com: How To Tell If You Need Couples Therapy So for those of us who could use a little more melting and less mediocre, here are five ways to bring romance back to your relationship, inspired by Hope Springs: Pucker up....

Researchers in Norway asked 18 women with two different types of chronic arthritis to do half-hour, high-intensity interval spin sessions twice weekly for about 10 weeks while tracking their fitness, inflammation markers, and pain levels. Not surprisingly the women got a lot fitter: Their stamina increased and they lost weight, shed body fat, and trimmed their waists. Key indicators of inflammation (these rise in the presence of stiffness, pain, and swelling) declined, as well, according to the study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology....

The rule I like to use is called the “neck check.” You can exercise while sick if your symptoms are all above the neck, like a runny nose or a sore throat. Of course, you should always listen to your body and take the intensity of your workout down a bit if your regular pace feels too strenuous. More from Prevention: 23 Ways to Prevent Cold & Flu If you’re suffering from congestion or low energy, exercise often helps you feel better....

Your vagina is slightly acidic. Your vagina has a pH of about 4 (a normal range is 3.8 to 4.5)—on par with a glass of wine or a tomato. And a little acidity is actually a good thing, to keep things balanced down there. So be careful when using certain feminine hygiene products, which can actually disrupt that balance and create unwanted irritation. [block:bean=pvn-survey-walking-woman-a-06201] There are four pathways to pleasure....

Sweat Summary: The combination of energizing movements, breathing exercises, and mantra chants in Maya Fiennes’ Kundalini yoga routine is gentle and refreshing. Sweat Factor: no sweat Mood: Stimulating What We Liked: The integration of mini-meditations throughout the practice. What We Didn’t Like: When we hear “increase energy” we think we’ll be moving around, but this practice revitalizes mainly in a seated position. After sitting at a desk all day, we wish there was more standing and balance postures....

12 ounces soft silken tofu, drained2 tsp vanilla extract⅛ tsp almond extract1 c semisweet chocolate chips, melted½ c fat-free Greek-style yogurt PLACE the tofu, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chocolate and blend for 1 minute. Scrape the sides with a rubber spatula and blend for 1 minute longer or until incorporated. Pour into a large bowl.2. FOLD in the yogurt just until blended....

High GI = High Risk Taming the Killers

Laughter is the best medicine Arthritis and mental illness are no laughing matters. But it’s humor that Jenny Lawson, blogger and author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir, uses to cope with her own diagnoses. See how humor can help you manage your pain. Your healthy hospital guide How’s this for a scary statistic: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, hospital-acquired infections kill 31,000 patients every year....

Your case of the Mondays, closed Thanks to new research from Stony Brook University, we know now that our moods stay consistent during the workweek. And should you still need a little pick-me-up after your weekend happiness high, we have 3 science-proven ways, like packing walnuts and salmon for lunch, guaranteed to boost your spirits. The Clean 15 It’s no secret that our fruits and veggies can come with a side of pesticide residue....

Brazilian Blowout Many a frizzy-haired woman welcomed the Brazilian Blowout with open arms. The treatment, which requires flat ironing a solution onto the hair, leaves even the most wild of manes shiny, soft, and frizz-free for months at a time. The problem: The Brazilian contains high levels of formaldehyde—almost 12 percent according to lab results—and produces noxious fumes. Formaldehyde is a recognized carcinogen by the US Department of Health and Human Services and other government agencies....

Ingredients matter, and maybe even more so when it comes to spirits (and wine and beer), since bottles aren’t required to spell out what’s inside. The best solution? These better-for-you brands that use ingredients like organic corn (instead of the pesticide-soaked GMO variety), fresh botanicals instead of artificial flavors, and pure distillation processes that don’t include blending agents and other additives. Some even use superfoods like quinoa and acai. Check out these five healthier liquors to mix into your festive cocktails (not with Diet Coke, please) at Well+Good!...

Healthy Appetizer Do Stick to broth-based soups, like tomato (103 calories) or chicken (132 calories).Order a cup, not a bowl—your appetizer should not be the size of a meal.Season your soup with spices like thyme or chili powder. Healthy Appetizer Don’t Order “cream of” anything.Choose a dense soup that packs over 150 calories a cup, like chunky beef or split pea.Overload your cup with crackers or bread. These can easily add lots of calories....

Before your read on, make sure you’ve taken our Nutrional EQ quiz. Start with Smart Snacks Everyone is susceptible to the 3 p.m. energy slump–but what you eat can help. “A snack that has a mix of protein and carbohydrate, like a fruit yogurt or an apple and peanut butter, is your best option, because it will boost energy and keep you full for several hours,” explains Tara Geise, MS, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association....

“Dinner as a family? Fat chance.” More than 3 in 5 parents wish that their families spent more time dining together, according to a Harris Interactive poll. And teens who eat with family five nights a week are less likely to use drugs, finds a Columbia University study. What the expert does: Talk it up Make your time together more meaningful. What new, good things happened to you today? is how Alice Domar, PhD, and her husband start conversation with their 6- and 11-year-old daughters at dinner....