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Researchers surveyed people about the foods they can’t put down. The most habit-forming foods typically had two things in common—a high-fat content and a high glycemic load, meaning they spike your blood sugar quickly after ingestion. Foods with a high glycemic load tend to be rich in sugars and refined carbs. These items were most addictive, in order: (While soda and cheese don’t have the combo of high fat and a high glycemic load, they each score high in one of the categories....

You flossed right before your appointment—and that’s the only time. Sorry, but you can’t fool your dentist into thinking you floss daily by doing so the night before or morning of your visit. “The gums of people who only floss right before a visit are bleeding or look damaged,” says Timothy Stirneman, DDS, of All Smiles Dental in Algonquin, IL, “whereas, healthy gums are nice and tight and pink,” he says....

Ahhh, the joys of a long-term relationship: Comfort, loyalty…and a sort-of-stale sex life. Not so fast. Staying together for the long haul doesn’t necessarily mean action in the bedroom has to suffer. In fact, knowing each other so well can actually make things even hotter in that arena. Need proof? We spoke to real couples, all of whom have been together for 10 years or longer, and rank their sex lives very highly....

At first glance, silk pillowcases seem more indulgent than practical—but a closer look reveals just the opposite. Once a closely guarded celebrity secret, dermatologists have been touting the benefits of silk pillowcases for years. And it’s easy to see why. Not only are they recommended by hair stylists and Instagram influencers, they actually tend to deliver on their promise of providing beauty sleep. Some of the best silk pillowcases for hair use the finest quality mulberry silk to target beauty concerns, specifically related to skin and hair....

At Prevention, we’re a pretty lucky bunch: We spend a lot of our time talking to people who have devoted their lives to helping you better yours. It’s an inspiring way to make a living, to be sure. It also pushes us, the editors of Prevention, to live better, to be brave, to take leaps, and to embrace our new motto: “Love Your Whole Life.” Of course, for most of us, loving our whole life might mean making a few rewarding changes....

Just ask actress Rachel Nichols, who stars in the action movie, Conan. Eight years ago, when Rachel was working as a model, she noticed that a cottage-cheese-like complexion began to appear on her backside. “I was a 23-year old model, but I didn’t work out or eat right,” she says. “I looked good in clothes, though.” Her strategy: Avoid making eye contact with her own butt. “You’re always told that cellulite is hereditary, and that there’s nothing you can do,” says Rachel....

More from Prevention: 3 Common Myths About Depression The good news is traditional therapy is getting some user-friendly upgrades. “The future of mental health is that it’s no longer going to be about being in the therapist’s office for 45 minutes a week and spending most of the time in your own world not knowing how to practice the skills you’ve learned,” says Dr. Ho. Check out these three therapy alternatives: [sidebar]Phone therapy Dr....

Evidence suggests that intimate friendships help banish stress and improve mood. English researcher Tirril Harris studied the effect of having a confidante on 86 depressed women. After a year of regular meetings with “befrienders” who were assigned to them, 65% of the women recovered from their depression, compared with only 40% of those who’d been assigned to a waiting list. The positive effects of friendship were comparable to those of antidepressants or cognitive therapy....

MORE: The Worst Chips and Dips Looking for healthier swaps to satisfy your curious taste buds? We have good news: There are loads of healthy snack options that are just as fun to try and may taste even better. So chomp on these, chip connoisseurs. Trading up nutrition-wise never looked so good. Make Your Own. Scratch the sodium and fat-laden bagged stuff for homemade. No ingredient questioning there! Next time you get a case of the munchies, preheat your oven to 375°F and start slicing up a tater....

A few tips to keep in mind if you’re new to the roller: Don’t get frustrated if it feels difficult at first, and doing these core moves with your arms at your side in a “T” position will make things feel easier. Remember to keep your back on the roller and your core pulled into your spine the whole time so that you don’t strain your back. If you’re already comfortable with the roller, do 10 to 12 reps of each move, and go through the routine 2 or 3 times....

We may limit the amount of soy beans and Greek Yogurt we eat… …and eat cheese in the meantime. Saying thank you to the people we love is high on our daily to-do lists As well as swapping carbs out for vegetable fats for the men in our lives. Finally, we are going to take a casual stroll once a week to boost our brains.