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Hectic schedules. Demanding jobs. Unlimited opportunities to sit, sit, sit. Fitness pros struggle, too, which is why they’re constantly coming up with new stay-in-shape strategies. Outsmart your life with these 10-minute tactics. Outsmart your…chair"When I started wearing a fitness tracker, I was shocked at how low my daily step count was, even though I was working out every morning. Now, whenever I’m stuck at my computer for the afternoon, I take a quick 10-minute walk....

Can your reality TV habit turn you into a tanning bed addict? Sounds weird, but it just might be true, according to new research that blames Snooki and company for the tanning habits of some American women. When researchers at Brooklyn College surveyed over 600 young adults, they found that 13% of those who watched “beauty reality shows,” like America’s Next Top Model and Toddlers & Tiaras, also used tanning beds....

The walls of the airways that carry oxygen to and from your lungs are lined with a type of muscle tissue called airway smooth muscle, or ASM, according to the research. Using ASM in a laboratory setting, a team from Columbia University simulated an asthma attack by dousing samples with a compound designed to tighten them up. Next, the researchers exposed the asthmatic tissue to mixtures containing three different ginger molecules....

Baby potatoes come in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, and red, each one a good source of potassium and vitamin C. All are perfectly suited to becoming a tantalizing side dish when topped with this combination of blue cheese and walnuts. 1 pound thin-skinned baby potatoes, halved 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (MUFA) 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 scallions, thinly sliced...

If a day of only 500 calories still sounds daunting, consider this: Preliminary research suggests you can get many of the same benefits by fasting only 12 to 16 hours a day. After a day of fasting, people only eat about 10% more than they normally would, explains Krista Varady, PhD, a nutritional scientist who led the University of Illinois research. That 10% doesn’t even come close to making up for the missing calories, she says, which is why people lose weight....

I love the first few hours after a great workout. That’s when I feel taller, stronger, and am glowing. Before my babies there were long workouts at the gym, now there are quick escapes to the Pilates reformer to give me a daily boost. My 3-year-old daughter. The best of all-when she sees me made up and ready to go out for the evening and states in her little voice, “Mommy, you look bootiful!...

Fresh lime-and-garlic-marinated grilled chicken paired with charred bell peppers and sweet red onion makes a tasty filling for your new favorite fajita recipe. [sidebar]SERVINGS: 4 1 1⁄2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons fresh lime juice3 garlic cloves, minced1⁄2 small jalapeño, seeded and mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 large red bell pepper, quartered1 large green bell pepper, quartered1 large red onion, cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick rounds2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas...

This strawberry chocolate “milkshake.” It’s actually dairy-free, but oh so icy-creamy. And like the extra dose of vitamin D you’re getting today, it’s also good for you. How? Think organic strawberries, which are bursting with anti-inflammatory benefits and flush with fiber. They’re also a low-glycemic fruit. (You can freeze them or buy frozen.) 10 Foods For Happiness But the star ingredient is superfood cacao—the good-for-you basis of all chocolate (before companies go and dilute it with refined sugar, dairy, and chemicals—ugh!...

Ninety-nine percent of the time, a small piece of my soul dies as I watch them. I tell them: “Squatting doesn’t hurt your knees; whatever you’re doing right now hurts your knees.” It’s a concept that other strength coaches and I try to get across to our clients. There is a proper way to squat that won’t cause harm—and then there is every other way. Unfortunately, I rarely see them executed the proper way....

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Ohio State University researchers tracked changes in both pulmonary function and cognitive function in 832 people ages 50-85 for nearly two decades. They found that as people’s lung function deteriorated, so did their ability to perform well on cognitive tests. Two types of brain function were particularly affected by declining lung function: spatial comprehension (the type of problem-solving used to figure out how puzzle pieces relate to one another, for example) and processing speed (such as being asked to figure out a problem and write down the answer)....

Pick up a resistance band at least 5 feet long, and do these moves three times a week (with a rest day between each workout). MORE: 9 Slimming Food Swaps To Prevent Summer Weight Gain One-Arm Push-UpLie on left side, with left hand resting on right shoulder. Point right hand fingers toward head, flat on floor in front of chest.B. A. Contract abdomen and chest while you push off right hand and lift torso several inches off floor....

PREP TIME: 15 minutesTOTAL TIME: 15 minutesSERVINGS: 4 4 c coarsely chopped tomatoes (about 1½ lb)2 c coarsely chopped seedless watermelon 2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint1 tsp balsamic vinegar¼ c chopped pistachios COMBINE tomatoes and watermelon in serving bowl. Toss with oil, mint, vinegar, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Top with pistachios. NUTRITION (per serving) 163 cal, 4 g pro, 15 g carb, 3 g fiber, 10....

7 Places You Might Forget to Apply Sunscreen—But Shouldn’t Chemical: “Chemical blockers (ingredients like oxybenzone and avobenzone) protect the skin at a cellular level and need to interact with the skin cells to be effective,” explains chemical and biological engineer Jasmina Aganovic (who is also the founder of Stages of Beauty skin care). Because of this, she recommends applying chemical SPFs on bare skin (under moisturizer) and waiting about 30 minutes before heading outside....

I had no idea what was wrong with me. I ’ve always been really active—I hike, bike, and work out regularly at the gym. But a year ago, I started to feel totally burned-out. I blamed my crazy work schedule, plus the fact that I was training for my second triathlon. Two hours of swimming, biking, and running every weekend is tiring for anyone. But most active people aren’t so wiped out that they can’t lift their body off the couch afterward....

Researchers looked at data from more than 137,000 runners who competed in races in Tel Aviv between 2007 and 2013. During that time period, there were only two serious cardiac events, neither of which was life-threatening; there were 21 serious cases of heat stroke, two of which were fatal and 12 of which were life-threatening. Keep yourself safe this summer by learning how to prevent heatstroke and recognize its symptoms....

To bring attention to this marketing gimmick, the Cornucopia Institute, an organization dedicated to responsible farming and marketing, analyzed “natural” cereals and created an Organic Cereal Scorecard to help health-conscious consumers find what they really want—cereals free of harmful artificial dyes and flavors, refined sugars, pesticide residues, and genetically engineered ingredients (things that are routinely found in “all natural” cereals but not in certified-organic products). The following list of 10 organic cereals represents companies that Cornucopia Institute recognizes as trustworthy and committed to organics, not ones out trying to trick shoppers....