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Granola (Ahem, Candy) Bars Now you know to look at the sugar and fiber content before you buy one of these ready-to-eat snacks. But back in the ’90s… 100 Percent Fruit Juice It’s kind of hard to believe you used to have a big glass of sugar—sorry, orange juice—with breakfast every single morning. Low-Fat Crackers These might have had a slight caloric edge on the regular version. But that definitely didn’t mean eating half a box in one sitting was a smart idea, which is exactly what you did (at least if you were anything like us)....

And although style is always a priority, function and safety are key. That’s why we tapped an expert to get some cold weather shoe shopping recommendations, and Michael Fishkin, certified pedorthist at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists has quite a few. How to shop for winter walking shoes Look for waterproof and insulating materials Water-resistant can mean snow-resistant, too, because we all know what happens when flakes melt. “Some shoes have a Gore-Tex lining to them which is a waterproof membrane that will help keep feet dry,” Fishkin says....

Here are 19 easy ways to get started, from solo moves you can do in a pool or at the beach to high-energy games for the whole family. You’ll have more fun, stay cool, and shed pounds in no time. (Check out Fit in 10, our new DVD that lets you work out at home—and get serious results in only 10 minutes a day!) Treading Intervals You’ll slim down faster and firm up all over....

Nature’s medicine There are times when it might be smarter to use an herbal remedy than a pharmaceutical. For example, sometimes an herb offers a safer alternative. Take chamomile: The flowers have been used for centuries as a gentle calmative for young and old alike. It’s non-habit-forming and well tolerated, and a study sponsored by the University of Michigan found that chamomile extract had roughly the same efficacy as many prescription sleeping medications when given to adults with insomnia....

Not only is that number more than previous studies have shown, but researchers were only able to categorize about 20% of the non-human DNA, as the rest hasn’t been catalogued yet. Of the bacteria named in abundance: viruses, funghi, E.coli, the bacteria that causes diphtheria, and—number one on the list—Staphylococcus aureus, the strain responsible for acne, respiratory issues, and food poisoning. Surprised that microbes can actually grow on money? “A body-temperature wallet is a petri dish,” says Philippe Etienne, managing director of Innovia Security Pty Ltd....

[sidebar]COPPERHigh levels of this metal plus a high-fat diet were associated with mental declines equal to aging 19 years, according to one study. (A blood test can assess your levels.) Buy smart: Try copper-free vitamins.If you have copper pipes, consider a reverse-osmosis water filter. IRONAlzheimer’s risk may increase with high or low levels of this metal. Buy smart: Consider an iron-free multi, unless you have a deficiency. ALUMINUMHigh levels can speed mental decline....

Prevention Premium: Will Hormone Therapy Improve Your Memory? So what, exactly, is your pelvic floor? Basically, it consists of the muscles, ligaments, tissues, and nerves that you never really think about, but actually really need. “The pelvic floor acts like a hammock that supports your bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum,” says Stein. So when the pelvic floor is weak, all of these areas can’t function as well as they should....

Go “sugar alcohol” free. Sugar alcohols are neither sugars nor alcohols. They are carbohydrates that the body does not completely absorb and metabolize, and for some people this can cause gas, bloating—even diarrhea. Your best bet is to skip protein shakes that contain ingredients such as: sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol, maltitol syrup, lactitol, erythritol, isomalt and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates. MORE: Best and worst foods to avoid bloating Adjust to fiber shakes....

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Have you ever wished you had a mirror like Snow White’s wicked stepmother’s—one that would flatter you every morning by telling you that you’re “the fairest in the land?” Instead, yours criticizes the size of your thighs, nonexistent waist, or flat chest. Dissatisfaction with our bodies is so pervasive—even among normal-weight women—that scientists have coined a name for it: “normative discontent.” “Many of us suffer from distorted body images; we just don’t see ourselves realistically,” says Stacey Tantleff-Dunn, PhD, who studies body image and eating behaviors at the University of Central Florida....