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Don’t tell us—we know. We sifted through tons of research on sleep, metabolism, stress, and chronobiology to identify the times when you’re most vulnerable to fatigue—and, with expert help, devised a foolproof plan to help you combat it. These eight strategies ensure you will wake up refreshed and recharged, remain alert throughout the day, and wind down just in time for a good night’s sleep. When to wake up Instead of: Sleeping in Try: Getting up at the same time and bathing yourself in light This enables your circadian rhythms, which are governed by your body’s “master clock” in the hypothalamus gland, to stay in synch with the 24-hour day....

MORE: How To Tell If You’re Lactose Intolerant Without Even Knowing It In nature, most animals that drink milk as babies become lactose intolerant in adulthood, including, ironically, cows. So it’s not just you. Ideally, your small intestine produces enough of an enzyme called lactase, which is the key component that breaks down the lactose in dairy foods. If you don’t have enough, the lactose gets to your colon, where your natural bacteria “eat” the lactose and give off clouds of gas, including hydrogen and carbon dioxide, which gives you that bloated feeling....

The renowned nutritionist is the founder of Nutritious Life, a Women’s Health columnist, and the author of several books, including the recently released Slim Calm Sexy Diet. Jillian Michaels Gets Into Food Delivery We peeked inside Glassman’s fridge to find out what she stocks for herself (and her family). And learned a lot about her go-to meals and how to keep “mental food fights” at bay. W+G: I noticed you have a lot of organic products and produce....

Melissa Kelley, 35, was just as stunned when her gynecologist told her she would not renew her prescription for birth control pills last fall. “She told me she couldn’t in good faith prescribe the Pill anymore,” says Kelley, who lives with her husband and son in Allentown, PA. Then the gynecologist told Kelley she wouldn’t be able to get a new prescription from her family doctor, either. “She said my primary care physician was the one who helped her make the decision....

If you lead an active lifestyle, the odd injury is pretty much inevitable—and that risk increases as you age. But hurting your Achilles tendon is one boo-boo you’d be wise to avoid: New research suggests that the tendon isn’t able to heal itself once you’ve hit adulthood. Injuries to the Achilles tendon, usually caused by sports like running, tennis, or basketball, are notoriously slow to heal. This latest study into the problem, by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University in Denmark, actually used a strategy typically employed by archeologists—excepet they harnessed it to test samples of Achilles tendon tissue taken from deceased adults....

Unlike topical creams and serums, fillers can actually target the signs of aging deep beneath your skin. They can also help replace the youthful fullness that’s slipped away due to age-related fat loss in your face, which can leave you with a sunken look, says Alexes Hazen, MD, associate professor of plastic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. Wary of unnatural results? Just make sure you and your dermatologist or surgeon keep this golden rule in mind: “The goal isn’t to get rid of every crease or wrinkle on the face,” says Julius Few, MD, director of the Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and clinical professor at the University of Chicago....

[sidebar]To make matters worse, bacteria in the mouth produce more sulfur compounds—a primary ingredient of bad breath—when they mix with high-protein foods, says Paul Bussman, DDS, a dentist and spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. To beat halitosis: Drink lots of water to help wash away sulfur compounds. Brush your teeth and floss after every meal. A tongue scraper can help remove particles that lodge at the back of the tongue, a prime sulfur-producing spot....

[sidebar]They taste like fruit snacks but deliver the carbs and electrolytes your body needs during prolonged exercise, says Christopher R. Mohr, PhD, RD. Look for organic chews without brown rice syrup, which may have high levels of inorganic arsenic. We really like ProBar Bolt ($30; amazon.com) and Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews ($20; amazon.com), both in 12-packs. More from Prevention: 20 Perfect Workout Snacks

If only it were that simple. As you age, your body becomes less effective at burning calories, mostly because of a gradual decrease in activity and resulting loss of muscle. Your metabolism can dip as much as 25 to 30% over your adult life, says Miriam Nelson, PhD, director of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Tufts University. As a result, your body tends to store excess calories in the form of—you guessed it—body fat, and that extra weight only slows you down more....

“It’s a metabolic cart, and it measures your intake of oxygen and output of carbon dioxide to determine how many calories you’re actually burning,” explained Michele Olson, PhD, an exercise physiologist and lead researcher at the lab, when Yelverton, 46, arrived that morning. Yelverton knew that Dr. Olson often conducts unique fitness experiments in her lab—like pitting exercises against each other to see which one is truly tops for sculpting a strong core—so she knew the routine could be groundbreaking....

WORK TIME: 25 minTOTAL TIME: 1 hr 10 min + cooling timeSERVINGS: 16 Cake 1½ c dark brown sugar¾ c canola oil⅓ c unsweetened applesauce4 egg whites2 c all-purpose flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp salt⅛ tsp ground nutmeg⅛ tsp ground ginger2½ c grated carrots (about ¾ lb carrots)⅓ c chopped walnuts Frosting 1 c confectioners’ sugar12 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), at room temperature½ tsp vanilla extract...

Serves 4 1 lb ground chicken 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 c thinly sliced carrots 6 c low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 c sliced mushrooms 1/2 c thinly sliced celery 2 kale leaves, thinly sliced 8 oz brown rice pasta, such as rotini, small elbows, or broken spaghetti 1. Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 12 small balls.2. Prepare oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat....