Pretty cool, right? We thought so too, and really loved the idea of being able to keep tabs on our efforts (hey, we’re prone to slacking off, too) without bothering with an uncomfortable chest strap. To see if this new trend is worth the hype, I took two pairs for a test run (OK, more of a test jog—but pace doesn’t matter, right?) Here’s the verdict: LG Heart Rate Monitor Earphone ($179....
Researchers exposed rats to loud noise, giving one group of the rodents a resveratrol supplement beforehand. The results: The rats that didn’t receive the resveratrol experienced hearing loss and saw increases in certain markers of inflammation, free radical formation, and DNA damage—all things that can kill hearing. But the rats that received the supplement suffered less hearing loss, measured by a 90% reduction in certain markers of inflammation and creation of those free radicals, says study coauthor Michael D....
“Every single woman asks me how to tone her lower body,” says Prevention’s fitness expert Chris Freytag. And while walking and jogging are great for cardiovascular fitness and burning fat, you need to strength train if you want to slim and sculpt muscle. But she finds that most clients dread doing the two most effective thigh and butt toning exercises: squats and lunges. “No one said they had to be boring,” she explains....
Starbucks to the rescue! The coffee giant, which serves nitro cold brew at a handful of its Seattle locations, recently announced that the hipster-approved beverage will be making it’s way to more than 500 stores across Portland, New York City, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles by the end of the summer (specific date: TBD). MORE: Four Must-Know Secrets To Better Cold-Brew Coffee Where it will go from there, only time will tell....
Healthy as a MuleServes 1 3 oz ginger-lemon (or plain ginger) kombucha 2 oz vodka 1 cucumber, sliced ½ lemon, sliced Splash of ginger ale Muddle cucumber and lemon slices in a shaker. MORE: Gluten-Removed Beer: The Best Thing Ever? Top with ice and add kombucha and vodka. Shake to combine3. Strain over ice in a mule mug or rocks glass. Top with a splash of ginger ale and garnish with a fresh lemon wedge....
Here’s a definition according to the new cookbook Eat Clean, Stay Lean: “The root of it all is the effort to consume as many whole foods as possible that have undergone as little processing as possible—foods that look and taste like they came fresh out of the ground or from a tree, a farm, the ocean, or even someone’s kitchen, not like they are fresh off the conveyor belt of a factory....
[sidebar]Julie: “We see each other every day first thing in the morning without a drop of makeup on.” Sharon: “And it’s always exactly that honest between us. Never toxic, never competitive. There’s no jockeying.” Aisha: “Every day I learn something from these women. I do.” Sara: [cuing raucous, decidedly unladylike laughter from the other four] “These are the healthiest relationships I’ve ever had!” Sheryl: “I would trust these people with the keys to my car....
[sidebar]Yep, you read that right. After a seperate 2007 study found one-third of Americans take their zodiac sign seriously, researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of South Carolina were curious to see how that belief might impact a person’s choices. So the researchers recruited more than 300 mall shoppers from New York to read favorable or unfavorable horoscopes (manipulated by the researchers) to say things like, “The stars are lining up for you…new ideas and opportunities are plentiful today,” and, “Your heart will be filled with dread as you will find obstacles put in your path to achieving your goals....
Kimble’s new book Unprocessed (on sale now) details her yearlong quest to “unprocess” her entire diet: milling flour to make bread, fermenting mead in a plastic bucket in the kitchen, canning summer produce before winter, and even butchering a sheep. Long story short: Unprocessing all the food you eat is not easy. It requires time in the kitchen, patience when recipes go awry, and (perhaps most important) friends who won’t taunt you with ice cream and pizza....
20- to 44-year-olds tend to say… myth: “I don’t need antidepressants—I can lean on my friends to help get me through this.” truth: You will need more than a pal to beat depression. “Friends and family are key to recovery—but people with serious depression respond best if they also receive talk therapy and an antidepressant,” says Vivian Burt, MD, PhD, a professor emeritus of psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA....
A: Our Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting have 38% few calories, 65% less sat fat, 47% less sugar, than a standard recipe. They’re rich and moist without any butter. A big swirl of creamy vanilla frosting tastes heavenly yet saves on calories compared with typical buttercream. How sweet it is! Work time: 15 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServes: 8 Ingredients 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour3/4 c granulated sugar1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking soda1/8 tsp salt1/2 c water1/2 c fat-free plain yogurt1/4 c vegetable oil1/4 c unsweetened applesauce1 egg white1/2 tsp instant coffee, dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 c + 2 tbsp heavy cream2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)1/4 c confectioners’ sugar2-3 drops red food coloring (optional) [sidebar] Directions...
You go to the gym. You lift weights. But so far your muscles aren’t looking any more sculpted than when you started. If you’ve been putting in the work but not seeing results, it’s likely that something is wrong with your workout—not your willpower. Avoid 5 common strength training mistakes with these tips from weight lifting guru Wayne Westcott, PhD, Prevention advisory board member and director of fitness research at Quincy College in Massachusetts, and you’ll be a lot closer to achieving that lean, strong body you’re after....
In a study out of Stanford University’s School of Medicine, researchers divided overweight women into two groups. The first embarked on a standard 20-week weight loss program—healthier eating, more exercise—and also partook in weekly counseling sessions that taught weight-loss skills. The second group did things a little differently: For eight weeks before embarking on a weight-loss program, participants were asked not to lose weight. Instead, they learned to master a series of sensible weight-maintenance skills, such as tracking daily weight fluctuations and practicing a mindful approach to eating....
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Many countries, including the U.S., have eliminated malaria successfully, while others are moving closer to success. But malaria still persists in certain regions, particularly in southern Africa. Lots of challenges lie ahead in the quest of complete worldwide eradication of the disease, but every year on April 25, officially deemed World Malaria Day, we can take a look at the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done....
We’ve got your back. We asked psoriasis sufferers and their caregivers what well-meaning comments people routinely make that pushes their buttons. Avoid them, and you’ll avoid giving offense or making things awkward. MORE: 9 Haircuts That Take Off Years The Statement: “I didn’t even notice it!“Why It Grates:5 eating strategies that help fight psoriasis inflammation Your friend knows you’re lying. After all, who could miss those patches of scaly red skin?...
To keep you feeling full, satisfied, and motivated, we’ve designed a 7-day eating plan just for you. Click through to see your 1,770-calorie-a-day plan from Walk Off Weight—complete with snacks and desert. Plus: You can download your own meal plan at the end. Bon appétit! BREAKFAST: Touch-of-Honey Berry Smoothie + Slice Toasted Whole-Grain Bread with ButterTIME: 5 min 1 container (6 oz) reduced-fat blueberry yogurt ½ c frozen raspberries 1⁄4 c fat-free milk 1½ tsp honey 1 slice whole-grain bread ½ tsp margarineCOMBINE the yogurt, raspberries, milk, and honey in a blender....
It’s hard to pin any kind of fruit against another (thanks to their wide range of disease-fighting nutrients) but comparing apples to oranges is especially tricky. They’re both portable, low in calories, packed with filling fiber, and naturally sweet. So just this one time, we’ll pin the two against one another. Here’s how they compare in this food face-down.
