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The UBC study team split 121 people into two groups. While one group wrote about their own deaths—an activity shown to produce a sense of existential worry—the other group wrote about dental pain. Afterward, the researchers asked everyone to set bail for a prostitute described in a fictional arrest report. Why? Past research has shown feelings of existential distress cause people to revert to their core beliefs, which the study team predicted would show up in the bail figures....

That’s the conclusion of a fascinating new study revolving around “attachment anxiety” in relationships. Those with an anxious attachment style crave intimacy, but they’re also fixated on being hurt or rejected: Your husband called an hour later than he said he would? If you’re anxiously attached, it’s enough to make you pretty angry—not to mention leave you feeling vulnerable and insecure. And while this approach to relationships might sound extreme, take a close look at your own behavior: Around 20% of adults qualify as anxiously attached, according to reasearch published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology....

This is my favorite quick and easy breakfast for when I want something delicious without the hassle. Serving with fresh, whole raspberries adds unexpected texture and crunch to an otherwise drinkable meal, and a pinch of sea salt lends tasty contrast to syrupy-sweet honey and banana. MORE: The Six Cleanest Protein Powders for Your Smoothie Total time: 5 minutesServes 1 Blend 1 frozen banana, ½ tsp vanilla bean powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 pinch sea salt, 1½ Tbsp honey and 1 c unsweetened almond milk until smooth....

Here are the top five fibro-friendly workouts, plus tips and tricks to help you ease in and hurt less: (Check with your doctor before starting any program.) Walking It’s an excellent form of light aerobic exercise, which provides a list of healing benefits: It brings oxygen and nutrition to your muscles to keep them healthy, helps rebuild stamina, boosts energy, and reduces stiffness and pain. In fact, a comprehensive research review found that low-impact aerobics is most effective for improving FMS symptoms....

The smart, motivating, former Biggest Loser trainer and popular Flywheel instructor knows a little something about nice butts (he trained in capoeira in Rio, guys) and about short, efficient workouts—which is why he created this HIIT workout to tone your glutes, fast. It’s based on the principles in Hoebel’s recently released book, The 20-Minute Body, which is a holistic guide to revamping your health on a tight schedule. In it, he explains recent research detailing the effectiveness of short, high-intensity workouts (hello, Tabata), and how a 20-minute principle can revolutionize your healthy life outside the gym, too....

MORE: 7 Things You Need to Know about GMOs In the past, Campbell Soup has donated money to defeat GMO labeling laws in certain states, but the company seems to have had a change of heart and is backing mandatory, nationwide labeling. The announcement comes as Vermont’s GMO labeling law is set to go into effect this summer. “Today’s announcement by Campbell’s marks a significant win on the GMO labeling front for consumers,” says Organic Consumers Association International Director, Ronnie Cummins....

In fact, a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), said that avoiding unnecessary medical imaging is one of the single most important steps that women can take to reduce their risk of breast cancer—up there with limiting alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking. 14 Worst Hospital Mistakes to Avoid “Medical imaging is not risk-free,” explains Rebecca Smith-Bindman, who authored an analysis of the IOM findings in the Archives of Internal Medicine....

Baylor University and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists discovered that people living near playgrounds, driveways, and parking lots coated with sealants containing coal tar—a potent carcinogen—could be more likely to develop cancer over the course of a lifetime. That’s because the toxic compounds in the sealant readily break down and wind up in the soil and air, finding their way into houses. In the scientific risk assessment model, children faced the greatest risk....

To make the filling for this classic cherry pie recipe:In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, maple syrup, tapioca, and cinnamon. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. To make the crust:1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Place the flour in a medium bowl. Using 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the egg white....

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Now and then, one comes across a delicious food pairing that surprises the tastebuds. Think mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy. This Meatless Monday, I’d like to share a recipe with a food pairing I discovered recently: cauliflower and leeks. The dish would please many palates with its creamy coconut sophisticated flavor and would appeal to vegans as well. Hope you’ll share with us fab food pairings you’ve discovered that would be marvelous for Meatless Monday....

When you’re stuck in an afternoon slump and hours away from wrapping up for the day, sometimes it seems there’s just one solution: the soda machine. With caffeine and a bevy of sweet bubbles, a sip of soda is bound to pick you up, right? Don’t count on it. New research from the American Academy of Neurology has found that sweetened drinks—especially of the diet variety—are associated with a heightened risk of depression....

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Researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand recorded 180 heterosexual couples discussing pre-determined relationship problems (such as, one person wanted something about his partner to change). The goal was to see how an avoidant partner—someone who suppresses her feelings so much that she becomes angry and cold—shapes a conversation. Post-discussion, couples assessed two things: How successful they thought the conversation was, as well as the degree of anger either of them felt at any point during the entire conversation....

A: Brad Pitt may have a condition known as prosopagnosia. Famed neurologist Oliver Sacks is also among the 2% of all people who have this rare neurological problem that makes them unable to recognize faces. As you can imagine, that disability can make it extremely difficult to function in everyday life. Neurologically speaking, recognizing a face is extraordinarily challenging—it’s difficult to integrate all the sensory aspects into that recognition. And that’s why many people, especially as they age, may find that they have a little trouble recognizing people they meet out of context (not to mention remembering the name that goes with the face!...

Ashley’s answer: Travel and nutrition can go together! Here are some quick and easy do’s and don’ts for eating well away from home. DO eat often. Aim to have an eating occasion—I call them “nutrition pit stops”—about every 3 hours to keep your body fueled. That will help you avoid overeating or poor choices. If you’re changing time zones, eat every 3 hours from the time zone you started in, and then aim to finish eating about 2 hours before bed....

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Sweat summary: This 2-disc set of ballet-inspired classes will have you feeling the barre-burn from head-to-toe, develop core strength, and improve your posture. Sweat factor: medium-to-high sweat Mood: Upbeat What we liked: There are lots of ways to modify or challenge each move, so newbies aren’t overwhelmed, and veterans don’t get bored. What we didn’t like: This is not the DVD to grab when you need a no-fuss workout on the fly....