The increase in UV radiation that reaches the earth during a solar flare is so small that there’s really no difference in the UV index, says Nathan Schwadron, PhD, associate professor of physics at the University of New Hampshire and the science operations lead for the Interstellar Boundary Explorer Mission. That said (in case you didn’t see this one coming), you should be wearing sunscreen in the winter anyway! Why?...
A: Today’s food trends favor fresh, organic veggies and fruits, grass-fed beef, and free-range poultry—along with roasted pork belly, duck-fat-fried potatoes, and growlers of craft beer. Being friends with a gourmet cook or having foodie friends can be a mixed, if delectable, blessing, especially when those gourmands aren’t focused on their waistlines—or yours (which we’ve previously reported on, here). With some wise management, here’s how you can edge your favorite foodies into delicious (not belly-busting) dishes....
My choice that night morphed into a personal vow: sleep would be one of the parts of my life that’s technology-free. So much of our lives is tracked, calculated, and siphoned into spreadsheets. This data can be beneficial in some cases, but tracking is a slippery slope. It’s too easy to expect a device to give you all of the information you need about your body—and to stop checking in with how you really feel....
The health factor: UV light emitted by dryers could boost your risk of skin cancer and contribute to aging skin on your hands (it all depends on the strength of the dryer’s bulbs in the dryer, which varies widely among salons). The process can damage your nails, too. A small 2012 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reported nail weakness, brittleness, and thinning among five subjects after applying gel or shellac polish and removing it with acetone, which can be extremely drying to the nail and surrounding skin....
Fitness icon Jane Fonda turned 75 last week. No matter your age, you can probably picture Fonda in the 1980s, with her legwarmers and leotard, leading women through step aerobics. Turns out she’s still got her fitness fashion on, as Fonda just launched the new DVD, AM/PM Yoga for Beginners. We spoke to the fitness icon, who exemplifies the motto she probably gave us: Fitness is the fountain of youth....
I made a few adjustments, increasing the yield and subbing jalapenos for the green chilies and sour cream for the yogurt to account for what I had on hand. The result was a fragrant dish that at first appears to be much like American chili. Served over rice or with naan, though, it evokes some of my favorite Indian restaurant dishes…without the meat, of course! Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 3 cups of dark red kidney beans2 tsp....
A Dutch study compared 620 migraine sufferers with 5,900 people who were migraine-free. Those with migraines reported poorer quality of life, mental health, and social relationships, even when compared to people who suffered from chronic health problems such as asthma or chronic pain. A US/British study of nearly 800 people found that those with migraines were more likely to be depressed and to have a poorer quality of life. “Depression and lower quality of life are common to many, many people with migraines-not just to those with severe, frequent migraines who tend to see headache specialists,” says Richard B....
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For Lackluster Skin The best way to wake up skin is to hydrate, both inside and out. Start your day with a big glass of water, then focus on your skin care routine. When you’re tired, a loss of lipids can allow water to evaporate from your skin, leaving it feeling dry and tight and looking dull. The solution: Lube up with a richer, denser face moisturizer than you normally use (“petrolatum” on the ingredient list is a good sign), or just switch from lotion to cream....
But my house was filled with family and dogs, and there was a ball game blasting on the TV downstairs. The thoughts I was trying to evict were starting to sound hysterical. Then I heard it—the clack, clack, clack of dog claws on the hardwood floor. Snuffle, snuffle, snuffle. Buster, our Tibetan spaniel, was inspecting me like a search-and-rescue dog looking for signs of life. Why hadn’t I closed the door?...
The best over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications for cramps are naproxen sodium (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). These are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which actually reduce prostaglandin production. They work best when taken at the first sign of your period or pain and for the first day or two of your period. Because naproxen sodium is taken every 8 to 12 hours (compared with every 4 to 6 hours for ibuprofen), I prefer it for young girls in school, since it can be taken at home in the morning and will last throughout the day....
Sitavig is a tablet that contains the cold sore drug acyclovir. It’s smaller than an M&M and sticks to the gum above the incisor tooth on the side you feel the cold sore forming (your saliva will carry the drug downward so it’ll work for sores on the lower lip, too). Unlike regular oral acyclovir pills that have to be swallowed and absorbed into your bloodstream before taking effect, Sitavig starts working immediately....
Ancient grainsBob’s Red MillMillet from the farthest-flung soils are the ones flying off the shelves the fastest. They’re heartier and more versatile than rice, and we love their earthy, toothsome flavors. reports that in the past 3 years, sales of ancient grains have soared. , a gluten-free grain, has tripled in sales. Sales of the heirloom wheat KAMUT have grown more than 10-fold! MORE: 10 Gluten-Free Grains Worth Getting Familiar With...
In early 2014, the agency released a document listing an array of proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label. The most talked-about tweak would change “Sugars” to “Total Sugars” and add new a line denoting “Added Sugars”—that is, any sweetness that doesn’t occur naturally in a food. And it’s a stipulation that’s left a sour taste in big food manufacturer’s mouths. Now, the FDA is reviewing more than 18,000 public comments on the issue....
Finely chop 1 cup pecans in food processor or put in ziplock bag and crush with mallet. Season both sides of 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds) with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge fish in flour, shake off excess, dip in milk, and then coat thoroughly with nuts. Heat a thin layer of canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish until just done, turning once, about 5 minutes in all....
11 Ways To Cut Calories From A Sandwich Science has proven that this is pretty close to our internal monologue around lunchtime. A study published in the journal PLoS ONE looked at 18 offices in New York, San Francisco, and Tucson to determine what exactly is going on, bacterially, at our desks—and it’s a lot more than you probably wanted to know. Researchers swabbed chairs, phones, computer mice, keyboards, and desktops to check bacteria levels....
The research: Researchers examined the oil produced by the scalp’s skin, or sebum, of 23 dandruff sufferers and 23 adults without scalp issues, using a special probe that uses vibrations to detect the chemical makeup of the substances on and in the skin. Though they were really investigating whether using dandruff shampoo for six weeks would help (it did), they turned up a fascinating fact in the process: Among those with dandruff, the scalp’s sebum (and more of it) actually penetrates deeper into the surface of the skin, making it a better home for the type of lipid-loving fungus that causes dandruff....
The solution to the male-hormone overload could be as simple as getting regular abdominal acupuncture. Women who got a daily acupuncture session for six months showed the same improvements in male hormone levels, cholesterol levels, glucose and insulin markers, and weight as women who took prescription metformin pills three times a day, says a study in the latest issue of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Better yet, the women in the abdominal acupuncture group saw more dramatic change than the metformin group when it came to losing weight and having their menstrual cycles back in working order....
Soothe The Red Away “A warm compress applied to the eyes for 5 to 10 minutes three or four times a day will make you feel better,” says Robert Petersen, MD. MORE: 7 Parts Of Your Body You Shouldn’t Touch With Your Eyes Keep Eyes Clean “A lot of times conjunctivitis gets better by itself,” says Petersen. “To help the healing process along, keep your eyes and eyelids clean by using a cotton ball dipped in warm water to wipe the crusts away....
Try to stay dry “The best way to prevent smelly feet is to keep your feet dry,” says Rebecca Baxt, MD, a board certified dermatologist. Towel off your feet—especially in between toes—after the shower, and dab them with anti-fungal powder that keeps you dry while warding off odor-causing fungus. (Get 1800+ DIY cash-stretching, time-saving, waist-whittling secrets with First For Women Smart Solutions!) Wear socks when you can Socks and heels aren’t exactly a fashion statement....
