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Finally, it’s time to give it some love. Butter—in its most traditional form—is essentially milk fat with smaller amounts of protein. But choosing the right type of butter is what’s most important. MORE: 10 Commandments of Successful Fat Loss Consider these facts the next time you’re debating your butter choice at your grocery store’s dairy section: Consider allergies. Butter does still contain allergy-causing proteins, so if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity, you may want to steer clear....

Whether you’ve been married for half a century or dating for a few months, a partner’s lagging sex drive can shake any relationship. And while there are a number of reasons your libido may have gone MIA (more on that in a bit), new research makes a troubling connection between a man’s erectile issues and his heart health. An Australian study of more than 95,000 middle-aged men found a direct link between erectile dysfunction and heart disease, a link that persisted even among men with no history of cardiovascular problems....

Unfortunately, the answer for Lee was “no.” And in her latest memoir, May I Be Happy: A Memoir of Love, Yoga, and Changing My Mind, Lee shares details on this longtime battle with her body—and how she conquered it. We spoke with Lee about her tips on loving your whole body, her decision to go gray, and what self-acceptance is really like. Prevention: What inspired May I Be Happy?Lee: I’ve had this voice in my head telling me I’m not good enough for almost as long as I can remember, and I realized one day that my friends are like this, too—all my beautiful friends....

Turns out, though, it’s not just English nerds and editors like myself who feel that grammar itch when they hear a not-quite-right sentence. Research shows our understanding of grammar is totally engrained in our brains, and we can’t help but catch a wonky phrase, even when we’re totally unaware of what we’re hearing or reading. A new study from the University of Oregon found that even if you don’t consciously recognize a grammar error, your brain still realizes something is wrong and sends out a negative signal....

Cornell University scientists say it’s all in your mindset. “A Monday diet is usually a reaction to an indulgent weekend and can be too extreme and too limiting,” says Cornell researcher Brian Wansink, PhD. MORE: 15 Teeny Tiny Changes To Lose Weight Faster Here, Wansink and other experts provide science-proven tips to help your diet survive the days you’re most tempted to give up or go to extremes. (Lose up to 15 pounds in just 30 days with this revolutionary superfood plan from the publisher of Prevention!...

The advocacy group Animal Welfare Institute spent three years requesting documentation from the USDA about companies that boast their animals are well cared for or raised in accordance with high environmental standards. The USDA failed to supply documentation supporting these sorts of claims—which range from “Humanely Raised and Handled” to “Sustainably Farmed”—for 20 of the 25 products AWI investigated. MORE: 11 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Belly Fat The findings suggest that whether or not the animals in question are actually being raised humanely or in an eco-friendly manner, there are big gaps in verifying those claims and giving consumers access to that information....

Why it happens Researchers suspect that hyper nerve firing in the auditory system creates the perceived sound. Tinnitus can also be triggered by loud noise: Think rock concerts or fireworks. Some medical issues or drugs may play a role. Or it may happen for no reason. “In most people, there’s no cure,” says Craig Newman, PhD, head of audiology at the Cleveland Clinic, “but some strategies can bring relief.” Mind management Many patients respond to the onset of tinnitus with anxiety, depression, or both....

Green Zebra Tomatoes These green-stripped fruits resemble tiny watermelons and taste more like a tomatillo than a traditional tomato, with a sweet-tangy flavor and firm flesh. This makes the green zebra a unique and flavorful addition to salads, or you can try chopping it up with jalapeños and lime juice for a fresh take on salsa. Or stack slices with fresh mozzarella and basil for a caprese salad. They’re also great grilled: Just coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper before grilling, and then serve with balsamic....

While the unemployment rates have lowered, the numbers fail to take into account the hundreds of thousands of people who have stopped looking for jobs or who have dropped out of the workforce all together. Not only does this joblessness harm the economy, it’s pretty grim for our stress levels. The good news is that something that can be done to better cope with the hardship of unemployment. A healthier lifestyle that includes yoga and fitness is one of the best ways to cure the unemployment blues....

When most of us launch into a new fitness routine, it’s for one common reason: to shed fat. But it turns out that focusing on your weight loss goal alone can slash your odds of success by over half, say researchers. A better inspiration: The amazing health rewards you get by being active. Finding the right motivation can make you 70% more likely to keep it up for the long haul, reports the American College of Sports Medicine....

Gout is caused by excessive levels of uric acid, a waste product from body tissues. We all have uric acid in our blood, which is normally excreted in the urine. If you experience gout, you either produce too much uric acid or your kidneys don’t excrete enough—the cause of about 90% all cases. And, the excess uric acid turns into tiny, needlelike crystals that collect in joints, causing intense inflammation, swelling, and pain....

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“People started telling me I looked radiant instead of tired.” —Lisa Rae Rosenberg, 50, South Pasadena, CA At first, Lisa Rae Rosenberg was skeptical of the extremes of a raw vegan diet—no cooked food, no dairy, no meat—and not so thrilled by the prospect of giving up glazed doughnuts and chicken-fried steak. But in a last-ditch attempt to curb her rising cholesterol, she stifled her doubts and resolved to try it for 7 days....

Yep, you read that right: Cat poop in a cortado and elephant dung in a double macchiato. (Crappuccino, anyone? Sorry.) So, what’s up with the No. 2 in your No. 1 favorite brew? Turns out the most rare—and supposedly tastiest—coffee beans are found in certain animal droppings. But before you a) gag or b) run out as fast as you can in search of The Best Tasting Coffee Ever, here are four things you should know:...