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“When we get frustrated, we often do things that aren’t positive,” says Ken Lindner, who’s a life coach, the celebrity agent to Matt Lauer and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and author of the recently-released book, Your Killer Emotions. “Emotions aren’t good or bad per se—it’s the act that you wind up taking that’s either toxic or positive,” he says. So how do you not fly off the handle in the moment when it matters most and make good decisions instead of ones you may regret?...

I advise everyone I counsel to take a daily moderate multi, containing about 100% of the DV for most vitamins and minerals. Although a multi is no substitute for a good diet, I believe it’s sensible nutrition insurance. Yet when many clients first come see me, I discover that the specific multi they’re taking is wrong for them: one that may not deliver the nutrients they especially need and, in some cases, can actually be a barrier to better health....

That’s great if you’re a Pollyanna. But there’s hope for even the most gloomy among us. Having a sunny outlook isn’t something that’s simply hardwired into your DNA—it’s a skill that you can practice and learn, says Susan Biali, MD, author of Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You. Here’s how to start thinking like an optimist and add years to your life in the process: Check your evidence....

Your “shoulder girdle” may sound like a new Spanx creation, but it’s actually the set of bones (specifically your collarbones, shoulder blades, and arm bones) that make up the boney structure of your shoulders. And learning to turn on the muscles that surround your shoulder girdle with this simple trick from international yoga teacher and anatomy expert Tiffany Cruikshank will not only transform your yoga practice (like it did ours!...

So before you think, Bright color, moi?, here are my top makeup tips and techniques for solving that and other makeup challenges. “I love the idea of long-lasting lip colors, but they seem to dry out my lips. Do you have any suggestions?” You can get durable color without the drying effects of longer-wearing lipstick formulas by experimenting with a couple of great tricks. One is to create a stain, which has more staying power than regular lipstick....

Now, in light of a recent study, the need for Valium to treat epilepsy may be even further diminished. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered a naturally occurring protein in the brains of mammals that acts like Valium, stopping certain types of seizures from occurring. Researchers hope that if they are able to discover a way to boost this protein naturally, doctors would no longer have a need to prescribe Valium....

[sidebar]Dance Your Way Slim That’s what co-host Brooke Burke loves about it too, which she told us in an exclusive interview with Prevention.com. Something else we love? The number of over-40 women who will be storming the stage. Find the Best Dance Workout for You Here’s what else Brooke Burke had to say about the season, which premieres tonight at 8pm: Prevention: There are so many great women on Dancing with the Stars this season, including Gladys Knight, Sherri Shepherd, Melissa Gilbert, and Martina Navratilova....

THE RATIONALE: Better focus, fewer cravings, and improved metabolism, says Jeffrey Gladd, MD, an integrative doc who’s lost 13 pounds of body fat (and his brain fog) since sipping. Concerned about the saturated fat? “Data from the past several years has largely vindicated it,” says Gladd. “The bigger threats seem to be sugar and refined carbs.” (Even so, those with acid reflux and high blood pressure should probably steer clear....

Chilean denim company Mohicano jeans’ new Denim Therapy collection claims to actually make your gams look and feel softer, according to brand manager Ricardo Cuevas for WWD.com. The cotton used in the Denim Therapy jeans are woven with aloe vera nanoparticles along with other hydrating amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E that rub off on the skin and, eventually, result in smoother, more hydrated skin. According to Cuevas, if you wear these jeans every day for six hours for 15 days, skin will be 11....

In their first report of its kind, ASCO dug into the prevalence of cancer in the U.S. and its projected rise, as well a number of pitfalls in our current medical system that will make treating all those cancer cases increasingly difficult. Here are some key findings from the report: High costs. The cost of cancer care is expected to increase 60% by 2020 and could hamper the ability of low-income cancer sufferers to get access to high-quality care....

Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes have some of the highest antioxidant levels of all fruit and more than 170 phytochemicals, including 60 flavonoids shown to reduce tumor growth as well as inflammation and blood clotting. Summer citrus salad Top greens with a sliced orange and 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of raspberry vinaigrette. More from Prevention.com: 5 Recipes You Can’t Live Without

The research: Finnish researchers hypothesized that by doing cardiovascular exercise prior to strength training, it might make muscles weaker and reduce the ability to lift heavy weights. To test their theory, they followed 34 men between the ages of 18 and 40 years old as the men performed either cardio followed by strength training or vice versa for 24 weeks, two to three times a week. Equal time (varying between 30 and 50 minutes) was given to both cardiovascular and strength training....

MORE: 5 Things Your Dermatologist Isn’t Telling You About Your Skin Choose Natural Fabrics No matter what your sport, synthetic uniforms may be more durable, but when it comes to chafing, cotton is the fabric of choice. MORE: The 8 Most Effective Exercises For Weight Loss Wash Before You Wear Wash any new exercise clothes before you wear them. Washing sometimes softens the fabric enough to lessen abrasion. Wrap It Up People who are overweight or who have big thighs, which makes chafing more likely, may find relief by wrapping elastic bandages around the portions of their legs that rub, says Barringer....

One May morning 3 years ago, Julie Supple was walking her golden retriever in her New Jersey neighborhood when he lunged at another dog. Supple, then 46, slipped on the grass and fell with a thud, banging her head on the ground. Right away she felt nauseated and had a pounding headache, but she brushed herself off and headed home. She had to get her daughter to school and herself to work....

We’re talking ingenious ice cubes that are not just freaking adorable, they’re the answer to preparing smoothies in a snap, and, we’re not gonna lie, they taste pretty darn good in cocktails (made with quinoa vodka, of course!). With recipes created by super smart food bloggers who use fruit slices, edible flowers, and herbs, you’ll want to host the next garden (or fire escape) party instead of hitting happy hour....

“When everything’s working smoothly, amyloid beta is removed from the brain by a protein called lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1),” says Rashid Deane, PhD, lead author of the study and research professor in the University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery. “LRP1 proteins bind with amyloid beta to essentially ‘ferry’ it out of the brain and keep you healthy.” But when too much copper is present, that can’t happen....

“Exercise can definitely suppress hunger,” says Barry Braun, PhD, director of the Energy Metabolism Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, who has co-authored multiple studies on the subject. How, why, and for how long afterward is something researchers are still working out. They do know that workouts trigger changes in the hunger hormone, acylated ghrelin, and the satiety hormones, PYY and GLP-1—though research has yet to establish the exact relationship....

And what a life it was. Since stepping onto the musicscene in the 1970s, Summer topped the charts with instant classics like “Hot Stuff,” “Bad Girls,” and “Last Dance,” for a total of 14 Top 10 singles in the US. While her life was cut tragically short—she was only 63—she leaves behind no shortage of lessons. Here are three of our favorites: Always dust yourself off. In 2008, after a nearly 20-year hiatus, Summer released her last album, Crayons....

A: Your need to satisfy your sugar craving feels overwhelming, but as with any other addictive craving, succumbing regularly can have terrible consequences, including wrecking your insulin response and damaging your brain function. You could even become a full-blown sugar addict. Sugar’s similarity to hard drugs is downright scary: For some people, sugary foods act just like drugs, because they trigger the release of endorphins and dopamine (the brain’s “happy-making” chemicals), which leads to more cravings....

A: While some women sail through this time of life, many find themselves victims of the menopausal energy zappers: hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia. Sleep disturbances are among the most common complaints.Sleep issues often can be traced to hormone fluctuations that result in night sweats—basically, nocturnal hot flashes that wake you up, drenched. While there are natural ways to tame your hormones, you also have to calm your nervous system and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol....