It was then that they learned their paternal grandmother (and her mother before her) had developed breast cancer at exactly the same age and died of it; until then, the sisters hadn’t even realized that the breast cancer gene could be passed on from a father’s side. Sadly, McGregor’s oldest sister died at age 49; her middle sister was diagnosed at 47 but was successfully treated. McGregor opted for a prophylactic mastectomy and is cancer free....
A new survey, conducted by Gallup & Robinson and sponsored by Pfizer, reveals that a significant swath of Americans over the age of 50 are actually looking forward to getting older—and plan to do it in good health, and with their foxy good looks intact. 8 Sketchy Sunscreen Claims—Decoded “Apprehension about aging is deeply human,” says Dr. Linda Fried, the Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. “But what younger people can learn from these results is that getting older can be a positive experience, and one that comes with a sense of peace and happiness....
Don’t despair, clean eaters: It’s not all your fault. A new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) reveals that manufacturers and retailers employ a host of sneaky marketing and placement tactics to make us buy expensive junk food that we don’t even want in the first place. Wanna beat them at their own game? Here are six tips for shopping healthier—even when the grocery store is setting you up to fail....
“These moves elongate and tone the waist, lift the butt, and shape the legs,” says Boggi, whose slim-you-quick method uses unique, cheer-based exercises (minus the pom-poms; super-enthused grins are optional) to sculpt muscles and burn off fat. “The large muscle work also strengthens the back, so it’s functional movement. I think of it as part vanity, part therapy.” And if standard strength moves make you yawn, keep scrolling: There’s not a single squat, bridge, or single-leg deadlift among them....
Full-coverage foundation While foundation isn’t necessarily bad for your skin, it can look heavy (and even accentuate wrinkles) and usually isn’t even necessary. (Here are 9 beauty rules to follow for women over 40.) Switch to: Sheer foundation with spot concealer “I prefer the look of a sheer foundation paired with a creamy concealer to add the coverage where you need it,” says makeup artist Ashleigh Ciucci. “Using these products gives the skin a fresher and more modern look....
What the heck is going on? If you’re relatively young and have swollen, stiff, tender joints, yeah, you know something’s wrong—even if you don’t know what it is, says Vivian Bykerk, MD, a rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. At the same time, older adults who have achy joints may think they know what’s wrong with them. “They think it’s just arthritis”—the age-related type known as osteoarthritis, she explains....
Morning sickness is really a misnomer for the vomiting and nausea that affects more than 75% of pregnant women. It usually stops after the first 3 months after conception, but sometimes it continues throughout the pregnancy. Some women find that nausea hits at any time of the day or night. Others report feeling worse in the evening, after a long day at work. Some say that certain smells trigger it....
To help you quit the white stuff, we rounded up 19 experts to share their favorite sugar-ditching tips. Avoid double agents, says Tasneem Bhatia, MD, former FDA commissioner and author of What Doctors Eat. If you think your oatmeal and yogurt are health foods, time to turn the package over. “Flavored instant oatmeal is often a vehicle for sugar, with about three teaspoons of added sugar in each little packet,” warns Dr....
Think you’re too busy/tired/broke to eat clean? This is the recipe that busts every excuse. It’s ready in 20 minutes and incorporates ingredients you can find in any grocery store (better yet, you probably already have them in your pantry and fridge). You’re welcome. Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesMakes 5 cups 2 cans (14 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lg sweet onion, diced 1 c diced tomatoes ¼ c pitted and chopped kalamata or black olives 1 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ c chopped parsley...
A little bit of anxiety can be good. It helps motivate you to meet a deadline, pass a test, or deliver a well-crafted presentation at work. It also keeps you from meeting danger head-on. As part of the fight-or-flight response, anxiety causes your heart rate to increase and your muscles to tense should you need to act. If your anxiety becomes so severe that it takes over your thinking and undermines your ability to function, then you may have an anxiety disorder....
That test was 23andme Health + Ancestry, and Laird credits it as the sole factor that helped her drop 61 pounds in just 8 months. “It was an absolute miracle,” she says. She initially opted to take the test to learn more about her skin cancer risk—but it was the results related to her diet that ended up making the most significant difference in her health. Laird was surprised to learn from her 23andme report that genetic factors can influence how the body processes certain nutrients, and can also effect weight....
The research: A study team from the University of Eastern Finland analyzed 20 years of health, stroke, and alcohol-consumption data on more than 2,600 men. Those who drank an average of 3 or more days each week tripled their risk of death from stroke—regardless of how much alcohol they knocked back. On the other hand, men who drank just once or twice a week experienced almost no increase in stroke death....
Shrimp and ScampiHeat olive oil and add 2 cloves sliced garlic. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add ¼ c dry white wine and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 5 oz baby spinach and 1 Tbsp lemon zest. Cover until spinach wilts. Serve with whole wheat pasta. MORE: 12 Fish You Should Never, Ever Eat
(Got 10 minutes? Then you’ve got time to lose the weight for good with Prevention’s new 10-minute workouts and 10-minute meals. Get Fit in 10: Slim and Strong for Life now!) Though crockpots can create delicious dishes using just about any ingredients, they do a particularly spectacular job cooking chicken, everyone’s favorite lean protein. Since crockpot meals cook far longer than dishes prepared on the stove or in the oven, the meat is extra tender and flavorful—especially in these five crockpot recipes:...
Choose firm, medium-size parsnips without cracks (and don’t confuse with similar-looking parsley root). Refrigerate in the crisper, wrapped in paper towels and plastic, for about 2 weeks. Peel them, and then use a sharp paring knife to remove the woody core from larger ones before roasting, boiling, sautéing, or steaming. Parsnip Beet Sauce With Ravioli1 lb sliced parsnips1 cup water ,¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream1½ Tbsp prepared horseradishgoat cheese raviolichopped , , and ....
The do-anywhere fix…Rub the edges of your ears between two fingers from the very top all the way to the bottom a few times. —Chris PadillaAcupuncturist’s note: In traditional Chinese medicine, the upper part of the body is associated with more active energies. Massaging the ears increases this energy, creating a sense of wakefulness. The vitamin…Vitamin B complex not only helps fight fatigue, but also speeds your metabolism. —Jan Bridges Wright...
