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Do pack cold dishes in an ice-filled cooler. If you’re precooking something that should be served hot, prepare it the day before and then cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, carry it in an ice-filled cooler and reheat before serving. Don’t plan to travel with a cooked turkey unless you’re not going very far. Before heading out, cover the bird tightly with foil. Upon arrival, reheat in a 325°F oven until both the turkey and stuffing reach a temperature of 165°F....

You’ve likely heard of “white noise,” says study author Jue Zhang, Ph.D., an associate professor at China’s Peking University, which is produced when the sounds of different frequencies are combined. Pink noise, on the other hand, is a type of sound in which every octave carries the same power, or a perfectly consistent frequency, Zhang explains. “Think of rain falling on pavement, or wind rustling the leaves on a tree,” It’s called pink noise because light with a similar power spectrum would appear pink, he says....

Researchers had a group of volunteers eat a meal in two nearly identical settings. The catch: One of those settings featured dimmer lighting and softer music than the other. People eating in the toned-down environment consumed 200 fewer calories—or roughly 18% less food—than those rocking out in the brightly lit room. Why? The more-relaxed environment increased the diners’ satisfaction and satiety. More from Prevention: 16 Simple Ways to Eat Less Music and lighting are just two of the tricks restaurants employ to increase your appetite....

At least, that’s what Kimbal Musk did. He and big brother Elon (who founded a few little tech companies you may have heard of—think Tesla and PayPal) struck it rich in 1999 when they sold their first web company, Zip2, to Compaq. But while Elon delved deeper into the tech industry, Kimbal turned toward his true passion—food. Today, the younger Musk owns a family of eight restaurants (collectively known as The Kitchen) and has taken up the role of clean-eating messiah, guiding people toward making healthier, more sustainable food choices....

The agency developed a method to extract bean DNA and pinpoint the genetic lineage—or which bean came from which type of cacao tree. Lyndel W. Meinhardt, PhD, a USDA research leader, thinks that the ability to determine where beans come from, like we do with grapes and wine, will result in label changes. In turn, chocolate-makers will know the true value of their beans and verify the product they receive....

But as organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the President’s Cancer Panel encourage us to reduce our exposure to everything from pesticides to artificial growth hormones, the fact is that we should all be able to feed our families foods that are free of the additives that are increasingly being shown to cause harm. So here are a few tips on how to buy organic food without paying a high price:...

Pick the right kind of salon Just because you can add on a waxing service to your mani-pedi doesn’t mean you should. Grupenmager and Arsenault agree that the single best way to protect yourself from a wax-gone-wrong is to go to a salon where waxes are the only thing on the menu. “If that’s all they’re doing, they’re probably pretty good at it,” Arsenault says. “If they’re doing two facials, a massage, and one bikini wax, how much experience could that person really have?...

[sidebar]Researchers put 927 athletes (defined as people involved in training or competitions for an average of six years) and 931 non-athletes to the test by having them answer questions designed to assess their optimism, perseverance, and resilience. The results: athletes were mentally tougher than their no-sport counterparts. The researchers say it has to do with the amount of time athletes spend practicing or working out—when you’re paid to be fit, they say, you need to have the right determined mind-set to get from one workout to the next....

Fresh local veggies usually don’t abound in winter—unless you grow your own. And nothing could be simpler than farming nutrient-rich microgreens from your windowsill. Here’s how. Choose organic sprouting seeds: Buckwheat, pea, and broccoli are easiest to grow. Cut the lid off a large plastic produce container (like that used for spinach), poke holes in the bottom, and place on a tray. Fill with 1½ to 2 inches of soil, scatter seeds, and cover thinly with soil....

It’s not that I’m a slave to perfection (honest!). It’s just that I’m simply trying to steer clear of future regrets and the anger, frustration, grief, and self-blame that accompany them and make regret such an unwelcome, energy-draining emotion. In the dark, long days of winter, it’s natural to spend time internally focused, looking back over our lives. Sifting through the past is how we find meaning, so we can enrich the days to come with greater wisdom and clarity....

Beachy bliss won’t always just present itself on your Hamptons doorstep, says Laurie Gerber, life coach extraordinaire and president of Handel Group Life Coaching. You need a blueprint to achieve your summer goals. 7 Wellness Summer Camps For Grownups Just how are you going relax your mind and body, for starters? “Pretend like you are going to have to write that essay when you get back to school in the fall, ‘What I Did on My Summer Vacation,’ ” she advises....

Mild Stomach Upset Withhold all food for at least 24 hours, and then reintroduce it slowly in small quantities. Make sure there’s water available or, if vomiting is a symptom, offer one or more ice cubes every couple of hours. (Too much drinking is likely to aggravate stomach irritation.)As a supplementary treatment for mild upsets, brew chamomile tea. Pour a cup of boiling water over a tablespoon of the flowers, steep 15 minutes, strain, and dilute with an equal quantity of water....

Make your wrinkle cream multi-task. Toss the separate neck and chest creams, and make your wrinkle-reducing face cream do double-duty instead. “The aging issues of the face, neck and chest are very similar,” says Vermen Veralla-Rowell, MD, an international dermatologist based in Manila. “A product created for the face should do the trick everywhere you want to fight signs of aging.” Use products specifically created for your skin type. “When you use the wrong products, it can make your skin overly sensitive, which means you’ll then have to use additional products to soothe it,” says Edyta Jarosz, a licensed esthetician based in New York City....

Researchers looked at skin cells that were exposed to UVB and UVA rays and found that progerin, a protein associated with aging, was activated by UVA rays. While the protein has long been associated with aging, this is the first study linking it to UVA rays. So what’s the deal with this protein? More research needs to be done, but “it may stop the fibroblasts [cells that produce skin-firming collagen] from functioning, resulting in skin thinning, loss of elasticity, and wrinkles,” says study author Thomas M....

Saving a fish species was not Whole Foods’ first intention, says McKinzey Crossland, a spokesperson for the powerful natural retailer. Rather, Whole Foods buyers looking for new fish to sell at their seafood counters came across a “happy accident,” she says. They discovered a version of farm-raised paiche in Brazil and Peru and realized the win-win nature of the deal: They could sell the farmed, sustainable fish, giving them a new selection for their stores while hopefully bringing greater awareness to the species....

The research: Researchers at Deakin University in Australia reviewed 16 studies from around the world and found evidence linking personality traits to dietary intake. Specifically, those who were “open” and “conscientious” eat more fruits and veggies, and they also avoid unhealthy habits like binge drinking, smoking, and not wearing seat belts. What it means: “Personality affects everything we do,” says Michael Mantell, senior fitness consultant for behavioral sciences for the American Council on Exercise....

As a dip: Add can of chickpeas, 2 medium chopped cooked beets, 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 Tbsp each tahini and extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp chopped garlic to food processor. (Get more fast and fresh ideas for beets here.) More from Prevention: 10 Low-Cal Chips and Dips Recipes

I was sitting on the sidelines at my local Muay Thai gym, watching my teammates finish a round of sparring. I should be up there, I thought. This is what I love: the punching; the feeling of power, of confidence, and that nothing outside of these ropes matters. But I wasn’t up there. I was just a sick bystander with a yard of plastic tubing funneling lymphatic fluid from my right armpit to a drain attached at my waist....

Maybe a lack of sidewalks and bike paths leaves you scratching your head over where to work out. Perhaps your area is short on grocery stores but packed with fast-food chains, or your neighbor’s car alarm keeps you up all night, derailing your early-morning jog. Tally up a few of these instances and you could have a hometown problem that’s interfering with even the best weight loss intentions. “In my experience it makes a huge difference where you live....

A sample of Kroger Garlic Powder from a store in North Augusta, South Carolina was tested by the FDA and found to be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products. Out of an abundance of caution, the company has recalled all four seasonings produced on the same equipment in the same facility. Stores under the following names in the 31 states where Kroger operates are included in this recall: Kroger, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co....