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Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that people who slept 5 hours a night for 5 days consumed 6% more calories than those who slept for 9 hours a night. What’s more, they were also more likely to overeat after dinner. Since hunger hormones didn’t seem to play a role, researchers think your extra eating could be your body’s attempt to compensate for low energy. “We eat more than we need when we’re sleep deprived,” says Orfeu M....

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WORK TIME: 10 Minutes / TOTAL TIME: 55 Minutes + Cooling Time / SERVINGS: 18 2 c organic cereal, coarsely chopped ¾ c roasted unsalted nuts, coarsely chopped ¾ c dried fruit, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour ½ c second nut or fruit or an extra (see chart below for quantities), optional ⅓ c sugar, honey, or brown sugar ½ tsp salt 2 lg egg whites, or egg replacer like flax eggs ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract, optional...

With more than 900 studies on matcha’s health benefits, researchers have linked the stuff to everything from cancer prevention to better-looking hair and nails. It’s also been shown to increase metabolism and suppress hunger, and some research even suggests that matcha can reduce the risk of depression. But what is matcha, exactly? Matcha means “powdered tea.” A cup of matcha is made by dissolving finely ground tea leaves in warm water....

Half of people with migraines have never been diagnosed because they haven’t sought medical help, they have more than one type of headache, or their primary care doctor missed the diagnosis. But identifying a migraine should get easier for docs: A team of US physicians recently reviewed the International Headache Society’s classic diagnostic criteria for migraines and recommended that the symptom checklist be shorter and more precise—and therefore easier for busy physicians to get through....

The new guidelines, which aim to provide science-based nutrition recommendations to help people keep their weight under control and prevent chronic conditions, do advise limiting saturated fat intake and focusing on alternative sources of protein such as nuts and seeds, but there’s no direct suggestion to scale back on the bacon. Or eggs. While the feds advise eating “as little dietary cholesterol as possible,” the new guidelines do away with a previous 300 mg a day recommended daily limit on cholesterol....

Introducing the Stadium Kitchen, a first-of-its-kind joint venture between Tulane University School of Medicine and Johnson & Wales University (JWU). This new program is an effort to teach doctors and chefs how to join together to tackle obesity and nutrition, one healthy bite at a time. More from Prevention.com: 16 Simple Healing Foods “Chefs can no longer be on the sidelines—obesity is a national epidemic,” says Karl Guggenmos, dean of culinary education at JWU....

But the truth must be told: Sugary foods are no longer just an obvious treat, taking center stage. It’s likely that you are eating far more sugar than you realize and getting it from places you would never suspect. Ever-increasing amounts of sugar have invaded the American diet in the past 40 years, and it’s not because we’re eating more oranges and apples. The average American consumes 130 pounds of added sugar per year—that is, sugar that’s an ingredient in food rather than sugar that’s naturally occurring in food....

“You’re not listening to me!” The follow up question is usually, “Mommy, are you mad?” And I respond, “Yes, I am!” and cross my fingers that my little guilt trip will entice my son to clean up his room, wash his hands or stop flushing food down the toilet. After days on end of feeling not listened to, I can’t help but relish in a moment when someone DID listen to me—in this case, a major food company....

Toe Dip A. Lie on your back with your legs up and bent at 90 degrees, with thighs straight up and calves parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and raise your shoulder blades off the floor. Keep your abs contracted and press your lower back into the floor. B. Inhale and lower your right leg, moving only from your hip. Dip your toes toward the floor—but don’t touch—for a count of 2 (“down, down”)....

At Ken’s final visit with his oncologist, he was told that he would be seen for a scan and blood work in 6 months. Ken asked, “So, Doc, what should I do now to decrease the chance of a recurrence?” His doctor replied, “Do whatever you want!” MORE: 6 Surprising Causes Of Inflammation—And What You Can Do About It Ken’s experience was not unique. The standard farewell given to patients by their oncologists after they’ve completed cancer care is “See you in a few months....

After analyzing the data from 21 studies which examined the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid consumption from a host of marine sources and breast cancer in 883,585 women, researchers at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, concluded that taking 100mg of the fishy stuff daily slashed women’s likelihood of developing breast cancer by 5%. Those who consumed the highest levels of the fatty acid were 14% less likely to be diagnosed with the disease than those who took in the least amount, although this figure doesn’t specify the amount or fish oil source....

Soothing sounds: For a gentle practice, “I like Radiohead, Betty Roi, and Coldplay,” says Rose of Sharon Stonewall, Group Fitness Coordinator at Crunch. “I enjoy the instrumentals and relaxing voices.”Tranquility smells: “Lavender candles can be very relaxing and soothing but it depends more on what you prefer,” YogaWorks instructor Dani Ibarra says. “Practice to the music and smells that inspire you.”More from Prevention: How To Sniff Away Your Stress [pagebreak]Serenity-seeking yoga poses:Dani’s pick: Legs Up The WallBegin lying on your back on the floor with a blanket or other bolster under the hips....

The result of all this? Adrenaline. The purpose of adrenaline? It masks what I am feeling in the moment. Heaviest heart like a crater. A malaise in my chest like a July heat wave. A helplessness that causes me to wave a white flag and give into the inevitable, the ridiculous truth of life and the fact that my dad may not live longer than a few months and that there is a real risk of that....

Shop WiselyThere’s no government organization that oversees the manufacturing of chew toys. “Big retailers—PetSmart, Walmart, Petco, etc.—set their own standards for filling their shelves,” explains Ed Rod, vice president of government affairs for the American Pet Product Association. While each retailer is different, most regulations are strict, often mimicking those for children’s toys. If you have questions about a store’s policy, ask before you buy.Brain Games For KittyOne of the worst hazards for today’s indoor cats is a lack of stimulation, says Barbara Sherman, DVM and behavior specialist at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine....

Researchers at Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab recruited 94 undergraduates to snack on M&Ms, cookies, carrots, and grapes while watching 20 minutes of: 1) the action movie The Island; 2) the Charlie Rose Show, or; 3) the same segment from The Island but without sound. Those in the first group ate 98% more, or nearly twice as much, than those watching the talk show. Even those watching The Island without sound ate 36% more than the Charlie Rose viewers....

While our sense of smell does modify our appetite, says Brian B. Quebbemann, MD, director of the N.E.W. Program weight loss clinic in Los Angeles, the effect varies person to person. “Spray Thin is just another gimmick in a long line of gimmicks to be peddled as an answer to obesity,” he says. “These products come and go, but what keeps them showing up is the fact that people are desperate to lose weight any way they can....