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For the study, researchers compared urine and fecal samples from people whose diets were high in either cheese or milk, or who ate a control diet with butter but no other dairy. Those who consumed cheese had higher fecal levels of butyrate—a short chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria—compared to the other groups. These elevated butyrate levels were associated with significantly less elevation in “bad” LDL cholesterol than the control group, suggesting that cheese may be healthier for your heart than some other types of dairy....

There’s a reason those polyester tops and bottoms smell so funky after a workout: Recent research shows that synthetic fabrics are a breeding ground for malodorous bacteria. To sweat without sticking up the gym, look for these fabrics: COTTON: It absorbs odors and discourages the growth of smelly bacteria. RAYON MADE FROM BAMBOO: When sweat lingers on a fabric’s surface, odorous bacteria soon follow. Bamboo can absorb up to 3 times its weight in water....

Record the following data to share with your doc, whether the pain is new or not—it could lead to lasting pain management.Headache’s duration, day of week, and time of day: You may find a pattern related to work stress, diet, or something else.Headache location: One side versus both matters to your doctor, as does upper neck versus scalp (the former could be muscle tension).OTC and Rx treatments you’ve tried: Note how much you took, when, and how well it worked....

That’s when Shake Shack released a very limited supply of the wastED Juice Pulp Cheeseburger, a collaboration between the New York City burger chain and celeb chef Dan Barber. Barber’s been on a food waste crusade lately: He recently closed a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving food that would have otherwise been thrown away, like kale ribs and fish cartilage—and apparently, it was pretty awesome. This is all inspired by the disappointing fact that Americans are champion food wasters: A whopping 40% of the good, safe food produced in this country goes to waste, according to the USDA....

1. Get a diagnosis. It can be hard to get medical professionals, let alone other family members, to take early symptoms seriously, but you see things when you’re a caregiver that professionals might miss. “People try to brush it off. They’ll say, ‘Oh, it’s just old age,’ " says Maria Ciletti, a registered nurse and author of I Have to Leave You Now: A Survival Guide for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. “Get your loved one to the doctor and get a diagnosis....

Cardio exercises, of course, will crush cals. Running on a treadmill will burn 25-39% more calories than doing kettlebell exercises at the same level of exertion, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. But your best bet for weight loss is a routine that combines cardio and strength. If you’re walking or running like mad without the results you’re looking for, building muscle may be key to moving the scale....

“Causes are probably a combination of genetics and environmental factors,” says Neil Minikes, MD, FAAAAI, an allergist/immunologist at the Allergy and Asthma Center of Northern New Jersey and assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. If someone has a genetic predisposition for developing asthma but is not exposed to environmental triggers such as allergens, viral infections, and smoke, they are less likely to develop the condition....

In the United States, about 10 million people have osteoporosis—8 million are women, for whom the overall risk of osteoporosis is much greater. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that 44 million Americans, or 55% of those age 50 or older, are at risk of developing osteoporosis. The reason women are at a greater risk of osteoporosis than men is because men’s bones are actually a bit stronger to begin with, explains Theodore R....

So, how do you best treat it? By understanding what causes acne. “Acne occurs when the hair follicles become blocked,” says Imran Aslam, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical adult dermatology and skin cancer treatments in Sterling, Virginia. “The skin cells are regularly turning over, and when this process gets interrupted cells can accumulate and occlude the hair follicle leading to a build-up of oil and dead skin cells within the pore....

“Natural cures really are good remedies for sore throats,” says Benjamin Asher, MD, PC, a member of the Committee on Complementary and Integrative Medicine at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and an expert on integrative medicine. In fact, he says, many natural sore throat remedies can be made right at home. Which means you don’t even have to expose your tender tonsils to frigid outdoor air. Here are three sore throat remedies to cope the next time your throat’s feeling sore....

Your shopping list: • 1 ripe mango • 2 limes • 2 lemons • 1 bunch scallions • 1 bunch arugula • Fresh mint and dill • 2 red bell peppers • 1 jalapeño chile pepper • 2 red onions • 2 lb wild salmon fillets • 1 loaf thinly sliced whole wheat bread • Olive oil • 1 sm jar fat-free mayo • 1 sm jar Dijon mustard • 1 sm tube wasabi paste • 1 jar sliced pickled ginger • Paprika • 1 pkg (28 oz) frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers • 1 container (8 oz) fat-free sour cream MORE: 20 More Delicious Ideas For Salmon...

KNEELING LUNGE Kneeling, step left foot forward. Press hips forward, keeping left knee over left ankle. Hold for 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat. Get long and lean with sexy Flat Belly Yoga! HIP STRETCH Lie on back with knees bent, right leg crossed over left thigh. Pull knees into chest as shown. Hold for 30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat. MORE: The 5-Second Test To See If You Have Tight Hips

Legs can raise a whole lot of issues, from unwanted hair and cellulite, to hard-to-get-rid-of spider veins. It’s enough to make you swear off shorts and skirts and vow to only wear pants forever. But we’ve put together this guide to help you show some skin with confidence. Find your problem and get to fixing. Vanquish Spider Veins About 50% of women over age 50 have spider veins (those small, dilated blood vessels just beneath your skin’s surface that give off a serious road-map vibe)....

DO YOU: Exercise in old sneakers?The risk: Worn soles can cause plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tissue band (fascia) connecting the heel to the toes.The fix: Replace shoes every 350 to 500 miles (or about every 3 to 6 months), or when the soles look beat up. (Find your perfect shoe with our favorite sneakers of the year.) MORE: 30-Second Foot Pain Fix DO YOU: Spend the summer in flip-flops?...

Here are four creams to get your summer off to a smooth start. Lierac Paris Body-Slim Night ($59; lierac-usa.com) Soap & Glory Firminator Bikini Body Formula ($36; sephora.com) Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil ($27.50; Whole Foods or usa.weleda.com) BioElixia BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème ($50; BioElixia.com) More from Prevention: 10 Moves To Resize Your Thighs

Veganism
Vegans nix all animal products, including meat, dairy, gelatin, and eggs. Is it legit? Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that vegans are usually thinner and enjoy a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Why? They generally eat a more wholesome diet, including more fiber, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and avoid processed meats. But still, meat can be part of a healthy diet. Case in point: In another study in AJCN in 2012, researchers put people on a healthy diet that included up to 5....