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Bill Douglas, a Kansas-based tai chi instructor and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to T’ai Chi and QiGong, designed this workout. How It’s Done What You’ll Need:A clutter-free area, about 5 square feet. Tai chi can be done barefoot or in flat, flexible shoes; loose or stretchy, comfortable clothing is ideal. What To Do:Perform the routine 3 to 7 times a week. From the beginning stance, you’ll repeat the sequence for 20 minutes, and then do the final move....

Make it a combo “Anytime you can combine cardio with weights you’ll burn more calories and amp up your metabolism,” explains celebrity trainer, Autumn Calabrese, creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme programs. Whether it’s something as simple as using hand weights while doing jumping jacks or wearing a weighted vest while walking on the treadmill, the combination “gives you a cardio fix while also strengthening your muscles, which revs up your metabolism....

In a first-of-its-kind study from the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers performed two experiments on groups of participants divided by age; one group was comprised of people over 55, the other largely of 20-somethings. In the first experiment, participants in both groups were asked to rank a series of faces as “trustworthy,” “untrustworthy,” or “neutral.” In the second experiment, participants were asked to rate the trustworthiness of various faces while undergoing an fMRI scan designed to monitor their brain’s anterior insula—a region previously shown to be involved in decision-making and assessments of trustworthiness....

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The research team looked at the health data of more than 2.7 million people. For every daily serving of whole grains you take in, your risk of death drops 5%, the research data suggest. That same daily serving lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease by 9%. Unlike refined grains—the ultra-processed ones you’d find in crackers, white bread, and most snack foods—whole grains fill you up without sending your blood sugar and insulin levels through the roof, says study coauthor Qi Sun, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health....

Now, a major new report from the US Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of independent experts commissioned by the federal government, warns that the preventative mainstay of many American women—a daily calcium and vitamin D supplement—might not actually stave off bone loss in healthy women. The report, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is based on a comprehensive review of existing research that examines supplementation of combined calcium and vitamin D tablets, as well as vitamin D alone....

Looking for a quick, easy dinner? Crack open a can of soup, and pour yourself a heaping helping of kidney problems. According to a new study published in the journal Kidney International, the chemical used to manufacture the linings of food cans could be harming your kidneys. Oh, and increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease at the same time. To reach that conclusion, study authors analyzed urine samples from 667 children between the ages of 6 and 19....

Here, six surprising causes of diarrhea—and how to get rid of the runs, stat. Your moodJournal of Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine Folks who are anxious or depressed are more likely to suffer from chronic diarrhea, according to a 2013 Chinese study published in the . “There’s a big connection between brain fibers and gut fibers—the same serotonin receptors line both of them,” explains Gina Sam, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine....

Just like your foodie friends who post their meals on Instagram all day, err day, A-listers love to share their appetites with the world as well. These hungry celebs took time out of their busy lives to compute the volume of a pizza, advocate for a world with more bacon, and wax philosophical about what really constitutes a “pint” of ice cream.

The imitative recently launched its first free e-cookbook, The Kids Cook Monday Family Dinner Date. This recipe, contributed by Meatless Monday blogger Patrice of the blog Circle B Kitchen is one of the cookbook’s most popular dinner recipes, sure to please the whole family. So this Monday, try going meatless and getting your kids into the kitchen! We bet your whole family will enjoy the experience. Serves 4 Ingredients:...

In my own life, I have faced tremendous challenges. The biggest happened when my son David died from AIDS. I worked hard as an AIDS activist to remember his life as a celebration of unconditional love and one that could help people of all ages to understand and be educated about that dread disease. Four years later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had radiation treatments. Five years later, my husband was killed in Russia in an automobile accident, and I took over his position at Rodale....

One of the reasons ticks are so persnickety to deal with has to do with their saliva, which contains proteins and enzymes that hide their bites from detection. “Common ticks secrete multiple proteins that inhibit the local inflammatory response when they attach to a human being,” explains George Welch, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology and a clinical instructor of medicine at New York University. By blocking that local skin response, ticks don’t cause the usual itching, pain, or irritation you’d get from a typical bug bite....

This type of pooch pampering is part of a growing trend in the hotel industry. “It’s no secret that dogs are part of the family, and given the option, most people would prefer to bring them along on their travels,” says Marylouise Fitzgibbon, general manager of the W Fort Lauderdale hotel. MORE: 8 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Naturally Before you pack a suitcase for your furry companion, though, consider if he or she would make a good hotel guest....

A team of Turkish researchers recruited roughly 200 women—95 of whom had rheumatoid arthritis—and evaluated each for pain and depression, as well as sexual health and frequency. Not surprisingly, those women suffering from arthritis pain were more likely to report a diminished sex drive. But while the sting of arthritis pain is the obvious culprit, the study authors concluded that arthritis-related depression, not achy joints, is the likeliest cause of poor sex drive....

A: Yes, research has shown that you can keep diabetes at bay permanently just by changing your diet, which is part of the three-pronged integrative approach I take to treating prediabetes. Here’s what I recommend. Go high fiber, low sugar. Fiber, best in the form of fruits and vegetables, takes longer to digest, preventing insulin spikes and blood sugar peaks and valleys. Aim for 40 g of fiber a day....

If you’ve been busy decking the halls with plenty of rich meals, sweet desserts, and alcohol, chances are, you’re feeling ready for a major diet detox right about now—No booze! No candy! No more junk! Sound about right? But not so fast: New research shows that a sudden transition away from fatty and sugary foods can cause symptoms similar to those seen during a drug withdrawal. To reach that conclusion, researchers from the University of Montreal fed mice a diet high in fat for six weeks, and then switched them to a healthier eating program....

Protein, fat, and carbohydrates are all important for a diabetes-taming diet. But certain types of foods are better for curbing diabetes—specifically anti-inflammatory foods, including fresh vegetables, herbs, legumes, mushrooms, nuts, fruit, seaweeds, and fermented foods—which is a symptom of body-wide inflammation. The list of “good” and “bad” foods for diabetes is pretty lengthy (find out more here)—but here are a few simple rules to help you stay on track and get the most out of each meal....