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Move over, major flu outbreak—there’s a nasty new bug in town. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a new strain of norovirus from Australia is now the leading cause of norovirus outbreaks in the country, accounting for 58% of infection cases in December. Called the GII.4 Sydney, the virus causes gastroenteritis—an illness that attacks the stomach and intestinal tract, leaving those affected with nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea (food poisoning is another example of gastroenteritis)....

Orthorexics can be under pressure to stay fit and young while experiencing life stress on an intense, long-lasting level. Not managing the pressure may lead them to cope in drastic ways, feeling they have to walk the tightrope between looking good and meeting the demands of a hectic lifestyle. Harming your healthCan healthy eating actually harm your health? Caring about what you eat is a great thing, but when it turns into an obsession and a hunt for perfection, you can do permanent damage to your body on several levels....

(In case you missed them, check out our earlier Lesser of Two Evils food face-offs: Tortilla Chips vs. Potato Chips, Mozzarella Sticks vs. Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Fish Sticks vs. Chicken Nuggets, and Doughnuts vs. Muffins) A typical stack of pancakes has almost 500 fewer calories than a plate of French toast—as well as 20 fewer grams of sugar. Pancakes keep up their lead with 78% less saturated fat than their French toast counterparts....

In short, you want to eat better, but for whatever reason, you can’t seem to make it happen—at least, not on a regular basis. So how about trying to hypnotize yourself into enjoying a green smoothie? It might sound bizarre, but plenty of people make an attempt. Google something like “weight loss hypnosis” or “healthy eating hypnosis,” and you’ll find countless resources claiming to be able to snap you into what could arguably be called a clean eating trance....

Lately, people have been talking about Palcohol, or powdered alcohol. The boozy powder was invented in the name of convenience: An active outdoorsman, creator Mark Phillips wanted to enjoy a drink after an excursion but didn’t want to lug heavy bottles of liquor with him. Phillips spent years tinkering and working with scientists to create the perfect recipes. The result: Five small, easy-to-transport packets filled with patent-pending powder. Mix the contents of each packet with 6 ounces of liquid (water, soda, or juice), and you have rum, vodka, a cosmopolitan, a lemon drop, and a margarita-ish drink....

Well, it’s true. A study published in the June issue of the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior found that smiles accompanied by crow’s feet were rated as more authentic and spontaneous than those free of fine lines. What’s more, faces with crow’s feet were rated as more attractive and intelligent. Belisa Vranich, PsyD, and clinical psychologist isn’t surprised: “If you think of descriptions of a wise older person, they always include lines on their face,” she explains....

RESISTANT STARCH: THE NEW POWER NUTRIENT Although this may be the first you’ve heard of resistant starch, it’s likely been a part of your diet most of your life. Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber naturally found in many carbohydrate-rich foods such as potatoes, grains, and beans, particularly when these foods are cooled. It gets its name because it “resists” digestion in the body, and though this is true of many types of fiber, what makes resistant starch so special is the powerful impact it has on weight loss and overall health....

Menus can be daunting. And when you have a health concern like prediabetes or diabetes, it can be even trickier to pick the right dish. To help you figure out if your dinner out is diabetes friendly, we enlisted the help of chef Sam Talbot, author of The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Boundaries, to pick out some common red flag words found on menus. Even though Talbot has diabetes, he doesn’t let it get in the way of his love of restaurant fare, and you shouldn’t either....

MORE: 8 Ways to Make Sex More Fun A Better Love Life Makes for a Better Sex Life “When I work with couples, I find myself reminding them often that the more you’re connected emotionally, the easier it is to connect sexually. Couples often lose sight of the importance of feeling connected outside the bedroom and how that can affect their sex life.” —Licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Jason Greenberg, PhD MORE: Doing This One Thing Right After Sex Can Improve Your Relationship Have Great Sex for YouJane GreerWhat About Me?...

Technically, none of these people were smoking, they were “vaping.” That is, they were using electronic cigarettes, which are battery powered nicotine inhalers. Unlike actual cigarettes, these deliver nicotine through a vapor rather than the combustion system of traditional cigarettes. Combustion involves fire, tobacco and the emission of toxic chemicals. It is those toxic emissions, or second hand smoke, that has led to widespread public health policies banning smoking in most public spaces....

Kale: Wholesome kale—proven nutritional powerhouse, most venerable of vegetables—surpassed fad status long ago. Demand for this leafy green has reached full-on fever pitch, and British company Nails Inc has responded to the craze with NailKale, a line of nail polishes formulated with kale extract ($15; nailsinc.com). We know that kale, rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, is a smart dietary choice, but can this superfood also work its magic on nails from the outside in?...

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Ever bristle over the way a young salesclerk seems to talk to you like you’re…a toddler? Unfortunately, you’re probably not imagining her patronizing tone. According to recent research reported in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, young adults give directions differently to 65-year-olds than they do to 21-year-olds. In particular, they speak to older adults more slowly and in higher pitched voices—two speech patterns associated with being patronizing. “When adults talk to you the way they do to a two-year-old, they’re presuming you’re not fully competent, and that’s demeaning,” says study co-author Jessica Hehman, PhD, assistant professor of psychology and director of the Psychology of Aging Lab at the University of Redlands....

We called up Mark Bitterman, selmelier (yup, that’s real thing) and author of Salted: A Manifesto on the World’s Most Essential Mineral to find out. And we quickly discovered that we’ve been totally in the dark about the stuff inside our salt shakers. “There isn’t just one thing called salt,” Bitterman says. “Throughout history, salt has been a very distinctive, localized food. It was only in the past l00 years, with the advent of modern food processing, that salt became a single thing” (i....

delicious. This summertime couscous salad from blogger covers all the bases for the perfect meal or snack. Not only is this chilled salad quick and easy to prepare, but it also turns up the volume on southwestern flavor with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and spicy cumin. The innovative use of hearty Israeli couscous as the base of this recipe also creates an unexpected twist! Black beans pack a nutritious protein punch, and a variety of seasonal, colorful vegetables brighten up the dish....

[sidebar]A few months ago, a woman I’ll call Nancy attended one of my seminars. Nancy had been through hard times: Three years earlier her house had burned down; then her husband’s National Guard unit shipped out to Iraq, and when he returned he was angry, depressed, and traumatized. The couple got therapy yet grew further apart until, finally, her husband asked for a divorce. Nancy realized she had a choice: She could drown in self-pity or move forward....

(Got 10 minutes? Try Prevention’s new 10-minute workouts and 10-minute meals to speed up your metabolism and slim down for good. Get Fit in 10: Slim and Strong for Life!) Try to do each of these exercises for one full minute at your own speed and tempo. Remember, the form and control you maintain is what makes these moves effective, not how many repetitions you can complete in each of those minutes....

Superfoods collide in this hearty blend: Mix your favorite nutrient-dense microgreen with Einkorn wheat berries—a high-protein ancient grain—for a salad with staying power. (Extra points if you grown your own greens on the windowsill!)Note: If you’re making this recipe in advance or plan to store leftovers, keep the microgreens separate. They’ll wilt if they’re stored with the rest of the salad. MORE: Party in a Bowl: Tri-Color Confetti Salad Prep Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutesServes 6 Salad1 c uncooked Einkorn wheat berries1 c green grapes, halved½ c dried cranberries½ c chopped walnuts½ c thinly sliced red onion6 oz microgreens3 oz crumbled feta cheese Dressing⅓ c fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp honey...