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Cheryl Forberg, RD, resident nutritionist on The Biggest Loser, sets eating guidelines to help the contestants get healthy. “What works best for weight loss helps slow the aging process as well,” says Forberg, an expert in anti-aging nutrition. Read her top science-based tips to turn back the clock. Have omega-3s daily “I like to call them the anti-aging fat,” say Forberg. Getting the recommended amount can help lower cholesterol, keep cells functioning properly, and combat inflammation, which reduces your risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attack....

“I love gray hair and hope that we can change the narrative equating [it] with looking older,” says Mara Roszak, celebrity hairstylist, owner of Mare Salon, and Viviscal Hair Supplements partner. In the opinion of celebrity hairstylist Michael Duenas, a cultural shift has already occurred. “Gray hair is not necessarily a look,” he says. “It’s a mindset.” In other words, as long as you’re confident, you’ll rock it no matter what....

[sidebar]On a walk Keep your pet on a short, controlled leash to prevent bites or rude encounters. When strolling with your pup, a Halti collar/Gentle Leader is a must, especially if he has behavior issues. The Halti is designed with two loops (one goes around the muzzle; the second, around the back of the neck) that prevent your dog from pulling or acting out. Always ask permission before introducing dogs, as some pet owners may not want to socialize....

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Wounds should be kept uncovered so the air can help them heal.False: Allowing a fresh cut to “breathe” delays healing by as much as 50%. Keep wounds moist and covered to encourage faster healing—moisture prevents the formation of a hard scab, which acts as a barrier to tissue development. Plain petroleum jelly works well to keep the wound moist. Scars blend into surrounding skin better after sun exposure.False: Scar tissue is more sun sensitive and prone to burning....

“From an overall health and fitness perspective, there are so many benefits from walking,” says Chris Gagliardi, manager of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) resource center and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. “In addition to burning calories, [walking] improves strength, promotes good cholesterol and heart function, and helps oxygen flow through your body. It also reduces inflammation and the effects of sitting all day," Gagliardi says. Every little bit counts, but to really reap the rewards on par with jogging, you have to kick the effort up a notch and start power walking....

That’s what the nonprofit METAvivor, which raises money supporting MBC research, and the pharmaceutical company Eisai, Inc. are setting out to do with their initiative, The Elephant in the Pink Room. For the month of October, Eisai will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to METAvivor for every visit to their website and every action taken (such as “liking” them on Facebook and following the campaign by using the hashtag #MBCaware on Twitter)....

Assume the best. The same rules that apply when talking religion apply for talking politics, says Michelle Voss Roberts, a Wake Forest Divinity School professor. So be honest, sincere, and expect the same intentions in those that differ in opinion, she says. Allow others to define themselves. You’re not talking to a stereotype or a caricature, Voss says. Compare apples to apples. It’’s unfair to compare the lofty ideals of one side with the missteps and gaffes of the other....

We’re not talking about your lifelong dream to run a marathon or manage your own small business. Those are certainly important, but researchers were interested more in how nightly dreams (you know, the ones with the Clooney cameos) influence perceived intimacy in couples. So with a sample population of 667 adults, both single and not, researchers administered a questionnaire to see how often participants dreamt, how often they shared their dreams with a friend or partner, and how loved and secure they felt within their relationship....

Maple water recently started appearing on shelves in Quebec, but it’s been years in the making. The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers just completed seven years of research on the possibility of extracting a nutritious beverage from the trusty maple. “It’s really the same sap that you’d find in the tree—the only thing we do is sterilize it,” says Caroline Cyr, promotion and communication officer at the Federation. With a hint of natural sugar, the beverage boasts vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and “all the compounds essential to the trees” for 25 calories per serving....

The only catch? You have to fast two days a week. More specifically, on two non-consecutive days, you must reduce the number of calories you normally enjoy by 25%. That’s approximately 500 calories a day for women, and 600 calories for men. While the weight-loss claims may sound impossible, the diet, which is also known as “5:2” or alternate day fasting (“ADF”), is actually gaining credibility with some researchers and medical professionals, and several new studies suggest it works....

Hate the idea of counting calories, but still feel like you need to track something to meet your weight loss goals? The macro diet might be right for you. Serious athletes have long paid attention to their macronutrients—also known as macros—as a way to optimize their performance. But more recently, macro-focused diets (also known as flexible dieting or the IIFYM diet) have become popular among fitness enthusiasts and other health-conscious eaters who are trying to keep their weight in check....

But, trust us, this label proliferation is great news for red-meat lovers, especially now that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad cow disease) has a foothold in this country’s meat supply. Even without the threat of bse, there are plenty of reasons to think twice about conventionally raised beef. Factory-farmed cattle eat feed laced with hormones and antibiotics to fast-forward their growth, which in turn breeds superbacteria that are resistant to the antibiotics humans rely on....

Do you visit Dr. Google more than you do your MD? You’re not alone. In the past year, about 35% of Americans have gone online to diagnose themselves or others, according to a new survey from The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. While 41% of survey respondents said that a medical professional confirmed their self-diagnoses, more than one in three never followed up with a clinician for a second opinion....

) On race day, be careful that you don’t go out too fast. (Re-read John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield’s article on planning for marathon success.) It’s very easy to do with the excitement of the crowd. And in the Marine Corps Marathon, the highest point of the course is around mile 2, so don’t push yourself. Maintaining your pace early on will help ensure that you feel strong later in the day....

The study team analyzed years of memory and health data on a large group of men and women age 60 and older—none of whom started out with dementia or memory impairment. Compared to those who reported no memory issues during the study, people who complained of worsening recall were roughly three times more likely to develop dementia later in life. How much later? Dementia set in an average of 12 years after a person first noticed memory problems, the authors say....

Whoever said soup season has to end in March needs to crank up the AC and sit down to a bowl of this rich veggie soup starring ache-and-pain-fighting turmeric and salty, earthy miso. Any sturdy leafy green will work in this recipe: I used a combination of kale and bok choy, but you could swap in Swiss chard, escarole, dandelion greens—whatever’s fresh and available. 4 Serves 1 c brown rice 1 c squash or 1 sweet potato, sliced or cubed 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped 2 tsp turmeric 2 Tbsp chickpea or white miso, dissolved in 3 Tbsp water 4 c water juice of 1 lemon 2 c greens gomasio, microgreens, or pea shoots for garnish (optional) MORE: Make a Healthy Salad in Three Easy Steps...

The research: Prevention advisor David Katz, MD, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, reviewed hundreds of studies on diets including low carb, low fat, Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, low glycemic, and Paleo, and their relation to obesity and chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. He found that no one diet resulted in significantly better health overall (some diets do help with specific conditions more than others; for example new research shows that a Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of diabetes)....