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The many forms of energy healing, however, are a little more esoteric. That’s because most energy-healing techniques are “hands-off,” and involve a transfer of “healing energy” from the practitioner to you. But just because there’s no direct touching doesn’t mean there isn’t any healing. Various traditions have their own versions of energetic healing. Qi gong, for example, is practiced by traditional Chinese medicine physicians and healers. Polarity therapy, a century old, is a blend of Eastern and Western techniques that concentrates on unblocking the flow of energy through the body....

While there’s disagreement among nutritionists over whether soy is part of a healthy diet (some are concerned about its estrogenic properties but others like it as a protein source for those who don’t eat meat), most agree that SPI, its super-processed offspring, should be avoided. “A big issue with soy is that we’re eating more of it than ever before and in very processed forms like SPI,” says Middleberg Nutrition founder Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD....

Researchers looked at 35 years worth of health data for 20,000 men and women between the ages of 20 and 93. Compared to their non-jogging counterparts, runners had a 44% lower risk of death. Why? Jogging impacts the major causes of death, says Eliza Chakravarty, MD, a researcher at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Being active has been shown to improve everything from cognitive function to warding off heart disease and diabetes....

You’re consuming too much sugar. I think of leptin as the hormone that says, “Darling, put down the fork.” Under normal circumstances, it’s released from your fat cells and travels in the blood to your brain, where it signals that you’re full. But leptin’s noble cause has been impeded by our consumption of a type of sugar called fructose, which is found in fruit and processed foods alike. When you eat small amounts of fructose, you’re OK....

MORE: 7 Foods That Aren’t Exactly Food PICK a ripe pomegranate free of cracks and bruises—the heavier it is, the juicier it will be.2. SCORE the skin in half crosswise so the knife goes in about ⅛", just enough to pierce the skin.3. PLACE your thumbs on either side of the cut (holding the pomegranate in both hands), and pry it apart into 2 halves.4. TAKE half the pomegranate between your hands, seed side up, thumbs on either side, and gently flex it (like an ice cube tray) to loosen the seeds....

Laughter as a foundation for healthy friendships isn’t a new idea, of course, but how yesterday’s chuckle can affect next month’s deal is brand new, says study author Todd Kashdan, professor of psychology at George Mason University, and author of Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology. “Laughter is one of those responses that gives us objective evidence that someone is interested in what we have to say or vice versa,” he explains....

We’ve all been there. Despite that green smoothie you managed to get down this morning, it takes just one snarky email/very unfriendly customer service run-in/inconsiderate neighbor to park in your spot and—the next thing you know—you’re knuckle deep in a jar of chunky peanut butter and you don’t know what happened to that block of sharp cheddar. The good news: bingeing doesn’t have to be your go-to coping method. Here are 11 ways to gain control of your emotional eating for good....

But misunderstanding the role of hydration, heart-rate, and sweat-rate is a mistake first-time marathoners (and other runners) often make, says Ross Markowitz, who oversees training for the renowned marathon training program at La Palestra, a high-end wellness center that bridges the gap between fitness and medicine. And increasing your understanding can get you across the finish line faster: “The ability to balance and control the system’s demand for oxygen via hydration may be the single most important factor for performance in endurance sports,” he says....

If you want the easiest fix: Try monovision contacts You keep your current distance prescription for your dominant eye (the one you’d naturally leave open if you looked through a telescope) but get a slightly weaker Rx for the other, to allow for a crisper close-up. “The result is close-to-perfect vision,” explains Edward S. Bennett, OD, an associate professor of optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Keep in mind It can take 4 weeks for your brain to adjust to the mismatch and you may have occasional headaches in the meantime....

More from Prevention: 6 Secrets Of A Happy Relationship Howard Markman, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Denver, knows from his own clinical experience that individual therapy helps couples develop better relationship skills. But he wanted to know if it worked better than couples counseling. To test it, he recruited 300 married and unmarried couples, and had them undergo relationship skills training either together or individually. The results?...

is the opportunity to discover new flavors and surprising combinations of ingredients. Sometimes it happens serendipitously. Such is the case with my recipe for Kale and Apple Surprise. I had fresh kale in the fridge and wanted to do something different with it. I looked around the kitchen and saw a lone apple in a fruit bowl. It seemed to beckon, “enjoy me.” I thought why not pair it with the kale and see what happens....

For those who don’t watch, Mad Men is a period drama set in New York during the 1960s. Its focal point is Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm), a creative director at an advertising agency, and the people in his life. To boil it down for you, the series is reminiscent of the lavish and indulgent era, meaning there’s lots of sex, tons of drinking, and no shortage of drama....

As part of the study, published online in the journal Personnel Psychology, employees completed surveys measuring supervisor hostility, and reported how often they retaliated by doing things like ignoring orders. Seven months later, the workers who got dumped on and just took the abuse registered feeling distressed, depressed, and down on their jobs. On the flip side, workers who got aggressive right back registered greater job satisfaction all around. “Targets of supervisor hostility feel less victimized when they express hostility of their own against the boss,” explains lead study author Bennet Tepper, professor of management and human resources at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business....

Nothing frustrates Eythor Bender more than a medical breakthrough that only the elite have access to. His new San Francisco-based company, Unyq, uses 3-D printers to create fantastical prosthetic designs that are entirely symmetrical to the user’s sound limb (that in itself is unprecedented), at prices insurance will cover. Sure, seeing his bionics on the New York Fashion Week runway was one heck of a pat on the back, but Bender prefers the accolades he hears every day....

Katzen also gave us some advice on her classic cake recipe: “You will likely want to serve this cake á la mode with some excellent vanilla ice cream. I wouldn’t blame you. And if you anticipate this need, be sure to have the ice cream on hand before you begin, so you won’t find yourself running to the store at the last minute to get some. The cake is quite sweet as is....

If your brain isn’t a good enough reason to hit the treadmill or the jogging path in the morning, consider that exercise not only naturally lowers your stress levels, but it also increases your self-confidence because it jump-starts the production of endorphins (your feel-good boosters). Exercise helps you settle into a state of well-being, which is a great way to start the day, if you ask me. According to a study at the University of Maryland–Baltimore, when you move even at a moderate pace, you release neuropeptides, brain chemicals that counteract the stress response....

For heat-free waves that work on any length hair, do this hair math from celebrity stylist Jen Atkin: Apply Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk ($20; ).Next: Loose, lovely waves! First:redken.com Place duckbill clips a few inches apart along hair shaft when it’s 40% damp. Remove when dry.The result: MORE: 5 Annoying Hair Problems, Solved

What gives? Two factors: Cultural diet and physical isolation, says lead study author, Christie Befort, PhD, assistant professor of preventive medicine and public health at the University of Kansas Medical Center. “There is a definite cultural diet in rural America, full of rich, homemade foods including lots of meat and dessert,” says Befort in a press release. Add limited gym access to the mix, and you have a recipe for a whole lot of extra pounds....

To reach this conclusion, researchers followed more than 1,500 mothers and their children on the Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean, where fish consumption can be 10 times greater than in the U.S. First, researchers measured the mothers’ levels of mercury and omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy. Then, after the moms gave birth, researchers tested their children’s communication skills, behavior, and motor skills at 20 months. What they found: Mercury exposure did not correspond with lower test scores, but higher omega-3 levels did lead to better test scores....

This clean-eating soup is as delicious as it is fetching to the eye. Including an apple adds just the right hint of sweetness to balance the earthiness of the beets. MORE: 5-Ingredient, 100-Calorie Blueberry Breakfast Cookies Serves 4 1 Tbsp grapeseed or canola oil 2 leeks, whites and light green parts only, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ lb (about 3 med) beets, peeled and diced 5 c reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 c roasted red pepper, sliced 1 lg red apple, chopped 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp fresh thyme ¼ c chopped unsalted pistachios 2 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled (optional)...