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23: The percentage of fruit in the United States that goes to waste

MORE: 2-Ingredient Paleo Popsicles Mini Apple-Bacon Paleo Pies Filling 4 med to lg apples, cored and sliced 2 slices bacon, chopped (preferably uncured and organic) Sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice Crumb Topping 1 c almond flour ½ c chopped pecans 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp allspice 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter, chilled 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup Prepare filling: Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté about 2 minutes....

Polychlorinated biphenyls, known as PCBs, were widely used in the United States in electric and cooling systems between the 1930s and late ’70s. Used in all types of flame retardants, solvents, and adhesives, PCBs were ultimately linked to health problems like cancer, though it took several decades for scientists to establish the connection. They’ve been banned for 30 years now because of their negative health effects and ability to accumulate in the environment....

Pop a daily calcium supplement (in a study of 497 women, getting 1,200 mg a day eased PMS symptoms by nearly 50 percent). Take a pain reliever (ibuprofen or naproxen sodium) at the first sign of problems. Eat more whole grains, fruits, and veggies, and cut back on sugar, caffeine, salt, and alcohol.

This notion created a big buzz in the healthcare industry yesterday after nine physician specialty groups—like the American College of Radiology and the American Academy of Family Physicians—each revealed their lists of the top five overused tests or procedures in their fields. The resulting list of 45 tests has been made public as part of ABIM’s Choosing Wisely campaign, an effort to boost communication between patients and physicians, and scale back on unneeded medicine in the process....

According to biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher, author of Anatomy of Love and four other books on the science of love, our brains have evolved over millennia to create deep feelings of attachment after sex. 7 New Sex Positions You’ll Both Love There are three main brain chemicals that work to bring long-term couples closer together after intercourse: oxytocin and vasopressin—known as the attachment hormones—and dopamine, the reward chemical. This cocktail of chemicals evolved, according to Fisher, to enable couples to bond long enough to raise at least one infant together....

But it doesn’t mean you have to go on a 10-day juice cleanse. Jessica Sepel, nutritionist and author of The Clean Life: Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food, Your Body and Your Mind, shares five smart detox tips that are super easy to do—anywhere. Yes, even at your parents’ place. “Our holiday habits–overeating, excess sugar, alcohol, and less rest–can impede the body’s ability to detox naturally. The liver is the master of detoxification, but it becomes sluggish when we abuse it,” says Jessica Sepel....

Although you may fight valiantly, you’re ultimately forced to drop trou and drop a deuce. Hopefully this has never happened to you. But in the unfortunate event that you suddenly feel the urge, remember this advice to keep your run from going down the crapper. Why do you get diarrhea on a run? The physical motion of running manhandles your intestines (and whatever’s in them) for a prolonged period of time, says Men’s Health nutrition advisor Mike Roussell, PhD....

Hey there, dancing queen: Maybe you’ve shimmied through a Zumba class and shaken that thang during Jazzercise, but have you heard of the latest fitness dance fad? It’s called QiDance, and new research suggests that this burgeoning trend boasts major fitness benefits. So what exactly is QiDance? The classes rely on principles of rhythmic movement and energy flow that originated with the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong. But instead of keeping these movements slow, QiDance (pronounced “key”) speeds them up—creating a free-form, booty-shaking dance workout....

“Japonica essential oil prevents the overproduction of melanin, causing dark spots,” says Ariel Ostad, MD, dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. “It could definitely be an effective, natural alternative to hydroquinone, which can cause dryness and irritation.” Researchers hope their work will lead to more skin care products with the oil. For now, try Lancôme Huile Douceur Remove-All Deep Cleansing Oil Face & Eyes ($37; lancome-usa.com), which has Japanese cedar bud extracts, and check out thesetips to prevent age spots....

12 Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally Roughly 100 doctors and medical professionals from dozens of health institutions participated in the Lancet study, which examined the genetic profiles and heart-disease outcomes of more than 100,000 people. The researchers focused on people who carry specific genes that cause an increase in their production of HDL. [sidebar]The thinking was: If so-called “good cholesterol” is directly responsible for improving cardiovascular health, then higher HDL levels should result in healthier hearts....

title: “Reshape Your Body Prevention” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-26” author: “Neil Cummins” [sidebar]Each workout specifically targets a body-type problem—heavy hips and thighs, a stubborn belly, soft muscles, midlife weight gain, or excess pounds. With a customized exercise plan, you’ll work out smarter—not longer—and get results fast. We can guarantee this because we had a group of nine women test drive the program. The result: After years of trying gyms, diets and gimmicks to no avail, these women finally slimmed down, toned up, and got psyched to exercise for life....

“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings,” Williams’ wife Susan Schneider said in a written statement on Monday afternoon. According to the local sheriff’s office, coroners believe Williams may have committed suicide by asphyxia, and the actor’s representative said he had been “battling severe depression of late.” MORE: Memories of Mork: Robin Williams, RIP While the representative did not elaborate on the potential source of his recent depression, one-third of people with major depression also struggle with alcoholism, and Williams admitted to abusing both cocaine and alcohol during the height of his popularity in the 1970s as alien Mork on Mork & Mindy, which showcased his manic improvisational style....

I sought sacred spaces. For a few years I attended a non-denominational spiritual community literally called Sacred Center. Unlike the catholicism I grew up with, it had a hip and vibrant vibe. My weekly visits became what I called Sacred Sundays. I spent hours there socializing, singing in the choir and getting high off the energy and community. I needed exactly that at that time in my life. I have reached a point now where my Sundays are sacred without walking out the door of my home, and I have no need to get revved up....

We all want what’s best for our pets, and today that seems to mean a diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. At least that’s how raw-food devotees see it. They say that raw foods are the secret to shining coats, stronger teeth, and higher energy levels. You might even feel guilty if you’re not serving your four-legged pal an amped-up doggie version of the Paleo diet. But before changing over to uncooked, unprocessed food—we’re not talking table scraps here; we’re talking raw beef, chicken, and eggs—you should know that doing so carries risk....

Looking for a reason to unhand that éclair? Here’s your sugar takedown du jour: A new global study published in PLoS ONE found an independent, direct link between sugar in the food supply and our risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine, the University of California Berkeley, and the University of California San Francisco analyzed a decade’s worth of food supply data from the United Nations, including diabetes rates and sugar availability, across 175 countries....

The research: 776 premenopausal and 779 postmenopausal women were recruited by researchers from Laval University in Quebec, Canada. Each woman’s breast density was assessed by examining their mammograms. The women then answered a questionnaire about how often they consume sweet foods (such as chocolates, cakes, and ice cream), sugar-sweetened beverages, and how many spoonfuls of sugar they add to beverages or food. The results? “We found an association between sugar intake and increased breast density among both groups,” says lead study author Caroline Diorio....