Millions of American adults forgo lifesaving vaccinations, so Prevention asked top infectious disease experts which shots you need most. Consult this chart, then talk with your doctor about caveats: Certain vaccines aren’t right for pregnant women or anyone whose immune system is compromised, for example.
Citrus fruitsFoods like oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes contain vitamin C that helps metabolize fat faster, which make them helpful for weight loss. You only need 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to meet your body’s basic needs, but increasing your daily intake to 500 mg can boost your fat-burning potential during exercise by 39%. Researchers at Scripps Clinic found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3....
Going outside the normal MD route might land you more palatable options for chronic complaints like insomnia, stress, or back pain than the usual prescription drug-or-surgery solution. If you are considering seeing an alternative specialist (and we’ll tell you why you should, below), here are a couple things to keep in mind: Tell your regular doctor if you’re seeking an alternative therapy; let the alternative practitioner know about any pre-existing conditions or any medical treatments you’re receiving; call ahead for a brief chat with the therapist before you make an appointment to make sure you mesh; and finally, be wary of anyone who makes far-fetched claims or won’t communicate with your regular physician....
Not only are constant e-mail chains, late-night messages, and the deluded idea that your boss can’t see you typing under the conference table annoying, but the amount of stress they cause you isn’t doing your health any favors (you know the drill; too much stress can increase your risk for heart disease and weight gain, among other unhealthy things). Researchers identified these seven “e-mail sins” people commit. How many did you commit today?...
Stay on schedule. Your body loves a regular sleep routine, so try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day. That means no napping or sleeping in on weekends. If you can’t fall asleep, get out of bed (go into another room if you have to), and do something quiet. Don’t let yourself fall asleep outside the bedroom. Go back to bed when you’re sleepy, and repeat this process as often as you need to during the night....
Cleanser Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser ($7; walmart.com) A sad fact of aging is the realization that wrinkles and pimples are not mutually exclusive. This cleanser tackles both with acne-fighting salicylic acid and skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acid, which brightens dull skin by exfoliating away dead skin cells. MORE: 10 Highly Effective Solutions For AdultAcne Antioxidant ProductLa Roche-Posay Active C Anti-Wrinkle Dermatological Treatment ($50; cvs.com) Vitamin C should be at the top of your antioxidant shopping list....
You let hair collect in your hairbrush.Verdict: Gross, but harmless It’s normal to lose up to 150 hairs a day, and many of those strands pile up in your brush, along with residue from styling products, natural scalp oils, and dead skin. While a fuzzy brush isn’t necessarily a threat to your health, it will affect the way your hair looks. “That buildup can make your freshly-washed hair greasy,” says Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City....
