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Keep calm and carry onStress can lower testosterone, likely by elevating levels of the hormone cortisol. This affects the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, which regulate testosterone output. Getting enough sleep and managing tension in other ways (such as these breathing exercises) can help maintain healthy T levels. [sidebar]Flex your musclesExercise reduces stress, elevates mood, and aids weight loss—and studies show that resistance training in particular (e.g., doing squats and biceps curls or using resistance bands) can trigger a temporary boost in testosterone....

Ashley’s answer: I’m always skeptical when a whole food group, like dairy, is linked to something so broad as skin breakouts. Yes, research has linked dairy—specifically milk, chocolate milk, sherbet—to skin breakouts, even more so than the fatty foods we used to blame. Yet on further review, the research now looks at whether that dairy is fat free or retains its naturally occurring fats when determining potential to cause breakouts....

Ashley’s answer: Well, while on my travels to Scandinavia, I remarked that many people ate fish not just every day, but several times a day. They’re among the healthiest population on the planet. So as long as you consume quality fish (I rely on the seafoodwatch.org guide and app to help me identify the latest do’s and don’ts) and keep your portions in control, you can consume fish pretty regularly during the week....

Here’s the thing about varicose veins: They only get worse over time—but they don’t have to. One simple treatment can be all it takes to make them go away, something Sanders is proof of. We sat down with her to talk about why varicose veins are something you need to address, sooner rather than later. Prevention: When did you first realize something was wrong? Summer Sanders: I first noticed my varicose veins when I was pregnant with my second child, and I’d always thought that it was something that affected older, inactive people....

It’s easy. Just wait 0.195 seconds before making your choice, according to new research published in Psychological Science. Researchers had 28 women and men rate 160 foods based on taste, healthfulness, and overall satisfaction. Next, participants were shown 280 random computer pairings of these same foods—like chocolate and carrots—and were asked which one they preferred. By analyzing their mouse-cursor movements, researchers found that we process a food’s basic attributes, such as taste, 195 milliseconds faster than we do its abstract properties, such as healthfulness....

It was Jennie’s long-time groomer who found a lump on Jennie’s leg and suggested Graney take Jennie to the veterinarian for a consult. Sure enough, the lump was cancerous, and Jennie was referred to a veterinary surgeon who could remove the tumor. The surgeon told Graney he couldn’t promise her that Jennie wouldn’t lose her leg. “I was devastated,” Graney, who is retired and lives in Glendale, Ariz., told FoxNews....

Their study, published in Psychological Science, hypothesized that compassion can be taught and boost a person’s well-being, as well as their altruistic behavior, or selflessness. To test this theory, researchers randomly assigned 41 participants to undergo one of two trainings: compassion or reappraisal. Both can promote well-being, but compassion training increases empathy and reappraisal training decreases a person’s distress level. More from Prevention: Stories Of Ultimate Acts of Altruism Over the course of three weeks, participants’ received their respective training for 30 minutes a day....

With this easy-to-follow workout plan, you can cut cravings, boost fat burn, and regain control of your body.Sample Weekly ScheduleAim for five 20-minute Morning Meltdown Interval cardio sessions per week (intensity levels below), and three PM Sculpt and Burn strength-training sessions each week. Feel free to swap days as needed to fit into your schedule.DAY 1: Cardio intervals in the AM, Strength circuit in the PMDAY 2: Cardio intervals in the AMDAY 3: Strength circuit in the PMDAY 4: Cardio intervalsDAY 5: Cardio intervals in the AM, Strength circuit in the PMDAY 6: Cardio intervals in the AMDAY 7: Rest[sidebar]Morning Meltdown Intervals: During low intensity periods, you should be able to easily carry on a converstation....

Here, we tackle your biggest questions on RS. What exactly is this wonder carb—and where can I find it? Credit RS’s awesomeness to its bipolar nature as both a starch and a fiber. While RS has the chemical structure of starch, it also acts like a fiber, passing through to the colon without being digested. Our bodies can’t convert RS into energy, so it has fewer calories than normal starch....

The study was based on a small group of 56 women—half were told to view a one-mile course as exercise and the other half were told to just go and enjoy it. Afterward, the group that thought about it as exercise was much more likely to reach for junk food, consuming far more calories than the other group. The study was based on a small group of 56 women—half were told to view a one-mile course as exercise and the other half were told to just go and enjoy it....

She fractured her hip and couldn’t get up for almost an hour. Her doctor said she wouldn’t be walking, let alone flying, for at least 6 weeks. Seder is one of more than 1.6 million older Americans who went to the ER last year with fall-related injuries—and as her experience shows, hospitals aren’t just filled with frail women in their 80s. Falls are the top cause of fractures and trauma-related hospital admissions for people age 50 and older....

The research: One thousand adults completed the 2013 National Sleep Foundation Sleep in America Poll, which included questions about how long and how well participants thought they slept each night. They were also asked to share their daily exercise habits and what time of day they worked out. People who completed tough workouts in the morning reported the best sleep quality and were 88% more likely to say they got a good night’s rest than non-exercisers....

You’ve probably heard someone say that the definition of insanity is continuing to do something over and over, even though you’re getting zero results. So it follows that the definition of weight-loss insanity is to stick to a diet or exercise plan that hasn’t nudged the scale much or has left you with physical or psychological side effects. Come on, that’s no way to go through each day. Losing weight is a pretty individual thing, and there is a plan out there that will do the trick for you....

Spinach-Pesto Dip (picture above)TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes + chilling timeSERVINGS: 6 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about ½ c) ½ yellow bell pepper, finely chopped (about ½ c) ¼ c + 2 Tbsp pesto sauce (MUFA) ⅓ c reduced-fat sour cream ⅓ c fat-free plain yogurt 1½ Tbsp mayonnaise 1 lg clove garlic, minced ½ tsp salt COMBINE all ingredients in medium bowl....

The research: Psychologist and professor Richard Wiseman developed Dream:ON—an iPhone app that plays a carefully crafted soundscape like “beach” or “nature” while you sleep to conjure pleasant dreams. But these soundscapes don’t help you fall asleep like other soundscape apps. Dream:ON monitors your sleep to start the sounds when you start dreaming. And after looking at millions of dream reports, Wiseman discovered the sounds really did guide users’ dreams toward a more pleasant place....

Now, a new study published in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute directly compared women who took soy supplements with women who took a placebo to determine what effect soy would have on the expression of genes associated with breast cancer. The researchers looked at 140 patients who had been recently diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. In the 2-3 weeks before their surgery (either a mastectomy or lumpectomy), these women were given either soy supplements (the equivalent of about four 16 oz....

Well, we’ve found it—and like sriracha, it’s not exactly American. It’s harissa, people, and this North African paste, made from roasted red peppers, oil, and spices, is what hipster chefs and heat freaks now crave. While sriracha is one dimensional on the palate—that is, just hot—harissa has a nuanced Middle Eastern flavor that brings more to dishes than just heat, says Dave Becker, a chef who owns two popular Eastern Mediterranean restaurants outside of Boston....

Naturally, we were intrigued when two major players in the PSL game—Starbucks and Panera Bread—announced cleaned-up versions of their lattes for fall 2015. Starbucks said its drink would finally contain real pumpkin. Panera was quick to reply: The chain’s PSL has always had real pumpkin, reps boasted, but this time it’d be free of all the other unsavory additives recently banned from its menu. So we conducted a blind taste test here in the office to see which cleaner pumpkin spice latte tastes best....

Work your abs from every angle. For optimum back stability, you not only need a strong rectus abdominis (the ab muscle that runs down your front) but also strong obliques (the side muscles) and transverse abs (the deep lateral abdominal muscles that work with the obliques). To strengthen all these muscles, try diagonal crunches with an isometric contraction. Lie back with your knees bent and your feet flat. Clasp your hands behind your head....

TO USE: Take 300 to 600 mg of a hops supplement about 45 minutes before bedtime. Or look for blends that also contain valerian and/or passionflower. Follow label directions. CAUTION: Since hops could, theoretically, increase estrogen levels, women who’ve had breast cancer should avoid using the herb. TIERAONA LOW DOG, MD, is the author of Healthy at Home. Send your questions for Dr. Low Dog to askdrlowdog@prevention.com. More from Prevention: 20 Ways To Sleep Better Every Night