Learn more ways you can use walking to lose weight. Walk-a-Marathon (or Half) Program This customizable workout (which includes plenty of fat-burning intervals as well as a marathon training schedule) will get you ready to achieve a fitness goal that will change your life–join Team Prevention for a walking event this fall. The side effects are fabulous! You’ll have more energy, get fitter, slim down, boost your confidence, and make new friends–thousands of Prevention readers can attest to it....

For those who haven’t tasted the trend, spoiler alert: Caffeinated water is basically tasteless water mixed with tasteless caffeine in order to make a drink that tastes like, well, water. (Some brands like Avitae, Caffeinated Club, and Krank20 also come in a variety of flavors, with no added sugar, but we’re not talking the taste potency here of a Monster Energy, folks.) Depending on the brand, your H2O pick-me-up could contain anywhere from 45 milligrams to 125 milligrams of caffeine in a bottle....

We start with coconut milk, but any milk—almond, cow, heck, evencamel—will do. Canned coconut milk (regular or light) yields a decadent, dessertlike result; be sure to shake it well first. Use the “beverage” type, sold in cartons, for a lighter pudding that’s lower in fat, if that’s your thing. Experiment with other dried fruits or swap them out for a fresh fruit topping. Change up the nuts. Add a pinch of spice....

While the discerning diner will probably be able to tell that this meal is meatless, I think the sautéed onions, chipotle powder and liquid smoke hint at some of the same flavors we expect of meat and may help to convince skeptics that tofu can be a hearty protein option. Don’t forget to pile loads of veggies on top—and for real tofu skeptics, go heavy on the sliced jalapenos. They’ll be too distracted by the heat to notice what else is going on in the dish!...

The worst part? Most of us already have it. Called CMV (short for Cytomegalovirus), the virus is usually transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, like saliva, or passed along during sexual intercourse. Usually, CMV stays dormant and rarely causes serious side effects, meaning that most of those infected never know they’ve got the bug. In fact, CMV is so sneaky that most American adults are already infected: Between 50% and 70% of us are, says Michael Cannon, PhD, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who specializes in the virus....

Once called “safer than aspirin,” glyphosate’s reputation for safety isn’t holding up to the scrutiny of independent research. More and more non-industry-funded scientists are finding links between the chemical and all sorts of problems, including cell death, birth defects, miscarriage, low sperm counts, DNA damage, and more recently, destruction of gut bacteria. Here’s the quick backstory: Since chemical companies invented genetically engineered seeds designed to withstand heavy sprayings of glyphosate, global use of Roundup and related weed killers has jumped to nearly 900 million pounds applied annually....

CLEANSE EVERY NIGHT A recent study found that 50% of women don’t wash their faces at night, a habit that can make skin look older; leaving dirt, excess oil, and makeup on overnight can irritate skin, clog pores, and trigger breakouts. To refresh skin in the morning, splash with lukewarm water. USE BROAD-SPECTRUM SPF 30 DAILY Being vigilant about UV protection is key if you want younger-looking skin. Studies show that even 10 minutes of daily exposure to UVA “aging” rays can cause changes that lead to wrinkles and brown spots in as few as 12 weeks....

[sidebar]See what we found when Prevention tested two new electronic alternatives in teeth technology. Philips Sonicare AirFloss, ($89.99, philips.com) How it works: Slightly larger than an electronic toothbrush, this chargeable flosser uses bursts of air mixed with a bit of water or mouthwash to push out the debris between your teeth. Place the tip at the base of your gums between each tooth and send several blasts of air between your teeth....

[sidebar] DAY 1 Breakfast: Veggie omelet: Cook 1 egg white in a pan with 2 tsp canola, peanut, or olive oil; 1/2 c spinach leaves; 1/2 c mushrooms; and onion, garlic, and herbs as desired. Top with 1/4 c reduced-fat cheese. Serve with 1 slice whole grain toast spread with 1 tsp canola-oil margarine and 1/2 c fat-free milk. Lunch: Mixed-up salad: Toss 2 c vegetable greens, 3/4 c low-fat cottage cheese, and 1/2 c mandarin orange slices with 2 Tbsp light Italian dressing....

Here, six expert-recommended tips to help set you on a path for success: Ignore the horror stories. Tell people you have diabetes and inevitably you hear about so-and-so’s great aunt who had her leg amputated or the friend of a friend who almost went blind. True, these are real complications, but our knowledge about preventing them is so much better today, says Robert Henry, MD, president of medicine and science at the American Diabetes Association....

Here are 6 farmers’ market fat traps and better ways to indulge instead: Artisanal cheese It doesn’t matter how grass-fed and organic those cows and sheep the milk came from are. Most cheese has at least 100 calories per ounce. Cheddar—an artisan cheese maker favorite—has about 6 grams of saturated fat per ounce as well. And face it: When it comes to delicious, creamy, local cheese, you probably aren’t carefully portioning a single ounce....

Not if you aren’t careful, finds new research published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Alcohol combined with diet drinks significantly increases our levels of intoxication compared to cocktails made with non-diet beverages, the study found. In other words, you’ll find yourself drunker than you’d expect after sipping on the same number of drinks—which could have some seriously risky implications. To reach that conclusion, investigators asked 16 men and women (over a series of three sessions) to consume various doses of vodka combined with diet or non-diet soda....

Despite your best intentions, these diet tricks might actually be sabotaging your hard work to lose some weight. Skipping meals A new study may shed some light on why skipping meals can backfire: A group of mice was placed on a restricted diet; they ate all their food at one time, fasted the rest of the day, and initially lost weight. Another group was free to eat continuously throughout the day....

The full list of the most contaminated fruits and vegetables includes: To compile this report, the EWG analyzed tests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and factored six measures into the rankings, including the number of pesticides found on each individual piece of fruit, and how much pesticides were found. In all, the analysis included about 39,000 samples. Research links pesticide ingestion to risks to brain development during pregnancy and early childhood....

Baking soda + Honey + Water = Face Brightening CleanserIt sounds strange but you can essentially just wash with honey if you have very sensitive skin. Throw in a little baking soda for a scrub—which helps boost circulation but doesn’t tear off your top layer of skin—and voila! Glowing skin. Here’s how to do it: Combine one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of baking soda in your palm. Rub them together with a few drops of water and then massage gently in circular motions on your face....

A little momentary brain static might seem like nothing, but according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, OH is linked to heart failure. Could it be a danger sign for your health? What Causes Dizziness
Franz Messerli, MD, a physician who directs the hypertension programs at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, says that OH happens when your blood pressure takes a dive....

While collagen supplements have long existed in specialty vitamin stores, in the past year they’ve expanded to drug and grocery stores and are proliferating rapidly. The promise of all these pills, powders, and drinks is enough to get anyone’s attention and sounds too futuristic to be real: You can swallow a pill and turn back the clock, not just by plumping fine lines for a few hours or days, but by causing your own body to rebuild its collagen from within....

Here are four alarming facts about water that make the case for going on a serious water diet: By 2025, half of the world’s population won’t have adequate access to clean water. A sobering statistic, yet many Americans remain detached from the water crisis that’s unfolding around us. Today, the US has the largest water footprint in the world, as evidenced by our love of sprinklers, pools, and carwashes. In fact, the average American uses 150-plus gallons of water a day, sucking dry the life-sustaining resource we’ll need as climate change continues....