Eat well. Exercise. Get more sleep. You’re well versed in the formula for weight loss, but as anyone who’s ever tried to battle doughnut cravings knows, sometimes you need a little extra help. Done! These four all-natural tricks can deliver some additional reinforcements for an even greater chance at weight loss success. SpiceDieting doesn’t have to mean blah-tasting food. In fact, spicing up your eats may go a long way in helping you eat less....

Here is what you need to know: The AUA recommends against screening in men under age 40. Such blanket recommendations can increase the risk of younger men being overlooked and potentially resulting in worse disease later in life. Men under 40 need to be educated about prostate cancer and given a clear understanding of their individual risk factors. Obesity/excess weight, a family history of prostate cancer, and African American race are the driving risk factors of this disease....

Ashley’s answer: Here’s the only problem with lots of sweets: When the body can’t produce enough insulin to take the sugar into the cells, you put yourself at risk for elevated blood sugar levels (which can lead to diabetes), plus chronic inflammation, increasing your risk factors for numerous diseases. Ok, ok, so an extra cookie isn’t as grim as all that! Here’s the straight truth. Can you have whatever you want?...

SkinAdd a sheer sheenbobbibrowncosmetics.com People always say to me, “You’re glowing.” Here’s the secret for you to adopt: After applying your makeup, warm a dab of oil-free moisturizer or balm in the palms of your hands; then gently press the excess into your cheeks and forehead. The added hydration creates a youthful, sheer sheen. Try Bobbi Brown Extra Soothing Balm ($62, ). Even out a ruddy complexion Why use mounds of concealer, foundation, and powder to counteract redness, when one easy-to-use bronzing powder can do the job better and faster?...

These days I feel great, but it wasn’t that long ago that life was a daily struggle. In my early 20s, I found myself awash in symptoms that didn’t seem to add up. I was hungry and tired all the time, I couldn’t think straight, I was losing my hair, and my weight soared 25 pounds—all of it, it seemed, around my belly. Like so many women, I stuck to a rigid routine of strenuous exercise and counted every calorie....

What could be causing my pain? There are many reasons you experience pain, from joint inflammation tied to arthritis to overdoing it in the garden to body-wide tightening of muscles linked to a common disorder known as fibromyalgia. Here are some common culprits: Arthritis. Arthritis literally means “inflammation of a joint”—the place where two bones connect, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting nearly 27 million Americans....

The bubbly, inspiring fitness instructor is the founder of Blogilates, Youtube’s number one female fitness channel (with two million subscribers!). And her personal, modern take on the workout, called POP Pilates, is all about body-sculpting—and sweat. Now, Ho’s released her first book, Hot Body Year Round, and it’s packed with all the elements that make up her method, including 20 full-length workouts, more than 120 total-body exercises, recipes and meal plans, and motivational advice....

Let’s talk PMS. Because if you’re one of the millions of women whose beastly bout of bloating, cramping, and other unsavory symptoms strikes like clockwork each month, this story just might make your day. Turns out, beating the pre-period blahs could be as simple as making a few dietary tweaks. The key? Getting enough iron—which was shown to reduce the risk of PMS symptoms in a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology....

LungesQuick fix:Ultra Fit: Challenging Workouts, Amazing Results Lift front toes off floor. Shifting weight onto heel will prevent you from pressing down at the base of toes, which targets quads instead, says certified trainer Cindy Whitmarsh, author of . MORE: 10 Moves That Target Cellulite Kneeling Leg LiftsQuick fix: Straighten the leg. It creates more resistance and prevents the hamstrings (back of thigh) from taking over the work from the butt muscles, says John P....

[sidebar] Acknowledge the pain. Observe its intensity and the associated emotion, whether that’s stress, sadness, or frustration. Ask yourself what you’d prefer to feel emotionally and imagine yourself as the embodiment of that:. I am at peace in my body Practice daily. With time, this positive reaction to stressors will become automatic, fueling a healing process from within. More from Prevention: 5 Natural Pain Relievers 

Try this super simple 4-7-8 breathing technique from Andrew Weil, MD, for natural back pain relief: Sit or lie in a comfortable position and place the tip of your tongue just behind your upper teeth. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a gentle “whoosh” sound.Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a count of 4. Then, hold your breath for a count of 7.Finally, exhale completely through your mouth (“whoosh”) to a silent count of 8....

The San Diego-based Fresh! Healthy Vending company has been selling salads alongside fresh fruit, coconut water, protein bars, yogurt, and sandwiches since 2010. On the opposite coast, New York’s Champion Vending machines have been stocking their machines with salads for five years, and now have a number of salad varieties that customers can pair with Greek yogurt, fresh-cut fruit, hummus, and vegetable chips. So how’s business for these healthier-vending offerings?...

I’m convinced that people who aren’t “chocolate people” just haven’t had that one life-changing piece of good-quality dark chocolate that’ll change their minds. If you know anyone like this, and you want to convert him or her into a chocolate lover, make this salted dark chocolate bark. I pinky swear you’ll have them chowing on chocolate in no time. MORE: Six Hige Mistakes You’re Making When You Eat Chocolate This bark can be thrown together in no time, and the only really necessary ingredient is quality dark chocolate to melt and some salt to sprinkle on top....

What’s a self-affirmation? It’s a statement you make that affirms the qualities you like best about yourself. This could be your sense of humor, artistic skills, or penchant for finishing 5Ks. (Ready to get back out there? Find a race near you.) And it’s reminders like these that researchers suggest can combat chronic stress and poor job performance. To test their theory, researchers put 73 college kids through a performance test after having them evaluate their best qualities and values....

Spend some time in the sun—without sunblock. Just a few minutes, depending on where you live and your skin pigmentation, can give you a big D boost—then don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen.Try D-fortified products. You know about milk and bread. But did you know wild-caught salmon and UV-exposed mushrooms are also good sources?Take your supplements. 400 IU may not be enough to see a benefit. Holick recommends 1,500-2,000 IU of vitamin D a day for everyone....

Unlike most crisps, the filling in this treat requires absolutely no added sugar. (We wait all year for summer’s juicy stone fruits and ripe berries, so why bury their sweet-tart complexity in a torrent of one-note sucrose?) Instead, I let peaches, plums, cherries, and blackberries do what they do best: Provide natural sweetness, vitamins, and fiber all at once. Tuck it all beneath a crumbly crust, and you’ve got summer dessert perfection....

To help relieve your stomach symptoms, study your diet and follow these tips: Stop milking it If dairy makes you bloated, you may have developed lactose intolerance. Try lower-lactose foods (like hard cheese or yogurt) or lactose-free dairy products, or take a lactase enzyme. Pick fruit carefully Berries, grapes, and citrus contain a near-equal ratio of the sugars fructose and glucose, making them easier to digest than fruits with more fructose, such as honeydew, apples, and pears....

This salad is a wonderful mix of flavors and textures: soft sweet potatoes with crunchy nuts, fresh mint with hot chile, and a lovely, creamy dressing. It also includes a recipe for one of my favorite spice blends: za’atar. This versatile mix of flavors goes great with eggs, meat, fish, or a salad like this one. I’ve tweaked the recipe so you’ll end up with a large batch to last for more than one meal—just keep whatever you don’t use in an airtight container....