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MORE: 10 Things Only Someone With A Leaky Bladder Understands Two types of incontinence are stress and urge incontinence. If coughing, laughing, exercising, or sneezing causes you to leak small amounts of urine, you may have stress incontinence. Physical changes resulting from pregnancy, aging, childbirth, and menopause are the common culprits behind stress incontinence. Urge incontinence (otherwise known as overactive bladder) happens when you suddenly feel the need to urinate and then lose control of your bladder....

Fresh fish, steamed green veggies, and a spicy lime dressing that’s DIY: It doesn’t get much cleaner than this simple, summery meal (plus, it’s ready to put on the table in less than a half hour). When you’re buying the cod, opt for wild-caught over farmed, and look for the Marine Stewardship Council logo on the packaging—it ensures the fish was caught using ocean-friendly practices. Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServes 2 1 Tbsp macadamia or coconut oil 2 skin-on cod fillets (5 oz each) 1 stick lemongrass 1 long green chile, finely sliced 1 small red chile, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp tamari 2 Tbsp olive oil ½" piece ginger, grated 1 bunch asparagus 2 heads bok choy 2 handfuls Thai basil...

Day 1 This delicious meal plan by Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, will help you get your diet on track without feeling hungry or deprived. Combine this healthy eating plan with the rest of the 28-Day Transformation Challenge to uncover your healthiest body ever! Day 1 Breakfast Fast and Easy Open-Faced Egg Sandwich 1 hard- or soft-cooked egg on 1 slice whole wheat toast 6 oz 0% plain Greek-style yogurt ½ grapefruit 12 oz coffee with 2 oz fat-free milk 350 cals, 30 g pro, 49 g carb, 9 g fiber, 7 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 310 mg sodium Lunch Turkey-Pecan Salad with Balsamic Whisk 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp balsamic vinegar in bowl....

Workout at a GlanceWhat you need: 3- to 5-pound dumbbells, a 9- to 10-inch diameter ball (like a soccer ball, kickball, or medicine ball), and a sturdy chair. How to do it: Do this routine 2 or 3 times a week on nonconsecutive days, completing 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise. Begin with the First Try This move for each exercise. If it’s too difficult, follow the Make It Easier variation....

Remove dead skin cells with an exfoliating scrub. SCRUB. Using a warm washcloth, put gentle pressure on each side of the bump for 2 to 3 minutes twice a day until hair emerges. APPLY HEAT. When (and only when) the hair is at the surface of the skin, you can grab it with sterilized tweezers. PLUCK. MORE: Your Head-To-Toe Hair Removal Guide

Stubborn wrinkles and fine lines only seem unstoppable. There’s a lot you can do to minimize their appearance and prevent them from getting deeper—in a month, a week, and even 24 hours. Find the timeline that works for you and get ready for results. Your One-Day Plan Temporarily fill in wrinkles by exfoliating and moisturizing one hour before an event—the combination offers immediate plumping that lasts several hours. “Even gentle sloughing causes skin to swell slightly, making wrinkles less noticeable,” says Elizabeth Briden, MD, adjunct associate professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota....

Our simple 400-calorie plan features meals that take advantage of this summer bounty. Each dish contains from 380 to 420 calories—the perfect number to perk you up without weighing you down. Hit the kitchen with these 20 quick (easy!) 400-calorie meals: [sidebar]Breakfast:Fruit ’n’ Nut MedleyTropical Fruit SmoothiePocket Scramble to GoRed, White & Blueberry MuffinsMorning Trail Mix Lunch:New England Seafood RollMediterranean Chopped SaladHam & Cheese PaniniRoasted Vegetable Pasta SaladGazpacho Dinner:Grilled Tri-Tip with Smoky RubPasta with Tomatoes, Beans & BroccoliSpice-Rubbed ChickenSurf or Turf SaladSalad Pizza Snacks:NachosGrilled Fruit SaladSpinach DipCaramelized Pineapple with Frozen YogurtNutty Snack Bars Media Platforms Design TeamOrder your copy of 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook today!...

Add fresh fruits and herbs One of the tastiest ways to hack your seltzer is with a simple fruit-herb combo. Sure, fruit alone would be great, but pair it with fresh herbs and these drinks develop a unique, complex taste that you won’t find in any bottled seltzer. A few of our favorite combinations: Rosemary and grapefruit slices, blueberries and sage, strawberries and basil, pineapple and ginger, and lime slices and mint....

The truth about pelvic pain If you have pelvic pain, getting a proper diagnosis is never as cut-and-dried as learning, say, that you have high blood pressure. But unlike in the past—where women had to swear off sex and tight jeans to avoid pain—today more doctors are equipped to help you figure out what’s wrong so you can get relief. What doctors now know: Chronic pelvic pain is rarely due to just one problem....

(Pick up some healthier habits, weight loss tips, clean recipes and more by signing up for Prevention’s FREE newsletters! Healthy taco bowls have all the delicious fillings and toppings that you crave, but instead of being packaged in a bowl of grease, salt, and refined carbs, they’re served in actual bowls or on wholesome beds of veggies. Oh, and they still taste great regardless of the sacrifice. But don’t take our word for it....

Nearly 5,000 men and women took a physical exam that measured their levels of the inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP), which is a recognized marker for cardiovascular disease. The subjects then wore an activity-tracking accelerometer for seven days. The findings: Adults who were physically active had 33% lower CRP levels than inactive adults. While other research has found a connection between self-reported activity and inflammation, this is the first study to use objectively reported activity measures....

Here’s the problem: At Chipotle and other fast-casual Tex-Mex chains, it’s scarily easy to order a burrito with 1,000 calories or more. Take your boilerplate burrito setup: tortilla, rice, beans, cheese, chicken, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and guac. At Moe’s Southwest Grill, it’ll run you 945 calories. Get the same thing at Qdoba and it’s 1,035. And at Chipotle: a staggering 1,275. Maybe that’s why a lobbying group called the Center for Consumer Freedom recently launched a campaign called “Chubby Chipotle....

This old refrain makes us think of tired wives across the country turning down their desperate husbands for the hundredth time. However, the reality is that women aren’t the only ones who suffer from low libido and lack of sexual interest. Men also suffer from low desire. And when they do, it can be incredibly complicated and challenging for couples to face. Many women feel ashamed and angry that their spouses are turning down their sexual advances....