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One-Arm Leg Lift A. Kneel on all fours. Extend left arm in front and right leg behind, allowing toes to touch the floor.B. Squeeze buttocks and slowly raise right leg until it is parallel to the floor. Hold for a second, then slowly lower. Do 15 times and then repeat with left leg; that’s one set. Side Squat A. Hold a dumbbell (5 pounds to start) in each hand. Stand with feet together, back straight, and abdominal muscles tight....

No-pain quads Place roller under upper thighs, legs relaxed and straight. Slowly drag legs together and apart (like in jumping jacks) 5 times. Repeat with roller halfway down thighs and then just above backs of knees. Ache-free back Start on back with roller under middle of pelvis, knees bent and feet flat on floor. Keeping legs together, raise knees over hips. Slowly rock knees side to side 3 times, massaging lower back (watch a demonstration here)....

Are You Overdoing It On Alcohol? [CBS News] In moderate quantities, research suggests that a glass of wine or a can of beer are actually good for our health. Unfortunately, too many adult women are drinking to excess, setting themselves up for an increased risk of illnesses like breast cancer and heart disease. An estimated 1 in 8 women admit to “binge drinking” according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, often downing six drinks in a single sitting....

Welcome to the Who Are Those People Who Live Next Door Club. Membership is always a bit awkward, but if you have a dog, you probably chat with those neighbors anyway. Why the ease? A large Australian survey found that pets serve as a social lubricant, with 74% of pet owners saying they rarely or never find it hard to meet and get to know people (even if they can’t remember their names)....

In no particular order, these tweets include humor, wisdom, and motivational musings from big names like Mindy Kaling and lesser-known folks like Grant Dressler, who, at last count, had 77 followers. Included are pro runners, amateurs, celebs, and weekend warriors. I chose tweets that are amusing or clever or droll or otherwise interesting in ways that elevate them beyond the typical running tweet embedded with mileage and a beer emoji....

Kefir “Kefir—sounds like reefer. Is this gonna make me fail a drug test?” –Zack Brabaw, 25, Miami, TX Sardines “This tastes like cat food.” [Pause] “Yep, it feels like I’m eating Fancy Feast. If this gives me food poisoning like those oysters did, I’m going to kill you.” –Mike, 33, Brooklyn, NY 90% Dark Chocolate “It feels like I’m chewing on some dirt. But kinda dry dirt, like, it-rained-yesterday dirt....

That’s why we went to the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual summer meeting—to bring you the newest advances in skin care. Here, four skin fixes to ask your derm about. If you have acne… Ask about Absorica “In order to optimally absorb acne medication, you need to take it with a fatty meal,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, Prevention advisor, and director of the meeting session, Acne, Rosacea and Other Common Dermatoses: Can We Do Better?...

All you need are plants bought at your local garden center or organic herbs from a company like horizonherbs.com, plus a sunny windowsill. Savor the bracing aroma as you steep your healing teas. Use about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (use one or try a combination) to 1 cup boiled water. Cover and steep 5 to 10 minutes before sipping. Drink a cup 2 or 3 times a day, as needed....

What’s a healthy—but still delicious—grilling recipe? Start with snapper, redfish, or grouper. Leave the skin on and brush and season it. Put it skin side down and don’t touch it. Add sliced lemon and herbs, and use a fish spatula so it doesn’t fall apart. It’s so simple, but it’s so delicious. What’s a big mistake people make when it comes to grilling fish? They set their grill too hot, and they don’t let their protein warm up....

Fibroids can be found in 70% of all women (and nearly 85% of black women), and roughly one in four women will experience clinical symptoms as a result of uterine fibroids, says Elizabeth Stewart, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. What are fibroids, exactly? “They’re benign growths in the uterine wall composed of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue,” explains Dr. Stewart, who has researched fibroids extensively....

You know your beloved java boosts your mood, but this antioxidant-packed multitasker can also help improve your hair, skin, and more. Check out these pretty perks of your morning brew (and just be sure to stick to the recommended limit of 400 mg of caffeine per day to avoid dehydrating yourself). Brighten your face When it comes to antioxidants, Julia Hunter, MD, a dermatologist at Wholistic Dermatology in Beverly Hills, CA, believes in doubling up....