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Workout Bras that Fit and Flatter A good sports bra is like an old friend—holds you close, offers comfort when you need it, and gives unconditional support. Which are the best? To find out, we gave 20 testers of different sizes—from a 32A to a 40DD and a 34FF—the newest styles to test-drive in their yoga workout, at boot camp, and while walking. Take their word for it, or try this dressing-room test: Jump up and down, swing your arms, and touch your toes....

“One of the first ways I can tell how healthy someone is—and if they’re eating nutritiously—is by looking at their hair,” says Whitney Bowe, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. Dull, thinning, or breakage-prone stands can be dead giveaways that you aren’t getting all the nutrients you need. Load up on the following 7 foods to make sure you’re getting the key nutrients your hair’s craving. MORE: Your Expensive Moisturizer Could Be Seriously Damaging Your Skin (Prevention Premium)...

Easy White Chicken Chili Making an awesome chili usually takes a shit-ton of ingredients and even more time. But this brilliant recipe from Gimme Some Oven—made with chicken, white beans, chicken stock, and cumin—gets its flavor punch from jarred salsa verde. Uh, why didn’t we think of this? Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup Here’s a slightly different, dairy-free take on the usual pureed butternut squash soups you’re probably seeing everywhere right now....

When the weather finally warms up, there’s no better feeling than ditching your treadmill for the great outdoors. But once the summer heat reaches sweltering temps, taking your workout beyond the gym can pose some risks. About 618 people die from complications related to extreme heat each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The two are similar, but have some key differences....

Oranges: Studies have shown that Vitamin C is a necessary component in keeping our sexual organs happy. Dig into a vitamin-rich orange to get all the C you need. Win Everything You Need For A Simple, Scrumptious DIY Dinner Date Olive Oil: This good fat signals your body to start producing testosterone, which is especially useful in women who are having a little trouble getting to the finale. 15 Funny Quotes About Sex From Famous Women We Love Eggs: Loaded with the vitamins B5 and B6, which are great for maintaining hormone levels, eggs are also largely protein, which gives you the long-lasting energy you need in the sack....

Ask your doctor how dense your breasts are. His answer may determine your breast cancer risk. If you have long-term back pain, you will want to rule out the bacteria that causes acne. We’re skipping the plastic for good after reading the latest news about BPA’s affect on DNA. Next time we are in the market for a sports bra, we’re seeking out a crossback one. Here’s why. We may skip tuning in to “Game of Thrones” to tune out from reality since what we watch on TV has as much impact as how much we watch....

The monster-inspired movement in this exercise is incredibly effective at shrinking your waist by targeting a number of different muscles. And if typical ab work, like crunches, irritates your neck, give this move a try—there’s no crunching or pulling involved. Watch as fitness expert Chris Freytag demonstrates how to properly perform this move, then give it a try! ​ ​ More: 50 Simple Ways To Get A Flat Belly

“Just 30 to 45 minutes 5 days a week combats so many unwanted side effects of aging, including weight gain, a slow metabolism, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and even osteoporosis,” says fitness expert Nicole Glor. “And adding in a little strength and flexibility will really round out your anti-aging strategy, and help you stay even stronger, firmer, and as pain-free as possible.” Glor created this anti-aging walking plan—which inspired her new Anti-Aging Walking Workout DVD—to help her 40+ clients get super fit while still taking it easy on their joints....

Ashley’s answer: Great question! While “anti-inflammatory diet” is actually a great nutrition approach to help your health and prevent chronic diseases, the name can be confusing since it’s a bit of an oversimplification. What we are really talking about here is “chronic inappropriate inflammation”, and it’s something that diet and behavior choices can reduce. But what is that, exactly? Inflammation is a natural, healthy part of the body and acts as our alert that we’ve overdone it or injured something....

A new study published in Addictive Behaviors looked at the connection between risky parental behavior and the tendency for adolescents to pick up unhealthy habits such as smoking and substance use. Researchers looked at 3,039 children and their mothers, checking in on the families regularly from the child’s birth to adulthood—for more than 30 years. They found that the young adults who had begun smoking at a young age (around 15 or 16 years old) had mothers who engaged in substance use, showed signs of depression and mental health problems, and displayed antisocial behavior during the child’s early years of development....

Researchers analyzed 75 cell phones—including iPhones, Droids, Blackberries, and flip phones—in search of models containing two common allergens, cobalt and nickel. Flip phones contained the most nickel, and when it came down to the smart phones, the Blackberry was the only model to contain one of the suspect substances, says lead study author Tania Mucci, MD, a member of the ACAAI. (That’s not all. Find out how toxins in cell phones can damage the planet....