INSTEAD OF VINYL LUNCH BOXES, USE…Tasty Lunch Tote HEALTH BOOST This lightweight neoprene sack is a safe alternative to vinyl, which may contain lead, says the center for environmental health. The bag keeps food hot (or cold) for up to 4 hours. ($22; builtny.com) INSTEAD OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS, USE…LunchBots Pico HEALTH BOOST This rust-resistant container is made of stainless steel that contains no chemicals or toxins, including BPA. ($13; lunchbots....
[sidebar]Creamy Concealer “I love it because: it lets you fake a good night’s sleep.” After 40, skin loses elasticity and thins, which can make you look tired and allow blood vessels to show through, heightening discoloration. Concealer lightens dark circles, gives lids the appearance of a lift, and provides an overall glow. [pagebreak] Hydrating Foundation “I love it because: It’s like support hose for your face.” Foundation is key because it addresses three of the most common age-related issues—fine lines, sagging skin, and sun spots—in one fell swoop....
Just try before you buy; the coverage and range of shades vary among brands. L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect BB Cream Instant Radiance ($10; lorealparisusa.com) firms skin with collagen-boosting soy seed proteins. Physicians Formula Super BB Powder ($14; physiciansformula.com) features white willow bark extract, a natural exfoliant that brightens skin. Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream ($24; olay.com) has a glucosamine complex that helps reduce dark spots. More from Prevention: The ABCs Of BB Cream
I’m an early riser, but I never set an alarm clock. When the sun comes up and the birds start singing, I’m awake. In the summer, that means I’m up around 4:30 or 5 a.m. In the winter, when it’s dark early in the morning and the sun goes down in the late afternoon, I wake up later and go to bed earlier. I find it helps not to be jerked out of a dream by an alarm clock....
For some people, bad breath is persistent and experts agree it’s likely a symptom of a more serious health problem. What causes bad breath?Coffee, alcohol, onions, and garlic can all cause bad breath, as can low-carb diets like Paleo and Atkins. Yet experts agree the number one reason people suffer from chronic bad breath is poor oral hygiene. Millions of bacteria live below the gumline and on the back of the tongue....
But are these love potions anything more than snake oil? Debby Herbenick, PhD, research scientist at Indiana University and author of Sex Made Easy, says it’s a mixed bag. While research suggests that certain oils like Zestra may boost pleasure for some, most products are typically unregulated and untested. To be on the safe side, Claire Cavanah, co-founder of the sex-toy boutiques and website Babeland, says to avoid products containing parabens, menthol, and citrus, which can be irritating....
Today, NRDC released Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches, our annual beach water report. The report collects and analyzes the latest water testing results from the EPA and state beach coordinators at nearly 3,500 coastal and Great Lakes beach testing locations nationwide. The 24th annual report card examines the various causes of water pollution that plague America’s beaches and presents crucial, timely opportunities to keep pollution out of America’s beaches, lakes and rivers....
A generation or two ago, making this hike in your 60s would have been noteworthy. Not anymore. On that bright summer day, there were lots of people our age on the mountain. It’s the happy side effect of my generation’s Peter Pan attitude: “What, me grow old? No way.” We’re breaking the rules and having fun doing it. Along the way, we’re learning to love our age, whatever it may be....
60+ : Number of studies concluding that organic foods contains higher levels of some nutrients than conventional
In an ideal world, you’d be feeding your family nothing but local, organic food—prepared without any pesticides, and packaged without any harmful substances. Unfortunately, even that utopian scenario might not protect you from potentially hazardous chemicals. A small study from the University of Washington (UW) set out to evaluate whether an entirely local, organic diet, packaged without any plastics, could reduce the levels of phthalates and BPA (two chemicals linked to several health problems in humans) in the body....
Prevention: How are you? Paula Deen: I’m finer than frog’s hair. Do you know how fine that is? It’s so fine you can’t see it. You’ve said you’re cutting portion sizes in half now. That takes an awful lot of willpower. What techniques are you using? I’m arranging my plate a little differently. The night before last we had fresh stewed squash, ham, fresh peas, and string beans with new potatoes....
The research: Researchers from Ohio State University analyzed self-reported data from 179 university employees who completed daily online dairy entries and answered questions about their stress levels over two 14-day periods. Those who reported allergy flare-ups had higher perceived stress scores than the group without allergy symptoms. Researchers also observed a link between negative moods and allergy symptoms, though cortisol appeared to have nothing to do with it. What it means: “We know there’s a connection between our neurology and our immunology,” says study author and allergist Amber Patterson, which also explains why stress is known to exacerbate eczema, among other diseases....
I recently attended the Women and Power retreat on the campus of in Rhinebeck, New York. When Omega Women’s Leadership Center (OWLC) organizes this annual retreat it is a fabulous mix of power, inspiration and spiritual grounding. The theme this year was, “Find Your Own Strength,” and the simple guidelines for the weekend included to stay present, be mindful and create a calm space. I never have a problem with that when I’m at Omega....
Be religious about the warm-up: I know you’re in a rush to squeeze in your workout, but going right into intense cardio puts you at risk for falling or pulling a muscle. Five minutes is all it takes, so be sure to carve out this time for warming up before every cardio session. How to Warm Up For Running, Racing, and Strength Training Do three types of cardio each week: Running may be your go-to cardio of choice, but if you hit the pavement all the time, then you’re using the same muscles for every workout....
An hour of meditation each day would probably transform your consciousness. But, well, we know what your work calendar looks like. Which is why we’ve adopted the mantra of Vedic Meditation master Charlie Knoles, who says there are small ways to minimize the stress of sardine-packed elevators, deadlines, and whatever else worries you. Knoles is the director of the Veda Center in Venice, California, and has been meditating since the age of four....
[sidebar] Strengthen your immune system by feeding your body beneficial nutrients. Join nutrition expert Cheryl Forberg, RD, author of the book Positively Ageless (Rodale Inc., April 2008) for this 2-minute video. In Foods for Youth: Appetizers to Boost Immunity, learn how choosing the right foods can help improve the strength of your immune system. Follow along with Cheryl and learn a recipe that’s packed with vitamin A to boost your immune system....
Researchers at Japan’s University of Niigata Prefecture surveyed nearly 1,600 diabetic adults about their diets and sodium intake, and tracked participants’ cardiovascular complications over the course of eight years. Diabetics who took in 5,900 mg of sodium per day had double the heart disease risk compared to those who consumed 2,800 daily mg. MORE: Is It A Heart Attack? This is one of the first studies to explore how sodium consumption affects diabetes, so experts can’t say for sure of how a super-salty diet puts the heart at risk....
Don’t let sugar overload ruin the most important meal of the day. These 8 savory meals prove there’s a whole lot more to breakfast than fruit and yogurt. Hearty Breakfast Sandwich Strapped for time? This classic breakfast comes together in minutes—and it’s highly portable. Prep Time: 10 minutes / Total Time: 15 minutes / SERVINGS: 1 Scramble 1 whole egg with 1 egg white in a skillet coated with cooking spray....
Shop Shopping List • 1 lemon • 1 bunch fresh parsley • 3 lb assorted summer squash • 1 head garlic • 1 lb sole fillets [sidebar]• 3 oz Fontina cheese • 6 lg eggs • Butter • Olive oil • Red-pepper flakes • Dry white wine 1. Make this first: Summer Squash Sauté 6 cloves garlic, sliced2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp red-pepper flakes3 lb assorted summer squash (zucchini, yellow crookneck, etc....
Robert Phipps, a body language expert in England, conducted a survey for a popular U.K. budget hotel chain and found a connection between certain sleeping positions and psychological characteristics (think of it like a horoscope of sleep positions). And Chris Idzikowski, another British researcher and director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, conducted similar research—and found comparable results. While some sleep experts scoff at the broad-sweeping connections Phipps and Idzikowski have claimed, what you can look at is the more widely studied physiological issues that can result from sleeping in certain positions, says Rachel Salas, MD, assistant medical director for the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep....
