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The research, published in the Archives Of Internal Medicine, surveyed the prescription refill habits of more than 60,000 patients. Experts concluded that patients who were switched to a generic version of their medication—which typically means the new pills will differ in color or shape—were significantly more likely to stop refilling their prescriptions. The color of the pills seemed to have the most significant impact. “Patients should be aware that their pills may change color and shape, but even differently appearing generic drugs are approved by the [FDA] as being bioequivalent to their brand-name counterparts and are safe to take,” says lead study author Aaron Kesselheim, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital....

Swathed in an apron depicting a very voluptuous, very naked female body with a couple of fat tomatoes placed strategically where the nipples would be, Christina Pirello, the fizzy, funny, utterly un-Julia host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS whole foods cooking show Christina Cooks, is on a roll–and her cooking class is rapt. Pirello’s subject du jour: Dent corn. Dent corn? “You have to cook it with wood ash and then pound it,” Pirello schools, explaining why even she, the poster child for back-to-nature from-scratch cooking, would never use this particular type of corn in the recipe she’s preparing for class–a miso soup....

[sidebar]CHEMICAL SUNSCREENSThe key components of these skin safeguards are listed on the Drug Facts portion of the bottle and recognizable by the endings of their names: –ene, –one, or –ate. These ingredients absorb UV rays, keeping them from penetrating skin deeply enough to cause damage. Some take in only UVB light, which causes sunburn, while others also thwart UVA rays, linked to wrinkles and cancer. Benefits: “Chemical sunscreens provide more versatility in product formulations and are less likely to be seen on the skin,” says Diana Howard, PhD, vice president of global education and research and development for the International Dermal Institute....

Haven’t you had enough oatmeal and Greek yogurt for one lifetime? Switch it up with this easy, velvety smoothie bowl—the dark chocolate is so decadent you can’t even taste the healthy handful of kale. It’s like a little taste of Saturday night to sweeten up your Monday morning. (PS: Need help picking a pea protein powder? We’ve got you covered.) MORE: Dessert for Breakfast: Cacao and Raspberry Smoothie Bowl Serves 2 Smoothie1½ frozen bananas (or 1 whole avocado)¾ c chopped kale, stems removed¾ c unsweetened almond milk¼ c almonds3 Tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder¼ tsp cinnamon1 scoop pea protein powder (optional)Spirulina powder (optional) ToppingsWhole almondsSliced almondsFresh mintShredded coconutSliced bananaAlmond butter Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth....

With a few simple lifestyle tweaks and a little help from artificial tears, you can get quick relief from aging’s dry eye symptoms. Use tears liberally Use artificial tears as often as you like; doctors say that most people underuse artificial tears. “You can use them as often as needed. From once or twice a day to every 20 minutes,” says Dr. Monica. These over-the-counter drops will cleanse your eyes and restore the right kind of tears....

For the study, 136 people learned mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), an American program based on meditation taught at medical centers across the country. In a group setting, MBSR teaches breathing awareness, visualizations, yoga, and other mind/body skills that are practiced for just 20 minutes daily. More from Prevention: 8 Surprising Pain Relievers Three-quarters of the study volunteers had an ongoing medical condition such as anxiety/panic disorder, asthma, allergies, cancer, chronic pain, depression, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, lupus, and sleep disorders....

More from Prevention.com: How Dara Torres Stays Young Here, Dr. Ava Shamban, board-certified dermatologist and author of Heal Your Skin, breaks down the beauty benefits of a good sweat session—olympics-worthy or not: Suppress stress Vigorous exercise helps shut down the stress hormones (which cause belly fat) and divert oxygen and nutrients back to your skin. Regular exercise also promotes a healthy sleep cycle, which is vital to your skin’s natural repair and renewal processes....

Second, pregnancy and menopause also can weaken your midsection. As a baby grows in the womb, the surrounding abdominal muscles stretch outward. If you don’t tighten up those muscles after delivery, your abs will remain loose and weak. Third, and probably least fair of all, some people are just genetically predisposed to store fat in their midsections. To turn things around, however, you only need to spend about 12 minutes, 2 or 3 days a week, to whip your abdomen into shape....

I’m taking the 10-day challenge the film invites us to. It might not be the hard-core refined sugar that I have to give up, but those craved carbs that turn to sugar and the fruit-juice sweetened this & that really have to go. 10 days to cleanse myself—yet again. I’m that Fed Up.

First the bad news: It doesn’t look like pesticide residues are getting any lower, says Sonya Lunder, MPH, senior analyst at EWG. Sixty-eight percent of produce samples tested showed detectable levels of pesticides, a number that has remained relatively constant over the past six years. Eleven percent tested positive for more than five different pesticides. Genetically Modified Foods: What You Need to Know And after five years of analyzing data, says Lunder, the Environmental Protection Agency isn’t doing as much as they should in restricting pesticide use in a way that protects public health....

In one of the first studies directly addressing this controversial fructose-fat connection, German researchers allowed mice to freely drink plain water or fructose-sweetened water (designed to mimic soft drinks) for 10 weeks. Though the fructose-sipping mice regularly ate fewer calories from solid food, they gained weight and ended up with 27% more body fat than the mice drinking plain water. “Fructose doesn’t need insulin to enter the cells, so it floods the body and is quickly stored as fat,” explains lead researcher Hella Jurgens....

Thankfully, times have changed. Whether you have a special event on the horizon or need to look spectacular for an important work presentation overnight, there are dozens of high- and low-tech anti-aging skin care solutions that can smooth wrinkles, reduce redness, and impart a healthy glow. Here’s what experts say you can truly accomplish in 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month. Find the timeline that works for your schedule, then choose your main goal; follow the recommended routine, and you’ll be wowed by the results!...

Oroweat Whole Grain & Oat Bread The best thing about this sliced bread? It’s made with CoroWise plant sterols, a concentrated natural plant extract that clinical studies suggest may help lower the bad cholesterol in your blood by 8 to 15%. Adding three slices a day to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet is one easy way to help reduce heart disease risk. Per slice 90 cal, 1 g fat, 180 mg sodium Buitoni Whole Wheat Four Cheese Ravioli The wheat is 100% whole durum, which is particularly high in protein; the cheeses are Parmesan, Romano, ricotta, and mozzarella; and after only a few minutes in boiling water, this mouthwatering combo offers a particularly filling 5 g of fiber and 15 g of protein....

The weird risk of too much coffee This time, caffeine’s off the hook. Turns out consuming three or more daily cups can increase your chances of developing glaucoma by 66%, finds new research from the Harvard Medical School. Fortunately, you can protect your peepers by cutting back on java and also by following our eye-healthy strategies. Another frightening fry fact Sure, an occasional trip through the drive-thru may seem harmless, but when starchy foods are cooked above 248 degrees, they naturally produce a chemical called acrylamide—a probable human carcinogen....

MORE: The Happiest Way To Live 7.5 Years Longer is both a website and mobile app geared towards improving people’s emotional well-being through scientifically-proven activities and games. Happify

This recipe was contributed to Meatless Monday by Megan Ware of Nutrition Awareness. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil3 cups water*3 teaspoons vegetable bouillon1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3-4 garlic cloves1 pound whole grain linguine or fettuccine1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 bunch green onions (green and white parts), chopped2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced2 zucchinis, diced1/2 cup shelled English peas1 bunch asparagus, dicedFreshly grated Romano for topping What to do:...

Berry-Coconut Smoothie This smoothie is perfect for a breakfast on the run or as a quick snack. You will find it more filling than most smoothies thanks to the coconut milk. Berries are the only sweetener, which keeps the sugar to a minimum. Makes 1 serving 1⁄2 cup coconut milk1⁄2 cup low-fat plain yogurt1⁄4 cup blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, or other berries1⁄2 cup unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (can be purchased pre-ground)1⁄2 teaspoon coconut extract4 ice cubes Combine the coconut milk, yogurt, berries, whey protein, flaxseed, coconut extract, and ice cubes....

“Each of these conditions have different underlying neurological causes or correlations,” explains Berit Brogaard, PhD, author of The Superhuman Mind and director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the University of Miami. While there’s a lot we don’t know about why some people develop these abilities and others don’t, Brogaard suspects that there’s some evolutionary benefit to the traits. Read on to learn what it’s like to live with sharper-than-usual senses....

More from Prevention: How To Stop Overeating After Workouts [sidebar]Sports drinks"A sports drink is basically sugar water with a sprinkle of salt," says Nancy Clark, MS, RD, author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook. “Only a very select group of people need the extra sugar to stay energized. The rest of us are fine with water.” The problem: Millions of Americans guzzle sports drinks when they don’t need them, simply upping their calorie intake....