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Interest in these more traditional fats is part of the back-to-the-land movement that’s behind the growth of farmer’s markets and the increasing consumer demand for grass-fed dairy products and pasture-raised meats, the report’s authors note. And it’s not just nostalgia behind this fat trend: Nutrition science is also beginning to turn the idea that all fat is bad for you on its head. 4 Alternative Oils That Belong In Every Kitchen Olive oil remains one of the healthiest oils you can drizzle over a plate of veggies, but if you’re interested in branching out, here are 6 other healthy varieties of cooking oil now gaining traction in the culinary world:...

Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, sculpting, or sewing, taking up any crafty hobby in middle and old age lowers your risk for mild cognitive impairment by 45% to 73%, the study data show. Attending book clubs or study groups—or other types of social gatherings—was also shown to offer similar protections. MORE: 4 Simple Ways To Keep Alzheimer’s Out Of Your Future These activities may protect your neurons, the building blocks of your brain, from dying, says study coauthor Rosebud Roberts, of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in a press release....

Researchers at The Ohio State University recruited 51 healthy people between the ages of 40 and 60 and split them into three groups: one group ate an apple every day for four weeks, another took an antioxidant supplement extracted from apples, and the third group were given placebos. More from Prevention: How To Reverse Heart Disease In 24 Days The results: Eating an apple a day lowered blood oxidation of LDL (or “bad” cholesterol) in the blood by 40% compared to people on the placebo....

We hate to deliver depressing news, but the fact is, some breast sag is inevitable. Having a baby, breast-feeding, and racking up more birthdays all contribute to a loss of elasticity of collagen, the connective tissue under the skin—leaving your set more deflated than firm. Sag can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother had a droopy pair, you might be predisposed to one, too (thanks, Mom!). But here’s the thing: Some breast behaviors that seem like they have nothing to do with sag can actually contribute to it—so if you avoid them, your breasts will be better off....

The good news: A few changes to your dental routine can help. Here, a few dental care tips for healthy teeth and the warning signs to watch for—and fixes that will keep your smile healthy. [sidebar]Warning Sign: Twinges Fluoridated water was less widespread when Sota was growing up, and there were no fluoride rinses. Without that protection, “most of us in this age group have fillings, and that’s where we often see cracks in patients over 50,” says Kimberly Harms, DDS, a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association....

Researchers in Brazil studied 200 people with diabetes—100 who had type 1 and 100 with type 2—who were of similar age and economic status, and found that nearly 43% had at least one psychiatric disorder. The most common of these were generalized anxiety disorder (21%) and chronic depression (15%). Other conditions included social phobia, other forms of depression, panic disorder, and increased suicide risk. [sidebar]Exactly why diabetics are more prone to mental illness is still unclear....

More than 80% of diabetics with DPN reported painful symptoms, according to a recent survey of 1,004 adults, but health care providers estimated that fewer than 41% percent of them were hurting. More from Prevention.com: 14 Fantastically Healthy Foods For Diabetics “A patient with pain needs to speak fairly aggressively with their doctor,” says Bruce Parsons, MD, PhD, the senior medical director of Pfizer, which co-ran the research with the American Chronic Pain Association....

But most moms know that’s actually not the case most of the time. Even women who gained relatively little weight during pregnancy are often left with a belly pooch that lingers long after the rest of the baby weight has dropped off. It’s a condition called diastasis recti, and it happens when the parallel bands of abdominal muscles separate where they meet in the middle in order to accommodate the baby growing inside your uterus....

Elizabeth Lipski (PhD, CCN, CHN) author of the Digestion Connection offers some tips on leading a balanced life, which is good for your digestion, in this excerpt. ExerciseThe best stress-management tool is exercise. When I ask people to describe the benefits of their exercise program, they tell me they have more energy and higher self-esteem, balance, which helps keep us injury free. Regular exercise helps control blood sugar levels so our energy is more sustained, and being fit lowers the risk of heart disease....

The NY State Attorney General’s office hired James A. Schulte II, PhD, associate professor, biology, of Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, who used DNA testing to determine the supplements’ purity. But, according to experts we’ve consulted, DNA technology is not an accurate method of testing herbal supplements. That’s because many supplements contain herb extracts that are processed in ways that destroy the plant’s DNA. The absence of DNA, though, has no impact on the effectiveness of the supplement....

A: I see a lot of patients struggling with the vitality-draining symptoms of menopause—and postmenopause, too. A new study confirms that for a full third of women, hot flashes endure 10 or more years after the transition is behind them. Sleeplessness, night sweats, and sometimes weight gain, fatigue, and depression can also be persistent companions during these years. While hormone therapy continues to be hotly debated, there are many nonhormonal solutions available....

Pineapple and Strawberries with Cilantro and PepperPrep time: 10 minutes / Total time: 55 minutes / Servings: 8 2 c hulled and quartered fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar 4 c ½" chunks fresh pineapple ¼ c chopped fresh cilantro ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper1. Mix the strawberries and sugar in a serving bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes to let the juices flow....

Here’s how it works: Each cell contains the DNA for your entire genetic code. This master cookbook of proteins, hormones, and molecules remains relatively unchanged through your life. What does change is the recipes (or genes) your body is using. Drugs, foods, hormones, and other molecules can tell your body what recipes to use to create more of the specific enzymes, hormones, and compounds that you need. So what foods can crank up your body’s natural fat-burning power?...

1. Too Much Fueling Many everyday exercisers chow down on energy bars, sports drinks, and recovery bars that should be reserved for elite athletes, says Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, vice president of educational services at the American Council on Exercise. “People think they’ll supply magical strength, when all they primarily provide is calories. You can easily eat and drink 700 calories for a 200-calorie workout,” he says. “Stick to a simple piece of fruit or some nuts and water if you need a snack....

Eyelash extensions revolutionized the beauty world, eliminating the need to curl, volumize, and lengthen lashes. Now, eyebrow extensions promise to make similar waves: They mean you could kiss coloring in and applying brow gel goodbye. It sounds like a no brainer, right? But what exactly are brow extensions? And could they ever look natural? We caught up with Charity Engebretsen, owner of Master Lash By Charity, who offers the exclusive service to her clients in Santa Monica, California....

Unlike some slimming foods, this salad will leave you loaded with energy: “Sweet potatoes are a vitamin- and mineral-rich energy source that also contain resistant starch, a natural dietary fiber that ‘resists’ digestion in the gut to help keep you full longer,” says Glassman. “Grapeseed oil contains monounsaturated fats, which take time to digest, helping you eat less while staying energized.” Make it tonight to have lunch covered all week long....

The study followed a group of British government workers ranging from 39 to 62 years of age over the course of 20 years and recorded changes in their health at 5-year intervals. At the start of the study, 66 participants were labeled as “healthy obese adults,” or having a BMI greater than 30 with normal metabolic levels (cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar). After 20 years, about half had progressed to unhealthy metabolic levels—even without any changes in weight....