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WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Getting artsy may boost your mood as well as your brain function.

Speed Up Your Walk

A new study of middle-aged adults found that a faster walking pace may signal a younger age at a cellular level. These tricks can help you pick up your stepping speed:

Protect Your Body From Itself

When your immune system turns against you, there are steps you can take to boost your health.

Love Your Legs

Pro solutions for soft, smooth skin

INSIGHTS 4 Facts About Abortion

Here's what the health statistics say about this common procedure.

FOODS THAT'LL KEEP YOU YOUNG

Want to feel 10 years younger, in both body and mind? We've got a grocery cart's worth of delicious picks-all backed by science to keep you sharp, fit, and having fun.

5 Myths About Food Safety

The nose knows what's OK to eat, and other lies that'll make you sick.

Before You Say Yes to Surgery, Read This

Agreeing to a procedure to fix a non-emergent but disruptive problem can be a tough call. Here's how to make a good choice for you.

Does It Work? Bug Bite Soothers

What experts say about anti-itch gadgets and lotions

Somatic Therapy for Addiction

A mixture of cognitive and physical therapy can help with this difficult health issue.

PROBLEM SOLVED How to Kick Summer Foot Troubles

Sun's out, toes out! Prevent or get rid of pain and stink this season.

Why we're saying goodbye to ВМІ

Prevention and our sister publication Good Housekeeping will not be using BODY MASS INDEX in our discussions of health anymore. Here's what's behind our decision.

Why Did I Have Cramps and Stabbing Pain?

Searching for an answer led not only to relief, but also to a mission to help others.

Smoked Salmon Omelet

Brighten up your eggs with tangy Greek yogurt, rich salmon, and a lemony salad.

HOW TO BUY IT Natural Sunscreens

What to look for in a product to protect your skin

Farmers' Market Finds

Load these seasonal standouts into your tote.

Food Fights

Arguing about each other's eating behavior and attitudes? Here's why, and ways to work through it.

DOES IT WORK? Leak Stoppers

What helps-and what doesn't-with bladder trouble

5 Myths About Headaches

The confusion on this topic is enough to make your head spin. Let's clear it up.

Does It Work? Lymphatic Drainage

Some products are meant to ease puffiness and bloat-here's which claims hold water.

Bust Out Your Blender

It's the Masterful Multitasker that can transform the powerful, healthy ingredients on these pages into all kinds of winners: dreamy dip, creamy sauce, bright relish, and more. Time to mix it up!

7 Unhelpful Habits Everyone should Quit

Plucking damaging patterns from your life can boost your happiness so you'll really feel like a lucky duck.

5 Myths About Vegetarian Diets

Beefing up your knowledge may have a high-“steaks” impact on your health.

Why Was I So Tired and Thirsty All the Time?

Life can be exhausting-but a dangerous underlying condition makes it so much worse.

What Your Mouth Says About Your Health

Your breath, gums, and tongue can reveal surprising things about what's happening in your body.

PROBLEM SOLVED Achy Breaky Neck?

Tips on taming the ouch

THE CHEMICAL INVASION

For many people, compounds in the air and in everyday objects can wage an assault on the body. Here's what we know about chemical intolerance, a.k.a. multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).

THE BEST (AND WORST!) HEALTH ADVICE

Outdated, misguided, or just plain wrong suggestions come at us from all over: friends, family, the Internet. But we "regular" folks aren't the only ones who get questionable medical input; doctors and other top health experts have also heard their fair share. So we asked them to share the pearls of non-wisdom they hear most often and what you should do instead to live your healthiest life.

THE 5 FITNESS MOVES EVERYONE SHOULD DO

Whether you work out at home or in a gym, these movements are at the heart of dozens of exercises-so here's how to do them right. Proper form makes them safe, not to mention more effective. Mix and match the variations to create a routine that works for your fitness level, then change it up as you get fitter!

Snacks That Nourish Your Skin

Certain nutrients help give your face a glowy refresh.