Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Prevention

Marshmallow root extract is gaining popularity in the beauty aisle, but to be clear, it’s not the sugary treat you use for hot cocoa. Marshmallow root extract (a.k.a. MRE) comes from Althaea officinalis, a mallow plant that grows in wild marshes, leading to the name “marshmallow.” In its roots, you’ll find the key ingredient—mucilage, which has a gummy texture. Mucilage has been used for centuries as medicine, known for its ability to soothe chapped skin and reduce inflammation. Now skincare brands are taking advantage of MRE for its skin-softening benefits and infusing it into products like eye creams and serums. “Marshmallow root extract is an anti-inflammatory that calms irritated skin by soothing redness and helping skin retain moisture,” says Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham,…

CIRCUL+ RING This finger tracker uses tiny sensors to monitor blood pressure, pulse rate, body temp, daily steps, sleep patterns, and more. An app stores those stats so you can share with your doc. $299, prevention.com/wellnessring PREVENTION CALENDAR It’s part planner, part wellness guide, so you can keep track of your appointments and to-do lists plus find yummy recipes and little wellness tricks to support both body and mind. $21.95, prevention.com/2022calendar PREVENTION FIRST AID KIT Give peace of mind with this curated selection of 50 lifesaving essentials. You’ll find everything from bandages to tourniquets to over-the-counter pain-relief meds, tools, and gloves. The best part: It’s compact enough to store in the car, the closet, or even your purse so you’ll be ready for anything no matter where you are. $100,…

Normal, dry, oily, sensitive—figuring out which one describes your skin will help you find the products that work best for your complexion. Simple, right? Not always! Your skin type is primarily based on genetics, but age, hormones, weather, stress, and medications can also play a role, so your skin is likely to change over months and years. Plus, you may have more than one type, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Here’s what to know. NORMAL SKIN WHAT IT IS: Normal skin is überchill—it rarely exhibits signs of acne, redness, or any other form of irritation. If you don’t really know what people mean when they say their skin feels oily or dry, this is probably you. Also, “this…

MYTH #1 You should apply butter to soothe a burn. MYTHBUSTER Someone is bound to get too handsy with the gingerbread before it’s cooled, but putting butter on a burn will do more harm than good. Cooling down skin fast is key to reducing damage, but butter or greasy, oily substances like petroleum jelly can actually trap heat in your skin and introduce bacteria that up your risk of infection, says Sean McGann, M.D., an ER doctor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and a spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. Get the burnee to a sink, stat—holding a burn under cool (not cold) running water for 20 minutes lowers the skin’s temperature and heads off additional damage, Dr. McGann says. A 2020 study in the Annals…

SALMON RILLETTES ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 45 MIN. MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups white wine to a simmer. Remove from heat and add 9 oz boneless, skinless sockeye salmon fillet (cut into 1½-in. chunks); cover and let sit until fish is nearly opaque throughout, 5 to 6 min. Using slotted spoon, transfer salmon to plate and refrigerate until cold, about 30 min. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine 6 Tbsp whole-milk Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, and ¼ tsp each kosher salt and pepper; stir in 1 small shallot (finely chopped). Fold in poached salmon and 4 oz smoked sockeye salmon (chopped), then 2 Tbsp chopped chives. Chill if desired and serve with toasted pumpernickel bread and additional chopped chives if…

Just 1 Tbsp of these delicately licorice-flavored seeds delivers 2 g of fiber plus the mineral manganese; they’re also a good digestive aid. You can use them whole, ground, or crushed in sauces and dressings or to coat chicken and meat. Plus, they tend to pair well with other spices and herbs like coriander, oregano, parsley, and thyme. ADD THIS SPICE TO YOUR LIFE! SNACK SPRINKLE In skillet, toast 1½ Tbsp each fennel seeds and coriander seeds and 1 Tbsp cumin seeds, tossing until fragrant, 3 min. Let cool, then coarsely grind. Toss with ¼ cup roasted pistachios (chopped) and ¼ tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Sprinkle over hummus or avocado toast. SAUTÉED TOMATOES In large skillet on medium, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced),…

Used as a staple spice in cuisines around the world, this warm, rich, earthy seasoning can help your body protect your central nervous system, resulting in sharper memory and better stress response. Add to couscous or rice when adding salt and pepper, simmer with beans and legumes, or try experimenting when making dishes that also have scallions, chiles, and mint. ADD THIS SPICE TO YOUR LIFE! SMOKY RUBBED SALMON Combine 1 Tbsp smoked paprika, ½ Tbsp each anchochile powder and ground cumin, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp each pepper and mustard powder. Rub onto one 1¼-lb salmon fillet and roast at 400°F until just opaque throughout, 15 to 20 min. CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI DRESSING On rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 medium head cauliflower (1½ lbs; cut into large…

Did you know that all the time you spend present-shopping and gift-giving is actually good for your health? It’s true—research shows that giving in various capacities, whether in the form of a physical gift or through volunteering, can increase feelings of happiness and decrease stress. And all these emotional benefits can help your physical health too, by positively affecting things like blood pressure, which could help you live longer overall. The healthy-body vibes extend to the recipient as well—they’re likely to feel gratitude for your thoughtful gesture, which has been linked to similar benefits. So next time you swipe your card for the perfect present, feel the wellness flow in.…

BOOST BREAKFAST This healthy granola with cardamom (which also helps balance blood sugar) is perfect for the morning. Preheat oven to 325ºF. In bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup chopped almonds, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Melt ¼ cup coconut oil in saucepan on low for 2 min., then stir into dry ingredients. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake 10 to 15 min., stirring occasionally. Makes about 2 cups. Store in lidded glass jar for up to 4 weeks. SOOTHE YOUR STOMACH Use this digestive aid after a meal or to reduce nausea. Crush 2 cardamom pods (peel and remove seeds first) with a mortar and pestle or measure out ½ tsp ground cardamom. Heat 2 cups…

Kindness isn’t simply a happy-face, cherry-on-top thing. Along with the cooperation and collaboration it fosters, kindness is one of the main things that’s made it possible for people to live in communities for thousands of years. It is also going to be needed to address the huge challenges we’re facing today, from climate change to racial and economic injustice, says Kelli Harding, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. In fact, she says, “it might be the critical issue facing our world right now.” Kinder communities—ones that allow for fair access to things like housing, education, and health care—help us live longer, healthier lives, says Dr. Harding, who wrote a book on the topic: The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer,…

When you feel that telltale dull facial pain and congestion at the same time, it’s a sure sign of sinusitis (a.k.a. sinus infection). This happens when viruses and bacteria inflame the air pockets under your eyes and around your nose, causing them to fill with mucus and prompting pressure and headaches plus runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Tricks promising to clear your sinuses have gone, ahem, viral (including TikTok’s raw garlic hack—don’t try it!); so we took a look at which treatments actually work. IRRIGATORS & RINSES WHAT THEY ARE: Devices such as neti pots and squeeze bottles that pour, squirt, or shoot saline into the nose. WHAT WE KNOW: A ton of evidence shows that these products work by coaxing gunk out of your sinuses, explains Erin O’Brien,…

Think beyond just sweets when it comes to this warming winter spice. Cinnamon is high in cinnamaldehyde, a compound that can help lower blood sugar levels naturally. A great choice for sweet or savory dishes, it complements pears and apples as well as chili and chicken. Bonus: It’s linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. ADD THIS SPICE TO YOUR LIFE! CRISPY CHAI-STYLE CHICKPEAS In small bowl, combine ½ tsp each ground cinnamon and cardamom and ¼ tsp each ground ginger, nutmeg, kosher salt, and pepper. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss one 15-oz can chickpeas (rinsed and patted dry) with 1 Tbsp olive oil, then spice mixture, and roast at 425°F until crisp, 35 to 40 min. SPICE-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp brown sugar,…

SCAVENGER HUNT Make a list of family-themed items for players to find, then give each person (or team, for large groups) a copy of the list and a bag. You might include things like “Something that reminds you of Grandpa Joe,” “An object Aunt Hallie would use in her job,” and even “A story from Grammie.” Technically, the first person to collect everything on the list wins, but half the fun is sharing what each person brings back from the hunt. If you’re playing remotely, allow a set amount of time for scavenging, then host a video meeting for everyone to share what they’ve found. WHO AM I? Write family members’ names on pieces of paper. Have each player draw a name and—without looking at it—tape it to their forehead…

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Those fun little icons peppering your text messages may offer a greater benefit than emphasizing your mood—they could one day help boost your health. That’s according to Mass Gen doctors who wrote about the potential for emojis to enhance patient-physician interaction, saying they’d be particularly useful in telemedicine and for treating children, non-English-speakers, and people with disabilities because they’re an easy visual way to relay symptoms, concerns, and other health-related messages.…

HEALISTA SUPERFOOD POWDERS Created by nurses, the Farmacy Bundle features powerful ingredients like chaga mushroom, ashwagandha, and turmeric, all of which support immunity, tame stress, and pamper your skin. Plus, you get a pretty dosing spoon, so they’re easy to add to anything! $79, thehealista.com JIGGY PUZZLE Puzzling is both meditative and fun, and it always seems like a shame to dismantle your hard work when you’re done. With Jiggy, you don’t have to. Each puzzle comes in a reusable glass jar and includes a tube of puzzle glue so you can find a permanent spot for your masterpiece—and trust us, you’ll want to display these gorgeous painting-worthy pieces designed by up-and-coming female artists. $49, jiggypuzzles.com GOOD JUJU Indulge your skin and your senses with bar soaps made from 100%…

I was a college track athlete, and I’ve even climbed the Alps, so it was devastating when, three years ago, my fiancé and I went out for a local hike and I couldn’t even walk up the first hill without sitting down. I’d been having weird symptoms for a few years at that point—I would get brain fog and bouts of diarrhea and constipation, and my heart would start racing for seemingly no reason. The symptoms came and went; I just dealt with it. But in 2018, around when we went on that hike, it got much worse. I was working as a physical therapist four days a week, which was a struggle, and on my days off I would sleep for up to 20 hours. My brain fog got…

Gargling with salt water at the hint of a sore throat… smearing peanut butter on an aching tooth…combating colds with chicken soup…every family has a list of passeddown go-to fixes. But it can be hard to distinguish actual Ayurvedic wisdom (more than 50% of medications approved in the past 40 years are derived from nature!) from folklore—especially because many natural cures lack scientific studies to back them up despite being rooted in Eastern medicine. Here’s info you can trust: natural remedies that are truly worth your time, and how to get the most bang for your au naturel buck. TURMERIC FOR Joint and Arthritis Pain This golden-hued spice has become trendy enough to earn tons of menu love (think golden lattes and aromatic curries). But its medicinal benefits have long…

1 Beyond the superef fective vaccines for COVID-19 ■ Though the pandemic has turned the world upside down for nearly two years, it’s led to some amazing medical advances: We now have home COVID tests that give results in 15 minutes, so you can swab before visiting your elderly aunt or sending your child to school. New treatments are keeping people already infected with COVID-19 from getting dangerously ill. And of course the biggest news of all is that millions of Americans have rolled up their sleeves for one of three safe, highly effective vaccines, which the Yale School of Public Health estimates have already saved hundreds of thousands of American lives and kept more than a million people out of the hospital. This work may reverberate for years to come:…

This earthy, vibrant orange spice is loaded with curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound that studies show can reduce pain, particularly from arthritis. It is delish with lentils and shellfish and adds a beautiful hue to rice and couscous. Pair it with black pepper and a fat source (like olive oil) to boost absorption. ADD THIS SPICE TO YOUR LIFE! PARTY POPCORN Combine ½ tsp each ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander, ¼ tsp each ground cinnamon and kosher salt, and a pinch of cayenne. Then toss with 4 cups air-popped popcorn to coat. MARINATED CHICKEN In bowl, combine ½ cup plain yogurt, 2 cloves garlic (grated), 1 Tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp ground turmeric, 2 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and ½ tsp each…

Get the dose right A 2018 survey found that nearly 25% of parents didn’t think OTC meds were strong enough to require worry about precise dosing—not true. Worse, in another study, more than half of parents said they had doled out the wrong amount of acetaminophen or ibuprofen to their kids. “Many OTC medicines won’t provide effective symptom relief if underdosed and, if overdosed, can cause serious side effects,” says pediatrician Whitney Casares, M.D., author of The Working Mom Blueprint, noting that too much ibuprofen can lead to stomach issues, confusion, and kidney problems. Base dosing on weight, not age, and use the included measuring device, never a kitchen spoon. If you’ve lost that device, ask the pharmacist for an oral syringe. Choose meds made for kids The standard advice…

PYRAMID PUZZLE Fill in the number that belongs in the empty square. NEW ORDER NUMBERS Can you figure out why someone would put these numbers in this particular order? 8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2 0 RHYMING PAIRS Rearrange the letters of these words to create new words that rhyme. 1. HEWER DEAR 2. THING TIES 3. NIGER IRAN MISSING PIECE Which of these belongs in the empty spot (rotated if necessary)? ANSWERS: Pyramid Puzzle: 17 (each row adds up to 17). New Order Numbers: The numbers are in alphabetical order. Rhyming Pairs: 1. where, dare. 2. night, site. 3. reign, rain. Missing Piece: C.…