Innehållsförteckning för October 2019 från Prevention

Eighty percent of grandparents don’t move medication to a safer location when their grandchildren visit, found the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. This may put curious little kids at risk of accidental poisoning and give older ones easy access to prescription drugs like pain pills that can be abused. “Always keep prescription meds, over-the-counter meds, and even vitamins and supplements out of sight and reach of children of all ages—don’t leave them on bedside tables or kitchen counters, even if you use them daily,” says Travis Stork, M.D., an ER physician and cohost of The Doctors. “And always store medication with a childproof cap that locks.”…

Move over, pie: Pumpkin is also part of the recipe for radiant skin, in products from exfoliators to moisturizers. “It contains fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids, which slough away dead skin cells and increase cell turnover to smooth skin and boost glow,” says Gretchen Frieling, M.D., a dermatopathologist in Boston. “It also has beta-carotene, a vitamin A derivative that fades dark spots and can help reverse UV damage over time.” Battling breakouts? “Pumpkin is rich in zinc as well, which is known for its acne-preventing and skin-healing abilities,” Dr. Frieling says. Carve out a spot in your skincare routine for one of these finds. PREVENTION PICKS…

FREEKEH Similar to bulgur wheat, freekeh—popular in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines—is packed with protein and fiber as well as magnesium, iron, and calcium. Use it to make tabbouleh or pilaf, or cook it down into a cozy porridge. KANIWA Also called baby quinoa, this cousin of quinoa is tinier and crunchier than its relative but actually contains a bit more protein along with fiber and a host of antioxidants. Bonus: It doesn’t need to be rinsed before cooking, saving you a prep step! Use it as you would quinoa, or sprinkle it over a salad for some bite. FARRO This ancient whole grain is beloved by Italians, and for good reason—just ¼ cup of uncooked farro boasts about 7 g each of fiber and protein, plus calcium. With…

First things first: What is narrative therapy? JOHN WINSLADE: A lot of people assume narrative therapy is about journaling, but it’s a type of talk therapy that starts from the assumption that people form stories about their lives. Certain stories can be painful or problematic and take center stage in defining a person’s perception of his or her identity or life. Narrative therapy aims to help us create better, more productive stories. It operates on the basis that people are separate from their problems. It puts them in the driver’s seat of their lives and helps them identify ways to use their skills to confront issues creatively. How can it help those dealing with depression? WINSLADE: Depression is like a suitcase—it carries different things for different people. It could mean…

1 BEST OVERALL WALKING SHOES Asics Gel Quantum 180-4, $120, asics.com Testers gave these a perfect score for cushioning and support, and the doctors (who were also able to examine a cut-open cross-section of every shoe) recommended them for these important factors too. They aren’t the lightest shoes, but testers loved their look. 2 MOST COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES Adidas UltraBoost 19, $180, adidas.com Testers raved about the comfort and cushioning in these shoes (“cloud-like,” one said). Jordan Metzl, M.D., of the Hospital for Special Surgery and one of Prevention’s Advisory Board members, recommends these for people with joint aches. 3 BEST LIGHTWEIGHT WALKING SHOES New Balance FuelCore Nergize, $65, newbalance.com These were the top pick of Emily Splichal, D.P.M., a podiatrist at the Center for Functional & Regenerative Podiatric Medicine…

1 TEST YOUR COLD & FLU IQ What water temperature is best for removing germs from your hands? A Hot B Cold C Anything goes The scorching water temp you’d need for squashing viruses is way too hot for your skin to handle, so don’t worry about which tap you turn: It’s the act of rubbing your hands together, plus the benefit of soap, that helps keep you healthy. Just remember to dry them off completely: Wet hands transfer viruses more easily than dry ones. Answer: C By how much can the flu shot reduce your risk of getting the flu? A More than 40% B More than 70% C 100% Vaccines aren’t perfect, but they’re the best protection we’ve got. One study found a 71% reduced rate of hospitalizations…

THE SCARE FACTOR Boo! Your kid in his creepy Halloween mask just frightened the bejeebers out of you. What happens next: 1 Your brain sends out two alerts—one that immediately shoots to your amygdala, the brain’s control center for emotions and reactions, and another that slowly makes its way to the prefrontal cortex, the region that rules your thinking. 2 When the amygdala receives the alert, it activates your fight-or-flight response, sending a rush of adrenaline coursing through your bloodstream. This then pushes you into a state of hyperalertness—your pupils dilate and your muscles tense to pull your eyes wide open, expanding your field of vision so you can better spot trouble. 3 Now your heart’s pumping faster, sending your blood pressure and breathing rate skyrocketing. You may also notice…

GREAT INGREDIENT Cottage cheese provides a boost of protein (at least 7 grams!) as well as tryptophan, an essential amino acid linked with improved mood and cognition. Toast 2 slices whole-grain bread. Divide ⅓ cup small-curd cottage cheese between toast pieces and top with ½ ripe pear (sliced). Finely grate ½ tsp zest from 1 orange. Squeeze a touch of orange juice on top of toast pieces, then sprinkle with 2 Tbsp roasted hazelnuts or sliced almonds. Sprinkle with reserved zest and drizzle with honey if desired. NUTRITION (per slice of toast): 220 cal, 10 g pro, 31 g carb, 5 g fiber, 11 g sugars (3 g added sugars), 7 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 8 mg chol, 265 mg sodium…

Get in shape together Most dogs without existing medical conditions need 30 to 45 minutes of daily movement. The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. “Start with something less strenuous, like short-range fetch or a quick walk,” suggests Gary Richter, D.V.M. He notes that swimming together is a great low-impact workout, and many dogs also enjoy hiking for the mental stimulation that comes with new smells. Jill suggests doing squats while playing fetch and running after the ball with your pup to raise both your heart rates. She cocreated the Keep Your Best Friend Fit program, a series of fitness videos to encourage people to work out with their pets. Dogs who get proper exercise will often show fewer destructive boredomor anxiety-related…

DO THE MATH HOW CAN YOU USE ONE 1 AND FOUR 7s TO CREATE THE NUMBER 100? YOU CAN USE ANY MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS (SUCH AS +, -, x, ÷). BUILDING BLOCKS Which is the only correct square? LOGIC PUZZLE AND DRAW YOUR LETTERS ADAPTED FROM THE TOTAL BRAIN WORKOUT BY MARCEL DANESI, PH.D. LOGIC PUZZLE Four friends are musicians. Can you determine which is which from these clues? 1. Becky and Rina attended the singer’s recital last night. 2. Pat and the violinist always go to the recitals of their common friend, the pianist. 3. The violinist often performs with Sam and Becky. 4. Becky does not always get along with the pianist. DRAW YOUR LETTERS Can you make six more capital letters using just three straight lines for each…

HERE’S MY WISDOM FOR THE MONTH: You can’t know the crazy things that will bring you joy unless you keep your mind open to new ideas. The proof is right here, in my list of what’s making me happy right now: OUR VIRTUAL WALK I am thrilled that so many of you are joining us on October 5 to walk 5K—and it’s not too late to sign up! It’s a community event you can do in any community. Post pics of your #virtualwalk and tag @preventionmag (find out more at prevention.com/virtualwalk). Plus, we love walking so much that we’ve got more motivation for this month and beyond on page 34. FLU SHOTS It’s true, I’m really excited that it’s flu shot season. I love checking things off my to-do list…

These drugs are prescribed to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, but a recent study published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews found that statins may affect diabetes risk. An analysis of data from over 4,000 patients (most were obese) found that those who used statins had double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes of those who didn’t. As heart disease is a big danger for women, researchers emphasize that going off statins may not be the answer—instead, patients and doctors should discuss habits that help prevent diabetes, such as getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthful diet and weight.…

Imagine having a mini rejuvenating facial when you shower: That’s the idea behind the new face cleansers, scrubs, and masks meant to be used while you wash up. Besides saving time (no sitting around waiting for a mask to soak in or messy removal), these fuss-free formulas can actually be more effective than traditional ones. “Skin’s surface cells are softened by the dampness and the warmth of the shower, so the ingredients penetrate more easily,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. Apply one when you step in, let it work while you shower, then rinse. Sugar and Your Skin Americans eat 150 pounds of sugar per year on average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “A high-glycemic diet, which includes processed foods, sugars, and simple carbohydrates,…

1 The Basics Your skeleton is an amazing structure made up of 206 bones from head to toe. The littlest and lightest bone is the stapes, located in your middle ear, and the longest and strongest is the femur (a.k.a. thighbone). Your hands are small but complex, taking first place for having the most bones—at 54 for the pair, that’s more than a quarter of the bones in your entire body! Coming in a close second are your feet, with each made up of 26 bones, while your 24-bone spine squeaks into third. 2 What Bones Do Your bones are quietly and constantly breaking down and being rebuilt to keep your skeleton strong. This process, called remodeling, helps regulate the amount of calcium in your blood and tissues. Because bones…

1 “Don’t go outside with wet hair, or you’ll catch a cold” You catch a cold when you are infected by a virus, not because you are cold, explains Sindhu Aderson, M.D., a family medicine doctor at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Having wet hair won’t make that virus appear out of nowhere or even make you more likely to succumb to one that you’re exposed to. Underdressing in cold temps is a problem, however, when it comes to frostbite and hypothermia. 2 “It takes seven years to digest a piece of gum” Don’t worry, a swallowed gumball isn’t going to sit in your child’s stomach for years, says Carolyn Newberry, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Gum moves into the stomach, goes through the small intestine and colon,…

Cauliflower Fried “Rice” SERVES 4 1 In food processor, in two batches, pulse 1 lb cauliflower florets to finely chop. Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. $1.54 2 Add 1 orange pepper (cut into ½-in. pieces), the whites of 1 scallion (thinly sliced), and one 2-in. piece ginger (cut into thin matchsticks); sauté 2 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, stirring once, 5 minutes. $1.05 3 In a bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce and 2 tsp each chili-garlic paste and honey. 45¢ 4 In a bowl, lightly beat 4 large eggs. Push cauliflower mixture to one side of skillet. Add 1 Tbsp oil to empty side, then scramble eggs 1 to 2 minutes. $1.04 5 Fold eggs into cauliflower mixture…

Even when you hear that your annual mammogram is normal, it can be disconcerting to get your hands on the actual report, filled with mysterious, scary terminology. Yes, these reports are meant for communication between doctors, but most of us, if we don’t know what a word means or it sounds bad, think it must be bad…really bad. The word “negative” is a good example. In life, negative things are bad. In medicine, “negative” means nothing bad was found. (But even after you’ve gotten a negative report, if you feel something in your breast that wasn’t there before, get it checked out.) Interpreting your mammogram should be left up to the radiologist, but it’s still helpful to know what common phrases mean. Keep in mind that these terms are descriptive,…

Maple Syrup 101 The later the sap comes out of the tree, the more robust the syrup will be—syrup that is darker will have stronger maple flavor. But if a label says “pancake syrup,” leave it on the shelf, as that means it’s made mainly from corn syrup, colorings, flavorings, and preservatives. Real maple syrup has only that one ingredient. EASY MAPLE HORCHATA ACTIVE 5 MIN. TOTAL 5 MIN. SERVES 1 Whisk together 1 cup unsweetened rice milk, 1 tsp each maple syrup and pure vanilla, and ¼ tsp ground cinnamon. Serve over ice and sprinkle with extra cinnamon. NUTRITION (per serving): 145 cal, 0 g pro, 28 g carb, 1 g fiber, 17.5 g sugars (4.5 g added sugars), 2.5 g fat (0 g sat fat), 0 mg chol, 95…