Innehållsförteckning för September 2020 från Prevention

Back in 1950, J.I. Rodale had a message he was passionate about: The food we eat is the cornerstone of good health and our best defense against disease. In launching Prevention that year, he was able to bring that thought—and other cutting-edge wellness ideas—to readers everywhere. I’ve spent a lot of time poking around in the Prevention archives lately for our anniversary celebration on page 54—and it’s been a delightful education. There are charming old ads, prescient stories about organic farming and food additives, and articles about things like fish oil and kale from before they were cool. But the message that has remained consistent through the decades is this: Our health—and the health of our environment—is in our control. I was inspired by this history to make an announcement…

SERVES 4 1 Season four 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill on medium-high until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. $3.74 2 Meanwhile, grill 2 limes (halved), cut sides down, and 4 ears corn (shucked) until charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning corn occasionally. $1.98 3 Cut corn from cobs. In medium bowl, toss with juice of 2 lime halves, then ¼ cup cilantro (chopped), 2 Tbsp chopped green olives, 1 oz Manchego cheese (finely grated), and a pinch each of salt and pepper. $1.93 4 Drizzle chicken with a mixture of 1½ Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Serve with corn salad and remaining lime halves. 26¢ NUTRITION (per serving): 361 cal, 39 g pro, 23 g carb, 3 g…

AFROVIBE Get cardio and tone muscle with this workout built around dances from Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the Middle East. Find free videos on YouTube or buy a trial at hipshakefitness.com. KUKUWA FITNESS Take a tour of Africa with routines that combine rhythms from the entire continent. You’ll get a full-body workout! Explore free YouTube videos or try a streaming subscription from kukuwafitness.com. AEROBICS WITH SOUL Fitness expert Maria Nhambu created this workout to honor her heritage and produced two videos in Tanzania to give exercisers an intro to African dance and culture. Get a sneak peek on YouTube and snag full videos for $15 each at aerobicswithsoul.com.…

For the October 3 Virtual Walk, we teamed up with fitness expert and walking superfan Denise Austin to bring you the best inspiration and advice. You’ll do more than put one foot in front of the other when you follow her training plan, which starts on September 6. (If you sign up after that, she’s got you covered with a two-week version!) “I’m giving you a total body workout, so expect cardio, strength training, stretching, and yoga,” Austin says. “You’ll work on your walk through different routines, but also tone and improve flexibility to help boost your walking in the long run.” Here are a few more tips to get you ready: DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU “Start small with just 10 minutes or 1 mile, then build up to…

For more than a decade, Prevention recommended bone meal in almost every issue to “raise the general level of body and tooth health,” and the pages were filled with ads for it. In 1957, we even asked, “Can bone meal protect you against atomic fallout?” If you’ve never heard of bone meal, well, it’s the ground-up bones of animals. Let’s leave it to the history books!…

While cannabidiol is being studied for all kinds of diseases, it’s been officially approved by the FDA only for two brutal childhood epilepsy syndromes known as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. These conditions typically don’t respond to antiseizure medications. In multiple studies, extremely high doses of CBD reduced the number of seizures significantly and in some cases were able to stop the seizures altogether. “These are exciting times for research in cannabinoids,” wrote a researcher. “The era of evidence-based prescription of a cannabis product is within our sight.” In 2018, the FDA approved a drug called Epidiolex specifically for these severe conditions.…

“Fido Can’t Talk, So You Have To” You’re the best authority on your pet’s daily life, so keep a mental list of any unusual behaviors or physical changes for your vet just as you would for your kids’ pediatrician. This goes double if you’re seeing a new provider or after a long absence. “Because our patients cannot communicate any health concerns themselves and signs of illness may initially be subtle, it’s particularly important for us to gather as much information as possible from the pet owner,” says Brooke Britton, D.V.M., an oncologist at BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital. You probably already bring a list of your pet’s medications, but don’t forget to share what food they eat and treats they get, and in what quantities. If their sleep schedule,…

CHOPPED SALAD Chop up vegetables like bell peppers, celery, carrots, cucumber, green beans, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, and cooked beets to your desired size, then toss with your favorite dressing and top with a protein like chickpeas, grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or even plain canned tuna. For an easy homemade dressing, combine an oil like extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil with an acid like lemon or lime juice or vinegar (balsamic, red wine, or apple cider) and add your favorite seasonings to taste. SLAWS Mix up a big bowl of green and red cabbage, carrots, chopped raw broccoli stalks, or shredded raw Brussels sprouts, then add flavor with scallions, red onion, chives, or hot chile peppers. Experiment with vinaigrettes or healthy up a creamy…

A gentle acid might sound like an oxymoron, but it isn’t anymore. Polyhydroxy acids are cousins to popular ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acid, but they work to smooth skin, banish acne, and fade sun spots with less potential for side effects like redness and peeling. That’s because they have a larger molecular size than other common hydroxy acids and don’t sink into skin as deeply, explains Meghan Feely, M.D., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology. But like other hydroxy acids, they effectively slough away dead skin cells and act as humectants, drawing moisture to the face for firmer, hydrated skin. On labels, polyhydroxy acids will be listed as lacto-bionic acid, gluconolactone, or galactose.…

1 Behind Your Buns Unlike our primate relatives, we humans have large keisters. As our ancestors evolved into bipedal humanoids, we developed big butt muscles to help keep us upright. The largest of these is the gluteus maximus. Its main job is to extend your leg behind you (think of that push as you climb a stair) and swing it away from your body (called abduction) as well as rotate it outward. Layered beneath are your gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. All these muscles work together to propel you in various directions while keeping your legs, pelvis, and torso aligned as you move. 2 Keep That Heinie Happy Since the butt is central to every movement that involves the legs, tightness or weakness in these muscles forces the body to…

If your dreams have seemed more vivid lately, it might have something to do with how well you’re sleeping overall. “As a general rule, memories of our dreams quickly fade,” Dr. Dasgupta explains. “But stress can trigger intense dreams, and sleep deprivation can lead to more intense dreaming.” There’s no scientific evidence on what those dreams really mean, but experts say they tend to reflect our worries (not always literally, of course!). So work on your overall sleep hygiene if you want to avoid the weirdness, and add meditation to your routine to get your brain into a calmer state.…

HERE’S HOW WE DID: JUNE 1970 “In the near future we shall see in all our supermarkets produce that is labeled ‘Organically Grown!’” JUNE 1980 “A new wave of labor-saving gadgets will signal an even greater need for ‘leisure counseling’…to enrich the use of leisure time in ways other than self-destructive or totally passive involvement.” SEPTEMBER 2000 “Women who want to wait until their late 40s—or longer—to have kids may opt to have their eggs removed and frozen early in adulthood, then thawed, fertilized in vitro, and transferred to the womb later.” JUNE 1970 “Engine emissions accumulating in the stratosphere could reduce the amount of heat we receive from the sun.” JUNE 1980 “By the year 2000, traffic reports will warn motorists to stay off the Long Island Expressway clogged…

Chronic slumping doesn’t just make your back and neck sore; it can also contribute to breathing issues and even heart disease. If you work from home on a computer, your posture might really be taking a hit, says Santhosh Thomas, D.O., of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health. The foundation for better posture is stronger core, back, shoulder, and neck muscles. But while you’re working on those long-term goals, there are several products that can remind you to engage those muscles. Do they stand up to scrutiny? VIBRATING POSTURE CORRECTOR WHAT IT IS: A small gadget that adheres to your back; it vibrates whenever you droop. WHAT WE KNOW: “This device reminds you to stand or sit up straight with better posture. Initially, the muscles used to support posture…

In most human studies involving CBD, only a small percentage of users have had difficulty tolerating it. Cannabidiol is known to be nonaddictive, and with only trace amounts of THC, it doesn’t cause a psychoactive high. Still, the FDA noted in 2019 that safety data on it was based on limited science. The National Library of Medicine recommends not taking CBD with certain seizure medications (always talk to your doctor first). You should also be wary of using it alongside sedatives and any drug that is broken down and changed by the liver, which is true for more than half the pharmaceuticals on the market. Interaction with CBD may change the effects and side effects of these medications. The biggest risk of CBD may be taking it instead of a…

Celebrate everything learned at home Some kids—particularly those with a college future on the line or younger ones who stressed about grades in pre-pandemic times—may worry they’ve fallen behind. This is a great opportunity to remind children (and yourself!) that the things they’ve been doing at home, like baking, building Lego towers, and walking outdoors, are important and valuable, says Mindy R. Carter, Ph.D., associate professor of integrated studies in education at McGill University in Montreal. And, she adds, “remind them that their self-worth is not determined solely by their academic achievements.” Everyone in the class is in the same boat, and we all discovered a lot about distance learning last spring. This means teachers will have plans for accommodating the missed curriculum and improving schooling at home if it’s…

1 Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and place a looped resistance band just above your ankles. 2 Take a giant diagonal step forward and to the left with your left foot, then follow with your right; your feet should end up together. 3 Now reverse the movement, going diagonally behind your body with each step until you return to starting position. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with your right foot. That’s one rep. 5 Do 10 reps.…

46% of people age 60 and over have experienced muscle cramps, according to one study. We’ve probably all experienced it: a sudden sharp pain in the calf or hamstring that makes us gasp for breath. Known as a charley horse, it happens when a muscle, commonly in the leg, suddenly contracts and tightens rock-hard. This often occurs after a long or intense workout, especially in hot weather, but cramps can also hit out of nowhere. They may be brought on by dehydration, fatigue, overexertion, or electrolyte depletion, which cause nerves to misfire; they usually vanish within 15 minutes, tend to become more prevalent with age, and are more common in women than in men. If a cramp lasts longer than 30 minutes, call your doctor, because it could be a…

1950s JUNE 1950 Wellness pioneer J.I. Rodale launches the very first issue of Prevention and devotes it entirely to the polio epidemic. Five years later, the results of the first major polio vaccine trial were released. JUNE 1951 From Prevention’s earliest days, founder J.I. Rodale supported organic farming: “Unless we change our method of raising our food, we can expect more weakness in our bodies.” It will be 50 more years before the USDA Organic seal comes into use. JULY 1952 “Physicians generally seem to regard smoking with a lenient eye; many of them smoke. Yet medical literature teems with evidence of the harmful effects of tobacco. Most frightening is a study of lung cancer in relation to smoking.” (Prevention’s warning predates the surgeon general’s by 12 years.) 1960s DECEMBER…

OUR BRAINS WILL BE STRONGER THAN EVER Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D., chief director of the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas People will no longer have stigma from outdated views that intellect is fixed and the brain is unchangeable. They will have proven ways to sustain and strengthen brain health throughout life. This will help society thrive in a future defined by change—propelling equality as well as recovery and growth. YOU’LL WEAR A MONITOR TO PREVENT DISEASE Richard Carmona, M.D., 17th U.S. Surgeon General We will create precision prevention of disease: Through a monitor you wear (eventually placed under the skin), you will receive doctor-approved advice. This will engender sustainable behavioral change—the future of health and the economy depends on it. OUR DEFINITION OF HEALTH CARE…