Innehållsförteckning för June 2024 från Prevention

GET OUT YOUR PENCIL! REFLECT ON THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO TAP INTO YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT AGING: When YOUR BIRTHDAY rolls around, do you feel excitement or a pang of dread? Think about the LIFE ERA you’re in now; what’s one thing you love about it? What FUTURE CHANGES or MILESTONES are you looking forward to?…

DOES THE ORDER IN WHICH YOU APPLY SKINCARE REALLY MATTER? As it turns out, yes. Applying products in the wrong sequence can diminish effcacy and therefore results, because of either the texture or the ingredients. You might be using all the latest and greatest formulas, but if you’re not using them correctly, you’re defeating the purpose. Revamp your routine ◼ When it comes to layering lotions, serums, and treatments, “the general rule, just as with your clothes, is to go from lighter to heavier,” says Mona Gohara, M.D., an associate clinical professor of dermatology atYale School of Medicine. Thinner products like toners and serums can’t penetrate through thicker products like moisturizers and oils, which help seal in what you’ve already done and keep skin healthy. 1. Cleanser Step one, day…

YOU CAN HAVE A PERFECTLY CURATED SKINCARE LINEUP and still feel as if you’re missing a piece of the healthy-skin puzzle. Try adding this step to your regimen: eating more skin-friendly foods. Certain vitamins and minerals can impact skin quality factors like collagen production for clearer, brighter skin that makes you glow with confidence. This smoothie is a great place to start your culinary skin journey. It’s packed with protein and vitamins A and C, making for a triple threat to acne, as well as antioxidants that contribute to collagen production and combat dry skin. You’ll also get some vitamin B6, which helps regulate sebum production to prevent skin from becoming too dry or too oily, and potassium to promote overall hydration. PINEAPPLE-CUCUMBER SMOOTHIES TOTAL 5 MIN. SERVES 2 ¼…

Science keeps trying to warn us: Sitting is terrible for you. Sedentary behavior is associated with a slew of health risks, from an increased chance for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer to a potentially shorter life span, says study after study. “When we’re seated, our bodies slip into ‘low power mode,’ ” explains Lindsey Benoit O’Connell, founder of The LAB Wellness. “Our muscles take a nap, fat burning slows, and calorie torching goes on break. This sets the stage for issues like unhealthy weight gain, mental health troubles, and aches and pains, which can all contribute to future health problems.” But there’s good news: Research suggests that finding reasons to move more throughout your day could be an antidote. Awesome, you may be thinking,…

You are what you eat” isn’t just a cheeky phrase used by doctors and health experts to trick us into eating a healthy diet: It’s actually very, very true. If you feed your body nourishing foods, your inner workings will flourish, and so will you—but if you fill it with junk, your internal systems will falter, and your health (and your body!) will start to reflect that. That’s why “it’s never too late to start eating healthier. The changes you make at any age can elevate your health,” says William Li, M.D., a physician and the author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. “True health care is what we do between visits to the doctor—our everyday habits when it comes to…

Double Up Making twice the amount of part of a meal, such as the seared chicken here, is easier than doubling the entire recipe. Precooked elements will still save you time—and dishwashing—for future meals. Gather Grains Keep brown rice, bulgur, farro, and other grains on hand to bulk up bowls, soups, and salads. To freeze extras, arrange cooled grains in a thin layer in resealable bags—thinner layers mean faster defrosting! Shop Strategically Plan your week’s meals before hitting the store, and opt for dishes that rely on some of the same ingredients to reduce waste. Go With Greens Keep a stash of lettuce, kale, arugula, or baby spinach in the fridge and you can transform last night’s leftovers into a hearty (super-customizable!) salad. PORK SKEWERS WITH HERBED COUSCOUS ACTIVE 25…

ANSWERS ▸ CANTALOUPE (90.2% water) inches out honeydew (89.8%), but both boost hydration on hot summer days. The melons contain electrolytes, which help balance fluid levels and prevent dehydration-related muscle cramps. ▸ ZUCCHINI wins, but you may be surprised to find out that eggplant isn’t far behind. Though summer squash clocks in at nearly 95% water, eggplant is an impressive 93% water. These two, like all produce, are most hydrating when raw, as some water is lost during cooking, but they’ll up hydration either way! ▸ GRAPE TOMATOES are tiny and hydrating at almost 93% water. Ground-cherries (orangish fruits in papery husks) are similar in size but lower in water, at 85%. Both are great for hiking your fluid intake—they’re excellent in salads and salsas. ▸ GREEN BEANS top okra by a fraction…

EVEN WHEN YOU DO ALL THE RIGHT THINGS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY, rashes, bumps, and redness happen. These are your body’s way of telling you something is going on. ECZEMA ▸WHAT IT IS: Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause dry, itchy skin. The most common is atopic dermatitis (AD), an inflammatory skin disease caused by an overactive immune system response. AD usually starts in childhood, and while some people outgrow it, for others it can stick around. ▸WHY IT HAPPENS: AD occurs when the skin’s protective barrier doesn’t function properly, which may be due to genetics or environmental factors. “When the skin’s natural barrier is disrupted there is increased moisture loss, which can contribute to dryness and inflammation,” says Marisa Garshick, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in…

◼ It might seem as if there’s a lot to remember, but when it comes to skincare, less is often more. “Just keep it simple,” says Dr. Lal. “The goals are to make sure you’re cleansing and hydrating your skin and protecting it from the sun. That’s all you really need.” But if you’re looking to step up your skincare routine, consider incorporating serums, creams, and treatments containing proven ingredients like these: HYALURONIC ACID A powerful humectant (meaning that it attracts water), hyaluronic acid is often used in hydrating serums and moisturizers. The ingredient can benefit all types of skin, reducing dryness in those prone to it and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Plus, it plays well with other ingredients and can be used morning and night, making it an easy…

1 MYTH: The best way to socialize a shy dog is at the dog park. MYTHBUSTER Trying to desensitize nervous dogs by using the “flooding” technique at the dog park can backfire, says Susan Nelson, D.V.M., a clinical professor of general medicine at the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University. Timid dogs can lash out or become even more fearful, she says. Instead, introduce them to one trusted dog at a time, she advises. Offer positive reinforcement such as treats when your dog exhibits relaxed behaviors, and remove them from a situation if they’re showing signs of stress like a tucked tail, whining, shivering, and drooling. If you think your pet is ready for the dog park, start by observing from the outside, then gradually move closer while gauging your…

SHOW OF HANDS: Who buys the same things on every supermarket run? Use your habitual nature to make wise eating a little easier: Grab a variety of canned foods on each trip and keep them on hand so you’ll always have nutritious staples with which to create a balanced meal, even on your most tiring days. “Canned items have gotten a bad reputation as being a low-quality option, but that’s not always the case,” says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., the Good Housekeeping Institute’s nutrition director. “These products can actually be a convenient and economical way to support a healthy diet.” On your next grocery trip, employ Sassos’s cart-loading smarts: Reach for produce or beans that (ideally) contain only the food itself; choose products low in or without sodium; go for…

SCRAMBLE PLUS Add the same letter to each of these words or phrases, then rearrange the letters to reveal three place names. WEEDS A FEAST MAGICAL HIKE TEST YOUR MEMORY Without closing this magazine, can you describe the picture on the cover? MISSING NUMBER Using the first three sets of numbers as clues, can you figure out what number belongs in the empty space? MYSTERY WORD SEARCH Can you find three kinds of pets, two emotions, and one healing food in the grid below? Words can run backward or forward and horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. ANSWERS: Scramble Plus: Sweden, Santa Fe, Lake Michigan. Test Your Memory: Flip to the cover of this magazine to find your answers! Missing Number: 2 (add the top two outside numbers, then divide by the…

Check me off when you’ve tried the move! ◼ Booty exercises like the standing kickback do more than change how your body looks. Strong glutes support mobility and help protect you from pain and injury—all of which will allow you to get out on your daily walk and keep up the rest of your active lifestyle. 1 Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Clasp your hands in front of your chest or brace them against a wall for balance. 2 Slowly raise one leg and drive it back and up behind you, contracting your glute muscles at the top. Slowly lower the leg back to the ground. 3 That’s one rep. Do 10 to 15 reps with one leg, then switch sides and repeat with the opposite leg.…

While a headache can mess up your day, a migraine can ruin it. This complex neurological condition involves a variety of changes within the brain that can cause severe pain. Migraine pain is described as throbbing or pulsating, usually on one side of the head, and can be accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting, says Fred Cohen, M.D., a headache specialist at Mount Sinai Medical System. MIGRAINE SOLUTIONS Though it’s unclear what causes migraines, neuro-inflammation likely plays a role, says Dr. Cohen. Treatment focuses on calming this immune response. One option is triptans, which constrict the brain’s blood vessels, reducing inflammation. Another is gepants, which are designed to target a chemical messenger involved in migraine attacks. There are also preventive strategies that aim to reduce migraine…

WHEN YOU TRIP OVER your words during a speech or run into your crush, your suddenly flushed cheeks, if they’re visible, instantly give away your emotions. Here, experts explain this sweet but embarrassing phenomenon. WHY DO WE BLUSH? ■ Similar to goose bumps, blushing is an involuntary response, explains Ava Shamban, M.D., a dermatologist in Los Angeles. “It’s the way our body responds in an emergency,” she says. When the nervous system is activated by embarrassment or nerves, you go into a mild version of fight-or-flight mode, and the heart delivers more blood and oxygen to the muscles and organs, including the skin cells, she explains. This causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate. “There are many relatively wide blood vessels lying close to the surface of the skin in…

ACTIVE 15 MIN. TOTAL 40 MIN. PLUS RESTING SERVES 12 1 tsp olive oil1 lb asparagus, trimmed12 large eggs1 cup milk2 tsp Dijon mustard Kosher salt and pepper2 cups baby spinach, sliced2 ½ oz goat cheese, crumbled (1/cup) Mixed green salad, for serving 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Oil rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp oil. 2. Slice asparagus ends on bias 1/in. thick, leaving top 4 in. of each spear intact, then halve each spear lengthwise (or quarter if thick).  3. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Dijon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/tsp pepper. Stir in spinach and bias-cut asparagus, then pour into prepared baking sheet. Scatter asparagus spears and goat cheese on top. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until eggs are puffed and middle no longer jiggles, 20…