Innehållsförteckning för November 2025 från Prevention

The Goal Aim to do this move every day for a week. 1 Sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. 2 Give yourself a big hug and hold on tight. 3 Keeping your feet firmly planted and without moving your pelvis or your lower half, slowly rotate your upper torso in a circle, breathing evenly. Pause and rotate in the opposite direction. 4 That’s 1 rep. Do 10, or as many as feels good. CHECK OFF THE DAYS YOU DID IT! SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY…

■ Eye drops can provide tremendous itch relief, especially if your eyeballs are prone to dryness from cold, low-humidity winter air; age; or screen time. But not all eye soothers are the same, and after worrisome headlines about dozens of recalls of drops (some of which had the potential to leave people blind!) in recent years, you may be feeling more cautious in the eye care aisle. Nicholas Green, O.D., an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University Florida’s College of Optometry, shares the info you need to pick wisely: Give ’em a shot: ■ With general dryness, OTC options such as artificial tears and eye lubrication drops are OK to use now and then, but if you’re using them multiple times a day, it’s important to see a doctor for…

Let’s not be cute about it: Menopause isn’t fun! Hot flashes, irritability, achy joints, and all manner of body-comp changes are just a few of the uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms that can make life feel like survival of the fittest. Fluctuating hormones during perimenopause and menopause, particularly the perma-dip in estrogen and progesterone that occurs after menopause, are to blame for those (and other) symptoms as well as less visible changes such as a decrease in bone density and muscle mass that puts you at increased risk for pain, stiffness, and fractures that could interrupt your mobility and lifestyle. “It’s also common for women to notice an increase in fat around the lower belly, hips, and upper arms,” says Claudette Sariya, NASM-CPT, a personal trainer who specializes in fitness for…

Until a few years ago, I was a single mom juggling two careers—I worked in marketing and PR but was also a licensed cosmetologist, doing hair and skin at salons. I loved going out dancing or rock climbing with friends, and painting. In fact, my art was sold in galleries all around the New Orleans area, where I live. Then, on September 10, 2020, I was driving my daughter, Monet, who was 10 at the time, to school when a distracted driver slammed into my car at 65 mph and drove away (a Good Samaritan chased him down, and he later turned himself in). Thankfully, after seven months of physical therapy, Monet made a full recovery, but my life hasn’t been the same since. I live with chronic pain every…

1 Which of the following can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the wintertime? A Cold temps B Reduced daylight hours C Eating too many carbs D All of the above 2 Taking lots of vitamin C when you start to feel sick can help prevent a cold. A True B False 3 Which is not a cause of winter eczema flare-ups? A Cold temps B Getting sick C Indoor heat from radiators D Lack of sunlight 4 If you don’t wear a coat in cold weather, you’ll catch a cold. A True B False 5 Which is the wrong move when you’re sick? A Drink more water B Exercise C Use up those leftover antibiotics ANSWERS 1 SEASONAL AFFEC-TIVE DISORDER (SAD) IS A TYPE OF DEPRESSION THAT USUALLY BEGINS IN LATE FALL when daylight savings time ends and the days become shorter. Studies suggest that SAD happens when lack…

HONEYNUT Honeynut is similar in texture to the all-star butternut, but delivers twice as much beta-carotene—an antioxidant that supports immune function, vision, and overall cellular health. Short on time? This petite variety cooks much faster thanks to its smaller size. Winter squash, in season now, is our focus because each type delivers key immunity supporters—antioxidants such as betacarotene and vitamin C, fiber, and the minerals manganese and magnesium. We love the unique flavors and textures, which make it easy to serve up endless sicknessbusting meals. DEL ICATA This long striped squash provides vitamin A, which contributes to immune health. Its flavor is between that of a sweet potato and a butternut squash, and it has a thin skin that’s easy to slice and tender enough to eat. SPAGHETTI No spiralizer…

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■ The next time you need a little something to tide you over until mealtime, give this apple snack flight a try. Apple rings are versatile vehicles for both sweet and savory foods, and each of the examples below contains the perfect combo for more energy and greater satiety—protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Once you taste your way through our creations, experiment with your own toppings to hit the stayfull-’til-dinner spot. Pineapple Paradise COTTAGE CHEESE + PINEAPPLE + UNSWEETENED COCONUT FLAKES Ruby Fuel ALMOND BUTTER + POMEGRANATE SEEDS + CHIA SEEDS Green Goddess Bite MASHED AVOCADO + HYDROPONIC WATERCRESS + LEMON ZEST Choco-Nana Crunch PEANUT BUTTER + SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS + SLICED BANANA…

1 MYTH: You won’t develop type 2 diabetes if it’s not in your family tree. MYTHBUSTER Anyone can develop diabetes. Having a family history of the disease raises your risk, as does lack of physical activity, a poor diet, and carrying a lot of weight. But even people who don’t have family members with diabetes aren’t completely safe. “There are genes that predispose us to diabetes, but this won’t necessarily show up in your family history,” says John Merendino, M.D., an endocrinologist and an assistant clinical professor of medicine at GeorgeWashington University School of Medicine. If your grandfather had a genetic tendency, for example, but was an avid marathoner, he might not have developed it. Your best move: Starting at age 35, get checked, unless your M.D. advises you to start…

While research is ongoing, the toxicologists we spoke to say there’s enough evidence to suggest that you should avoid nuking food in plastic containers. No one knows the health effects of occasionally reheating food in plastic, but transferring it to a glass or ceramic container whenever possible is worth the extra effort. There are a few big reasons for concern: One has to do with two common chemical additives in plastics, bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, says Jamie Alan, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University. BPA is used to make hard, clear plastics, and phthalates are added to make plastics soft. These chemicals are considered endocrine disruptors, meaning they can interfere with the actions of hormones like estrogen and testosterone in the body, Alan…

You probably know someone who is using a drug like Ozempic or Wegovy for diabetes or weight loss—or maybe that someone is you. Roughly 12% of American adults had taken one of these drugs as of 2024, data showed. And the number is likely to increase now that new research has found that the medications may also help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, seizures, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease and perhaps even aid in combating substance abuse. What’s less widely known is that more than a third of people taking these meds, especially if they’re using them for weight loss only, will quit within a year, according to recent research published in JAMA Network Open. Cost is certainly a factor, though it’s not the only issue. “These are potent medications…

A stubbed toe, a bruised rib, or a strepinduced sore throat brings what doctors call acute pain—it has an obvious cause and goes away as soon as the issue is healed. Knowing how to treat this type of pain (as well as flare-ups of chronic issues) is crucial to being able to live your life and do the things you love. HERE, HOW TO HELP YOURSELF WHEN A “YO W!” ARRIVES. Head pain Muscles in and around the head can tighten (causing tension headaches), or overzealous nerve and chemical activity can inflame brain blood vessels there (triggering migraines). ▶ TRY MASSAGE: To promote blood circulation, use your fingers to gently massage painful areas. Or try DIY trigger point therapy, suggests Christopher Gold, D.O., a primary care physician at Mount Sinai…

BRAIN TEASER Ponder these clues, and then solve the riddle. I may have weight but no mass. There’s food for me, but I don’t eat. I am not visible, and only you can hear me. I can be uplifting, and I cost just a penny. You can’t hold me, but I can hold you. WHAT AM I? THE COUNTERFEIT ANAGRAM All but one of the words in each column are anagrams (some are not real words). Circle the ones that are not. STROKE OF GENIUS Which of the choices below belongs in this group? (Hint: Think visually!) MATH-Y SHAPES Assuming A is 1 and B is 2, and so on, use the formulas at right to fill in the spaces with a common two-word phrase. ANSWERS: Brain Teaser: Thought(s). The…