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Make everyday errands feel a little easier and more stylish with this 2-liter-capacity version of our editor favorite belt bag. It comes in two spring-ready colors: tea rose pink and a pale teal pelican shade. Our pros love its adjustable strap, which can be worn crossbody or around the waist, and its zippered compartment, which is roomy enough to store your keys, wallet, phone, and more.Our editors are longtime fans of Lululemon’s Scuba line, and these high-rise sweatpants are a go-to for everything from movie nights to running errands. “I feel more confident in these sweats than any other pair,”…

2 min readNaturepedic’s Spring Mattress Sale offers 15% off sitewide, plus freebies with a mattress purchase.The brand is known for its certified organic, eco-friendly materials.We’ve gathered the best deals to shop, plus some benefits of sleeping on organic materials. If you care about the environment just as much as your comfort and health, swapping your current sleep setup for an organic mattress and bedding is a great way to go. Founded by an environmental engineer, Naturepedic specializes in certified organic bedding, mattresses, and accessories that forego chemicals found in other sleep products that recent studies show harm your health and…

2 min readAs a shopping editor at Prevention, I’m always on the lookout for comfy and affordable walking shoes—especially when it’s from a podiatrist-approved brand like Skechers. In fact, Skechers walking shoes get top marks for their lightweight construction and comfortable memory foam insoles from editors and podiatrists alike. If you’re wondering which specific style to snag right now, though, reviewers are raving about the Skechers Max Cushioned Endeavor Canova Running Shoes—and they are currently on sale on Amazon.Skechers Max Cushioning Endeavour CanovaNow 25% OffCredit: SkechersThese Skechers shoes have an impressive 4.7 star rating on Amazon from nearly 3,000 shoppers,…

4 min readScientists uncover one food that they say lowers LDL cholesterol fast.In a recent study, participants who ate only oatmeal for two days showed roughly a 10% reduction in cholesterol.Here’s what experts want you to know about the findings.Finding natural ways to lower cholesterol is often a first step in boosting heart health. While there are many foods to help lower yours, one in particular may be worth considering. Scientists found that eating oatmeal may lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels by 10%.Meet the experts: Cheng-Han Chen, M.D., board-certified interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program…

6 min readGiven all the ways it can harm your body and your overall health, inflammation can be scary. But it is also relatively easy to fight off if you have the right tools. One of the most powerful choices you can make is to fill your plate with the best foods that reduce inflammation. Inflammation isn’t inherently bad—it’s part of the immune response that kicks in when you’re injured, sick, or fighting off harmful pathogens. While acute inflammation, like the redness around a cut or the swelling from a sprained ankle, may be a good thing, chronic inflammation is…

1Chard Breakfast SkilletZach DesartPerfect for a weekend meal, this recipe takes just under 30 minutes to prep, but its presentation looks like you slaved away in the kitchen all morning. Swiss chard and cherry tomatoes lend bright colors to this already sunny dish, while red wine vinegar and garlic provide mouthwatering flavor. Get the recipe on Prevention »215-Minute Spinach Tomato FrittataMITCH MANDELThis ridiculously easy frittata takes just 15 minutes to make—and packs a whopping 23 grams of protein per serving. You’ll also get a healthy dose of nutrient-rich, flavorful veggies, including cherry tomatoes for vitamin A and spinach for a…

Set a cutoff time.Kwanchai Lerttanapunyaporn / EyeEm//Getty Images“I generally eat dinner with the kids around 6 p.m., so I made sure that we were all done by our 7 p.m. cutoff,” says Judy Koutsky, a writer who went on a mission to curb late-night eating for a whole month. “Instead of a more vague, ‘no snacking before bed,’ a hard rule of ‘no food after 7 p.m.’ was actually easier to follow because it was so rigid.” Your cutoff time may be earlier or later depending on your schedule, but it’s still helpful to have one in mind.Schedule your meals.Daniela…

3 min readYou’ve heard it a million times before—lean protein is a big part of a healthy diet. Two of the most popular protein-packed foods that come to mind are chicken breasts and their vegetarian counterpart, tofu. But is one healthier than the other? Our experts break down the differences between the two, and finally answer the question—which is healthier: chicken or tofu? Chicken nutritionLet’s talk about what brought us here: lean protein. A 3-oz chicken breast has about 21 g of protein and 3.5 g of total fat per serving. Chicken also contains blood-building iron, immune-supporting zinc and magnesium,…

Good nutrition is incredibly important for stress management—just consider the fact that people who consume inadequate amounts of magnesium (which is most of us) may experience increased sugar cravings. But it’s hard to get all the nutrients you need if you skip meals, says Bazilian. If your schedule is unavoidably hectic, make a bunch of pre-portioned healthy snacks that can sub for a larger sit-down meal—think almonds and raisins, plain yogurt, fresh fruit, individually portioned 1-ounce cheeses, and whole grain crackers—and have them at the ready so they’re as convenient for you to eat as chips, pretzels, candies, cake, and…

7 min readJust like your gear needs to vary by workout, so too should your fueling strategy. And the best pre-workout snack for one kind of fitness routine won’t be the same for another. For example: the smoothie that goes down easy before strength-training could cause digestive distress in spin class. Plus, you don’t need quite as many calories for a 30-minute brisk stroll as you would for a high-intensity interval session, says Alissa Rumsey, M.S., R.D., C.S.C.S., a New York–based dietitian and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson. Chomping on the same protein bar before every single workout, no…