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6 min readIn 2018, I was 27 and in the prime of my life, running my own entertainment PR firm in Atlanta. Things were going great professionally, but I just wasn’t feeling well. I was extremely tired all the time, my chest felt weird, and I had a deep, lingering cough. But I was young and felt invincible, so I just kept brushing it all off.Then one day while I was on the phone with a friend, she said something funny and I started to laugh—but all of a sudden I couldn’t breathe. There was a sharp pain in my…

2 min readNearly a million bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar—two medications made by the company Amgen—have been recalled, according to the FDA.These are Class II recalls, meaning the affected bottles of medication may cause temporary and reversible effects.If your medication is affected, ask your healthcare provider how to proceed.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a report warning that nearly a million bottles of medication—at least 944,142, to be exact—have been recalled nationwide. The affected drugs include Corlanor, a medication prescribed to treat chronic heart failure, and Sensipar, a drug used to treat chronic kidney disease, among other conditions—two…

6 min readAs a shopping editor who’s tested a lot of sneakers in the past few years, I’ve learned the importance of arch support. After all, there’s a reason why podiatrists always recommend sneakers with arch support—especially for people with flat feet, overpronation, plantar fasciitis, or those who stand or walk for long periods of time.“Arch support helps distribute pressure more evenly across the foot, reducing strain on structures like the plantar fascia…This can improve alignment, decrease fatigue, and lower the risk of overuse injuries,” Bobby Pourziaee, D.P.M., a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, previously explained to Prevention.Living in New…

4 min readYou might not even know you’re doing it, but if you have a sore neck or jaw or a dull headache or have noticed little divots around the edge of your tongue, you may be a bruxer—someone who regularly clenches their jaw or grinds their teeth, often while sleeping but perhaps when awake as well. If these symptoms seem familiar, it’s important to take steps to address bruxism (the medical name for this common involuntary habit), because otherwise it can eventually damage your chompers and cause other issues.“At rest, most people maintain a small gap between their upper…

✔️Find the right features. Our experts suggest looking for cushioning in the arches and heels, roomy toe boxes, mesh uppers, durable soles with traction, and removable insoles. Each will keep your feet feeling much more comfortable during walks of any distance and allow you to avoid common pitfalls like blisters and arch pain.✔️ Opt for flexibility. “Avoid walking shoes that are too heavy, too rigid, and too narrow in the toe box,” Tulpule warns. If your shoes aren’t friendly to your feet, your walks will be more painful, and you might end up hurting yourself, or just walking less than…

3 min readIf you missed previous Saatva mattress sales—and your back has been making you regret it ever since—here’s your next chance to save big. Through July 5, Saatva is offering Prevention readers a 20% discount on their order of $1,000 or more with a mattress in cart—that’s savings of up to $1,000 depending on the size and style you choose.All you have to do is click one of the links in this story and add a mattress to your cart to activate the 20% deal. If you’ve been thinking about investing in a luxury, editor-loved mattress, this is one…

2 min readKey PointsDenise Austin, 69, demonstrated a quick and easy arm workout on her Instagram.She says the strength-training moves are “so important,” especially for women over 50.Here’s how to do the workout yourself at home.If there’s one person who consistently proves how quick and easy workouts can make a big difference, it’s Denise Austin. The fitness pro is our go-to source for new moves to add to our routines, whether she’s sharing simple Pilates exercises or teaming up with her daughter for a core workout. And there’s more where that came from, as the 69-year-old recently took to Instagram…

5 min readThe term “gaslighting” may feel like a buzzword, but the behavior itself is nothing new. Broadly, gaslighting is “responding to someone in a way that makes them doubt their own experience,” explains Owen Scott Muir, M.D., a dual board-certified psychiatrist. According to experts, it can be a subtle form of emotional manipulation that leaves you feeling drained.Meet the Experts: Owen Scott Muir, M.D., a dual board-certified psychiatrist; Sari Chait Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, Erin Wiley, M.A., L.P.C.C.executive director of The Willow Center, and Michele Leno, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and founder of DML Psychological Services.The term itself comes…

3 min readKey PointsDenise Austin, 69, shared six simple exercises for “strength at every age” on Instagram.She demonstrated the moves alongside her 32-year-old daughter, Katie Austin.Here’s how to do the workout at home.Denise Austin, 69, is our favorite source for fun and simple workouts we can incorporate into our daily lives, from leg-toning tips to Pilates moves for sculpted abs. Clearly, Austin’s wealth of fitness knowledge runs in the family, as her 32-year-old daughter, Katie Austin, has also taken to sharing her go-to moves with the masses. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Denise and Katie took to Instagram together…

5 min readThere are many ways to lower blood pressure naturally that can be helpful for people living with high blood pressure or trying to avoid it. Tweaking what you eat and drink, such as sipping tea that helps lower blood pressure, is an excellent step to take.“Dietary changes are one part of helping regulate and maintain a healthy blood pressure,” said Cheng-Han Chen, M.D., an interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA. In fact, even if you do need medication to manage your blood pressure, diet tweaks…