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6 min readTaking care of yourself can feel like one more item on an already endless to-do list. When you’re swamped with meetings, caregiving for family members, travel, and other demands, your wellbeing can easily fall by the wayside. But here’s the good news: Healthy lifestyle routines don’t have to depend on perfect conditions.That’s where a “micro habit” comes in. It’s a simple concept: When you can’t do everything, do the smallest version of a healthy behavior that keeps the habit going. Think of it as the opposite of all-or-nothing. And rather than adopting a bunch of new habits at…

6 min readWhether you’re dealing with pelvic floor issues now or wanting to avoid them in the future, the Kegel really has a lot to offer. This classic exercise involves repeatedly contracting and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles, which sit like a basket at the bottom of your pelvis and support your bladder, uterus, ovaries, and rectum.Pregnancy, childbirth, certain lifestyle habits, and aging can all weaken these muscles. And that raises your risk of issues including pee leakage, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, says Sara Reardon, D.P.T., a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and author of Floored: A Women’s…

4 min readKey PointsNew research links regularly drinking hot beverages to a higher risk of a certain type of esophageal cancer.The new study builds on prior research that has found a similar association.Doctors suggest scaling back if you prefer your drinks very hot. Few people get excited to drink a room-temperature cup of coffee, but you might want to rethink ordering your drink extra hot in the future. That’s because new research specifically links regularly drinking very hot beverages to a significantly higher risk of developing a certain type of esophageal cancer.For the study, which was published in the International…

4 min readWalk down any grocery store aisle and the cooking oil options can feel overwhelming. Between olive oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil, each one comes with its own claims, its own price point, and its own corner of the internet arguing it’s the best (or worst) thing you can put in a pan.As a dietitian, two oils that I’m asked about again and again are avocado oil and sunflower oil. Clients want to know: Are they actually healthy? Is one better than the other? Is sunflower oil, which is a seed oil, something to avoid? Those…

4 min readAttending a casual happy hour, giving a celebratory champagne toast, winding down at the end of the day with a glass of wine—these are all behaviors that may seem pretty innocuous, but can actually add up when it comes to alcohol-related cancer risk.And that’s something more folks may want to pay close attention to: According to a new study aiming to highlight the carcinogenic properties of alcohol, alcohol-related cancer deaths have doubled since 1990.Meet the experts: Gilberto Lopes, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.S.C.O., senior study author and the chief of medical oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University…

5 min readCheese is a fan favorite thanks to its variety, flavors, snackability, versatility, and yes, its nutritional benefits. You’ll find no shortage of cheese varieties out there—more than 2,000 if you’re a real cheesemonger. But when you’re strolling down the grocery store aisles, looking for an easy, nutrient-dense snack, you’ll find just what you need from cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.Kendra Haire, R.D.N., of Radiant Nutrition and Wellness, spoke with Prevention about all things cheddar and mozzarella cheese, including their similarities and differences when it comes to their nutritional values, health benefits, and flavor profiles—cheddar has a sharper flavor, increasing…

6 min readIf you’ve ever experienced the tell-tale shooting pains, tingling, and numbness caused by sciatica, you know how truly uncomfortable the condition can be. We tapped experts to share sciatica pain relief treatments that can have you moving comfortably again.Meet the Experts: David Hughes, P.T., D.P.T., a physical therapist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush; Gordon McMorland, D.C., clinic director of Momentum Health National Spine & Wellness; Jingduan Yang, M.D., founder and medical director of the Yang Institute of Integrative Medicine; Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., founding director of the fellowship of integrative and functional medicine at the University of California-Irvine’s…

“For beginners and general circulation support, I like the LifePro Waver because it is affordable, easy to use, and offers a wide range of settings,” White says. Putsov also uses and recommends this vibration plate. “I like its unique design, user-friendly display, and multi-speed settings,” he notes. “The speed settings range from one to 99, which helps you maximize your workout session regardless of your ability level.”Putsov also likes that the plate comes with wheels attached on one side, which makes it convenient for storage and maneuverability. The display screen is easy to use, and the remote control helps you…

5 min readIf you love yoga, but getting down on the floor for a flow is not doable right now, turn to a chair. It’s a gentle, approachable way to reap all of yoga’s healthy aging benefits.“Chair yoga is a very empowering practice because it meets you right where you are. You are able to move in a range that feels completely comfortable for you and gradually work your way up to more challenging postures at your own pace and in a way that feels very safe, supported, and accessible,” says Lauren Maher, a certified yoga therapist and creator of…

4 min readKey PointsA viral at-home dementia test has been making the rounds on TikTok.The test uses a sequence of three hand movements to tap into different parts of brain function.A neuropsychologist explains what it means for your brain health if you flub the test.While flipping through TikTok last week, one video caught my eye. “The quickest test for dementia,” read the caption on a clip of a neurologist, @adnanmd, making a series of hand gestures.Reminiscent of rock-paper-scissors, the test asks you to quickly transition through three separate hand movements—fist, edge, palm—and repeat the sequence. According to the video, which…