Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2019 i Women's Health

@lizplosser There’s our 30-day fitness challenge, tough but fun six-move circuits guaranteed to make you feel (and look) amazing. And our annual Food Awards package, which spotlights the healthiest, yummiest packaged eats out there to power you up for life—breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, even snacks. We’ve also got a guide to mastering the art of small talk—a skill that WH associate editor Kristin Canning finds raises her game whether she’s out running errands or diving (literally!) into her first open-water swim in a triathlon. In a month that’s all about fresh starts, we wanted to spotlight the hard-won breakthroughs as well. The kind that make you think, assess, and ultimately, press restart. The five women in “The Strength in Our Scars” (page 122) are the ultimate example: They’ve leveraged challenging…

Dress the Part Since you’re relying on your whole body to move, cross-country skiing is much more physical than its downhill sister. So, a few must-knows… GET FITTED You’ll need XC-specific skis and bindings. Whether you’re renting them at a resort or buying your own, tell the desk your height and weight (don’t fib!). They’ll select skis for your body—super critical, because your weight shifts from one ski to another. (Poor fit = falls.) SUIT UP TO SWEAT Working every muscle group warms you up fast. Ditch the heavy parka or ski jacket and stick to a base layer, a mid-layer, a windproof outerlayer (hiking ones from Eddie Bauer or Merrell work well), and lined leggings. Top off with a hat and gloves or mittens. XC 101 The best way…

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by winter. Odds are that the dropping temps and shorter daylight hours have you skipping the gym and outings with friends in favor of Netflix and heat. Enter: club sports—not to be reserved for summer. Joining a team not only ticks the social box but also holds you accountable—two perks that fresh research shows can boost your mood and lower stress and depression (more so than solo workouts). Find a group on Meetup.com, or start your own. Orgs like ZogSports will set up your crew in a local league of your choice. Source: Adam Chekroud, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale University and cofounder of Spring Health…

A group of software engineers created this buzzy drink to function as a cheap and healthier alternative to junk-food desk lunches. Smart! But unfortunately, not the best option if you need fast fuel. Nutritionally, the main players in Soylent are 21 grams of fat from sunflower and canola oils (fine in moderation, but not the most heart-healthy sources) and 20 grams of protein from soy isolate (a highly processed powder). Other shakes can provide similar but cleaner profiles, says Eliza Savage, RD, a nutritionist at Middleberg Nutrition in NYC. “My concerns are the large amount of GMO soy—which could cause bloating and gastro issues—artificial sweeteners and flavors, and the low fiber content.” When you need a quick fix, opt for a smoothie with whey or nonsoy plant protein (like rice,…

Unlike traditional step-ons, smart scales can check not only your weight, but also BMI, body fat, muscle- and bone-mass percentages, and hydration, showing how your actual health is improving. We love Shapa ($99 plus a monthly fee, myshapa.com), which trades numbers for color-coded ranges: Your hue changes only if you lose or gain weight outside your normal range (to account for inevitable fluctuations—say, during your period). But if scales bring the blues, ditch ’em. Note details like how easily you can sprint or how well your pants fit to stay on track.…

So many factors can cause a go-go-go bladder (coffee, anxiety, UTIs), but one you may not suspect: you—yep, just you. Your bladder is surrounded by muscles that need training like any others. If you are infection-free and haven’t been diagnosed with an overactive bladder but you pee every hour (versus every three), you may have taught yourself the habit. But that means you can unteach it—yay! When you feel the urge to pee, sit, then squeeze your pelvic floor (do Kegels) five times to delay your trip five minutes. Add five more minutes each week. Source: Ryanne Johnson, women’s health nurse practitioner at University of Alabama Birmingham Medicine…

MISTAKE: Not getting enough sleep Are you skimping on your ZZZs? Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your whole body—especially your skin. Since skin regenerates while you snooze, fewer hours means less repair, which can make you look older faster. Yikes! And getting less than eight hours can also lead to breakouts, dryness and inflammation. No matter how busy you are, make it a priority to get your beauty sleep every night. MISTAKE: Applying too many products to your face Using too many products can overexpose your face to harsh ingredients, causing irritation and redness. Instead, try using Burt’s Bees® Sensitive skin care line which earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™. The nature–infused products are sure to nurture your skin. MISTAKE: Skipping your eye area Directions on…

1. Handling Pressure Like a Pro “I’m my own toughest critic. I know that all I can do is control how I ride, so I try not to let any outside noise get in my head. I just want to keep pushing the sport and be the best version of myself.” 2. Defeating Dry Skin “I never took care of my skin until my mom [pictured, above right] warned me that I would regret it later. Now, I religiously use Laneige Water Bank Essence before boarding to keep my skin hydrated. Laneige BB Cushion is great too. It evens out my skin tone and has SPF in it as well.” 3. Protecting Her Pout “I’m obsessed with the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. My lips get really dry when I’m snowboarding,…

1 Split Squat With Front Foot Elevated Place a low box a few feet in front of a low pulley; facing tower, place left foot on box and step right foot back two feet. Grab handle with right hand, right arm fully extended and legs straight (a). Bend knees to lower body toward floor, keeping chest upright and right knee in line with shoulders (b). Push through feet to return to standing. That’s 1 rep. Do all reps, then switch sides and repeat. 2 Cable Pull-Through Stand a few feet in front of low pulley with rope or handle attached, facing away from tower. Place feet more than shoulder-width apart and hold rope between legs with both hands, then hinge forward to lower torso toward floor, keeping chest up and…

The top-of-mind question used to be: What kind of workout do you want? Now it’s: How would you like it delivered? There have never been more ways to sweat “with” an expert. Some trainers have developed their business to include digital-only interactions, texting and emailing with clients, or watching workouts via FaceTime. Companies such as Peloton and Mirror (pictured above) now bring the boutique fitness experience to you remotely by way of connected, at-home equipment that syncs to live classes. And then there’s computer-generated exercise advice: Apps like Freeletics (which uses an algorithm to develop customized workout plans), AI devices such as Vi (a headset that gives you feedback on form and pace as you run), and Tonal home gym and CAR.O.L bike (which auto-adjust resistance based on your fitness…

It’s probably just a muscle spasm, Mary Swigart thought, dismissing the burning pain that radiated from her left arm to her chest and jaw as she weed-whacked her yard in August 2016. When the pangs got so bad she could no longer hold the tool, she sat in the garage, hoping they would pass. Ten minutes later, they did. She wondered if she’d had a heart attack, then brushed the thought aside. Yes, she was a sleep-deprived new mom, work was stressful, and juggling the two responsibilities was draining. But she was healthy, fit—and just 34. Still, at her family’s urging, she went to the ER that night. There, the doctors shocked her with their news: She’d had a type of heart attack called spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD.…

Like a Pro Master these strategies, then use them on the reg to slash precious minutes. Start With the Trimming Most people prep vegetables by washing first, then dicing. But if you flip that—trim prerinse—you’ll clean the often-dirty inner parts of certain veggies (like leeks) and their exterior all at once, so you don’t have to do a double wash. Be Shallow They say a watched pot never boils, but you know what else doesn’t? Huge, deep pots of water. Or at least it feels that way. Try a wide, shallow pan, says Paul Kita, author of A Man, A Pan, A Plan. The water takes less time to boil due to the larger surface area. (But be careful when moving the pan from the stove; it can be unwieldy.)…

Some women hide things they think their spouses will judge them for. The cigarette snuck on the porch, a reality-TV binge, the price of a gorgeous pair of shoes. I’m no stranger to that kind of secrecy. (Hey, I could’ve found those Prada wedges at a thrift store.) But sometimes I get shy and hide proud moments from my husband, too, including my first week of sobriety. John had listened to my concerns about my drinking for years. I was pleasant enough during the first glass or two of wine, but by the end of my nightly bottle, worry and self-pity would take center stage. John’s vision of me was too rose-colored for him to see the full extent of my problem—even though I woke up every day with a…

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Ease In Small talk feels scarier if you’re unsure your target will respond and there’s no clear ending point (like on a long flight). Start by talking to your cashier or barista—they definitely won’t ignore you, and there’s an easy exit. Plan Ahead People do better when they have their intro in mind (compliments are always a win!) and know how they will wrap up the chat, which can be as simple as, “It’s been great talking, but I have to get back to something.” Embrace the Awk When you hit up strangers, they might give you a funny look or assume you want something—and that’s okay. If you can get past the initial discomfort, they’ll figure out you’re just being friendly, and it’ll be enjoyable for all.…

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Vegtastic Sides That Hit the Spot Cece’s Veggie Co. Shells & Cheese This brand uses spiralized veggies in lieu of noodles. But you’d never know. The butternut squash shells soak up the creamy sauce the way real pasta does. Delish. $6, cecesveggieco.com Tommy’s Seasoned Super Greens Stash a bag of this kale, spinach, and chard (oh, and 12 herbs and spices) medley in the freezer for crazed weeknights when you need a power green, stat. $4, tommys superfoods.com Alexia Mashed Cauliflower Unlike other cauliflower mashes our testers tried, this one can totally stand in for the real thing. It’s thick, creamy, and not runny in the slightest. $4, alexiafoods.com Green Giant Veggie Spirals Thanks to these frozen spirals, you can have carrots, zucchini, or beet “noodles” ready in minutes. (No,…

ROBYN LAWLEY Model; body-positivity advocate Lawley is still processing her scars; she just got them in June. She has lupus, and a symptom of the auto immune disease is seizures. She’d had only one before, in her sleep. This time, she seized while walking down the stairs. She hit her head, split her lip, and knocked out a tooth. Lawley came to with her husband, her daughter, and the paramedics beside her. She didn’t realize the damage until she was later shown a photo of her stitched face. My Scars Are…Perspective “I took time off social media to heal in private, but once I was ready, I made a point to post about the incident. I didn’t want to lie about it or hide it. I’m not ashamed; it’s not…

Nina Dobrev needs a spoon. She has a fresh matcha latte in her hand and nothing to stir it with. Suddenly, she leaps across the room and starts rummaging behind a bar. “Will you think less of me if I use something that’s not meant to be a spoon as a spoon?” she asks. She bounds back with her makeshift utensil: a corkscrew. “I really hope it’s clean.” She laughs, then goes for it, plunking the metal wine opener into her cup and swirling it around in the pale green foam. Nina has been at NeueHouse, a members-only co-working space in Hollywood, for all of two seconds, but it’s clear she gets what she wants—and gets it in the nicest way possible. There’s no artifice on display: She’s in minimal…

Go Green “I tell my clients to eat half an avocado every day,” says celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas. It has healthy fats and phytonutrients that help hydrate skin. Get Sweaty A good cardio session can make skin come to life: It speeds your heart rate and ups blood flow. Consider exercise your instant glow-getter (and mood booster!). Set a Bedtime “Your skin’s appearance depends on at least six hours of sleep daily so it can repair itself and recover overnight,” says Dr. Marchbein. So pencil in some beauty sleep. Have More Sex Getting busy improves circulation and keeps stress hormones at bay. Plus, DHEA—a hormone that spikes when you orgasm—has been linked to glowier skin. Pop a Probiotic “Our bodies make nutrients that contribute to collagen formation in the gut,”…

“THE SIMPLE MENTALITY OF BREATHING through something frustrating and tough can be so easily translated into other parts of your life.” FIND YOUR FLOW “I wanted a space where people can lose themselves in the movement and music and concentrate on what they want for their body—not on their peers or their reflection in the mirror.” 12 The number of studios she’s opened since trading fashion for fitness. The first Y7 pop-up opened in Brooklyn just five years ago. NAMASTE AT IT “No one goes in flexible or can do every pose perfectly—these are produced over time. There’s a reason it’s called having a practice.” CHECK YOUR EGO “In yoga, it’s not about ‘I,’ it’s about ‘we,’ which is also true in real life. Saying ‘I don’t know’ allowed me…

CARDIOLOGY JENNIFER H. MIERES, MD Professor of cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; senior vice president, Center for Equity of Care, Northwell Health DERMATOLOGY MONA GOHARA, MD Associate clinical professor, department of dermatology, Yale School of Medicine ELLEN MARMUR, MD Founder, Marmur Medical FERTILITY SHEEVA TALEBIAN, MD Fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist, CCRM New York FITNESS BEN BRUNO, CFSC Certified functional strength coach and private trainer SOHEE LEE, MS, CSCS Evidence-based fitness coach and certified sports nutritionist; author of Eat. Lift. Thrive. STACY T. SIMS, PhD Exercise physiologist; nutrition scientist; author of Roar: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life GASTROENTEROLOGY SAMANTHA NAZARETH, MD Board-certified gastroenterologist GYNECOLOGY KATE WHITE, MD, MPH Associate professor…

“Pastels aren’t just spring- and summer–friendly. Keep warm in a saccharine-sweet puffer and mittens.” “This trend—whether donned in pink, blue, or soft stripes—goes well with all things denim. Try a slightly wide, faded pair of cropped jeans with white booties for an on-point look.” “Combine two similar shades of pastels—like light purple and even lighter purple—to give off a cool, monochrome vibe.” KRISTEN SALADINO, EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR Follow Kristen on Insta @kgsaladino. MORE WAYS TO WEAR IT What’s in Kiersey Clemons’s Workout Bag? STARRING IN RENT: LIVE (airing January 27 on Fox) takes major passion, vocals, and stamina—all of which the actress has on lockdown. But getting stage-ready requires stepping up her cardio game. Now she proudly boasts a love for her three-mile daily run, which helps ease her anxiety…

THE SIMPLE SATISFIER Chicken stock and stewed onion give major comfort-food vibes—exactly what we expect from Dr. Oz’s new Food Can Fix It cookbook. Warm 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 yellow onion, chopped or sliced. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until onion is browned. Add ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock, reduce heat, then simmer for 6 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 large bunch stemmed, torn Swiss chard to skillet over medium-high heat. Toss with salt and pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, then mix in onions. THE FLAVOR BOMB Indian spices create a dance party in your mouth, courtesy of Food Network chef Palak Patel. Pour a hearty drizzle of extra-virgin olive…

When the going gets tough, so does finding the “right” thing to say. Which is why we’re stocking up on empathy cards—greeting cards that steer clear of platitudes (ugh, “Get Well Soon!”) and instead deliver relatable #Real messages that acknowledge a loved one’s hardships, from cancer to depression to infertility. Brands like Thoughtful Human and Emily McDowell help tell your friend that you are there, which is all they really need to know. Plus, sending these can help your mind too: Demonstrating compassion reinforces your self-worth. All the feels, signed, sealed, delivered. Source: Camille Wortman, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology at Stony Brook University Life by Chocolate A reason (or three) to treat yo’self this V-Day? Snacking on dark chocolate that has at least 70 percent cacao can decrease stress,…

As the owner of L.A.’s insanely buzzy breakfast and lunch spot Sqirl, Jessica Koslow was forced to become a morning person—but she’s totally embraced it. The chef, boss lady, and soon-to-be two-time cookbook author shares her early behind-the-scenes, in and out of the kitchen. GET UP AND JUST GO “I roll out of bed at 6:45 a.m. and do the bare minimum: I brush my teeth and hair, swipe on deodorant, put on sunscreen and gym clothes. I go straight to Sqirl—I enjoy coming in as the day is kicking off so I can say hi to everyone.” EAT SMALL BUT SMART “I stay at Sqirl for an hour and get an iced Americano and a piece of toast with nut butter and jam, for energy without the ‘I’m so…

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1 CHOOSE YOUR ATTACHMENT Most gyms have options—stirrup handles, split ropes, pull-down bars. You can clip each one onto the cable. Start with a few basic moves (like ours, at right!) until you’re familiar with which attachments go with certain exercises. (Triceps moves tend to call for split ropes, and back exercises often call for bars, but there are tons of different combos to try.) 2 ADJUST THE PULLEY After taking the pin out of the weight stack so there’s no resistance, move the height of the pulley up or down (it usually has a pin or release handle that holds it in place, but machines vary) to suit the exercise you’ll be doing. For upper-body moves, like a chest press or chop, make sure the height is set so…

With white-capped mountains piercing a vivid blue sky, Cache Valley, Utah, looks like the kind of #NoFilter getaway you’d double-tap on Instagram. What you can’t see: This snowy wonderland is consistently rated one of the most polluted places in America during winter. Airborne crud from nearby farms and cities stays close to the ground, trapped by a blanket of warmer air hovering above the bowl-like basin. Scientists call this phenomenon “temperature inversion,” and while Cache Valley is an extreme example, it can happen anywhere when the thermometer plummets. The why: Long winter nights give the ground more time to cool. And because there aren’t as many air currents swirling around to help dilute and disperse pollutants as there are in the summer (warm air rises and mixes because it’s less…

WH ADVICE Stretch! Liz Plosser, editor-in-chief Runners gotta run. That motto gets me out the door for a head-clearing jog a few mornings a week. Other days, I hit my local YMCA to lift weights and ride the bike or hike up the stair-climber. It’s a well-rounded mix of cross-training, cardio, and strength training, but it was missing a key element: stretching. I’ve written, read, and edited a decade’s worth of articles about the benefits of dynamic (meaning non–stationary/static) stretching, such as faster running pace, improved flexibility, and quicker workout recovery time. My excuse: It’s already a miracle to pull off an a.m. workout with three kiddos and a busy job. So I called on the pros at Stretch*d, a new stretching and flexibility studio in NYC. They gave me three…

We love apps, smartphones, and computers. They help us track our sweat sessions, get us from point A to point B, and make working from home possible. But we may be too reliant on them. The average person spends just about 11 hours every day with their face glued to a screen. That level of plugging in can be physically taxing—staring down at a screen is torture on your neck. But the biggest impact could be on our mental well-being. Social media overuse is linked to loneliness, in part because when we’re swiping and scrolling, we’re not connecting with others or the world around us. That’s the truth. The easier-said-than-done solution isn’t to ditch our gadgets (come on, we’re not monsters!), but to use them, well, smarter. Facebook and Instagram…

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I can count on three hands how many times I’ve told my best friends and sisters that I was done, that my relationship was over. It took only eight years, three major splits, and one incredibly climactic night for me to mean it. When I finally did, I expected to be overcome with relief, exploding with hope, and floating in inner peace. The reality? I wasn’t. Far from any of those things, actually. It goes without saying that breakups are tough. With them come poor sleep, intrusive thoughts, a busted immune system, a general dissatisfaction with life…and those are just the side effects experts have specifically reviewed. (Where’s the study on paralyzing self-doubt or fear of the future?) And the longer you’re with someone—especially if you lived with them or…

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SCAN TO SHOP Sandwich Stuffers Yves Veggie Cuisine Bites Opt for the kale and quinoa balls to squeeze in some potent veggies, or go with the classic falafel ones. Either way, you’ll make a hearty vegetarian ’wich. From $5.49, yvesveggie.com StarKist Selects: E.V.O.O. Wild-Caught Pink Salmon The nutrient-filled salmon is packed in extra-virgin olive oil, so the fish is really flavorful and ideal for serving on whole-wheat bread, mixing into a salad, or eating straight from the package. Grab ’em and go! $2.29, starkist.com Freshé Tuna Each snazzy BPA-free tin contains wild-caught tuna plus fresh produce like succulent corn, fire-roasted vegetables, sliced olives, and sweet bell peppers. From $4, freshe-meals.com Satisfying Slurps Now Planting Vegan, plant-based…and topped to please. Tucked into each soup lid is a crunchy food that pairs…

Sahale Snacks Nut Mixes Pomegranate vanilla, our top glazed-cashew mix, has just 6 g of sugar per serving. $21 for 6, amazon.com Sprout Living Fruit, Not Candy The chewy bites slay candy urges and provide a hefty dose of vitamin C or turmeric. $3, sproutliving.com Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Consider these doodles the yummier, healthier alternative to cheese puffs. (We’re especially into the new Nacho Vibes variety.) $3.49, hippeas.com Bare Strawberry Banana Chips These just-the-fruit chips (seriously, only the good stuff—in crunchy form!) don’t contain any fat, sodium, or added sugar. $4.29, baresnacks.com Beanfields Chips Once you convert to bean-based chips, there’s no turning back. (Pico de Gallo was our fave flavor kick.) $3.69, beanfields.com Sargento Cheese Sticks Simple, calcium-filled, on-the-go perfection. $4.79, sargento.com Lantana Hummus Dips Yellow lentil, beet,…

Why Everyone Wants to Look Luminous Studies show that the “golden triangle” (the eyes, nose, and mouth) is the most important part of the face because it’s where we make expressions. If the eye is drawn there, the brain will see the face as “beautiful,” explains neuroscientist Arnaud Aubert, PhD. Glowy, smooth skin doesn’t distract the eye—so it can focus on the important parts.…

It’s taken me seven months on this new path to have the breakthrough realization that resolutions don’t work. “They’re temporary, which is why you’ve made them each year,” my doctor, Gabrielle Lyon, DO, told me. One of my repeat offenders: “I will lose X pounds in Y days.” Sometimes I’d set an easier target, reach it, then go back to my old habits. Or I’d set such a difficult one, I’d give up after a few weeks because it seemed too daunting. Sound familiar? Instead of focusing on weight, my strength coach, Adriana Couvillion, suggests a fitness goal. “Say you commit to working out X times a week. By March, if you’ve been consistent, you will absolutely see results, and fitness will become a part of your lifestyle.” As for…

Working out is a full-time job for Jones, a certified personal trainer in Boston whose best client might be her mini-me. Through an Insta profile packed with videos starring the dynamic duo, the single mama, 34, shows her 65.5k followers that sweating really can be this cute. @MSBOSTON Like Mother, Like Daughter This exercise pro and IRL #MomGoals shares how she stays fit with a 4-year-old attached at the hip. 1. Keep It Real With a kiddo, Jones no longer “runs the show,” so a full sweat sesh isn’t always doable. To avoid disappointment, she sets attainable goals, such as getting in just 10 minutes of high-intensity calisthenics every day. 2. Set Up for Success To ensure she practices what she preaches—“It’s not just the workout, it’s the lifestyle”—Jones takes…

Resolution or not, we’ve all gone gung ho at the gym only to face-plant off the wagon a few weeks later. Research to the rescue! The secret to staying motivated, per a new study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, is to focus on strength training. Turns out, lifting makes you feel more capable of achieving your goals, which makes you want to keep working on them. (Likely because you have actual proof of progress: your ability to handle more reps and heavier weights.) So build your routine around resistance exercises—if you still hit a slump, you’re more likely to miss the dumbbells than the elliptical.…

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Sad fact: Only 10 percent of people survive cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Happy fact: You can help by learning hands-only CPR—a technique that may double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. Your guide here: 1. First things first: Call 911. Then check to see if the person can be roused by gently shaking and shouting at them. No luck, and they’re not breathing normally? Kneel down, and place one hand over the other in the middle of the victim’s chest on their sternum (the hard bone in line with their nipples). 2. With your arms straight and locked, push hard, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute—about the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” (hum it in your head). Use your back muscles, not triceps, for…

Most of us have welcomed the better-for-you, better-for-the-earth tampon trend (what cons could organic cotton really present?). But for the more fun side of reproductive health (a.k.a. sex!), it’s time to make room for trending small-batch, eco-friendly condoms, such as L. or Sustain. As long as you see “FDA-approved” on the package or company website, the rubbers go through the same testing protocols as big-name brands, so they’re just as safe. TBD whether their minimal-ingredient approach is healthier, but women with sensitive skin—and/or a passion for sustainability—might find them less irritating. Sexy. Source: Alyssa Dweck, MD, gynecologist in New York Q: My friend said she passed on a Pap at her annual. Bad idea, right? A: Ah, her doc must have told her about recent changes to cervical cancer–screening guidelines.…

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Hot-air balloons need serious heat to float (like 250°F), so they get toasty fast, especially in summer. Here, you can take a comfier ride when temps drop—with the snowcapped Rocky Mountains as your backdrop for your very own winter wonderland. Then shred a line at Howelsen Hill: It’s the oldest operating ski resort in the U.S. BRECKENRIDGE Cap a day on the slopes in one of the most luxe, historic ski towns (once a gold-mining locale) at Breckenridge Distillery. Standing at 9,600 feet, the city is blessed with extra-cold, mineral-rich water, which produces some of the smoothest liquors you’ll ever taste. Trust us on this one: Have a cocktail with bourbon in it. DENVER The capital “Mile-High City” boasts 80 miles of walking trails (sidewalks not included). Downtown,…

Powerful Powder “BareMinerals makes some of my favorite better-for-you foundations. Their latest has salicylic acid to clear breakouts as it covers.” —Marta Topran, beauty director A Boss Blocker “I’m trying to be smarter about sunscreen and not skip it for things like a walk to the gym or work. This blurring and mattifying formula makes my skin look so good, I actually want to wear it all the time.” —MT Do-It-All Treatment “Meet my new pre-period holy grail: It deep-cleans with charcoal, exfoliates with plant and fruit extracts, and even moisturizes, thanks to its golden jojoba beads that melt into your skin.” —MA A Scrub Switch-Up “Sometimes shower water dilutes the power of body exfoliators. This one is for use on dry skin before you turn on the faucet to rinse…

You are confident with dumbbells, know how to swing a kettlebell, and pump a barbell like a champ… but when was the last time you gave the cable machine some love? If you’re avoiding the pulleys, you’re missing out. Unlike most machines, this one doesn’t lock you into a fixed motion, and it comes with a host of power-building benefits. Yet it’s been overlooked with the rise of free weights. “Both are great for strength, but certain movement patterns can be done only with cables,” says Rachel Cosgrove, CSCS. We’ve got four fab reasons to make this total-body blaster your new workout bud. You’ll Get Stronger Faster (Yes, Please!) Imagine doing a biceps curl with a dumbbell: It’s tough on the way up and easier on the way down. That…

WHY WE LOVE IT Rowing movements are hands-down the best for back sculpting. But traditional single-arm rows make it easy to over-rotate your torso and use your body angle (rather than your muscles) to pull weight, says Tony Gentilcore, CSCS, owner of Core gym in Boston. This anchored kettlebell variation, on the other hand, stabilizes you: “When you anchor your opposite arm to the other kettlebell on the ground, it’s difficult to twist.” Less rotation means more work for your back, core, and arms. Yas results! HOW TO DO IT 1 Stand with feet hip-width apart, with two kettlebells on the floor in front of you. 2 Hinge at hips to reach down and grab kettlebells, maintaining a straight back and a neutral neck. 3 Row one kettlebell to hip,…

Olfinity This sleek, rose-gold system has an air monitor to let the purifier know when to pounce and an aromatherapy device that diffuses essential oils. Control the whole thing with the Olfinity app or Alexa. $1,890, olfinity.com (preorder now for delivery in early 2019) Oransi EJ120 Known as the Tesla of air purifiers, the EJ120 has a high-powered German motor yet is surprisingly quiet. Bonus: It covers a larger area than most purifiers—up to 1,500 square feet—so you’ll need fewer units if you’re aiming to freshen up your entire home. $899, oransi.com Honeywell HPA-250B Although this unit’s CADR value is slightly below 200 for some pollutants, it’s well priced and outfitted with all the techy extras: Bluetooth capability (so you can control it from your smartphone) and local air-quality alerts.…

Sicilian or Neapolitan. Chicago or New York style. Plain cheese or loaded supreme. No matter how you slice it, pizza isn’t viewed as the most nutritious option. Case in point: On days people ate it, the ’za gobbled up about a quarter of their total cals, according to one study. That’s a lot for one dish. Hence, the unfair rep lingers. But when your pie contains the right ingredients, it will make your bod happy, providing 30 percent of your daily fiber needs, 35 percent of your protein, and over 50 percent of the recommended intake of lycopene (a cancer-attacking antioxidant found in tomatoes). The first step toward a better slice? Ditch. The. Delivery. And fire up that oven. Making pizza at home is easier than you might think. Just…

Ever heard of status quo bias? It’s the psychological phenomenon of being comfortable with what’s familiar—even if it’s a situation we don’t like. Often, it’s why we stay in unfulfilling jobs, maintain friendships that don’t serve us, and hang on to unhealthy habits. The best way to take power back from this let-it-ride mode and do what you’ve been dreaming of in 2019? Follow my do’s and don’ts for creating positive change. Do GET PSYCHED Cultivate enthusiasm for your adventure by picturing what life will be like when you’ve realized your goal. Remember to have fun along the way—you’ll reach your destination faster. TAKE ACTION If you want a new job, spend 30 minutes updating your résumé. Want to become great at yoga? Learn mountain pose. With these small steps,…

Sweet PotaToasts Pop these pre-roasted sweet-potato slices in the toaster, then treat them as a canvas for toppings. It’s the best thing since…well, you know. From $6, sweetpotatoasts.com Garden Lites Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Zucchini is the main ingredient (surprise!), but these 110-calorie guys taste like a decadent chocolate brownie. $5, gardenlites.com Wild Friends Oats and Nut Butter This speedy heat-and-eat option has 4 g of fiber and comes with a nut-butter packet for extra drizzling. $3, wildfriendsfoods.com Yogurt Love Wallaby Organic Aussie Greek Lowfat Plain Yogurt There’s a whopping 16 g of protein (!) in each container. Top it with fruit, flaxseeds, and granola to bring it to the next level. $1.79, wallabyyogurt.com Siggi’s No Added Sugar Banana & Cinnamon Skyr Healthy yogurt doesn’t have to be basic. This Icelandic…

Ready, Set, Start Barilla Bean Pastas Barilla’s new line of one-ingredient, legume-based noodles is ideal for swapping into traditional pasta dishes to boost fiber and protein: The rotini, penne, and casa-recce have a mild flavor that works well with just about any type of sauce. $3, barilla.com CauliPower Cauliflower Pizza Crusts While some cauliflower crusts have a mushy texture, this one bakes up nicely crisp and sturdy enough to pick up with your hands. Like a regular pizza, but better…in many ways. $8 for 2, eatcaulipower.com Love the Wild Seafood Kits Cooking fish—and getting the recommended 12 ounces per week—is even easier with these foolproof frozen kits. Assemble the sustainably sourced fillet and its sauce on the parchment tray and pop it in the oven for 15 to 25 minutes.…

1 CLEAR YOUR CANVAS “When dead skin piles up, light scatters off the face in different directions, which makes it look dull,” says dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD. Buff away those cells and light will bounce off smoothly. OILY “Oily skin can tolerate deeper exfoliation,” says dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD. This cleanser packs a one-two punch, thanks to lactic acid that loosens dead cells and small particles that scrub them away. DRY Try a glycolic acid serum, says Dr. Marchbein. It removes dulling cells—plus it has humectant properties that help moisturize the skin. SENSITIVE Easily irritated skin has a compromised barrier, and over-exfoliating can make things worse, says Dr. Marchbein. Try using a gentle cleanser and massaging a wet cloth in circular motions to nix dead skin. 2 TARGET YOUR TREATMENT…