Prevention

Prevention magazine gives you healthy solutions you can really live with. Every issue delivers the latest news and trends on health, food, and nutrition, family, fitness, and more!

Help and Be Helped

PULSE

Spotlight on Mental Health

SOFTEN AND SOOTHE SKIN

Can Blue Light Damage Your Skin?

20-Minute Meal Under $10

NUT BUTTER BREAKDOWN • Looking for a diversion from good ol’ peanut butter? There are plenty of nut butters to try. Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D.N., author of Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked), explains how to choose the best.

TONE YOUR ABS • This yoga move, boat pose, strengthens your entire core—plus your hip flexors and spine—making it triply beneficial!

WELLNESS=CHANGE • As part of our ongoing series with the Global Wellness Institute to support The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease, we encourage you to think about the power of this month’s theme: Adapt.

Natural Benefits of Calendula • This hardy flower, also known as English or pot marigold, contains antioxidants that can calm inflammation and help wounds heal, says Aubrey Corbett, N.D., a naturopathic physician and resident at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. If you’re allergic to ragweed, steer clear, but otherwise try some of her calendula home remedies (all ingredients are available online).

Eat to Lower Inflammation

Smart Solutions for Eye Issues

YOUR STRONGEST SELF • Pilates is such an effective way to strengthen your whole body (plus improve your flexibility and ease joint pain) that you can see results if you do it for just a few minutes a day. Fitness pro Amy Kiser Schemper, founder of Bodyfit by Amy, suggests these five easy moves from her new Prevention DVD, 10 Minute Pilates.

GET READY FOR THE VIRTUAL WALK • Join the Prevention community on May 2 to walk 5K—wherever you are!

Meet Your Shoulders • Shoulders that snap, crackle, and pop are grumpy, overworked joints. Learn how they work so you can give them some relief.

How to Talk About Gender Identification

Toenail Troubles

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AXIETY • Got a racing mind? You’re not alone. Anxiety is a part of life, but it shouldn’t take over. Here’s how to gain control.

FREAKING OUT? ZAP ANXIETY QUICKLY • While not a replacement for conventional care, mind/body methods like the ones below can help manage anxiety. You can also learn strategies from a therapist or adaa.org.

Having Anxiety Is How I’m Made • Today show and The Voice host Carson Daly has an important message: The more we talk about mental health, the more people can stop suffering in silence.

5 Myths About Diabetes • Because misinformation about the condition is as common as the diagnosis itself, make sure you’ve got the facts.

Should You Straighten Your Teeth at Home?

BE SMART ABOUT YOUR TEETH • What to do if you want to give direct-to-consumer aligners a try:

STAY SHARP YOUR WHOLE LIFE • You’ve heard that drinking tea and learning a new language are smart ways to keep your brain healthy. But what about eating Indian food and taking a 30-minute nap? We look at the latest science on what really works.

Peas, Please! • These snacks star three different types of peas, all loaded with flavor and vitamin A.

Foods to Satisfy Cravings

Grain Bowl with Sautéed Spinach

SEAFOOD SUPERSTAR • Salmon is always a winner: It has levels of omega-3 fatty acids that would make any other protein jealous, and it’s deliciously versatile. These five fresh recipes are proof!

Beyond Hopscotch • Chalk is one of the ultimate outdoor boredom busters and a great tool for inspiring active fun. Here are some new ways to use it with kids of all...