Long lasting anti-hemophilia factor safe in kids, experts say

Children with hemophilia A require three to four infusions each week to prevent bleeding episodes, chronic pain and joint damage. A new, extended therapy combines recombinant factor VIII with a fusion protein that allows the molecule to remain in the circulation longer -- translating into a need for less frequent treatment.

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Caterpillar fungus could hold the key to relieving the pain of osteoarthritis

A drug from a parasitic mushroom that lives on caterpillars could become an effective new painkiller for people with osteoarthritis within the next six years.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Steatohepatitis: NASH linked to 50% higher death rate compared with NAFLD

Results from a large population-based cohort of almost a million people in the UK found that the chances of dying from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, over a 14-year period, was approximately 50 percent higher than for those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Alginate-enriched bread shown to reduce fat digestion and absorption in patients with NAFLD

Alginate-enriched bread has the potential to inhibit fat digestion and circulatory lipids in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Long-term therapy with ETV or TDF demonstrates positive 5-year survival in patients with chronic HBV

Data show that the long-term use of entecavir or tenofovir results in excellent five-year survival for Caucasian patients with chronic hepatitis B, with more than 95 percent of patients surviving at five years and a significant proportion of deaths coming from liver-unrelated causes.

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Delaying treatment for hepatitis C puts patients' lives at risk

New data highlights the impact of delaying treatment for the hepatitis C virus. Researchers found that treatment delays have a serious detrimental effect on treatment efficacy, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality among patients.

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Genomic analyses point to the potential of personalized care for liver cancer patients

A new study shows that by using genomic analyses to understand how and when carcinogenic mutations occur in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, it is possible to identify specific molecular profiles. It is hoped that these molecular profiles will help identify which patients would benefit from specific anticancer treatments.

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Rising antibiotic shortages raise concerns about patient care

Shortages of key antibiotics, including gold-standard therapies and drugs used to treat highly resistant infections, are on the rise, according to a new study of shortages from 2001 to 2013. The trends raise serious concerns about the effects on patient care, particularly for infections without effective alternative treatment options.

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Scientists discover asthma's potential root cause and a novel treatment

For the first time, scientists have identified the potential root cause of asthma and an existing drug that offers a new treatment. The team used mouse models of asthma and human airway tissue from asthmatic and non-asthmatic people to reach their findings.

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Easily Lose Weight Faster With An Effective Natural Food Supplement

There 6 frequent weight loss complications that all weight watchers will confront when attempting to get slimmer. As you read this article, probably you will perceive a number of them as problems you've encountered in the recent past.

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What Will You Choose - Weight Loss or Healthy Lifestyle?

When you are in a place where eating high calorie food has become a way of life, it's tough to stay on a healthy diet. Eating junk food and gaining weight can affect the overall health.

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Your Genes Are Your Destiny - True or False?

You're stuck with your genes right? A genetic error, an absent gene, a cancer gene, and you can do nothing about their expression, you might think. Actually, not exactly true...

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How to Lose Belly Fat Without Equipment

This is an article that talks about how to lose belly fat fast, easy, efficiently and without spending a fortune on equipment or gym membership. Before we start outm let me make a small introduction about this topic. If you want to lose weight the first thing you have to do is to acquire the right mindset and get in the proper psychological state. In this way you will be able to set realistic goals about your fitness, overcome the bad habits that are distracting you from your goals and stick to them until you succeed.

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How to stop a stroke in its tracks

New minimally invasive surgical devices called stentrievers are enabling brain surgeons to stop strokes in their tracks.

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Personalized medicine: Device identifies drugs that will work best for each patient

More than 100 drugs have been approved to treat cancer, but predicting which ones will help a particular patient is an inexact science at best. A new implantable device may change that.

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How Weight Loss Impacts Your Life Positively

The importance of carrying a healthy weight cannot be stressed on enough. A person is termed over-weight when he has extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and / or water. Obesity occurs when there is excess fat in the body.

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Are hospitals doing all they can to prevent C. difficile infections? Not yet, new study suggests

Nearly half of American hospitals aren’t taking key steps to prevent C. difficile, a kind of gut infection that kills nearly 30,000 people annually and sickens hundreds of thousands more – despite strong evidence that such steps work, according to a new study.

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Making waves with robotic ultrasound between New York and Chicago

A new clinical trial is testing the feasibility and efficiency of a doctor in New York City remotely performing long-distance, tele-robotic ultrasound exams over the Internet on patients in Chicago.

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How to Lose Weight Fast for Men - 4 Simple Steps

The simple truth is that men are genetically designed to have a higher percentage of muscle and less fat, which works in favor of keeping them fit and allowing them to eat more calories. But what can you do more to lose weight in a short time?

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What Are The New 'Balloon' Weight Loss Treatments?

For many dieters, the idea of surgical intervention to help lose weight is something that is unpleasant and largely off putting. However, an entirely new range of techniques is becoming available or is under test, involving procedures that are perhaps technically surgery but which involve little if any real surgical intervention.

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Fitness For Seniors - Take Back Your Health!

Health and fitness are major concerns for most seniors, usually because they've spent decades ignoring those topics. If that includes YOU, at what age did you decide your fitness level wasn't a priority? Fortunately in most cases it's not too late - you can start taking back your health and fitness at any age!

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14 Awesome Post-Workout Meals for Vegans

Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, April 24th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

In 'N Out

Complete 6 rounds of the following movements as fast as safely possible.

15 In & Outs
20 Lunges (10 per leg)
30-second Handstand Hold

Want to kick up the intensity? Hold lightweight dumbbells or a kettlebell in both hands during the lunges. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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7 Quick Tips On How To Lose Weight Without Exercise

Want to know how to lose weight fast without exercise? Well, exercise is better, but there are a few tricks you can do without breaking a sweat and can help shed the pounds.

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Some Factors to Consider for Choosing a Reliable Medical Product Supplier

If you are looking forward to buy medical equipment and other related products, you must get in touch with a wholesale medical product supplier. A reliable and professional supplier would provide you the high quality products and at an affordable price.

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3 Delicious Grilled Vegetable Recipes Perfect for Weight Loss

If you're trying to lose weight, food choices can become very boring and limited. Healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are the only ones that you can consume without guilt.

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Help Us Win a Webby Award!

It's not every day that we get nominated for an awesome award, which is why we're honored and thrilled to be one of only five nominees for the best lifestyle site on the Internet in this year's Webby Awards (basically the Oscars of the Internet)! And it's mainly thanks to you.

No doubt we have a team of total rock stars, but you, our readers, are what keep us inspired and motivated to do awesome stuff every single day. So please take a minute to vote (it seriously only takes one minute), and spread the word!

As a thank you for your kindness and support, here are some ridiculously delicious healthy desserts we think you should treat yo'self to. And while we're at, here are 26 delicious guacamole recipes? Because... guac. (‘Nuff said).

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59 Healthy, One-Pot Meals

There are fast meals, and then there are one-dish meals. Most people love eating, quite a few enjoy cooking, but almost nobody gets their kicks from washing a tower of dirty dishes. To make prioritizing healthy eating at home that much easier easier, here are a whole slew of healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and side dishes that only use one pot. From skillet dishes to tasty casseroles, read on for plenty of healthy recipes that are quick, straightforward, and most importantly, easy to clean up!

Breakfast

1. Baked Mini French Toast

Baked French toast with less than 250 calories per serving? What’s not to love?! It’s a little extra fuss, but the mini ramekins make it easy to portion out the right amount to each person. For an easier approach, use one larger oven-safe pan.

2. Oatmeal and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Why settle for one grain in the morning when two are so much better? Mix it up with a gluten-free combination of oats and quinoa, plus plenty of dried fruit, vanilla almond milk, and agave for a touch of sweetness.

3. Potato Hash With Spinach and Eggs

This veggie-loaded skillet meal would be a perfect breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Best of all, it just takes a skillet and about 25 minutes to prepare!

4. Creamy Cocoa Oatmeal

Start the day with a meal that will keep you full until lunchtime. Cook steel-cut oats with some water, milk, banana, flaxseed, cocoa, and cinnamon for a flavorful and filling, hot breakfast. Add walnuts, dried or fresh fruit, and maple syrup on top!

5. Apple, Bacon, Cheddar Frittata

This “A-B-C” egg dish is as easy as one-two-three. For a lighter meal, use reduced-fat cheese and less bacon. Serve it with whole-grain toast or spicy arugula to give the meal some kick. To make it truly one-dish, cook the bacon, remove, and then mix everything up the same skillet.

6. Mediterranean Eggs With Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Yogurt

This skillet meal is full of big, sophisticated flavors—perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. The addition of chili pepper, yogurt, and tahini this dish a distinctive Middle Eastern flavor.

7. Early-Morning Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

This vegan recipe is miles away from a packet of artificially-flavored instant oatmeal. Start with caramelized banana, then add a swirl of peanut butter, almond milk, chia seeds, oats, and spices for plenty of breakfasty goodness. For even more delicious flavor, top with an additional scoop of PB or nuts, a dash of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

8. Crispy Potatoes With Baked Eggs and Pesto Yogurt

Technically this recipe involves two dishes, but if you make a big batch of pesto yogurt (and really, why wouldn’t you?) ahead of time, there’s just one pot to wash. Or, just make the mix right in the yogurt container! The recipe is designed for a solo breakfaster, but it’s pretty easy to adapt to a larger crowd.

9. Healthy Pumpkin Bread

As far as breakfast breads go, this one is pretty guilt-free. Minimal butter, no white sugar, and whole-wheat flour make this pumpkin bread a good quick breakfast or snack with a mug of coffee or tea. If muffins are more your style, mix everything up in a bowl and then transfer to muffin tins.

10. Southwestern Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

This recipe is perfect for those days when you need a lil’ spice to get going in the morning. Cayenne pepper and hot sauce give the sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn a nice kick, while eggs and Monterey jack cheese add some protein to keep you full ‘till lunch.

11. Honey Whole-Wheat Banana Bread

Like the name suggests, this lighter breakfast treat gets its sweetness from honey and its hearty crumb from whole-wheat pastry flour. Save a bowl and mix everything up right in the baking dish.

12. One-Skillet Cherry Tomato Frittata

For a gluten-free, low-fat, vegetarian, veggie-rich breakfast (or light lunch or dinner) look no further than this easy frittata. This skillet egg dish is loaded with colorful veggies, especially if you can score some multi-hued heirloom cherry tomatoes.

Soups, Snacks, and Sides

13. Corn and Potato Chowder

The beauty of this recipe is that it can be as decadent or as healthy as you choose. For a lighter version, just use less butter, part-skim cheese, and skim milk. Otherwise, this comforting soup is pretty easy—just onions, potatoes, chicken stock, and corn—and only requires about 10 minutes of active cooking time.

14. White Bean, Kale, and Pesto Soup

If you’re in the market for a super-flavorful yet healthy soup, look no further. This recipe features plenty of nutty, fresh pesto as well as a ton of kale, beans, and carrots. Oh, and it takes about 30 minutes (and one pot!) from start to finish. What’s not to love?

15. No-Knead Herb Bread

Most people don’t consider homemade bread “easy” or “one-bowl,” but this no-knead recipe is a cinch. Mix the ingredients in a Dutch oven and, while the dough is resting wrapped in a towel, give the pot a quick wash to get rid of any messy residue. Preheat the clean pot in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Next, pop the dough back into the hot pot and bake until golden and crusty.

16. Asian Slaw With Ginger-Peanut Dressing

This colorful veggie-rich salad would make an ideal side dish or even light lunch. The recipe is pretty darn easy, too. Just chop up the vegetables, add peanuts and edamame, and toss with a ginger-peanut dressing.

17. Southwestern Black Bean Salad

This beautiful bean salad hardly counts as a recipe—it’s so easy! Combine all the ingredients (black beans, corn, tomato, red onion, scallion, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro) and refrigerate for a bit to let the flavors soak in together. Just before serving, cut up an avocado and add slices on top.

18. Chicken Quinoa Soup

Feeling drained and droopy after a tough workout (or illness)? This soup will get you back on track fast: It’s loaded with protein and complex carbs to fuel those muscles right. We recommend cooking up a big pot and freezing it in smaller portions for easy quick meals whenever you want.

19. Easy French Ratatouille

This one-pot meal takes a bit of extra effort: Each vegetable must be peeled, chopped, and then cooked separately before the whole dish comes together. But it’s worth it—we promise. Cut down on washing dishes by placing sautéed vegetables in the lid of the pot before adding the veggies back to the pan for the final part of cooking. This stew gets better the longer it’s in the fridge, and it’s delicious as a side dish or a vegetarian entrée.

20. Minestrone Soup

As far as soups go, this traditionally Italian vegetarian recipe is as easy as they come. While it takes a bit of time to cook, about 95 percent of that time is just letting the dish simmer on the stovetop. The hardest part is cutting up vegetables, and even that step can be simplified by buying pre-chopped veggies.

21. Vermicelli Noodle Salad

Thinly sliced raw veggies add plenty of freshness to this Asian-inspired dish. After cooking the noodles, remove them from the pot and then mix up the sauce. Once that’s done, add the vegetables and noodles and toss everything together.

22. Upside-Down Salad

This might be the best salad tip ever. When making salad for a crowd (or just for lunch or dinner), ditch extra dirty dishes by mixing the dressing in the serving bowl first. Then, add the vegetables and toss from the bottom up. Seriously genius—why didn’t we think of this?

23. Spiced Red Lentil Soup

The ingredient list may look daunting, but this flavorful, colorful soup is actually a breeze. Sauté veggies and spices, then add lentils, vegetable stock, and water. Make it creamier by stirring in some Greek yogurt (or leave it out for a less-filling soup).

24. Broccoli Bites

To get away with washing only one bowl, line a baking tray with parchment paper before assembling these quick, easy appetizer bites. Mix chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Form the mixture into patties, lay them on the parchment-lined sheet (hooray for easy clean-up) and bake for about 25 minutes.

Vegetarian Main Dishes

25. Oven-Baked Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Between the cheese, refried beans, and even more cheese, Tex-Mex cuisine has a reputation for being not so healthy. Luckily, this dish incorporates all of the flavor along with plenty of protein, thanks to quinoa and black beans. Sauté the onions in a Dutch oven on the stovetop, add the other ingredients, and transfer to the oven.

26. Skillet Gardener’s Pie

This vegan version of home-style shepherd’s pie makes an ideal healthy main course. Make it in one pot by preparing the mashed potato topping first in a Dutch oven. When it’s all set, set aside (in the lid of the Dutch oven to save on dishes!), clean out the pot, and mix together the filling. Finally, add the potatoes on top and stick under the broiler until toasty.

27. Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Kale

This hearty stew is perfect for a big group. With plenty of spices, sweet potatoes, greens, and beans, it’s a hearty vegetarian option that will fill up even the most dedicated meat-lover.

28. Brown Rice, Broccoli, and Cheddar Pie

Need a way to use up leftover rice? This healthy skillet meal is basically a quiche that uses brown rice instead of pastry for the crust, so it’s extra healthy. Serve with a side salad for lunch or pair with a light soup for a quick and easy dinner.

29. Vegetable Fried Quinoa

This Asian-inspired quinoa recipe calls for a wok, but a regular pan with high sides will work in a pinch. Quinoa adds an extra hit of protein to traditional fried-rice ingredients like eggs, onion, red pepper, sugar snap peas, and corn. Add whatever’s lurking in the crisper drawer for an even more veggie-rich dish.

30. Tunisian Style Greens and Beans

It’s time to get a little exotic at the dinner table. This North African dish is full of flavor and plenty of kick (for a less spicy version, use fewer chili flakes). The best part about this recipe is that it’s totally adaptable to what’s available in the pantry. It works with pretty much any combination of greens and beans (hence the name of the recipe) so start experimenting to find your favorite mix.

31. Bulgur Pilaf With Broccoli and Peppers

It may look unassuming, but this simple dish is packed with protein from beans, fiber from bulgur, and vitamins and nutrients from the vegetables.

32. Pesto Primavera Pasta

Nothing says spring like pasta primavera with fresh pesto. This pesto recipe is vegan and uses silken tofu, nutritional yeast, nuts, and plenty of garlic and basil. Whip together the pesto sauce ahead of time to make this one-pot, 30-minute meal come together even more quickly.

33. Tuscan Braised White Beans

These hearty, seasoned beans might not be the prettiest dish on the table, but the flavor more than makes up for its ugly duckling appearance. On its own, this would make a great snack. Paired it with a salad or some roasted vegetables and a loaf of bread for a light, no-stress meal.

34. Vegetable Chickpea Curry

Vegan? Check. Feeds a crowd? Check. Comes together in less than 20 minutes? Check. This warm and comforting stew is pretty much perfect. Pro tip: Make a big batch on the weekend and reheat throughout the week for plenty of easy, wholesome meals.

35. One-Bowl Mung Bean Meal

Every once in a while, everyone just needs a detox meal. Boil mung beans, drain, and add chopped veggies, fruit, nuts, and olive oil and lemon juice to dress it. Use whatever’s in the crisper—this recipe is ideal for using up spare odds and ends in the refrigerator.

36. Chana Masala

The spice list for this dish might be a little daunting, but assembling all the ingredients is definitely the trickiest part of this recipe. Chana masala is super-versatile—serve it with brown rice, naan bread, or hey, just a fork.

Meat, Chicken, and Fish Main Dishes

37. Roasted Broccoli With Shrimp

What’s even easier than a one-pot meal? A one-tray meal, of course. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil for zero clean-up. Just toss shrimp and broccoli with olive oil, spices, and lemon zest and bake for 20 minutes.

38. Lemon-Baked Salmon With Roasted Potatoes

It’s simple addition: six ingredients plus one pan equals dinner. Grab a cast-iron skillet and add some potatoes and olive oil. When the taters are crispy, scoot them over to the side of the pan, add salmon fillets, and put the whole shebang in the oven for 10 minutes until the fish is cooked.

39. Chicken, Orzo, and Spinach Skillet

Use up leftover pasta (rice works, too) with this Mediterranean-inspired skillet dinner. Feta cheese, kalamata olives, crushed red pepper, and basil give this dish plenty of exciting flavors.

40. (Almost) Stuffed Peppers

All the yummy flavor of stuffed peppers without having to deal with all the scooping and balancing. Cook ground beef (go 90- or 95-percent lean for a healthier dish) in a skillet, then add peppers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoning, and rice.

41. Arroz Con Pollo

This classic Spanish dish starts by letting chicken pieces hang out in a garlicky marinade for 15 minutes. Make it truly one-dish by mixing everything up in the Dutch oven. Just be sure to wash the dish carefully before cooking everything else (to get rid of any raw chicken residue!).

42. Kale, Sausage, and Lentil Skillet

This combo of ingredients is usually featured in soup or stew, but here they jump out of the stockpot and into the skillet. Crushed red pepper, sage, and plenty of garlic make this dish bright and loaded with flavor.

43. Cinnamon Lamb Tagine With Apricots

The three distinctive ingredients give this recipe some serious North African flavor. Balance out sweet apricots with spicy cinnamon and earthy lamb. It doesn’t hurt that this recipe is beyond easy to make—just combine ingredients and let it simmer for about an hour until the flavors have combined and the meat is tender. About 20 minutes before serving, add chickpeas and honey for an extra touch of sweetness.

44. Braised Chicken With Tomatoes and Garlic

To make this dish a bit lighter, go with skinless chicken thighs (just keep an eye on them to avoid burning or drying them out by accident!). Brown the chicken, and then remove from the pan while garlic onion and tomatoes cook down into a flavorful sauce.

45. Parchment-Baked Halibut With Pesto, Zucchini, and Carrots

Cooking fish “en papillote” (a.k.a. in a parchment-paper packet) is the ultimate one-dish cooking method. Fill each parchment packet with a halibut fillet, veggie strips, and seasoning. Cook for about 15 minutes and serve. When the meal is over, just toss the empty wrappers.

46. Baked Rotelle Puttanesca

Heart-healthy anchovies give this pasta recipe plenty of deep, intense flavor. The whole thing comes together in a skillet—start it on the stovetop, and finish in the oven. Cut down on fat and calories by reducing the Parmesan cheese and olive oil and using part-skim mozzarella.

47. Braised Chicken and Vegetable Skillet Dinner

This weeknight recipe features seven ingredients, four easy steps, and just one pan. First, braise chicken in olive oil until lightly browned. Next, add potatoes, carrots, thyme, and chicken broth (or water, to slash calories). Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, and then add green beans for another 15 minutes.

48. Easy Turkey Chili With Kale

Everyone has his or her own special recipe for chili, but you might want to give this healthier version a second look. It combines lean turkey, black beans, corn, kale, and plenty of chili powder (duh!).

Dessert

49. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Whip up this easy cake-in-a-mug any night of the week—it comes together in about a minute and change in the microwave. The recipe is for a single serving, but double (or triple) it to share with friends.

50. Mixed Berry Crisp Cups

Make a whole batch of these cute fruit cups and just wash one dish afterwards. Mix up the berries, spoon them into a muffin pan (lined with cupcake wrappers) and then wash the bowl. Combine the dry ingredients for the pecan-and-oat topping and then sprinkle on top of the berries. Bake ‘em for 15 or 20 minutes until the topping is brown and crunchy-looking.

51. Healthier One-Bowl Brownies

One-bowl brownies are in every home baker’s recipe repertoire, but they’re not so good for you. This healthier version uses light butter, whole-wheat flour, and flax seed meal for some healthy bonus points.

52. Nutty Energy Bites

Natural ingredients, no baking, and it all comes together in one bowl. What’s not to love? Mix up nut butter, honey, rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, vanilla, sea salt, and add any other additions (like chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or spices). Refrigerate the “dough” for 30 minutes, and then roll into balls and refrigerate or freeze until you’re ready to eat ‘em.

53. Chocolate Mousse

Even with no added sugar, this chocolate pudding is seriously decadent and perfect for a special occasion. Mix dates, coconut milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a blender and pour into ramekins or small bowls for individual servings. If there’s an immersion blender or hand-mixer lurking somewhere in the kitchen, you can even mix and serve this rich mousse all in one bowl!

54. Skinny Monkey Cookies

These cookies are pretty healthy and easy to prepare. Wash only one dish by thoroughly lining a baking tray with aluminum foil. Combine bananas, oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, applesauce, vanilla, and cinnamon and, then spoon cookie-size portions onto the cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes and you’re all set.

55. Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

Keep the dentist happy with this no-white-sugar fudge. The sweetness comes from super-ripe bananas (and maple syrup, if the bananas aren’t very ripe). Combine bananas, cocoa powder, coconut butter, and salt in a food processor and let the mixture set in a pan in the freezer for a few minutes. Add cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.

56. Vegan Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt

This dairy-free fro-yo is perfect for people without a food processor or blender. Just combine the ingredients in a bowl and freeze for about an hour. Remember to stir occasionally, or you’ll have a frozen block of pumpkin-flavored goodness instead of creamy frozen soy yogurt.

57. Chocolate Granola Bars

Some granola bars are more dessert than snack. This version embraces the chocolate and doesn’t even try to pose as post-workout fuel. For dessert, though, these homemade treats are perfect. To make the whole recipe in one pan, melt the butter, peanut butter, and honey in a square cake or brownie pan. Then add the other ingredients and stick the whole mess in the refrigerator until cool and ready to cut into squares.

58. No-Bake, No-Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies with just four ingredients? Yup! In a food processor, blend almonds. Next, add pitted dates, peanut butter, and vanilla. Roll the dough into balls and refrigerate for half an hour for easy, healthy cookies in no time.

59. No-Bake Cheesecake

This fancy-looking dessert takes about three minutes to make. Mix reduced-fat cream cheese, sugar (use honey or maple syrup to ditch the processed white sugar), and lemon juice in a bowl. Spoon the mix into a premade graham cracker crust and top with whipped topping (or skip it to make this dessert a bit healthier.).

Originally posted October 2014. Updated April 2015.

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How to Preserve Your Beauty This Summer?

Be prepared, the rogue heat is on his way. Dry skin, wrinkles and sunburn, all these crook weapons will target you. Are you good enough to prepare yourself against these attacks? Plan a routine to overcome these summer fidgets.

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You Can Learn To Relax and Lose Weight With Yoga

Yoga has proven to be so much more than a relaxation or weight-loss program for many individuals. Those who have tried every diet and every exercise plan to slim down without success, have been helped. Studies have revealed that a complete yoga for weight loss program is able to shed even the most stubborn extra pounds!

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Study re-examines sports restrictions for children with heart rhythm disorder

Sports participation may be safer than previously thought for children with the heart rhythm disorder long QT syndrome, and authors of a new study say restrictions should be eased to allow appropriately treated children with the condition to participate more in recreational and competitive sports.

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How To Prepare For A Chemical Peel

For those who are not used to cosmetic treatment, going for your first chemical peel can be a little daunting. It is important to ask as many questions as possible and give your dermatologist all the necessary information required in order to keep your skin safe and get the most out of the procedure.

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The Basics of Mobile X-Ray Systems

X-rays replaced medicine almost a century ago by providing a non-obstructive way to sense internal structures of the human body. But, x-rays still have constraints: an x-ray cannot figure out the body's soft tissues.

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5 Ways To Start A Healthy Diet Meal Plan

It can be challenging trying to stick to a healthy diet meal plan if you lead a busy lifestyle. Yes, we all the love the idea of eating healthy and balanced meals everyday and hate the fact that sometimes we have no choice but to opt for fast foods because we've run out of time or are too tired to prepare anything better.

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How to Prepare for an X-Ray

An x-ray is a common diagnostic procedure. Learn how to prepare for this examination before your appointment.

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The No-Spill Cap Your Mason Jar Needs

Recap Mason Jars

Everything tastes better in a mason jar—OK, maybe it just looks cuter. We’ve made everything from smoothies to salads in the trusty glass containers. There’s just one problem: The jars weren’t designed to be used like a water bottle. They were intended for canning and preserving food, so the whole point was to keep them closed for months. So it’s no wonder that the cap is a pain to unscrew when all you’re trying to do is sip on your delicious green juice. But as we remained dead set on living the dream of the 1890s, we instantly fell in love with the pour cap from Recap Mason Jars.

The cap looks similar to the ones you’d find on any shaker or blender bottle. It screws into the glass grooves of the mason jars and comes with a perfectly sized spout and the all-important cover that snaps into place. The cap stood up to all of our tests, whether we went for a gulp of water mid-run on the treadmill or just threw the jar in our work bag (no spills!). The company offers the cap in regular and wide-mouth sizes. But you should be warned: Once you discover the magic that is the Recap, you’ll find all sorts of things it can be used for. We found ourselves adding it to the mason jars we use to make homemade salad dressing and the ones that hold our small crafting screws and bolts.

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, April 23rd

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

The 7s Workout

Complete 7 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

7 Explosive Push-Ups
7 Lateral Burpees
7 V-Ups

Want to up kick the intensity? Go faster. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Proposed breast cancer screening guidelines would increase deaths, experts say

The breast cancer screening guidelines proposed yesterday by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) would result in thousands of additional and unnecessary breast cancer deaths each year, according to radiologists at Loyola University Health System (LUHS).

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How to Get Extreme Weight Loss and Stay Safe

If you're on a fat loss program at the moment, one of the first things you might be questioned is how fast you can lose weight and stay safe while you do it. The first thing you need to think about is how long you plan to use the power.

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Discovery could impact study of chronic pain conditions

Researchers have uncovered the critical role in pain processing of a gene associated with a rare disease. Their breakthrough paves the way for a better understanding of chronic pain conditions, they say.

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Finding effective, cost-effective treatments for complex wounds

Two new papers identify which of the hundreds of available treatments for complex wounds are most likely to be effective and which are most likely to be cost-effective. Complex wounds are a significant burden on patients and on the economy, costing the North American health-care system $10 billion a year. That doesn't include indirect costs such as patient or caregiver frustration, economic loss and decreased quality of life.

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Computer-assisted diagnosis tool helps physicians assess skin conditions without aid from dermatologists

In the first major study to examine the use of a computer-assisted, photo-driven differential diagnosis generator for skin conditions, researchers found physicians routinely used the tool, without an increase in calling for inpatient dermatology consultations.

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See How Body Shaming Can Affect Anyone, Even Fitness Stars

In the world of health and fitness, certified fitness instructor Cassey Ho is one of the biggest rising stars. She has a loyal following on her site, Blogilates, and millions of people watch her Pilates workouts on YouTube. But as Ho shows us in this powerful new video, there's a dark side to all of that exposure.

After uploading a smiling post-workout selfie, Ho finds herself on the receiving end of some serious body shaming. The hurtful comments ("You shouldn’t give advice when you’re so fat" and "Take your career seriously and lose some weight") clearly cut deep. In this tearjerker of a video, Ho Photoshops herself in real time—a smaller midsection, bigger breasts, and a shaplier behind—to show what she’d look like if she really took all the nasty body shaming comments to heart. It's a brutal look at how words truly can tear down someone's self-confidence and body image—even a fitness pro as fit as Ho. At the end of the video, she poses the question, “What would you change?” But after watching, the message is clear: You don’t need to change anything.

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Lessons to be learned from Caribbean treatment of mental health

With Caribbean people in the UK nine times more likely than white British counterparts to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental health researcher has visited Jamaica and Barbados to find out what lessons can be learned.

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Backache: A matter of mechanics

The mechanics of the lower vertebrae have been the focus of recent study. Researchers are aiming to reveal how wear and tear comes about on vertebral bodies and spinal disks, hoping to make easier the choice of appropriate therapy.

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Cirrhosis deaths drop 41 percent from 2002 to 2012

Dramatic improvements have been found in the care of patients with cirrhosis and liver failure, experts report. They continue to recommend improved treatment strategies for patients with cirrhosis and concurrent bacterial infections.

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Health Care Truths

The government, politicians, media, and health insurance companies have not been entirely truthful with the American people when it comes to something we know as Healthcare. I want to help everyone understand the truths about health care so we can all be healthier.

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74 Smart Ways to Make Healthier Pizza (That Still Tastes Amazing)

These days, Dominos just doesn’t cut it. We created this epic list of all the healthiest pizza fixings so you can build exactly what you (and your body) wants.

And don’t stop before you get to the bottom: We’re hiding five super-special Greatist favorite pizza recipes down there. But first, some pizza-prepping tips:

• Keep the oven HOT. At least 450 degrees, hot—500 is even better. That way you get the crispy crust without the soggy middle.
• Don’t overload on the toppings. That’s a thin little base you got there—treat it well. Add only a thin layer of each goodie and keep heavy items to a minimum.
• Bake or toast the crust before adding the good stuff. Nothing’s worse than a soggy middle! Make sure it can support the toppings before loading them on.
• Be careful with moist toppings and cheeses. If the tomatoes are juicy when they get layered on, they’ll transfer that moisture to the crust. Keep these toppings to a minimum, and try to remove any excess liquid.
• Try cooking it on the grill! This method adds a great smoky flavor and delicious grill marks.
• Buy premade crust (if you want). No need to go gourmet chef. In fact, many small pizza parlors will sell their handmade dough fresh for you to bake at home.

Crust

1. Whole-Wheat Flour

Forgo the traditional white-flour crust and make your own whole-wheat dough for some extra protein and fiber and a yummy, nutty flavor.

2. Thin Sandwich Bread

Take your favorite deli flat and swap the cold-cults for your sauce and toppings of choice. (Just give the bread a little toast before topping to avoid any sogginess.)

3. Tortillas

Rice and beans aren’t the only ingredients that can top a tortilla. Make your own whole-wheat tortilla for a perfect thin-crust alternative.

4. Pita Bread

Pita pockets are the perfect size for a personal pizza, and the whole-wheat variety adds an extra nutritional kick.

5. English Muffins

With all the nooks and crannies, an English muffin pizza crust can do no wrong. They toast up perfectly in the oven and are great for making mini-pizzas for a light lunch. (Or as a late night snack!)

6. Matzo

Think of this as the ultimate thin-crust pizza. Super simple, super crispy, and super delicious.

7. Cauliflower

For a lighter option, forgo the extra carbs and turn cauliflower into a healthful, delicious pizza crust. Talk about sneaking in some veggies!

8. Zucchini

Similar to cauliflower, zucchini is easy to make into a lean, green, pizza crust machine.

9. Summer Squash

Enjoy yellow more than green? Than swap out zucchini for summer squash for another veggie-filled crust.

10. Portobello

These shrooms are a perfect bed for any pizza sauce and toppings, no carbs required.

11. Quinoa

This super-seed isn’t only great on top of salads or in soups. Cook up your own quinoa crust for a nutty, protein-packed alternative to classic pizza dough.

12. Leftover Rice

Yep, another use for that leftover rice from dinner last night. Add just a little flax seed meal and Italian seasoning, and you’ve got an easy, inventive crust.

Sauce

13. Tomato

Clearly the classic. Make your own pizza sauce to avoid store-bought versions that can be packed with sugar. We guarantee it’ll taste loads better, too!

14. Sliced Tomatoes

Go minimalist and slice up some tomatoes as your pizza sauce. Less fuss and just as much flavor.

15. Garlic Coconut Cream

For a healthified white pizza, try this roasted garlic coconut sauce—simply garlic cloves, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt. This adds a touch of sweetness to a classically savory dish.

16. Salsa

Kick the tomato base up a notch and use salsa as the spread! This’ll add a spicy kick to the pizza pie, and is a great start to the perfect Mexican pizza.

17. Pesto

Go green with a basil pesto sauce on top of the crust. Made with nuts and fresh basil, this sneaky sauce adds some healthy greens and omega-3’s to bump up nutritional value.

18. Pumpkin

They’re not just for carving! Pumpkin purée is a creative addition to traditional pizza sauce to add some sweetness and fun fall flavor.

19. Garlic Paste

Going super simple? Make your own garlic paste (with only some quick chopping!) and spread evenly over the crust. Warning: Garlic breath will follow (but it’s so worth it).

20. Mushroom Tapenade

Think outside the box! Try whipping up a mushroom tapenade as the base to a perfect rich, savory pizza. A nice thin layer will leave plenty of room for other toppings and cheese.

21. Olive Tapenade

Not a huge fan of mushrooms? Go classic with an olive tapenade for a similar, salty spread on any pizza crust. (This works especially well with Mediterranean-inspired toppings like fresh tomato, feta, and oregano.)

22. Hummus

For a Middle-Eastern flare on this favorite Italian dish, swap the sauce for creamy hummus. The chickpeas will add extra fiber and protein and satisfy any taste bud. Try topping this creative sauce with freshly shredded veggies!

23. Carrot Purée

Stay with us here: Puréed carrots create a sweet sauce-like spread that’s sure to impress anyone digging in.

24. Refried Bean Dip

Transform a can of beans into a tasty spread for any pizza crust. Go with traditional refried beans or mash up black beans—the possibilities are endless. This is another great base for Mexican pizza.

25. Onion and garlic jam

This recipe caught our eye and we couldn’t resist. This unique, sweet and savory jam could be the pizza “sauce” you’ve always been looking for! Plus, it’s clearly super chic. We suggest topping with a few dollops of goat cheese and some fresh arugula.

26. White Bean Spread

Take this spin on traditional hummus for something super smooth and packed with antioxidants. Add some sliced tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for the perfect late-night snack.

27. BBQ Sauce

To create your own barbeque-based pizza without the extra sugar, start with a homemade sauce. It’ll add a spicy tang any pizza lover will enjoy.

28. Peanut Sauce

To really switch things up, whip up a healthy peanut sauce. Try topping with some grilled chicken, cilantro, and bean sprouts for an Asian-inspired pizza dish.

29. Ricotta Cheese With Honey and Cinnamon

This one goes great on sweet or savory pizza. Simply spread over the crust and top with whatever you like.

30. Dark Chocolate Spread (or Nutella)

OK, this one’s purely for a decadent dessert pizza. But even healthy eaters need some sweets once in a while!

Toppings

Protein

31. Chicken Sausage

Swap classic pork sausage for something a bit leaner (but still full of flavor). Many brands come pre-cooked so you can just slice and stick ‘em on top before sliding into that burning hot oven.

32. Tofu

Not only for stir-fries and salads, tofu can top any pizza for some added protein. Try this Thai tofu pizza guaranteed to please any pizza party guest!

33. Grilled Chicken

For a ton of protein without the fat, grilled chicken is the way to go. Pair with BBQ sauce for a healthy barbeque chicken pizza.

34. Beans

Sorry, rice—beans are headed to the pizza dough without you! Throw black beans on a variety of pizzas (like this BBQ black bean option) for extra protein, fiber, and flavor.

35. Eggs

Scramble them, poach them, or cook ‘em over-easy. Whatever you decide, an egg on a pizza is never a bad idea.

36. Lox

Take it off the bagel and put it on the pizza! This is a great brunch idea that goes well with eggs and herbs.

37. Nuts

Feelin’ fancy? Sprinkle walnuts (or any nut!) for some extra crunch.

38. Turkey Pepperoni

Choose turkey pepperoni for a leaner option that still tastes great. (Just look out for preservative and sodium-packed brands.)

Veggies

39. Chard

This leafy green is an awesome source of calcium and potassium, and goes great between some crust and cheese. Try this Swiss chard pizza with pesto and dough of your choice! (Our choice is whole wheat.)

40. Kale

This super salad green doesn’t only go with a side of vinaigrette. Throw it on any pizza for an extra dose of calcium and antioxidants. Our favorite? This kale and sweet potato pizza.

41. Arugula

Sprinkle a ready-to-eat pizza with this salad green for a slice of pizza and salad all in one bite. (And hey, it may help you have better sex too?!)

42. Spinach

Spinach on top of pizza? Popeye would be proud. This bakes perfectly in the oven and goes great with feta cheese.

43. Broccoli

Vitamin C, folate, and fiber are just a few of the broccoli’s benefits. So top your pie with this cruciferous veggie for crunch, flavor, and health!

44. Asparagus

Do not fear the spear—asparagus is a great green topping filled with vitamin K, folate, and antioxidants. (Yup, pizza just got real healthy.)

45. Zucchini

If zucchini crust isn’t your thing, maybe some roasted zucchini on top will do. Shred and sprinkle all over the crust before baking to perfection.

46. Butternut Squash

For a touch of sweetness with dinner, add some butternut squash to the topping list. It’ll guarantee to fill you up the right way (hello fiber!).

47. Eggplant

Swap the eggplant parm for sliced eggplant on a pizza. Add some low-fat mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes and you’re good to go.

48. Onions

Whether caramelized, baked, or sautéed, onions add a sweet and savory bite to any pizza slice.

49. Sun-dried Tomatoes

For something with a little more bite, try sun-dried tomatoes. Use the jarred versions (which are packed with oil) in moderation, or make your own instead.

50. Olives

For a Mediterranean-style pizza, just add olives! (Or go all-out and add eggplant, spinach, tomato, and feta too.)

51. Capers

To guarantee a salty bite every time, toss some capers on top. (Pssst: This goes great with smoked-salmon.)

52. Mushrooms

Looks like this veggie can be used for the perfect crust, sauce, or topping. We recommend using a variety of shrooms for a different (and tasty!) bite each time.

53. Artichokes

These pointy prickly guys are the perfect topping to any pizza—whether you use the fresh or canned versions. Pair it with spinach and a healthified crust options, and you have yourself a meal.

54. Beets

That slice just got healthier. Roast some sweet beets for a unique dinner dish. This veggie goes great with a little goat cheese and arugula.

55. Peppers

This popular pizza topping can get even more exciting! Color up your slice and use the green, red, yellow, and orange varieties for a pizza that’s all shades of the rainbow.

56. Sweet Potatoes

No meat is needed when there’s roasted sweet potatoes on the pie. If this doesn’t become the next comfort food, we don’t know what will.

57. Polenta

Polenta on pizza? Why not? Grill up some thick slices of polenta (made from ground cornmeal) and throw it on the dough. It goes great with a hearty tomato sauce!

Fruit

58. Grilled Peaches

This naturally sweet treat doesn’t have to be eaten alone. Grilled peaches make a great pizza topping, especially when paired with caramelized onions and fresh basil. Or, throw on a crust with a sweeter sauce for a fruit-filled dessert pizza.

59. Figs

They’re not only for Newtons. Take fresh figs with a handful of arugula and a thin layer of ricotta cheese for a pie that’s as classy as it is delicious.

60. Pears

Thinly sliced pears take any pizza pie to the next level. Top with goat or gorgonzola cheese and crushed pistachios, and get ready to sign yourself up for the next Iron Chef battle.

61. Apples

This is a different kind of apple pie. Slice up apples for an added crunch and sweetness. Pair with arugula and goat cheese for a real savory crowd pleaser, or layer on top of a chocolate sauced pizza for an inventive dessert.

62. Pineapple

Now we can head to the Caribbean in the kitchen! Pineapples are a fun addition to any pizza, and go great with grilled chicken and BBQ sauce. We dare you to not go back for seconds (or thirds…).

63. Avocado

Our favorite superfood had to make an appearance, and for good reason! Avocado is a key ingredient to yummy breakfast pizza (and the perfect start to any morning).

64. Blueberries

Stay with us: This tiny, antioxidant-filled berry goes perfectly on a pizza! With a little ricotta cheese and fresh herbs, this is a light and delicious dish for anytime of the day. Or go dessert mode with a chocolate or sweetened ricotta base and some other berry friends, too!

65. Strawberries

No surprise here. Strawberries can add a touch of sweetness to a basil, balsamic, arugula, and mozzarella pizza for dinner, or pair perfectly with blueberries for a dessert pizza, too!

66. Grapes

A sprinkling of grapes throughout a pie can promise a sweet and juicy mouthful. No fast food joint can top that! (Try pairing with gorgonzola for a seriously chic wine and cheese-themed pizza!)

Cheese

67. Fresh Mozzarella

Skip the gobs of shredded stuff and add some fresh mozzarella instead. One ounce (about the size of 4 dice, or about 1 thick slice) clocks in only 70 calories, so tear it up go top off your perfect pie.

68. Goat

This tangy cheese comes from goats’ milk (surprise!) and has less fat and more protein than other cheeses. Sounds like a winner to us.

69. Cottage Cheese

For something a little more unique, cottage cheese is a great (low-fat) option for all the cheese-lovers among us.

70. Gorganzola

Though rich cheeses like gorganzola and other blues are made from full-fat dairy, their pungent flavors allow you to use way less and get the same flavor and texture. Plus, they’re perfect to pair with fruit toppings.

71. Ricotta

This cheese works as both a sauce and cheese topping. It’s creamy, low in fat, and damn delicious.

72. Parmesan

Shredded parm is another healthier cheese option, since a little bit can go a long way. Sprinkle some on top of a cooked pie for the perfect ending to your creation!

73. Feta

Choose the low-fat version and you’ll get a bold, tangy taste. Feta goes especially well on Greek pizza.

74. Tofu

If cheese isn’t your cup of tea, try this tofu “cheese” recipe for all the bold flavors of cheese with none of the dairy!

Not feeling super creative? Try one of these five Greatist-approved favorite combos today:

• BAG Pizza: That’s beet, arugula, and goat cheese, my friends. Start with a whole-wheat crust, spread on a thin layer of goat cheese (yes, as the sauce, not the topping!). Layer on some roasted beets and drizzle with oil. Bake until crispy, and top with a handful of fresh arugula before serving. Drizzle with some high-quality balsamic vinegar for extra umph.
• Fall Harvest Pie: Take a tortilla and toast until slightly crisp. Remove from oven and top with pumpkin purée, chicken sausage, sweet potato, and kale. Say hello to all of fall’s best!
• Green Goddess: Start with a zucchini crust. Add pesto. Top with anything and everything green: broccoli, spinach, asparagus, and artichokes… and anything else you can imagine. Dollop with some pieces of fresh mozzarella, and bake until crisp.
• Fruit Salad Pie: On a whole-wheat crust, spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese. Bake until the cheese starts to brown. Top with sliced figs, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Add a drizzle of honey for some extra sweetness.
• Twisted Sausage and Pepper: On a whole-wheat pita, spread a few tablespoons of fresh tomato sauce. Top with sautéed onions, multi-colored peppers, and sliced chicken sausage. Top that with some mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of fresh herbs.

Originally published February 2014. Updated April 2015.

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Buy An Organizer And Get Organized

When the kitchen is all chaotic and out-of-sorts, it's uninspiring to spend much time in there which tempts you to instead opt for an unhealthy choice either at a fast food place, restaurant, or the dreaded pizza delivery option. When you know exactly where everything is organized, it becomes that much easier to bring the meals you have in mind to life. One way you an ensure your kitchen is properly organized is to buy an organizer. However before you go out and purchase some type of space-saving tool, you need to first determine where and what you want to organize.

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How to Do Your Makeup for an Interview - 5 Makeup Tips to Land the Job!

Advice on how to do your makeup for a job interview. Follow these five, simple beauty tips when meeting with a potential employer.

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The Top Two Vegetables To Balance A Weight Loss Diet

There are many different secrets out there for those who are looking to lose weight. However, they cannot forget about the two types of food that can help them achieve their weight loss goals faster - broccoli and asparagus.

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Top 3 Foods To Ramp Up Your Weightloss Goals And Put The Fun Back In Dieting

Losing weight can be complicated, but there are three foods that will make it a bit easier. The three foods include Halibut, spinach and cod fish.

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3 Reasons Why You're Losing The Fight Against Weight Loss

Ever wondered why we struggle to lose weight after so many attempts? Read on to find out what I think are the 3 main causes and how you can overcome them and start winning!.. I mean losing!

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Treating patients with dignity, but what about hands-on care?

Health and social care professionals put a different emphasis on the meaning of dignity than their patients do, research suggests. Although the United Kingdom has well-established local and national policies that champion the need to provide dignified care, breaches in dignity are still a problem with England's National Health Service (NHS). A new study has uncovered a potential gap between what patients expect and the focus of care professionals.

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Watching This Video Literally Gives You Chills. We Found Out Why

A beautiful, pale woman with wavy, blond tresses appears on screen. She’s bathed in a soft light that makes her glow against the nondescript black background. When she starts speaking, you have to turn up the volume a few notches because she’s whispering so softly. Then you see her perfectly manicured hands, which move in slow, rhythmic motions across the screen. She picks up a wooden hairbrush and taps it methodically with her fingernails before she gets close the camera and motions like she’s brushing your hair (all while you hear the noise of knots being untangled).

The video has more than 1.5 million views, but the woman behind it, Maria on the YouTube channel GentleWhispering, isn’t a mainstream celebrity (though she goes to great lengths to keep her last name private). She uses the two-minute video to explain the basics of autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), a fancy term to describe the tingling sensation that some people feel when they hear whispers or crisp sounds, watch slow movements, or even just receive strong personal attention, such as a gentle gaze that signals someone else is paying attention without being intimidating.

The tingling that happens with ASMR starts at the back of the skull and moves down the neck, bringing the person into a state of total relaxation, says Craig Richard, a professor of biopharmaceutical sciences at Shenandoah University and the founder of the website ASMR University. People who experience ASMR also report that the videos help with stress, insomnia, and even chronic pain. It seems surreal, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Go ahead and watch the clip for yourself:

Did you feel the tingling sensation? If you didn’t, the video probably felt like a mind-numbing (or at least bizarre) way to pass the time. But if you experience ASMR, these types of videos—produced by self-proclaimed “ASMRtists”—can feel like a form of euphoria. Maria at GentleWhispering has described the feeling as “warm sand being poured all over you” and “goosebumps for the brain.”

Others, like Richard, describe the pleasure as being similar to the feeling you get in the middle of a massage. “When getting a massage, you get so relaxed, the tension leaves your muscles, and your brain gets very calm to the point where you want to fall asleep,” he says. “But the feeling is so good you don’t want to sleep.”

The Basics of ASMR

YouTube videos aren’t the only way to experience ASMR. The videos ASMRtists intentionally create are actually a relatively recent phenomenon, as is the term ASMR. (Even though it sounds vaguely scientific, ASMR was coined by Jenn Allen in 2010 when she started a now-defunct site aimed at jump-starting research on the topic. The sensation has had plenty of other names over the years, including attention-induced euphoria, braingasm, and goose looping.)

Most people stumble upon this feeling by accident in everyday life—not online—whether it’s in the middle of a haircut when the hairdresser carefully massages their head or at a doctor’s appointment when the physician gently touches their swollen glands, Richard says. And then there’s the painter Bob Ross, whose ‘80s TV show, The Joy of Painting, is surprisingly popular among people who experience ASMR. Part of the appeal comes from Ross’s soothing voice, gentle gaze, and smooth brush strokes. “I remember being 10 years old and sitting in front of the TV, and I knew there was something soothing about him,” Richard says. “I never saw him finish a painting. I always fell asleep, and I’m not even interested in art.”

Many of the ASMR videos mimic real-life situations that elicit the tingling sensation, everything from a trip to the spa or a visit to the doctor. Regardless of the scene, one thing is certain about ASMR videos: They’re wildly popular on YouTube. GentleWhispering has more than 88 million views and 400,000 subscribers. Other top ASMR channels (Ephemeral Rift and Massage ASMR, for example), also have millions of views and thousands of subscribers.

The phenomenon has started to creep into pop culture too. Actress Molly Shannon mentioned ASMR in an interview with Conan O’Brien and said she experiences “head orgasms” while getting TSA pat-downs, and house musician Deadmau5 sampled from GentleWhispering videos in his song “Terrors in My Head.”

What Does Science Have to Say?

As ASMR becomes more mainstream, it has started to pop up as a conversation in scientific circles too. In fact, the first peer-reviewed study on the topic was published at the end of March in by researchers at Swansea University in the U.K.¹ The study analyzed questionnaires completed by nearly 500 individuals who self-identify as experiencing ASMR. The self-selecting group was solicited from ASMR Facebook and Reddit pages, and the research focused mainly on the YouTube videos.

In many ways, the findings of the report echo the existing anecdotal evidence about ASMR’s triggers and its impact on the body: The most common triggers of ASMR where whispering (75 percent), personal attention (69 percent), and crisp sounds (64 percent), which can be anything from tapping fingernails to unwinding a roll of aluminum foil. When the researchers looked into the reason people seek out ASMR, the study participants almost unanimously agreed they do it to relax (98 percent). Many also watch ASMR videos to help them sleep (82 percent) and ease stress (70 percent).

Another crystal-clear finding from this survey: The majority of people don’t watch ASMR videos for sexual arousal, despite what nicknames like “braingasm” might make you believe. “You first look at these videos with beautiful women and their gentle gaze and think they might be going in an adult direction,” says Nick Davis, one of the study’s authors and a professor of psychology at Swansea University. “We found that ASMR is much more about personal intimacy than sexual intimacy.”

We still don’t know what’s happening neurologically to cause the sensation, or the reason why some people react to these triggers while others don’t. Researchers in the recent study noted that ASMR shows similarities to flow state and synesthesia, two well-known neurological conditions. Flow state is often associated with athletes being in the zone, and synesthesia is the condition where people blend senses (like seeing a letter and thinking of a color), Davis says. But because the study dealt with a small sample size, no definitive connections could be made.

Others scientists have hypothesized that ASMR could be a series of small seizures or could be similar to the parent-infant bonding, where the watcher takes on the role of the child being comforted by the ASMRtist. Even with this new research, both Richard and Davis agree that we're just at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to studying ASMR.

Works Cited

1. Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): a flow-like mental state. Barratt EL, Davis NJ. PeerJ, 2015, Mar.;3():2167-8359.

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The Dating Advice You Need to Hear (From a Woman Who’s Interviewed 200+ Happy Couples)

Greatist Workout of the Day: Wednesday, April 22nd

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Sit, Sit-Up, Crawl!

Complete 5 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

1-Minute Wall Sit
25 Sit-Ups
100-foot Bear Crawl

Want to kick up the intensity up a notch? Hold a medium-weight dumbbell or kettlebell in front of your chest during the wall sits. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Incidence of serious diabetes complication may be increasing among youth in U. S.

The incidence of a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, in youth in Colorado at the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes increased by 55 percent between 1998 and 2012, suggesting a growing number of youth may experience delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study.

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Most cancer patients want tumor profiling, even if it reveals other genetic risks

Most cancer patients would opt for tumor profiling even if the test revealed that they or their families were at risk for other genetic diseases, according to a study. The study showed that despite the risk for receiving information about other potentially serious health problems, 59% of the cancer patients would agree to tumor profiling if offered by their physician. In a scenario where tumor profiling was already ordered, 79% of patients stated they wanted to know all of the information obtained.

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Re-engineering lupus into a cancer killer

Researchers have devised a way to re-engineer lupus antibodies to turn them into potential cancer killers. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the immune system attacks its own organs, tissues, or joints.

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New gene therapy success in a rare disease of the immune system

The efficacy of gene therapy treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome has been demonstrated by researchers. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare congenital immune and platelet deficiency which is X-linked and has an estimated prevalence of 1/250,000. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the WAS protein (WASp) expressed in hematopoietic cells. This disease, which primarily affects boys, causes bleeding, severe and recurrent infections, severe eczema and in some patients autoimmune reactions and the development of cancer.

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Childhood cancer survivors more likely to claim social security support as adults

Childhood cancer survivors are five times more likely to have enrolled in a Social Security disability assistance program than other citizens, a new American study concludes. "The long-term impact of cancer can affect other issues besides health outcomes," said the lead author on the study. "We need to do a better job of helping people function throughout their lives, not just when they're finishing their cancer therapy."

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Is Acne A Skin Disease?

If you think of acne as an eruptive skin disease, you are on the right track. Further, if you think of it in scientific terms as a disorder of the sebaceous follicles of your skin, you must be a genius. Acne on your face, neck, and back are not even strange to a lot of folks. Understanding it, how it comes about, and how to deal with it are important if you wish to live the rest of your life happy and contented. Acne can attack just about anyone, but it has a preference for people who are just turning into the puberty phase of their lives.

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Devise helps reduce hospital noise

In school, it was a good old fashioned "shush" that reminded us to keep our voices down. Now an American hospital has taken this a step further by installing a visual reminder to promote a quieter environment for patients in the hospital. This noise-detection device resembles a traffic light positioned near a busy nurses' station. A green light means the noise volume is within a reasonable range. A flashing yellow light warns that the noise is increasing, and a red light indicates the noise level is too loud.

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Decreased red blood cell clearance predicts development, worsening of serious diseases

Investigators have found the probable mechanism underlying a previously described biomarker associated with the risk of developing serious diseases ranging from cancer to cardiovascular disease and the risk of serious complications. The research team reports finding that higher levels of a measure routinely taken as part of the complete blood count -- the extent of variation in the size of red blood cells -- is caused by reduced clearance of aging cells from the bloodstream.

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Reduction in opioid prescribing, overdoses associated with pharma industry changes

The introduction of abuse-deterrent OxyContin, coupled with the removal of propoxyphene from the US prescription marketplace, may have played a role in decreasing opioid prescribing and overdoses, a new study suggests.

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What happens when multiple sclerosis patients stop taking their medication?

We know a lot about what happens when therapy is started with MS patients, but we know very little about what happens when therapy is stopped. A new international, multi-site study found that almost 40 percent of patients had some disease activity return when they stopped taking their medication.

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Patients grapple with high cost of arthritis medications

The first American investigation of Medicare coverage of biologic disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) found that in starting a single biologic DMARD, patients face more than $2,700 in copayments each year before receiving relief from catastrophic coverage.

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