Prevention US Magazine - February 2024

In this issue

5 Myths About Chocolate
Psst: It’s not actually a superfood.

Gut Issues
What a GI expert wants you to know.

How to Remember Things Better
Try these strategies to stay sharp..

SPECIAL hearts, special CARE

WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN. Women's hearts ARE NOT JUST SMALLER VERSIONS of men's hearts.

2 mins

Need-to-know heart FACTS

AN UPSIDE TO THE CHILLING STATS about women and heart disease:

4 mins

The COVID-heart CONNECTION

WHEN JACQUELINE SAENZ W CAUGHT COVID IN SEPTEMBER 2021, the 49-year-old accounting technician knew the virus might cause lung problems. Sure enough, she struggled to breathe and wound up on oxygen in the hospital, then at home for months afterward.

4 mins

7-DAY Love-Your-Heart CHALLENGE

IT'S THE ENGINE THAT HELPS EVERYTHING ELSE in your body run smoothly. Spend a week showing your heart some extra love: Just take one concrete step each day toward better cardiovascular health.

3 mins

Your Heart's Favorite FOODS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEART is what you feed it.

2 mins

5 Myths About Chocolate

Fact: You 100% deserve it and need no excuse to enjoy this sweet sensory delight. Just don't kid yourself that it's the new kale.

3 mins

CHALLENGE Learn to Forgive

You'll feel a little lighter after following this expert guidance.

3 mins

BETTER NOW Going Gray Was About More Than My Hair

I lost my husband, then found a new way to love myself.

2 mins

Pretty, Healthy Hands Expert tips for this delicate skin

When it comes to the hierarchy of skincare, our hands often fall to the bottom of the list. If they're lucky, they'll get a dab of leftover face cream-but it turns out they deserve much more than that.

2 mins

HOW TO remember things better

The science of why we lose stuff and forget stuff- and simple ways to boost your brainpower.

7 mins

RETAIL THERAPY High-Tech Recovery

This gadget works magic on aching calves, and it’s not just for serious athletes.

2 mins

MEET THE EXPERTS Gut Issues

Here's what a leading GI doctor wants you to know.

2 mins

You Can Lose Weight After 40

SPOILER ALERT: There aren't any \"tricks\" or \"secrets\" here. Instead, there are some very real, very doable things you can do to drop pounds and keep them off.

3 mins

THE SCIENCE OF LIBIDO

There may be some times in your life when you feel as if you want to torch the sheets with your partner every night, and other times when the sexiest thing you can imagine is binge-watching baking shows. Or maybe you have sex every week or two and don't miss it when you don't.

7 mins

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Prevention US has a rich history that spans over 70 years. The magazine was founded in 1950 by J.I. Rodale, a publisher, and advocate of organic farming and healthy living. Rodale's vision for the magazine was to promote a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention through natural means. Over the years, Prevention US has remained true to this vision and has become one of the most trusted sources of health and wellness information in the United States.

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