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“UV damage, genetics and
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temporarily swell lips and can
irritate. Instead, the GH Beauty
Lab recommends lipcolor
formulas, like the pick at right,
that moisturize to even out
fine lines and minimize their
appearance. A dab of high-
lighter on your Cupid’s bow
or on the center of lips over
lipcolor will also catch light
to create a pillowy effect.
What about in-office
procedures?
For immediate results, a
dermatologist can inject fillers
of hyaluronic acid (a substance
that occurs naturally in the
body), such as Restylane or
Juvéderm, to help restore
structure and shape as well as
fullness, Dr. Frieling says. (The
cost: $500 or more, depending
on location; results last about
six months to one year.) Resur-
facing lasers, which stimulate
collagen formation, can also
help diminish lines around lips.
Tried + Tested
BEST LIP
ENHANCERS
ANTI-WRINKLE BALM
In a Beauty Lab test, this
treatment lip balm was the
best at reducing testers’ lip
lines in four weeks, thanks
to line-filling hyaluronic
acid and nourishing jojoba
and grape-seed oils.
FRESH SUGAR LIP TREATMENT
ADVANCED THERAPY,
$26, SEPHORA
FULLNESS BOOSTER
This peptide and anti-
oxidant treatment is like
an anti-aging cream for
lips: In the Beauty Lab’s test,
users reported noticeable lip
plumping after four weeks
of use. Worth the splurge!
VENEFFECT ANTI-AGING
LIP TREATMENT, $85,
VENEFFECT.COM
PLUMPING LIPCOLOR
The balmy, hydrating
texture and slight sheen of
this lip crayon, made with
plant butters, help soften
the look of lip wrinkles.
Use the tip to line lips first
Getty Images.
to fake fullness.
GH SEAL STAR NEUTROGENA
MOISTURESMOOTH COLOR
STICK, $6, DRUGSTORES
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 GH
BEAUT Y
LAB

YOUR BEST
BLOW-OUT
EVER!
Score a shiny, healthy, salon-worthy style
at home every time with the GH Beauty Lab’s
top-tested hair tools and pro tricks
by APR I L F RA N ZI N O
 PERFECT HAIR
STARTS IN THE SHOWER
Wash with shampoo and conditioner labeled “volumizing” pre-blowdry.
They tend to contain a lower level of conditioning ingredients and are
less likely to weigh hair down. Try Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume Shampoo
and Conditioner ($5 each, drugstores), which scored high in Lab tests for
adding body and volume while leaving hair soft.
Make these test-winning haircare and
styling products your new go-tos
PRO TIPS
DIY BLOW-OUT
Score bouncy, commercial-worthy hair with
tricks from celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh
1 LAB LOWDOWN 100% of testers agreed the
Apply product.
Work your leave-in styling product(s)
of choice (see our test winners at
right) through damp hair from roots
Mike Garten. Makeup: Mary Guthrie/ABTP. Hair: Mario Mele/ABTP. Illustrations: Brown Bird Design.
to ends with fingers, then comb
through to distribute evenly.
2 Garnier Fructis cream, made for blowdrying,
Section and start.
Clip hair into four equal parts and
dry one at a time. Using your dryer’s
nozzle attachment to concentrate
airflow, blast roots while lifting
strands with fingers to boost body.
3 blow-out extender
Bring in a round brush.
Wrap a 1-inch-thick piece of hair
around the brush, running the nozzle
down the hair shaft as you brush
through, pulling taut. Continue until
all hair in the section is completely
dry; repeat with the remaining
sections until finished.
blowdry accelerator
Shave minutes off your styling routine by
prepping hair with this innovative heat protectant
spray from L’Oréal Paris, the best in the
Beauty Lab’s test at speeding up drying time.
LAB LOWDOWN The mist reduced blowdrying
time by 15%, or 20 seconds per 1-inch-thick
and 9-inch-long hair sample, Lab calculations
found, and 71% of consumer testers reported
that it sped up drying.
L’ORÉAL PARIS ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE
BLOW DRY IT QUICK DRY PRIMER SPRAY,
$5, DRUGSTORES
hair volumizer
Get a full, voluminous blow-out that lasts with
ColorProof’s lightweight, fast-acting mist,
the top volumizing spray in the Lab’s test.
spray didn’t weigh hair down or make it feel
crunchy. “After applying and styling, my hair
looks the best it’s ever been—fuller, and the
style holds very well,” one raved. “It felt
naturally thick,” another said. “I skip days
between washings and this still held up!”
COLORPROOF SUPERPLUMP THICKENING
BLOW DRY SPRAY, $28, COLORPROOF.COM
strand smoother
A winner in the Lab’s anti-frizz stylers test, this
fends off frizz and gets strands sleek.
LAB LOWDOWN It ranked high with testers for
immediately smoothing hair with no oiliness or
stickiness and for stopping frizz all day. Two said:
“This worked well with blowdrying — even in the
rain, my hair stayed frizz-free!” and “It made my
blow-out much quicker and smoother.”
GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE SMOOTH BLOW DRY
ANTI-FRIZZ CREAM, $4, DRUGSTORES
Number one in the Lab’s dry shampoo test,
L’Oréal Professionnel’s spray was best at
leaving hair feeling and looking clean as well as
prolonging the life of hairstyles.
LAB LOWDOWN The formula earned the
highest marks for leaving no residue. “My hair
felt freshly washed for days,” a tester enthused.
“It gave me back my mornings,” another said.
L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL MORNING AFTER
DUST DRY SHAMPOO, $28, LPSALONS.COM

GH
BEAUT Y
LAB
These next-generation hairdryers blew away the
competition for speed, ease of use and stellar styling
CO R E D
S S
91
fastest drying
Built for speed, the BaBylissPro tool
dried hair fastest of all those tested.
Expert Note “It is elegant-looking, not
too loud yet powerful, and it works
wonderfully!” an evaluator marveled.
Lab Lowdown In calculations of drying
time of standardized prewashed hair
samples, it earned a perfect score, outper-
forming every other hairdryer tested. It
also got high marks for strong airflow and
easy-to-use buttons and attachments.
BABYLISSPRO NANO TITANIUM
BLOW DRYER, $85, ULTA
S
CO R E D
85
Best for thick hair
Cricket’s model emitted the highest heat
to quickly dry even dense or coarse hair.
Expert Note “Cute and compact, yet
powerful and well made,” one said. “It’s
also light [1.5 pounds] and nice to hold.”
Lab Lowdown At 150°F, it had the highest
air temperature of the top dryers, making
it a good option for thick hair. It also rated
high for all-around simplicity.
CRICKET ULTRA SMOOTH PRO DRYER,
$100, CRICKETCO.COM
36 G H JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0
how we tested:
GH Beauty Lab scientists
evaluated new blowdryer
models across price points
in the Lab for:
• Drying speed
• Ease of use
• Airflow force, weight,
air and surface
temperature, cord length
• Noise emission
Decided on a
new one?
Here’s how to
dispose of 2020
CO R E D
your old
blowdryer.
89 If a beauty appliance like a
blowdryer you no longer use
strongest airflow still works, first try donating
it to a shelter, Goodwill, the
With a dial that lets you customize Salvation Army or a similar
the heat level, InStyler also had the organization, says GH Sustain-
most powerful airflow of the test winners. ability Director Birnur Aral.
Expert Notes Two “loved” this, and it Not in working order? Hair-
was “easy to hold and change settings.” dryers, flat irons and curling
Lab Lowdown The powerful airflow trans- irons fall under electronics,
lated to fast drying speed, and it came so if your municipality doesn’t
out on top for being comfortable to grip have clear recycling rules for
and having easy-to-navigate buttons. them, call the manufacturer
INSTYLER TURBO MAX to see if it will take back your
BLOW DRYER, $100, ULTA
old or broken product or visit
earth911.com to locate a facility
or retailer that will accept it. It’s
well worth the effort, consider-
ing that electronic waste is one
of the most polluting types.
#RaiseTheGreenBar
Lab Testing
S
CO R E D INSIGHTS
77 •Each of the top-tested
blowdryers has a cold-shot
button, which helps set your
lightest weight hairstyle, and a nozzle attach-
No fear of arm fatigue when drying with ment that can be used to
featherlight Formawell Beauty, also the concentrate airflow.
least expensive of the test winners. •Almost every one of the
Expert Notes They liked that the tool hairdryers evaluated claimed
wasn’t bulky. “The perfect at-home hair- emission of negative ions or
dryer,” one reported. “The heat and the far-infrared radiation for smooth-
airflow are strong, but it’s still compact.” ing benefits through an ion
Lab Lowdown Analysis found it quiet and generator or ceramic or ceramic-
Illustration: Brown Bird Design.
the lightest of the winners at 1.3 pounds. It tourmaline materials. While
dried hair samples quickly, and the attach- there is general research on
ments were easy to maneuver. A caveat: these technologies, little data is
The short cord could be difficult to use. available on their benefits in the
FORMAWELL BEAUTY X KENDALL JENNER context of hairdryer design.
BLOW DRYER, $60, KOHL’S
QUIET MARK RATINGS: Quiet Mark tested and recorded the
level of sound emitted by the top-performing hairdryers. good average poor
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 F R O M T H E E X P E R T S AT T H E G O O D H O U S E K E E P I N G I N S T I T U T E

your home
GET THE LOOK
BENJAMIN
MOORE,
TREND ALERT TARRYTOWN
GREEN

Seeing
Green
Pairing various shades of this nature-evoking
color is all the rage. More vibrant tones
add instant energy to a room, while deep muted
greens help create a serene space that feels
inviting, like this cool kitchen.

GET THE LOOK

BENJAMIN MOORE,
HARRISBURG GREEN
 Make a
secretary
desk truly
noteworthy.
Adding color to a
formal piece creates
a modern focal point.
STEP 1: Clean & Sand
Remove shelves, drawers, doors
and any hardware, then dust and wipe
with a multi-surface cleaner. Use
a fine-grit sanding block to remove
the previous finish.
We found this
desk for $150 STEP 2: prime & PAINT
at AptDeco. Paint a layer of primer (we used
Stix Waterborne Bonding Urethane
Primer, $15) and let dry completely.
Roll on a coat of your desired color
(ideas below) and let dry. You will
definitely need a second coat as well!
STEP 3: wallpaper
Cut sheets of peel-and-stick paper
to fit with a craft knife. Remove
backing and work from one corner,
pressing out air bubbles. For more
intricate shapes like the door, trace
onto paper (leaving a 1" border),
then trim by following around the
edge with a craft knife.
STEP 4: finish up!
Reassemble your desk, attaching
hardware. We swapped in
brass drawer pulls and added
a decorative tassel!

COLOR GUIDE

PAINT, BENJAMIN MOORE IN

ADMIRAL BLUE, HIGH GLOSS.
WALLPAPER, MULTI FLORAL, $40,
Hang a beautiful tassel! CHASING PAPER.

PAINT, BENJAMIN MOORE IN

RHUBARB. WALLPAPER, DROP IT
MODERN RACEWAY, $117, WEST ELM.

PAINT, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS IN
DARK NIGHT. WALLPAPER, PORTO
TILE, $40, CHASING PAPER.

PAINT, BENJAMIN MOORE IN

AMAZON MOSS. WALLPAPER,
AGATE, $40, CHASING PAPER.

JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0 G H 41
 These dated lamp-
shades were combined
to make a single rustic
Scandi pendant.
STEP 1: prep
Remove fabric and lining from a
pair of matching shades and attach
wire frames bottom to bottom
with electrical tape. Pick a tape
color that will blend.

twine tip STEP 2: LIGHT

When working on Thread a pendant light cord through
the bottom half, the middle and screw in an LED bulb,
thread the twine which won’t get hot!
between the strands
on the top half. STEP 3: cover
Hot-glue the end of a length of jute
cord, twine or colored embroidery
thread to top frame and wrap around
until covered. Repeat with bottom half.

Shine
new light
on an old
lampshade.

Create rockin’
Save the wine corks from your next
dinner party and transform them
into the perfect hostess gift with a little
hot glue and a few gems. We scored
our bling from Crafters Collection
Crystals on Etsy, from $12.

42 G H JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0
 framed-art how-to
Apply painter’s tape in
a straight line across or
down the picture. Brush
on two coats of paint.

This chair
was $15 at a
thrift store!

Go halfsies
with a paint
project.
Garage-sale art and a spare
chair get colorblocked.

color guide

PAINT,
BENJAMIN
MOORE
CHANTILLY
LACE

PAINT,
BENJAMIN
MOORE CORAL
GABLES

PAINT,
BENJAMIN
MOORE
ADMIRAL
BLUE

PAINT,
BENJAMIN
MOORE BABY
CHICK
chair how-to
Lightly sand the area you plan to paint. Mark your
line with painter’s tape, then brush on your
chosen color using two coats for full coverage.
 by MA DELEIN E FRA N K RE EV E S

Mike Garten. Styling by Lis Engelhart.

GET THE LOOK: MONDAY FLORAL BY MEGAN GALANTE ARTWORK,

FROM $129, SOCIETY6.COM. AGATE BOOKENDS, $49 FOR TWO,
GET THE LOOK: CROSS-STITCH WESTELM.COM. GLASS + COPPER VASE, $45, HAYNEEDLE.COM.
TABLE RUNNER , $82, TAPER CANDLES, FROM $9, THEFLORALSOCIETY.COM.
ANCHALPROJECT.ORG. HARVEST
BLOOM SALAD PLATE , $15,
WILLIAMS-SONOMA.COM.
 Add personal
We scored this
mid-century
pizzazz
sideboard
on AptDeco (and color!)
for $350.
to a dark
sideboard.
This dining room staple
becomes a signature
piece as a foyer console.
STEP 1: CLEAN & SAND
Dust and freshen up the wood with
a multi-surface cleaner. We used a
cotton swab to get into the crannies.
Then prep the surfaces you aim to
paint with a fine-grit sanding block.

STEP 2: tape
Map out your design with painter’s
tape. Pro tip: Tap tape on your
clothing first to pick up lint. It’ll make
it less tacky, preserving your paint
when it’s time to peel and reveal.

STEP 3: paint
Choose your color combo and
paint on two coats. Optional:
Seal the project with clear varnish.

COLOR GUIDE

PAINT, BENJAMIN MOORE

IN CARTER RED + BENJAMIN
MOORE IN CUSTIS SALMON

PAINT, BENJAMIN MOORE IN

CHROME GREEN + BENJAMIN
MOORE IN FAIRMONT GREEN
 Overdye a
boring rug.
This hot trend is
actually surprisingly
easy to do at home!

B E FO R E

Vacuum excess dirt or lint: A clean

surface is your ideal canvas. Then lay
the rug outside on a plastic tarp or
drop cloth; wet the surface until damp.

STEP 2: dye
Mix dye per instructions—we used
Rit all-purpose dye in Coral. (Note:
Match your dye selection to your
fiber type—e.g., natural vs. synthetic.)

STEP 3: Spray
Wearing gloves or using a potholder,
fill a glass spray bottle with mixture
(it will be hot). Coat surface of rug.
Repeat until rug is the desired color.

STEP 4: GET THE LOOK: PILLOW,

Let dry overnight — $190, MINNA-GOODS
.COM. FOR SIMILAR:
BENCH, $179,
URBANOUTFITTERS.COM.

Get creative
with a flea
market find.
This dream weave was easy
Basket courtesy of IKEA.

to achieve: Simply paint a

design, following the pattern
of the basket. We picked up
this seagrass beauty for $10!

46
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 YOU CAN
TRY THESE!

With a little
imagination, CHICKEN WIRE

anything
can be an
inspiration
board! FIREPLACE
SCREEN

An old crib spring

becomes a graphic
backdrop and a catchall
for your treasures.
STEP 1: prep RADIATOR COVER
ALUMINUM
Any scrap metal works wonders for SHEET
this project as long as you start with
a clean surface. Wipe down with a
multi-surface cleaner and lightly sand
any chipped paint.

STEP 2: PAINT
Spray one or two coats of a gloss
spray paint and let dry thoroughly.
We like Rust-Oleum Gloss Protective
Enamel Spray Paint.

STEP 3: decorate
Curate a meaningful collection We found this crib
of photos, images and found
objects that inspire you in a frame on the side
complementary color palette, of the road!
then secure with clothespins.

Wrap cans in
pretty paper —
instant vases!
Rinse each can clean and file down
sharp edges, then measure its height.
Cut wrapping paper or wallpaper to fit
before securing with double-stick tape.
GET THE LOOK: ART PAPERS,
FROM $5, PAPERSOURCE.COM.

48 G H JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0
 be inspired
Bring out the best in yourself.

Go online
treasure hunting!
While Grandma’s attic and the garage sale circuit may be the least
expensive places to search for forgotten furniture, you might not
find what you’re looking for. That’s why we love online marketplaces
like AptDeco: They curate their offerings and remove all the hassle
that comes with direct buying and selling on self-serve sites. Think
Craigslist, but with professional delivery and payment and no in-
person meetings. With AptDeco (which is part of our sister company
HearstLab, a community of women-led start-ups), buyers can scour the
platform for top-brand furniture pieces that can be delivered as soon
as the next day. Selling furniture is just as easy and secure—listing an
item takes two minutes, and most items sell within 10 days. The best
part: The white-glove delivery team picks up and drops off items on the
same day, taking care of the assembly and the heavy lifting for you.
Image on screen courtesy of aptdeco.com. Laptop: Getty Images.

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ASK THE

GH CLEANING LAB
GH’s resident home care dynamo shares her top tips and
CAROLYN FORTé
favorite tricks to conquer your toughest messes and trouble spots
GH HOME CARE
LAB DIRECTOR
@fortecarolyn

GH
CLEANING
LAB

Q
I’m in the market
for ultra-plush
carpeting. Is it
true that I might
also need a
new vacuum?
— LILY S.

A: Yes, you might. When the

pile is very dense, air may
not pass between the carpet
and the vacuum nozzle,

Q
causing the suction to seal
some vacuums to the carpet.
This makes them impossible
to push and could even
damage the carpet tufts.
If your vacuum nozzle is
adjustable, raising it will
make the machine easier
to push. But before investing
in new carpet, call the
manufacturer or check its
website to see which
A: Some are machine washable, but not all. Soft pillows filled with vacuum brands and models
pieces of shredded foam can often be machine-washed and -dried: are recommended. With
Select a delicate cycle and low heat, and add a second rinse. Dense luck, your current vacuum
pillows of solid foam, though, should be spot-cleaned with a damp may be among them. Some
cloth and mild soap, and air-dried. Every other month, machine-wash new vacuums, like GH Seal
Can I wash and -dry the removable cover and go over the foam with your
vacuum’s upholstery tool to zap dust. To nix odors, work baking soda
star Miele Complete C3
for Soft Carpet Powerline,
my foam into the pillow and, after 15 minutes, vacuum; solid foam can tear and have settings to raise the
crumble when wet, so avoid immersing or scrubbing it. To help keep nozzle to the correct height
bed pillows? any pillow cleaner longer, place it into a liner, like one from GH Seal so pushing them across
— MICHELLE M. star Protect-a-Bed, before slipping it into a pillowcase. plush carpeting is easier.

Q Dye from my jeans has turned

my leather car seats blue. Help! — DENISE D.
A: I just had the same problem! Here’s what worked for me: Apply a leather cleaner, like the one
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rub the upholstery in a circular motion. Apply more cleaner if needed. Wipe away the stain and
Lol Johnson.

excess cleaner with a clean, damp cloth. Then apply the protection cream from the kit to condition the
leather and make future stains easier to remove. This also works on purses and boots stained with
excess dye that has rubbed off of denim.

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Happy
YOU Year!
Meet Chrissy Metz. You might know her from
This Is Us. She’s a soon-to-be music sensation
too, thanks to her 2020 vision plan that will also
help you get exactly what you want in life.
BY KAYLA KEEGAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLIE HALLOWAY
Selfishness can be
a good thing,
Chrissy Metz has discovered lately. “I am always
putting other people first, to my own detriment,”
she says. With the mantra “What’s in it for Chrissy?”
cemented in her mind, the 39-year-old is ready to
channel her newfound confidence into producing her
first movie and creating an upcoming album. “I don’t
want to compromise a sound or a note or a word.
I want it to be on my terms, which is new for me,” she
says. Standing strong about the direction she wants
to gois a “big, big goal” this year. She’ll be leaning
on what she’s learned so far about how to prioritize
yourself to make 2020 another breakthrough year.

1
DO-YOU INSIGHT
YOU CAN
CHANGE
YOUR LIFE
IN AN HOUR
OR LESS.
Your wake-up routine makes a huge differ-
ence in your day, so have one and stick to it.
Every morning, before reaching for her phone
to check her email, Chrissy reads over her
gratitude list and meditates for at least 25
minutes. “This causes me to have to go to
bed at a good hour to get up in time. There’s
such a different feeling around waking up
knowing there’s an intention I’m setting for
the day,” she explains. From there, she’ll try
to make the rest of her a.m. as zen as possible.
“I will make sure I’m eating what’s going
to be good for me and not, like, eating in the
car and rushing. I didn’t realize how much
an extra 35, 45 minutes would change my life,
but it sets the tone for the whole day. It’s
like, whatever happens, I’m going to figure
out how to react to it in a sane way and not
from a place of harried chaos.”
 3
DO-YOU INSIGHT
SERIOUSLY,
NO-BO-DY
with the blood, sweat and tears, and they
have no idea what my daily life is like. Let

2
me know when you’ve walked in my shoes,

IS PERFECT. but oh, you’re in the cheap seats. That, to

One day is not going to make or break
anything—you don’t have to forgo
DO-YOU INSIGHT all your hard work over one “Oops!”
me, is how I sort of reconcile whatever you
want to say. It’s absolutely your opinion
and your perspective, but it’s not the truth.”
As for whose words can be considered

DON’T
the truth, it’s close family and friends and,
Tough love doesn’t work for Chrissy, most important, Chrissy herself.
especially when it comes to her body. “I’ve

LEAVE battled weight issues, but I realize that

I don’t have to beat myself up if I have XYZ

THE PAST
5
food,” she says while reflecting on what
she’s learned about her eating habits. “Instead,

BEHIND
I change my perspective and think, What
is it that I’m angry about? since we tend to
want crunchy foods when we’re angry or

YOU. ice cream when we soothe ourselves. All DO-YOU INSIGHT

Even the hardest times serve

a purpose—but you won’t know
what it is if you don’t talk about them.
Chrissy’s poverty-stricken childhood was
filled with hardship. Her father left her
mother, Chrissy and her two siblings when
Chrissy was a child. A few years later, her
mom married her stepfather, whose
nickname was Trigger, as she recounts
in her 2018 memoir, This Is Me. Trigger
physically and emotionally abused Chrissy
growing up, often because of her weight,
though they now have a relationship. Therapy,
she says, has been key to her emotional
growth and health. “We have to talk about
our feelings, and I physically have been
stuffing them all my life, so to have someone
listen to me, without judgment…It was like,
Oh, OK, this is different.” Over time, the actress
has come to view her difficult past as a
these things I’m just trying to be cognizant
of.” The key, she has learned, is not to
lose your spirit when you stumble. “If a
waiter takes a tray of food and a glass
falls and the drink spills, they don’t just
throw the entire tray on the ground.
You get another cup of whatever you spilled
and you keep going,” Chrissy explains.
“So often if something isn’t perfect, we go
‘I quit!’ That’s not conducive to forward
progress, and it’s really about progress, not
perfection. If we were perfect, we wouldn’t
have anything to attain or achieve.”
4
DO-YOU INSIGHT
SCROLL
OUT OF
NEGATIVITY.
Tailor your social media accounts
to serve you in a positive way.
“Evolution” is the word Chrissy uses to
describe her relationship with Instagram.
Over time, she has created her own
mental checklist that helps her determine
whether she should unfollow someone:
What is this person or page making me
feel? Why is it making me feel this way?
Is it about me? “If it’s really not helping
me, it’s hurting me,” she says. Asking
herself these questions has relieved a lot
of unwanted pressure and led her to
follow only folks who genuinely make her

vehicle for positivity in the present. “My
upbringing was very different and often
tumultuous, but all those things shaped me
to be who I am,” she says. “I realized those
NOT EVERY
feel good, like cookie decorators, yogis,
musicians and actors. She uses a similar
approach when deciding what to share
OPINION on her own account. “Every single time
I post something [I think]: What is my

things served me in what I wanted to do, in
being vulnerable and having the ability to
be very emotional…[I] think [to myself],
There’s a reason I went through all these
things: to become the person I am and to
accept myself through it all.”
MATTERS.
intention? Am I seeking validation? Do
I want somebody to think I look pretty
because I’m feeling bad about myself
When you realize whose input today?” she says. “I always start with
is really important, negativity that. Sometimes people come to my page
becomes easier to ignore. to look for positive encouragement…
but the only thing I can do is be myself,
Chrissy finds inspiration all over, be it from
self-help books, podcasts or speeches. When and hopefully that inspires people.”
it comes to coping with negative feedback
online in particular, one message from Brené
Brown, a University of Houston research
professor, is the actress’s constant saving
grace. Paraphrasing Brown’s sentiments,
Chrissy believes “those people [the haters]
are in the cheap seats; they’re not in the ring

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DO-YOU INSIGHT
BE THE BOSS INNER
YOU’D LOVE PEACE IS
TO HAVE. HARD WORK.
Taking charge can be scary, but it
can also be a major confidence booster.
At moments when Chrissy is second-guessing
herself or feeling anxious, she turns to
her best friend, Donnie Berry. From eating
ramen noodles and accepting pay-nothing
acting gigs here and there to attending the
Emmys together, she and Donnie, whom
she calls “one of the most talented people
I’ve ever met,” have been through it all.
Now Donnie works as Chrissy’s assistant,
a dynamic that has come about just as
Chrissy is learning how to balance being
nice with asserting herself: “I don’t
like to make other people feel uncomfort-
able, because I know what it’s like to be
incredibly uncomfortable or picked on
or bullied, and I don’t ever want to hurt
anyone,” Chrissy explains. Knowing that
they genuinely want the best for each
other has made it easier for her to ask
Donnie for things as his boss: “I can
draw my boundaries, he can draw his
boundaries, and that’s been really cool.”
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DO-YOU INSIGHT
Being happy starts with
being truthful with yourself.
Mental contentment isn’t just about treating
yourself to a bubble bath or an expensive yoga
class. It’s also holding yourself accountable
for the ways you cause your own unhappiness
and making changes, explains Chrissy. “It’s
peace of mind knowing that I can’t blame other
people or make excuses if I’m not happy.
Knowing that I feel good because I am being
diligent about taking care of myself mentally,
physically and emotionally creates self-esteem.
Staying consistent and rigorously honest is
hard; it’s a daily practice. But no one is going
to do for me what I need to do for myself.”
CHRISSY
D I S H E S on
THIS IS US
She and her
character have a
personal tie
“Season 2 was the hardest for
me, because of [Kate’s]
miscarriage story line. But
what was really amazing
was, someone dear to me
went through one, and
while I wasn’t able to talk to
her about it while we were
doing it on the show…it was
nice to understand, maybe in
a different way, what she went
through — obviously not
completely, but to sort of have
that conversation and ability
to understand more.”
You’re not the
only one crying
“Sometimes I just want to be
alone, or I’ll cry on the way
home because I didn’t quite
get everything out [on set].
I’ll take a bath, I’ll listen to
music, whatever is going to
bring me joy and get me back
to that balanced place. But
there are times when it’s very
cathartic for me, when I’m
dealing with something I’ve
never dealt with personally…
I have to sort of dig deeper,
and sometimes that means
being emotional on the way
home or for the next
couple of days.”
What’s coming
in 2020?
“There are some episodes
where I’m not in them and
we have hiatus breaks
and fortunately are able
to pursue other projects…
With season 4, there is some
stuff coming up that we’re
going to discover that a lot
of people are going to
relate to and hopefully be
changed by… It’s going to
be very emotional, but I think
it’s going to bring some
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It turns out all those Instagram “posters” have the power to help us identify personally
meaningful goals that, unlike typical resolutions, we’ll be invested in keeping. Read on!

Words to Live By, a book inspired by the just positivity, but who the person
incredible feedback she received from reading it is, what they’re doing
her Instagram fans when she posted with their life and how they’re under-

“ Be yourself a quote. “It’s so short, but all of a sudden

it hits you in a space and way that you
standing the world.”
When you find yourself particularly
and people didn’t know it could. There’s nothing
worse than feeling isolated and like
will like you .” no one understands you. Often you
can feel an emotion but can’t put it
into words. Then all of a sudden you
— Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney read eight words strung together
and you say, ‘That’s it. That’s exactly
Sharing catchy phrases —
spoken by everyone from Albert Einstein
what I’m feeling.’”
Right now there’s a big focus on
inspirational quotes, ones chosen to
motivate us to do or feel something
positive. And while this can be very
powerful, experts say that sometimes it’s
to This Is Us patriarch Jack Pearson—has the quotes that relate to sadness, pain
become a go-to form of communication. and struggles that stick with us
There are over 5 billion Google search most. (Kotb’s most-liked quote on
results for “quotes,” 87 million posts with social media is one from author Jamie moved by a quote—inspirational,
the hashtag #Quotes on Instagram and
dozens of groups dedicated to quotes on
Facebook and Twitter.
Our obsession with quotes may seem
to be driven by the rise of social
media — where being short and pithy
makes it easier to grab attention and
likes — but it’s almost as old as time, says
Matthew McGlone, associate director of
the Center for Health Communication at
the University of Texas at Austin. “You
hear people talk about proverbs being
handed down from generation to
generation as wisdom. Sayings have long
served as a way to communicate wisdom
in teaching and conversation,” he says.
But we don’t just use quotes as a
quick way to pass on values and life
lessons; we also use them to connect and
commiserate with one another. “I
Anderson about grief.) “Positivity sorrowful or otherwise—therapist and
can be off-putting if you’re down and coach Jacqueline Socastro, L.C.S.W.-R,
says it’s important to get curious about
what exactly the words are making
you feel, because they can be pointing
“That feeling when to a good opportunity for change. She
you’re sick and recommends asking yourself, Why does
this quote resonate so much with me?
you want your What value does this quote honor
mom, but you or support? How can I apply this to
remember you are my life in a small, actionable way?
“Sparking reflection and awareness is
the mom…and no very important, but a quote in and of
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one cares.” itself is not going to change anything
without its being connected to some
— Anonymous
action,” she says. If you rarely come
across sayings that feel likely to inspire
that level of introspection, we highly
recommend Googling “Jack Pearson
someone is writing about how lovely quotes.” Seriously, that character is a
think that’s the brilliance of a quote—its life is,” says Todd Thrash, a professor quote gold mine. —Michelle Manetti
brevity,” says Today host Hoda Kotb, specializing in inspiration at William & Find more quotes to kick off 2020 at
author of I Really Needed This Today: Mary. “What makes a quote ‘good’ is not goodhousekeeping.com/new-years-quotes.

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A M E R I CA
H E A LT H I E R
CHALLENGE
2020

Easy Ways
to Take Better

care of
yourself If your sweeping resolutions
(Slash sugar! Exercise every
day!) never stick, we have
good news for you: Smaller
goals add up to big impact.
Use these strategies to
improve your well-being—
mind, body, heart and soul
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Cover your sofa with a sheet.

Especially if a sick family member takes over the sectional. The flu virus
can lounge around on fabrics for hours (hey, it’s a comfy spot!) and on
a hard surface, like a coffee table, for days. When your kid (or spouse)
is back on his or her feet, throw the sheet in a hot laundry cycle.

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Health we 

Spend 20 minutes
clearing clutter.
Getting rid of that stack of mail, the pile
of shoes by the door and the overflow
from your closet may improve your sense
of well-being. Studies have linked
cluttered environments with stress and
lower self-control (say, around food), which
can put a damper on your physical health.
Try snapping a photo of a messy area of
your home, then devote 20 minutes to
picking up. When the timer rings, pause
for at least 10 minutes (or the rest of the
day if you like!). Replacing open-ended
cleaning sessions with a time window

soothe your makes the chore less overwhelming, says

Rachel Hoffman, author of Unf *ck Your
Habitat: You’re Better Than Your Mess. And

Mind
comparing the “before” and “after” photos
will give you a sense of accomplishment.

Take a
lunchtime stroll.
Research shows that a
15-minute midday walk
boosts concentration and
Engage all five senses when you eat. energy throughout the
Experts say the practice of mindfulness—being fully aware of your thoughts and feelings workday. It’s also a
in a nonjudgmental way—can help lower your stress responses, improve focus and cognition long-term boon: In
and fight pain. And if you do it while you eat, it can also help you make smarter choices about a recent study, older
what foods you consume, and recognize a sense of fullness before you overdo it. Try this:
When you sit down with your meal, focus on how it looks, smells, tastes and feels in your DONATE
adults with mild cognitive
mouth. Don’t watch TV or look at your phone—simply pay attention to your food and your YOUR TIME. impairment who completed
surroundings. Go slow and pause mid-meal to check in on how hungry you are.
Volunteering a regimen of moderate-
gives people intensity treadmill walking
purpose, which performed significantly
Take a course Plan a play date raises their
better on cognitive tests
in something for yourself. self-esteem and
lowers loneliness. than before they started
brand-new. It’s time for margaritas and a movie, One study of folks working out. MRI scans
so go ahead and book that girls’ with social anxiety
Maybe you’ve always wanted night. Researchers aren’t sure why, suggest that exercise may
found that those
to try dancing, painting but having a strong social life seems who lent a helping regulate blood flow to the
or photography. Active to be protective against cognitive hand felt less portions of the brain that
Getty Images.

decline. In fact, studies have found anxious about

learning exercises your are associated with memory,
that people with more positive social social situations
brain—and you may meet relationships than their peers have than those cognition and language/
new friends. better brainpower as they age. who didn’t. speech processing.

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Body
Throw open
your shades!
Better snoozing starts in
the morning: A study in
Sleep Health found that
people exposed to a.m.
light fall asleep faster at
night. Let the sun in first
thing, and leave your shades
open at the office to keep
your circadian rhythms
in sync. Sleep doesn’t just
curb grumpiness: Getting
less than six hours a night
can put you at risk for
heart disease and stroke,
Getty Images.
especially if you have
a risk factor like diabetes
or high blood pressure.
Grab a pair
of dumbbells.
The risk of cardiac events like heart attack
and stroke was up to 70% lower for people
who lifted weights twice a week than for
those who never did, a study in Medicine
& Science in Sports & Exercise found. Weight
training also improves bone density and
balance. Buy a set of light dumbbells
(3 to 8 lbs), and while you watch TV, do moves
like bicep curls and lunges. If you don’t have
weights handy, drop into a plank and hold
strengthen it: Start by setting yourself up as if you’re
going to do a push-up: Plant your shoulders
your over your hands, engage your core and your
glutes as you keep your body in a straight line
and hold for as long as you can. A pound of
muscle burns four times as many calories as
a pound of fat does, so the more muscle you
have, the more calories you’ll torch.
Be picky about
evening parties.
A study in Sleep Health found that 41% of
parents said too many late activities—their
own and their kids’—kept them from
getting a good night’s sleep. Disrupted
sleep causes ghrelin, the hunger hormone,
Refill your water to increase, and leptin, the “stop eating”
bottle hourly.
hormone, to decrease, leading to overeat-
ing. Extra ghrelin can also make you crave
This simple habit can ensure that you’re high-carb, high-calorie foods. Plus, when
drinking enough water. One in five kids you’re exhausted, deep-dish pizza is much
and young adults reported not having more appealing than steamed veggies
PLANT a single drop on a given day, according and exercise is less enticing than hitting
SOMETHING. to a JAMA Pediatrics report, and adults the snooze button. Aim for seven to eight
often don’t get enough either. Your hours, and keep the thermostat at 67°F for
One study found
body needs fluids to maintain proper the best dozing environment. Remember,
that adults who
functioning, and dehydration may “No, thanks, let’s do brunch!” may be the
garden were
lead to constipation, dizziness, healthiest solution to too many afternoon
more likely to eat
vegetables than
confusion and low blood pressure. and evening get-togethers.
those who didn’t.
On top of that,
other research
shows that people
Stash the cookie jar.
who get their And set out a giant fruit bowl instead—you’ll be more likely
hands in dirt are to reach for an apple or a banana. There really is something
generally happier
and healthier.
to the old adage “Out of sight, out of mind,” according to
Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D.N., author of The Superfood
Swap. In your pantry, move healthy staples like quinoa, nuts
and canned beans to the front of shelves at eye level and put
less healthy snacks and sweets on a high shelf.
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PROBLEM
MY PRODUCE
SPOILS BEFORE
I CAN EAT IT.
Solution: Use this cheat
sheet to avoid food waste.

Unripe avocados,
bananas, melons,
peaches, pears and

they ripen, put all but

bananas in the fridge.

Cruciferous
veggies (broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage)
go in the fridge. Put
fruit in a separate
drawer, because the
ethylene gas some give
off as they ripen can
cause veggies to spoil.
Leafy greens do
best rinsed, wrapped
in a towel and
refrigerated in a bag.
Potatoes and
onions need to
live separately in a
PROBLEM
A smoothie is my go-to breakfast,
but it doesn’t hold me until lunch.
Solution: Toss in some protein — it takes longer to digest than fruit, giving you energy
until your next meal, says Bazilian. The ideal amount of protein at breakfast is about 30
grams, according to a recent review published in Advances in Nutrition, but 15 to 20 grams
is a good goal for hunger management. To make a smoothie that can function as a meal,
add nut butter, Greek yogurt or walnuts, which pair well with smoothie staple bananas and
also have other benefits. The antioxidant-rich nuts have omega-3 fats, which other nuts don’t
have. In a study in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, people who drank a daily smoothie
with walnuts reported less hunger than those who drank one with similar macronutrients
but no walnuts. GH Nutritionist Approved Pick: The plant-based omega-3s in California
Walnuts are linked to better cognition, and the nuts have lots of fiber too.

release moisture,
which causes them
to spoil faster.
Q: Everyone is cutting out dairy. Should I?
Carrots and A: If it agrees with you and you have no specific medical reason to nix
celery can be
cut and stored in dairy (a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, potassium and
water in the fridge. magnesium), then no. That said, the National Institutes of Health notes
that a whopping 65% of us have some lactose intolerance. The not-so-
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— often yogurt and hard cheeses — without problems, so

get sufficient vitamins, minerals and protein from other sources.

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Sneezing
the Science of

That little tickle in your nostrils that puts you in a mad scramble for the
nearest tissue box is more complicated than you probably realize
by DEBORAH SKOLNIK

The Basics
Though sneezing may seem like
a fairly straightforward nose-only
phenomenon, it’s actually a complex
interaction between your nose,
your brain and various muscles
throughout your body. “The main
cause of a sneeze is some kind
of irritation in the nasal lining that
triggers the body to expel this foreign
substance,” says Satish Govindaraj,
M.D., director of rhinology and
vice chairman of clinical affairs
at the Mount Sinai Health System
in New York City. Sneezing is just
one of the reflexes that protect
the body from potential invaders.
So while that loud “Achoo!” may be
embarrassing, it’s actually a sign that
your body is in healthy fighting mode.

Illustration: Andrea Mongia.

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The 5 Stages of Sneezing
1
first, Something
Goes Up Your Nose…
Your nasal mucosa, the tissue
that lines the nasal cavity,
recognizes an intruder such
as a virus or an allergen, dust,
pepper or perfume. It sends
a message via the trigeminal
nerve (which carries sensation
from the face to the brain) to
your brain stem. A series of
nerve signals travel to parts of
the body (including muscles
of the chest, throat and face)
to start the sneeze, says Jamie
Kiehm, M.D., an allergist and
immunologist in New York City.
2 Thar She Blows!
…Or other
weirdness happens
Inhaling intruders isn’t the
only sneeze trigger. In fact,
up to 35% of us sneeze when
suddenly exposed to bright
light — a phenomenon called
the photic sneeze reflex, or
ACHOO (Autosomal Compel-
ling Helio-Ophthalmic Out-
burst). It isn’t fully understood,
but ACHOO may be caused
by sensitivity to stimuli within
the part of the cerebral cortex
that processes the eyes’ sen-
sory nerve impulses. Having
a full stomach, breathing in
cold air and feeling cold are
also potential sneeze starters.
Snoozing? No Sneezing
Ever notice that you don’t sneeze when you’re sleeping?
That’s because the muscles that cause sneezes are
atonic, or relaxed, when you’re down for the count.
3
Your brain gears
up your mouth
The nerve signals from your
brain stem direct the soft palate
and the uvula to move down
a little. The tongue comes up to
block the mouth so the majority
of what you sneeze out will exit
through your nose. Your eyes
involuntarily close, and your
diaphragm thrusts upward
simultaneously as your chest
muscles contract and push
air out of your lungs.
4
Air is expelled through your
nostrils at roughly 100 mph.
The tongue doesn’t seal off the
mouth completely, so some
people expel a mixture of snot
and spit from there too (you
can thank us for the mental
image later). Each sneeze can
produce up to 40,000 droplets,
which can travel up to 10 feet.
5
Bless You! And
Bless You Again
It isn’t at all uncommon to
sneeze multiple times — that’s
the body working extra hard
to get rid of what’s bothering it.
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potential

MAILING

Packaging 2.0
Think of Scotch’s new
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cushioning, packing tape
and a box all in one. It comes
in a roll, so you simply cut as
much material as you need,
place the item you’re sending
on the gray side, fold the wrap
over and press. That’s it! The
gray side sticks to itself (not
your item) to form a secure
seal—all you need to do is add
a label. Plus, it’s recyclable.
LAB RESULTS Our pros
were amazed by how easy
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this was to use—you can even

mold the wrap into a boxlike
shape. We like that the outer
blue layer is water- and tear-
resistant for durability.
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Taking out the trash is likely
your family’s least favorite
chore, but that may change
with Townew’s techy can.
At first glance it looks like
a normal mini sensor bin,
opening when you wave
and closing on its own.
What sets it apart: Once
it’s full, you simply press
a button to have it self-seal
the bag and then auto-line
the bin with a new one.
LAB RESULTS This excelled
in our Cleaning Lab’s review,
making dealing with trash
effortless. We think it’s the
perfect size for bathrooms,
offices and small kitchens.
TOWNEW TRASH CAN, $120,
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Top-Drying Dishwasher LAB RESULTS In Lab tests, it
Even with many of today’s best machines, easily dried plastic containers,
some items still require hand-drying after a bottles and more. We like
cycle. Bosch’s new model has a first-of-its- that this new tech works
more effectively and in less time
kind solution: CrystalDry. The cycle add-on than similar add-ons while still
removes moist air, passes it through a being energy-efficient.
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Mainstream Meat Alternatives
Whether you’re vegetarian or vegan or you just want a plant-based burger, restaurants are starting
to offer veggie patties that look, cook and taste like the real deal. Brands like Impossible Foods and
Beyond Meat have created animal-free “meat” from ingredients like potato, pea proteins and soy
that you can order at places like Burger King, Dunkin’ and Tim Hortons—or buy and make at home.
LAB RESULTS Great when it comes to sustainability (animal farming causes 51% of greenhouse
gas emissions), these make eating out easier for everyone. Their calorie counts are on par with
that of ground beef, but some contain more sodium and saturated fat, so check labels.
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Air Fryer Meets Oven Meets Microwave
Who says you can’t make an entire meal in the microwave? Breville’s new three-in-
Food styling: Simon Andrews.
one appliance works as a microwave, a convection oven and an air fryer. The same
machine lets you heat leftovers; make juicy, crispy wings; and bake brownies.
LAB RESULTS Our Kitchen Appliances pros have seen microwaves that bake, but
this is one of the first that can air-fry too. In Lab tests, the air fryer setting made
crispy fries and cooked chicken thighs in just 20 minutes. We especially appreciated
its helpful onscreen notifications, which tell you when to turn food and more.
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than Skinceuticals’
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Teaching
system. Here’s how Tablet
it works: Head to the The latest Amazon
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short consultation “tutor.” Parents can set
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corrective serum definitions of tricky words
formulated right as kids read. Ideal for
there for your beginners and kids up
skin’s needs. to 12, it even comes with
LAB RESULTS The a case to protect it.
service combines LAB RESULTS GH moms
pro assessment with appreciated that this
proven ingredients was designed just for
for a powerful reading. It connects to the
serum you can’t get Internet, but doesn’t let
anywhere else.
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Everything you love about Sonos now comes in a take-anywhere
package. The chic Move has a rechargeable battery that promises GH
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10 hours of playing time and a super-durable form designed to
stand up to spills and splashes, small drops and even extreme
temperatures. This means you can bring it from the living room
to the backyard to the beach without worrying.
LAB RESULTS It’s packed with everything you want in a speaker, like
great sound quality, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant capabilities
to control other smart home tech and features like a carrying nook GH
that make it seem even more high-end. We also like that you can PREPPING
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play music over Wi-Fi or connect with Bluetooth on the go.
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a nonnegotiable for safe
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Most rain gear isn’t that comfortable to wear and can feel every four months.
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innovation: Futurelight. Designed using nanospinning tech so it our gripes about other
has super-tiny holes to let air pass through, the fabric is uniquely services is that getting
breathable without sacrificing rain protection. Jackets, pants and knives back can take days
gloves made from it are available now and perfect for running, or weeks. This one lets
skiing or hiking while braving the elements. you return dull ones in
LAB RESULTS Our fiber scientists were blown away by the new a prepaid package after
technology and the fact that the jacket was both breathable you’ve gotten a fresh set.
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and waterproof. We also liked that it was lightweight and made
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Next-Gen AirPods
Apple’s iconic earbuds now come in a noise-
canceling version. You’ll notice new silicone tips
to help block sounds and shorter stems with
a “button” that lets you access Siri or control GH
music. Inside they have two-way microphones MEDIA &
TECH LAB

for good sound quality and vents to prevent active noise canceling.
that clogged feeling.

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Personal Bartender
Love fancy cocktails but don’t
have the space (or skill) for a full
bar setup? Bartesian’s single-serve
machine is about to transform how
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you indulge. Lock in your go-to
spirits, then choose your drink
from 15 premixed pods. There’s
Next-Level one to suit every taste, from an
Play System old-fashioned to a margarita.
Google has entered the
LAB RESULTS This performed
gaming world with Stadia.
well in our evaluations, making
Unlike other options, it has
consistent, tasty drinks in seconds.
only a wireless controller
It’s also great for preventing heavy
as major hardware. Play
pours—before it “brews,” you can
happens via a Chrome-based
adjust the alcohol strength or have
streaming platform, so you
it make any drink as a mocktail.
can take your game from
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downtime or extra equipment.
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Genius Front-Loading Washer

GE has solved the most common front-loading washing machine issues—think mold, musty
smells and pooled water—with its new UltraFresh machine. Instead of drying the inside by hand
or leaving the door open after each load (risky if you have kids or pets), just press the vent
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LAB RESULTS This wowed in our Lab tests and left everything, even the folds of the rubber
gasket, bone-dry. GH pros say it’s best run overnight or after all laundry is done, as it cycles
on and off every 15 minutes and can take some time. We also like that the inside is treated
with Microban, which prevents mold and odors.
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NEW RESEARCH AREAS

The rise of epigenetics (a complex field
of study that examines specific changes
in gene activity) and the identification of
biological age have been regarded by some
as the holy grail in understanding how
we grow older. “Previously we assumed
that the genome, our entire DNA library,

HOW OLD
didn’t change throughout a person’s life.
That’s been proven wrong—it can be
modified by the environment,” says Elaine

ARE YOU
Chin, M.D., founder and chief medical
officer at Executive Health Centre and

Really?
author of Lifelines: Unlock the Secrets of
Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life.
Scientists have now identified biomarkers
(chemical changes) in an individual’s DNA
that correspond with aging. These changes
can help predict how well you’re going to
age, how long you’re going to live and even if
you’re at increased risk for chronic disease.

ROBUST HEALTH TOOLS

For years, health researchers and entrepreneurs have Over the past decade, people everywhere
have benefited from tech’s influence on
been studying aging down to the cellular level to health—from wearable trackers and smart-
see if it’s possible to slow, stop or even reverse the factors that watches that monitor activity, heart rate and
influence how getting older affects us. Now their findings sleep to testing kits that provide info
about ancestry, gut microbiome and fertility.
have the potential to shake up everything we thought A new category of at-home tests is
we knew about aging—but the burning question remains:
Can we actually change how we age?
By NICOL E SAP ORI TA
IN OUR CULTURE, WE’VE Health. “That’s an exciting development
since I began my medical career in the
ALWAYS NOTED MAJOR 1980s,” she adds.
The other development is that some
MILESTONES BY AGE— scientists today are less interested in the
voting at 18, being legally allowed to drink date on your birth certificate than they
at 21 and retiring at 65 (or so). All these are in a different marker: your biological
are based on how long you’ve been alive, age. Biological age is a measurement
and of course that can’t be changed. But that, instead of tracking years, looks at
our chronological age doesn’t account for chemical marks on DNA that show how
how we interpret or feel about that number. our biological systems are actually aging.
For many, 40 is the new 30 and 60 is the “People are very diverse in terms of their
new 40. Much of this shift in mindset can aging rates. The level one person hits by
be attributed to the ever-expanding field 50, another may not hit until 60,” explains
of aging research and its perceived infinite Morgan Levine, Ph.D., assistant professor
potential. “There’s a hypothesis that if of pathology at Yale School of Medicine.
you can manipulate the aging process, you She’s also head of bioinformatics at
now emerging that goes beyond ancestry
to assessing aging and more. For about a
year, Levine has been working with Elysium
Health to create Index, an at-home test that
evaluates over 100,000 epigenetic biomark-
ers on a person’s DNA. As with other kits,
all you do is provide a saliva sample. Four
to six weeks later, you receive your report,
in which you’ll learn your cumulative rate
of aging and find out whether your biological
age is older or younger than the number on
your driver’s license. “About 68% of people
will have a biological age within five years of
their chronological age, but you can also find
individuals who are a decade or more older
or younger,” she explains. The most impor-
tant thing to keep in mind is that if your rate
of biological aging is less than one, you’re
aging more slowly than your actual years.
DEFY YOUR AGE
So what does one do with that information?
According to the researchers, take charge.
“More than 90% of our longevity in
could possibly forestall the development of Elysium Health, a life sciences company terms of life span and health span—the
chronic disease and get people living longer recognized with our GH Innovation healthy years of life—is determined by our
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and healthier,” says Marie A. Bernard, M.D., Emblem for its commitment to scientific environment, not genetics,” stresses Eric
deputy director of the National Institute rigor and research. So the real question is, Verdin, M.D., president and CEO of the
on Aging at the National Institutes of how can we change our biological age? Buck Institute for Research on Aging.

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“What you eat, what you drink, how well
you sleep and the quality of your relation-
ships all have a real impact.” If you see room
for improvement in your biological age,
think of it as a chance to reevaluate your
choices. That is especially true for people
whose biological age is much older than their
chronological age. On the other hand, a lower
biological age could serve as validation and
reinforcement of your current practices.
While aging researchers are still identifying
proven adjustments that can move the needle,
a number of behaviors
are often linked with
PRIORITIZE TRUSTED CARE
Knowing your biological age can be a great
resource for taking control, but it shouldn’t
replace medical care. The same goes for all
at-home kits. “A false sense of security can
be a widespread issue with these products,”
cautions Matthew J. Ferber, Ph.D., director
of the Mayo Clinic GeneGuide laboratory.
Whether you’re screening for the BRCA gene
or assessing heart health, even good news
does not mean you have zero risk. Also, it’s
vital to remember that results from these tools
shouldn’t negate age-based
medical recommendations
4 WAYS YOU
CA N WOR K TO
PU T TI M E O N
YOU R SI DE
Spend 20 minutes outside.
Stress can impact all aspects of
life, including cellular health. New
research suggests that spending
time in nature each day can lower
stress hormones by over 20% per
hour. Whether you stroll in the park

“
a lower biological age. or sit in your backyard, you’ll get
or doctor-administered
the benefits of a daily “nature pill.”

90% of our
These include eating tests. Even if your bio-
well, getting enough logical age is younger than Turn down the temp at night.

longevity IS
sleep, exercising, not your chronological age, you Over one-third of us aren’t getting
smoking and avoiding should get a Pap smear enough shut-eye, and the effects
too much alcohol.
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every three years from go beyond feeling tired — a study
“We don’t have a age 21 on, annual mammo- found that just one night of sleep

ENVIRONMENT.
definitive intervention grams starting as soon as deprivation could negatively impact
for aging yet,” says age 40 (depending on your biological aging. Aim to snooze

”
Dr. Bernard. But people
can turn to actionable
lifestyle choices. And
while getting into good habits at a younger
chronological age is best, she stresses that it’s
never too late to start. We have also reported
on new science-backed supplements that move
beyond standard nutrition, like Elysium’s Basis,
which is designed to increase levels of NAD+
(a critical coenzyme that declines as we age).
Dr. Verdin says that one of the biggest
positive changes to reduce deterioration is
doing more physical activity. Even as little as
20 minutes of exercise a day (walking counts!)
can dramatically improve your health.
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screenings starting at 45.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Dr. Verdin imagines a future when
biomarker-based tests will become part of
your regular doctor visits and create a
sense of empowerment. “Aging by itself is
a risk factor for a whole range of conditions
like heart attack, stroke, certain cancers,
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LUNCH
SHAKE-UP
Stack your salad
the night before
(dressing at the bottom
lets you avoid soggy
lettuce), then toss for
a fresh, healthy meal
that will be the talk of
the watercooler.

F E TA C H E E S E

ARUGULA

R O T I N I PA S TA

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Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Alex Mata.

GRAPE
T O M AT O E S

meal prep

CHICKPEA CHICKPEAS

PASTA SALAD
P. 113 RED WINE
VINAIGRETTE
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 fast food
This Vietnamese chicken
noodle soup traditionally
simmers away on the stove
all day. Our pressure cooker
version is ready in an hour,
no babysitting needed!

I N S TA N T P O T

CHICKEN PHO
P. 111

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Celebrate the new year on January 25.
Traditionally in China, dumplings
are eaten during the Spring Festival
because they symbolize wealth in the year
ahead—so make a big batch!

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that an air fryer offers an easy
and healthy way to get a tasty
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POKE BOWL 101

H OW TO B U Y
A N D S E RV E
R AW T U N A
shop Smart
Go to a reputable market that
has a knowledgeable staff
and high inventory turnover.
Even if you see the phrase “sushi
grade,” be aware that the term
isn’t regulated by the FDA. Let
the fishmonger know you plan
to eat your tuna raw.
Go (super) Frozen
When fish has been deep-
frozen and stored per FDA
regulations, any potential
parasites have been killed.
(But if you’re concerned, the
safest route is to cook seafood.
Per the FDA, even freezing
doesn’t kill all harmful germs.)
keep it cold
Store it set over a bowl
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Nachos for Dinner!
Transform chips and dip into the ultimate one-pan meal
 DOUBLE BEAN
Refried beans + black beans
+ Cheddar + pico de gallo
+ guacamole + romaine

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BARBECUE BEEF
Beef + barbecue sauce +
Monterey Jack + avocado
or
+ scallion + pickled onion

CHICKEN
MICROWAVE
Place chopped chocolate or chocolate
SUIZAS chips in a microwave-safe bowl and
Chicken + poblano + salsa microwave on High in 20-sec. increments,
verde + sour cream + stirring in between, until melted and
Muenster + radish + onion smooth, about 1 min. total.

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 A walnut pesto that teaches you
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 Easy Weeknights
Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time
than you’d need to order takeout

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet on
medium. Cut 11⁄4 lbs skinless salmon fillet into
4 pieces and season with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and
HEART-HEALTHY pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 7 min.
Turn salmon over and continue cooking until just
Danielle Daly.
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 Tbsp olive oil.
Add one 15-oz can lentils (rinsed) and toss to
coat, then toss with 1 small English cucumber
(cut into pieces), 1 pink grapefruit (peel and
pith removed, cut into pieces) and 4 small

Salmon with opaque throughout, about 2 min. more. radishes (thinly sliced). Fold in 6 cups arugula
Citrusy Lentil Salad 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together and serve with salmon.
Prep 10 min. | Total 15 min.

SERVES 4 About 330 cal, 10.5 g fat (2 g sat), 36 g pro, 275 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 9 g fiber

JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0 G H 101
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1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté. In medium bowl, toss
1 lb beef chuck (well trimmed, cut into 2-in. pieces)
with 1 Tbsp flour. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to Instant
COMFORT FOOD Pot, then cook beef until browned on all sides,
5 to 6 min. Transfer beef to plate.
Instant Pot Beef 2. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 4 cloves garlic
and Squash Stew (smashed), 3 sprigs thyme and 1⁄2 tsp each salt
tender, 5 to 6 min. Stir in 12 oz beer. Press Cancel.
3. Return beef to pot along with 1⁄2 medium
butternut squash (peeled and cut into 2-in.
pieces), 3 medium carrots (sliced), 3 cups
no-salt-added beef broth and 1 cup pearled
barley. Lock lid and cook on high pressure 16 min.
Use quick-release method to release pressure.
Danielle Daly.

Prep 15 min. | Total 55 min. and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until Serve sprinkled with additional thyme if desired.
SERVES 4 About 485 cal, 9 g fat (2 g sat), 35 g pro, 490 mg sodium, 67 g carb, 13 g fiber

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 VEGETARIAN

Kale and Chickpea Soup

Prep 15 min. | Total 25 min.

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large Dutch oven

on medium. Add 6 cloves garlic (pressed)
and 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest and cook,
stirring, 1 min. Add 1⁄2 tsp fennel seeds
(coarsely crushed) and 1⁄4 tsp red pepper
flakes and cook, stirring, 2 min.
2. Add 4 cups water, one 14-oz can tomato
puree and 1 tsp salt; cover and bring to a
boil. Add 1 bunch Tuscan kale (leaves only,
coarsely chopped) and simmer 4 min.
3. Add one 15.5-oz can chickpeas
(rinsed) and simmer until heated through,
about 2 min. Serve with 1⁄3 cup grated
Pecorino Romano cheese and lemon
wedges if desired.
SERVES 4 About 335 cal, 10 g fat (4 g sat),
20 g pro, 695 mg sodium, 48 g carb, 11 g fiber

FAMILY FAVORITE

Smoky Turkey Tacos

Prep 15 min. | Total 25 min.

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large skillet on

medium. Add 1 large onion (finely chopped)
and 1⁄4 tsp salt and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 min. Stir
in 2 cloves garlic (pressed) and cook 1 min.
2. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking
up into small pieces, 5 min. Sprinkle with
1⁄2 to 1 tsp chipotle chile powder, 1 tsp
ground cumin and 1⁄2 tsp salt and cook,
continuing to break up meat, 2 min. more.
3. Stir in 1⁄2 cup canned tomato sauce and
simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 min.
4. Fill 8 hard taco shells (warmed) with
turkey and top with 1⁄2 cup grated extra-
sharp Cheddar. Sprinkle with shredded
iceberg lettuce and chopped cilantro
and onion. Serve with sour cream and
lime wedges if desired.
Mike Garten.

SERVES 4 About 425 cal, 24.5 g fat (9 g sat),

29 g pro, 775 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 3 g fiber
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GREAT FOR GUESTS
Asian Pork Chops
with Coconut Rice
Prep 15 min. | Total 35 min.
10 4 G H JA N / F E B 2 0 2 0
1. Combine 1⁄4 cup low-sodium soy sauce,
2 Tbsp lime juice, 2 cloves garlic and one 1-in.
piece peeled ginger (all finely chopped), 1 red
chile (thinly sliced) and 2 tsp brown sugar. Add
four 6-oz pork chops; turn to coat. Set aside.
2. In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup white rice,
one 15-oz can light coconut milk, 1⁄2 cup water
and 1⁄2 tsp salt to a boil. Cover, reduce heat
and simmer until tender, 17 to 20 min. Fluff
with fork and fold in sliced scallions.
SERVES 4 About 590 cal, 25.5 g fat (11.5 g sat), 35 g pro, 975 mg sodium, 54 g carb, 3 g fiber
3. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large
skillet on medium-high. Add pork chops (reserve
marinade); cook until just cooked through,
6 to 8 min. per side; transfer to plates.
4. Add 1 tsp oil to skillet, then 1 lb bok
choy (halved lengthwise), cut sides down.
Put heavy pan on top; cook until golden brown,
4 to 5 min. Remove pan, flip bok choy and
add reserved marinade and 1⁄4 cup water.
Mike Garten.
Cook, covered, 3 min. Serve with pork chops.
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Next-Level Steak + Potatoes
ROSEM A RY-SEA R ED
N Y STR IP Q G O
Active 15 min. | Total 20 min.
1 11⁄2-in. beef strip steak
(about 3⁄4 lb)
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, not peeled
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Heat medium
cast-iron skillet on medium-high.
Season steak with 1⁄2 tsp each salt
and pepper. Add oil to skillet, then
add steak, garlic and rosemary and
cook until steak is browned, about
3 min. per side.
2. Transfer skillet to oven and roast
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until steak is at desired doneness,
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3 to 6 min. for medium. Transfer
steak to cutting board and let rest
at least 5 min. before slicing.
SERVES 2 About 385 cal, 28 g fat
(11 g sat), 31 g pro, 555 mg sodium,
0 g carb, 0 g fiber
GA R LICK Y SAU TÉED
SPINACH Q G V O
Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 strip lemon zest, thinly sliced
1 large bunch spinach,
thick stems removed
Kosher salt and pepper
1. Heat oil, garlic and lemon zest
in large Dutch oven or skillet on
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medium until garlic is beginning
to turn golden around edges,
1 to 2 min.
2. Add spinach, season with
1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and
cook, tossing often, until spinach
begins to wilt, 1 to 2 min. Remove
from heat and continue to toss
until all spinach is just wilted, 1 to
2 min. more. GINGERY SHIR LEY
SERVES 2 About 165 cal, 14 g fat
TEMPLE Q G V O
(2 g sat), 5 g pro, 370 mg sodium, Fill Collins glass with ice.
7 g carb, 4 g fiber
Add 1 Tbsp pomegranate-ginger
syrup (recipe below) and top
with club soda. Serve with
ROASTED 1 maraschino cherry (such
H ASSELBACK as Luxardo) and 1 slice
POTATOES candied ginger.
W ITH SC A LLION MAKES 1 SERVING
BU T TER G V O
Active 10 min. | Total 50 min.
POMEGR A NATE-
GINGER SY RUP
2 medium yellow potatoes QGMVO
(about 7 oz each)
Active 5 min. | Total 30 min.
1 Tbsp olive oil
Flaky sea salt and pepper
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, In small saucepan, combine
at room temp 3⁄4 cup each sugar and
1 scallion, finely chopped pomegranate juice and one
1⁄2-in. piece fresh ginger (thinly
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Make sliced) and simmer, stirring once
1⁄8- to 1⁄4-in. slits in potatoes,
halfway through, until sugar
being sure to stop at least 1⁄4 in. dissolves, about 12 min. Remove
before bottom (do not cut all the
from heat and let cool to room
way through). temp (about 15 min.); strain.
2. Gently toss potatoes with oil MAKES 1 CUP
and 1⁄2 tsp each flaky sea salt and
pepper. Transfer to large rimmed
baking sheet, cut sides up. Roast
until tender, golden brown and
crisp, 45 to 50 min.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl,
combine butter and scallion.
Dollop each potato with
scallion butter.
SERVES 2 About 380 cal,
24 g fat (11.5 g sat), 5 g pro,
595 mg sodium, 36 g carb,
3 g fiber
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Active 30 min. | Total 30 min.
2 small poblano peppers
2 cloves garlic, not peeled
1 small jalapeño
1⁄2 medium onion, halved
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 ripe avocados
1 bunch cilantro, including stems
1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
(from about 3 limes)
Kosher salt
Totchos (recipe at right),
for serving
1. Heat broiler. On rimmed baking
sheet, toss poblanos, garlic,
jalapeño and onion with oil. Broil,
turning peppers once halfway
through, until vegetables are
deeply charred, 6 to 8 min. Let
cool, then use paper towel to
remove any skins and seeds.
2. Transfer vegetables to blender
along with avocados, cilantro, lime
juice, 1⁄4 cup water and 1⁄2 tsp salt
and puree until smooth, adding 1 to
2 Tbsp more water if needed. Serve
with Totchos if desired.
MAKES 3 CUPS Each 1⁄4 cup about
70 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 1 g pro,
85 mg sodium, 5 g carb, 3 g fiber
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Active 5 min. | Total 30 min.
2 lbs frozen potato tots
11⁄2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1⁄4 tsp cayenne
1 cup finely grated extra-sharp
Cheddar cheese
1. Heat oven to 425°F. On large
rimmed baking sheet, toss tots with
oil and spices and roast 20 min.
2. Sprinkle with Cheddar and roast
until tots are golden brown and
cheese has melted, 6 to 8 min.
SERVES 8 About 290 cal, 18 g fat
(5 g sat), 6 g pro, 665 mg sodium,
27 g carb, 3 g fiber
KEY: Q QUICK & EASY
FR ENCH ONION
DIP G M V O
Active 55 min. | Total 1 hr.
plus standing
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 large onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1⁄4 cup dry sherry wine
8 oz crème fraîche
1⁄2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives
Baguette, sliced and toasted,
for serving
1. Melt butter in large skillet on
medium-low. Add onions, season
with 1⁄2 tsp salt and 1⁄4 tsp pepper
and cook, covered, stirring occa-
sionally, until tender, 8 to 10 min.
2. Increase heat to medium and
cook, stirring frequently, until
deep golden brown, 30 to 40 min.
(Add 1 to 2 Tbsp water if onions
stick or pan browns.) Stir in thyme
and cook 1 min. Stir in sherry and
simmer until evaporated. Let cool.
3. Mix in crème fraÎche, yogurt
and lemon zest until smooth.
Fold in all but 1 Tbsp chives.
Let stand 30 min. to allow flavors
to meld before serving.
4. Sprinkle with remaining chives
and serve with toasted baguette.
MAKES 31⁄2 CUPS Each 1⁄4 cup
about 100 cal, 8.5 g fat (5.5 g sat),
2 g pro, 85 mg sodium, 4 g carb,
1 g fiber
G GLUTEN FREE M MAKE AHEAD
BUFFA LO
CHICK EN DIP QGO
Active 20 min. | Total 35 min.
1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese,
at room temp
1⁄2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1⁄3 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
(we used Frank’s RedHot)
3 cups finely shredded
white-meat rotisserie chicken
(from 1 chicken)
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese,
coarsely grated
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Potato chips and celery sticks,
for serving
1. Heat oven to 425°F. In bowl, whisk
cream cheese, sour cream, lemon
juice and hot sauce. Fold in chicken,
Monterey Jack and scallions.
2. Transfer mixture to 2 shallow
2-cup baking dishes, top with blue
cheese and bake until golden
brown, 12 to 15 min. Serve with
potato chips and celery sticks.
SERVES 12 About 215 cal, 16.5 g fat
(9.5 g sat), 15 g pro, 505 mg sodium,
3 g carb, 0 g fiber
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Bonus
recipe!

No need to be in New Orleans this February 25! You can celebrate at

home with this sweet yeasted cake. Brought to Louisiana by French and
Spanish settlers, it’s now part of the annual festival. Bakeries sneak in
V EGA N QUESO GMV
Active 30 min. | Total 45 min.
2 large poblano peppers,
halved and seeded
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup cashews
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp ground coriander
1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric
Kosher salt and pepper
1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast
Chopped cilantro and
tortilla chips, for serving
1. Heat broiler. Arrange poblanos,
cut sides down, on rimmed baking
sheet and broil until charred, 3 to
5 min. Transfer to bowl, cover and
let stand 5 min. Use paper towel
to remove skins, then cut peppers
into 1⁄4-in. pieces.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic
in small saucepan on medium until
sizzling, about 1 min. Remove from
heat and stir in cashews, then
spices and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and
pepper. Add 11⁄2 cups water and
bring mixture to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer until cashews
are tender, 10 to 12 min.
3. Transfer mixture to blender, add
nutritional yeast and 1⁄2 cup water
and puree until smooth.
4. Return mixture to saucepan
and cook, stirring occasionally,
until thickened, 6 to 8 min.
Fold in all but 2 Tbsp poblanos.
Transfer to serving dish, top with
remaining poblanos and sprinkle
with cilantro. Makes 2 cups.
Serve with tortilla chips.
SERVES 8 About 140 cal, 10 g fat
(2 g sat), 5 g pro, 150 mg sodium,
9 g carb, 2 g fiber
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K ING C A K E MV
Active 40 min. | Total 1 hr. 10 min. plus rising
FOR DOUGH
3⁄4 cup plus 1 Tbsp whole
milk, divided
1 1⁄4-oz pkg. active dry yeast
1⁄4 cup plus 1 tsp granulated
sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour,
plus more for dusting
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
3 large egg yolks plus
1 large egg, at room temp
1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
at room temp
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp pure almond extract
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Oil, for greasing
FOR FILLING
1 cup pecans, chopped
1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 Tbsp unsalted butter,
at room temp
1 empty 28-oz can
(label discarded), washed
FOR FROSTING
1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese,
at room temp
4 Tbsp unsalted butter,
at room temp
11⁄2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Purple sanding sugar,
for sprinkling
1. Make dough: Microwave 3⁄4 cup
milk until warm to the touch
(about 110°F). Whisk in yeast and
1 tsp sugar and let sit until foaming,
about 10 min.
2. In large bowl, whisk together
flour, cinnamon, salt and remaining
1⁄4 cup sugar.
3. Using electric mixer, whisk
together egg yolks, butter, lemon
zest and extracts. Stir in yeast
mixture to combine. Gradually mix
in flour mixture. Using dough hook,
mix on lowest speed until smooth
dough forms, 5 to 7 min. Transfer to
lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp
towel and let rise until doubled in
size, about 1 hr.
4. Meanwhile, make filling: In small
bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar
and cinnamon.
5. Turn out dough onto lightly
floured surface and roll to 10-
by 15-in. rectangle. Spread with
softened butter and sprinkle with
pecan mixture. Starting from long
side, roll dough into tight log,
lightly pinching seam to seal.
6. Grease outside of can and place
in center of large oiled baking
sheet. Wrap log around can, seam
side down, gently pulling from
center of log to stretch around.
Using a little water as glue, pinch
ends together to seal.
7. Cover dough with damp towel
and let rise until dough doesn’t
bounce back when pressed gently
with finger, 45 min. to 1 hr.
8. Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl,
whisk remaining egg and Tbsp milk.
Lightly brush dough with some egg
mixture; bake 15 min. Rotate pan and
remove can, brush inside of cake
with egg mixture, then continue
baking until light golden brown, 10 to
15 min. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
9. Meanwhile, make frosting:
Using electric mixer, beat cream
cheese and butter on low speed
to combine. Beat in confectioners’
sugar until blended, then vanilla.
Spread on top of cooled cake,
then sprinkle with sanding sugar.
SERVES 12 About 525 cal,
31.5 g fat (15 g sat), 7 g pro,
240 mg sodium, 55 g carb,
2 g fiber
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CHICK EN SUIZ A S BA R BECUE BEEF BEA N NACHOS Q G V O
NACHOS G O NACHOS G Active 5 min. | Total 15 min.
Active 20 min. | Total 35 min. Active 30 min. | Total 40 min.
6 oz tortilla chips (about 7 cups)
1 large poblano pepper, 1⁄4 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 15-oz can low-sodium
halved and seeded 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice black beans, rinsed
1⁄2 cup prepared salsa verde Kosher salt 8 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese,
2 Tbsp sour cream 1 Tbsp olive oil coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
V ERY BER RY 21⁄2 cups fresh cilantro, divided 1 large yellow onion, 1 15-oz can vegetarian
QUINOA MUFFINS 21⁄2 cups shredded white-meat finely chopped refried beans
rotisserie chicken 1⁄4 cup sour cream
Active 10 min. | Total 30 min. 2 cloves garlic, pressed
6 oz tortilla chips 1 lb ground beef 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
(about 7 cups) 1⁄2 cup fresh pico de gallo
3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup barbecue sauce
8 oz Muenster cheese, 1⁄2 cup guacamole
plus more for dusting 1⁄2 cup canned tomato sauce
coarsely grated 6 oz tortilla chips 1. Heat oven to 450°F. On rimmed
1 cup almond flour  (about 2 cups)
1⁄4 cup white quinoa (raw)  (about 7 cups) baking sheet, toss chips, black
1⁄4 small white onion, 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese,
1 tsp baking powder  beans and half of Cheddar.
finely chopped coarsely grated
1 tsp ground cinnamon  4 small radishes, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2. Dollop refried beans on top and
1⁄2  tsp ground ginger  sprinkle with remaining cheese.
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1⁄2  tsp baking soda   Bake until beans are heated through
1. Heat broiler. Arrange poblano, 1 ripe avocado, diced
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt   and cheese has melted, 6 to 7 min.
2 large eggs, beaten  cut sides down, on rimmed 1. Heat oven to 450°F. In small
baking sheet and broil until bowl, combine red onion, lime 3. Dollop sour cream over nachos
1 cup plain full-fat yogurt  and top with lettuce, pico de gallo
1⁄4 cup whole milk  charred, 3 to 5 min. Transfer juice and pinch salt and let stand.
to bowl, cover and let stand and guacamole.
1⁄3 cup honey   2. Heat oil in large skillet on
2 6-oz containers 5 min. Use paper towel to remove SERVES 6 About 455 cal, 25 g fat
skins, then cut peppers into medium. Add yellow onion and (9 g sat), 19.5 g pro, 760 mg sodium,
small raspberries 1⁄4 tsp salt and cook, covered, 42 g carb, 10 g fiber
1⁄4-in. pieces.
1. Heat oven to 325°F. stirring occasionally, until
Lightly coat 12-cup muffin 2. Reduce oven temp to 450°F. tender, 6 to 8 min. Stir in garlic;
pan with cooking spray In blender, puree salsa verde, cook 1 min.
and dust with flour. sour cream and 2 cups cilantro
3. Add beef and cook, breaking
until smooth. Toss with chicken
2. In large bowl, whisk to coat. up into small pieces, 5 min. Stir YOUR NACHO
together flours, quinoa, in barbecue sauce and tomato GAME PLAN
baking powder, cinnamon, 3. On same baking sheet, toss sauce and simmer until slightly
chicken with chips, half of For fully loaded bites every
ginger, baking soda and salt.  thickened, 4 to 5 min. time, toss the chips with
Muenster and chopped poblano.
3. In medium bowl, whisk 4. On rimmed baking sheet, the cheese and the hardier
Sprinkle remaining cheese on
eggs, yogurt, milk and honey. top. Bake until cheese has melted toss chips and half of Monterey toppings before piling
Fold egg mixture into flour Jack. Top with beef mixture everything else on top.
and chicken is hot, 6 to 7 min.
mixture until just combined, and sprinkle remaining cheese Once baked, add finishing
then stir in raspberries. 4. Chop remaining 1⁄2 cup on top. Bake until cheese has touches like sour cream,
cilantro and toss with onion. melted, 3 to 4 min. avocado and salsa for a
4. Divide batter among Scatter onion mixture and
muffin-pan cups and bake 5. Top nachos with scallions, winning app, snack or meal.
radishes over nachos.
until toothpick inserted into avocado and pickled red onion.
SERVES 6 About 390 cal,
centers of muffins comes out 22.5 g fat (9 g sat), 25 g pro, SERVES 8 About 455 cal,
clean, 15 to 20 min. Cool in 690 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 26.5 g fat (9 g sat), 20 g pro,
2 g fiber 780 mg sodium, 35 g carb,
pan 5 min., then transfer to a 4 g fiber
wire rack to cool completely. 
MAKES 12 About 170 cal, 7 g
fat (1 g sat), 6 g pro, 205 mg
sodium, 23 g carb, 3 g fiber
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POR K & CHI V E
DUMPLINGS O
Active 40 min. | Total 50 min.
1 lb ground pork
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp rice wine
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, grated
1⁄2 bunch chives, sliced
(about 1⁄2 cup)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
(about 1⁄2 cup)
Square dumpling wrappers
(about 30)
Kosher salt
Chile Oil (recipe at right),
for dipping
1. In medium bowl, combine pork,
soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, ginger,
garlic, chives and scallions.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment
paper. Working in batches, place
1 rounded Tbsp filling in center of
1 wrapper. Using fingers, lightly wet
edges of wrapper with water. Fold
wrapper over to make a triangle
and press to seal. Lightly wet
FOLD THE PERFECT WONTON
1 2
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Fill with 1 rounded Wet edges and
Tbsp filling. fold to seal.
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1 bottom corner of triangle, then
pinch together to seal. Transfer
to prepared sheet. Repeat with
remaining filling and wrappers.
3. Add 1 Tbsp salt to large pot of
simmering water. In 3 batches, cook
dumplings, stirring, until filling is
cooked through, 3 to 6 min. Using
slotted spoon, transfer to paper-
towel-lined plate. Serve with
Chile Oil if desired. Makes 30.
SERVES 6 About 385 cal, 4 g fat
(1 g sat), 28 g pro, 910 mg sodium,
61 g carb, 2 g fiber
CHILE OIL Q G M V O
Active 5 min. | Total 10 min.
plus cooling
In medium heatproof bowl, combine
1⁄4 cup red pepper flakes, 3 Tbsp
toasted sesame seeds, 2 tsp five-
spice powder, 1 tsp pepper and
2 bay leaves. In small saucepan,
heat 1 cup vegetable oil on medium
until hot but not smoking. Pour over
spices and stir to combine; let cool.
Discard bay leaves and strain if
desired. Refrigerate up to 6 months.
MAKES 1 CUP
3 SERVES 4 About 235 cal, 5 g fat
Join corners
around filling.
INSTA N T POT
CHICK EN PHO GO
Active 20 min. | Total 1 hr.
4 star anise pods
4 cloves
1 small cinnamon stick, smashed
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1⁄2 tsp black peppercorns
1 2-in. piece ginger, quartered
and then smashed
1⁄2 red onion, coarsely chopped
1⁄2 Fuji apple
11⁄2 lbs chicken thighs,
skin removed
2 Tbsp fish sauce, divided
3 oz instant rice noodles
Bean sprouts, sliced red chile,
red onion, mint or cilantro and
lime wedges, for serving
1. Press Sauté on Instant Pot.
Add star anise, cloves, cinnamon,
coriander and peppercorns and
sauté until fragrant, 3 to 4 min.
2. Add ginger and onion and cook,
stirring occasionally, 4 min. Add
apple, chicken, 5 cups water and
1 Tbsp fish sauce; cover and lock
lid. Cook on high pressure 22 min.
Use natural release for 10 min., then
release any remaining pressure.
3. Transfer chicken to plate. Strain
broth, discarding remaining solids.
Return broth to pot, add noodles
and let sit until tender, 3 to 4 min.
4. Meanwhile, shred chicken,
discarding bones. Return to pot
and stir in remaining Tbsp fish
sauce. Serve with desired toppings.
(1.5 g sat), 23 g pro, 730 mg sodium,
22 g carb, 0 g fiber
GH’s
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Cookbook
SPEEDY EGGPLANT
PA R M R AV IOLI Q V
Active 20 min. | Total 40 min.
1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg plus 1 egg white
3⁄4 cup panko
1⁄2 cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt and pepper
1 small eggplant, cut into
1⁄2-in.-thick rounds
1 Tbsp olive oil spray
1 16-oz pkg. cheese ravioli
11⁄4 cups marinara sauce
Shredded fresh
mozzarella, for serving
1. Place flour on plate. In
shallow bowl, beat egg
and egg white. In second
shallow bowl, combine
panko, Parmesan, garlic
powder, 1⁄2 tsp salt and
1⁄4 tsp pepper. Coat eggplant
in flour, then in egg, then in
panko mixture, pressing to
adhere. Spray 1 side with oil.
2. Heat air fryer to 400°F.
Place half of eggplant in
basket, oil side down; spray
with oil. (Slices may overlap
slightly.) Air-fry until golden
brown and tender, 14 min.;
transfer to plate. Repeat with
remaining eggplant.
3. Once second batch is
cooked, place first batch on
top of just-cooked slices in
basket. Air-fry all 2 min. Turn
off fryer and let eggplant stand
in fryer until ready to use.
4. Meanwhile, cook ravioli
per pkg. directions. Cut egg-
plant into pieces. Serve over
ravioli topped with sauce;
sprinkle with mozzarella.
SERVES 4 About 485 cal,
22 g fat (7 g sat), 23 g pro,
1,115 mg sodium, 70 g carb,
8 g fiber
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A HI T UNA
POK E BOW L QO
Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp
low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp
toasted sesame oil
1⁄4 sweet onion, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 lb fresh ahi tuna,
cut into 1-in. cubes
1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1⁄4 tsp sugar
1 tsp black sesame seeds,
plus more for sprinkling
1 ripe avocado, quartered
Cooked rice, for serving
1. In large bowl, whisk together soy
sauce, sesame oil, onion, scallions
and pinch salt. Toss with tuna and
refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In small bowl, toss cucumber with
vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds and
pinch salt. Let stand 5 min.
3. Serve tuna, marinated cucumbers
and avocado over rice if desired.
Sprinkle with additional black
sesame seeds if desired.
SERVES 4 About 265 cal, 13 g fat
(2 g sat), 30 g pro, 310 mg sodium,
8 g carb, 4 g fiber
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CHOCO -DR IZZLED
PR ETZELS Q M V O
Dip large pretzels fully or halfway
in melted dark, milk, white and/
or strawberry chocolate (we used
Valrhona, valrhona-chocolate.com),
tapping off excess, then transfer
to a waxed-paper-lined baking
sheet and let set. Drizzle with same
chocolate or another color and let
set before serving.

CHICK PEA PA STA

SA L A D IN A JA R
Active 10 min. | Total 10 min.

1⁄4 very small red onion,

finely chopped
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
11⁄2 Tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1⁄2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp Kalamata olives, halved
1 cup cooked rotini pasta
11⁄2 cups baby arugula
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
In 1-qt jar, shake onion, vinegar, oil
and pinch each salt and pepper. Add
chickpeas and gently shake to coat.
Top with tomatoes, olives, pasta, aru-
gula and feta. When ready to serve,
turn upside down and let sit 2 min. so
dressing can run over rest of ingre-
dients. Can be prepared ahead and
refrigerated up to 2 days. Let stand
at room temp at least 10 min. before
turning over to spread dressing.
SERVES 1 About 650 cal, 31.5 g fat
(6.5 g sat), 19 g pro, 945 mg sodium,
72 g carb, 11 g fiber
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RA IS IN G KIDS

Family
Game Night
Playing board games with your kids can
help them build social and cognitive skills.
Games “teach children to work as a team,
negotiate, follow rules and use spatial
reasoning and logic,” explains Ellie Dix,
a former school behavior specialist and
author of The Board Game Family: Reclaim
Your Children From the Screen. They
also improve kids’ response to delayed
gratification. Many digital games provide
a quick hit of the “happy chemicals” dopa-
mine and oxytocin, which is why they’re
so addictive, says Hanna Bogen Novak, M.S.,
a director at the Center for Connection
family therapy practice. Board games are
a slower burn, and regular play can retrain
brains to get the same buzz from a delayed
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release of chemicals. That helps kids focus

on long-term projects like schoolwork too.
If you’re having trouble getting children
to sit down and play with you, Dix recom-
mends a little subterfuge: “Get out a
game and ignore your children for a bit.
You’ll be surprised how fascinated they’ll
FAST FUN become by what you’re doing.” Especially
Our kid testers loved if you’re playing one of the Little Lab–
this sped-up,
voice-activated Monopoly.
approved board games on the next page.
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We logged hundreds
of data points and had
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OUSEKEEP
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nearly 100 testers (kids
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ages 1 to 14 and their
BEST TOY parents) help us rate
awards dozens of games on:
2020
So fun, kids will have • Ease of use
• Skill development
no clue they’re learning! • Kids’ interest in playing
again and again

2+ (BELLY) BUTTON
MATCHING GAME
Practice colors, taking turns and more with
this sneaky teaching game. Little ones will
love showing off their own belly buttons as
they try to match their button and teddy
bear pieces with the ones on the board.
Lab Results Parents said younger kids had
so much fun (and stayed so engaged) that
they asked to play over and over again.
Peaceable Kingdom Button, Button, Belly
Button, $16, two or more players
3+ SILLY-ANIMAL
MEMORY CHALLENGE
You want to find the head and body cards
that match to make one animal. But the real
thrill starts when you don’t get a pair: Flip
a dog’s head to go with a horse’s body, and
everyone has to bark as they gallop around.
Lab Results We like that this is a game in
which it’s more fun not to win. It’s also a
great chance to teach kids about animals.
ThinkFun Heads Talk Tails Walk, $15,
two to five players
4+ HUNGRY DRAGON
ADVENTURE
Kids will have a blast reaching into the
dragon’s belly for a trinket. If it matches the
color of his glowing nose, they keep it. The
first person with one of each figurine wins.
Lab Results Preschoolers went nuts for
the sounds, lights and “magic” look into his
belly. It’s challenging enough to keep their
attention, but doesn’t feel impossible to win.
Goliath Dragon Snacks, $25,

6+ SPEEDY SPACE
CLEANUP MISSION
Race to clear your planet’s mess first.
Roll the dice to see if you can off-load trash
to a neighbor. But watch out—everyone
else is giving you their junk. It’s fast-paced
and doesn’t stop until someone wins.
Lab Results The more people you play
with, the more fun (and hectic) it gets.
Kids and grown-ups shared tons of laughs.
The Op Games Astro Trash, $20,
three to five players
7+ TECHED-OUT
MUSICAL CHAIRS
The classic game just got an upgrade. One
person reads something from the gadget
like “Butts up if you’ve ever had a dog.” Those
who have, get up. Anyone standing has to
run to claim a chair before the music ends.
Lab Results You can play this almost
anywhere — indoors or outside — and there
are no small pieces that could get lost.
PlayMonster Butts Up, $23,
three or more players
8+ VOICE-CONTROLLED
MONOPOLY SET
Mr. Monopoly’s hat doubles as a speaker to
track players’ bank accounts and properties.
All you have to do is roll the dice, press
your token’s button and say “Buy Park Place.”
Lab Results Testers loved that this was
a faster-moving version of the original that
also prevented cheating. Caveat: It didn’t
always recognize commands right away.
Hasbro Monopoly Voice Banking, $30,
two to four players

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PROBLEM: YOUR DOG CHEWS EVERYTHING
SOLUTION: First, know that chewing helps
prevent dental disease, boredom and stress-related
behavior issues, according to Andrea Arden,
trainer and Animal Planet pet expert. But you need
to redirect it to a better target. Make sure your
dog has lots of chew toys, and rotate them to stave
off boredom. If you catch him chewing something
he shouldn’t, certified dog trainer Colleen Demling-
Riley, owner of Pawtopia Dog Training in San Diego,
says to take it, calmly say “No” and replace it with
a toy. Praise him as he grabs it so he’ll understand
the right targets. When you are out, use a crate or
an exercise pen to keep pets away from hazards.
PROBLEM: YOUR CAT PEES
OUTSIDE HER LITTER BOX
SOLUTION: Check with your veterinarian to rule
out a medical issue causing frequent urination, says
Arden. If she’s healthy, consider possible stressors.
Urinating in places they shouldn’t is one way
cats express displeasure. Your cat also may dislike
the litter box. Clean it often, move it to a quieter
location, change the type of litter or get a new box.
PROBLEM: YOUR DOG NIPS
SOLUTION: Young pets nip because that’s how
they engage with their own species, Arden
explains. Games like fetch can actually teach them
not to bite. Demling-Riley suggests putting your
puppy on a 10- to 15-foot leash and tossing a toy
two feet away. When he grabs it, praise him
and guide him back with the leash. Once he gets
close, calmly say “Drop it” and show him a treat.
When he obeys, praise him and give him the treat.
Lengthen the distance gradually, stopping while
he is still engaged to keep him excited about the
back-and-forth. —Lizz Schumer

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