We at MC have picked our cumulative brains and put together a round-up of the top 10 reasons you should give Downward Dog a bona fide shot.

Suddenly, it seems like your entire post-work subway car is sporting Lululemon and you hear that every pro athlete is hitting the Bikram studio; everyone you meet has appeared to be jumping on the yoga bandwagon. But is it for you? The answer is yes, yoga can be for anyone. We at MC have picked our cumulative brains and put together a round-up of the top 10 reasons you should give Downward Dog a bona fide shot. Now, this doesn't mean you should give up your daily latte for Kombucha tea, but it's worth a try, right?

1. Reduces stress and anxiety: Stressed? Please, who isn't. Even worse: Does it stress you out that you're stressed? Then time to buy a yoga mat, find your local studio, and sweat what's bothering you.

2. Helps you sleep: It's the quintessential catch-22: How do you get a good workout when you're so exhausted? Find a form of yoga labeled beginner, restorative, or basic. After a few sessions, that glass of red wine before bed won't be essential, but it might be

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Laura Doss/Fitness MagazineBy Colleen Moody

Running may not be a contact sport, but runners can certainly rack up a slew of injuries. Here, the most common running injuries and how to feel better fast.

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#1: Runner's Knee and ITBFS
Runner's knee is often called ITB friction syndrome (ITBFS), but the two are actually different things. "Runner's knee happens when cartilage in the kneecap is irritated, while ITB friction syndrome occurs when the tendon from your hip to the outer knee gets tight and inflamed, irritating the outer bone of the knee," says Leon Popovitz, MD, founder of the New York Bone & Joint Specialists in New York. Combined, these two make up a majority of the knee problems runners experience.

So how do you tell the difference? With ITBFS the pain is usually isolated outside of the knee, says Dr. Popovitz. The tendon will feel very tight (almost like a cord) and pain will often radiate up into the hip. Both runner's knee and ITBFS will flare up

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Sorry all you dairy-lovers...

You've heard the old slogan: Milk: It does a body good. Well, the truth is, we don't know that for sure. Strong data from laboratory tests and a major research effort called the China Study have revealed serious questions about whether or not milk is truly safe for humans. But what we do know is that whole milk products-cream and whole-fat cheese, yogurt and ice cream-do a body bad. Very bad.

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The type of fat in dairy products is saturated fat, which is the kind that increases your risk of cardiovascular disease by damaging arteries and increasing the "bad" LDL cholesterol that clogs them up. Too much saturated fat (stick to no more than 20 grams per day) also makes you put on weight, which can lead to obesity and a host of health problems.

That's not all. A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that women who often ate high-fat dairy were more likely to die from breast cancer than

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Happiness is an option. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and comparing yourself to other people, and start making conscious decisions to get into the present and thinking in a glass-half-full way. Bethenny's therapist, Dr. Amador, is here to show you how.

The Pursuit of Happiness
By Dr. Amador

According to the US Declaration of Independence, the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental right of all people. Really? Isn't life filled, or at least peppered, with pain, hardships and tragedy?

My answer to both questions is "Yes!" Bad things happen to all of us, some are hit much harder than others, but why is it that some people like Malala Yousufzai (the Afghan girl who survived being shot in the head by the Taliban because she wanted to go to school) can bounce back to pursue happiness, and turn tragedy into triumph? Today she speaks not of her trauma, but of how we can help other girls.

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It's big, red, pus-filled and staring at you in the mirror with its ugly, squishy eye. How can you not pop it?! Stop. Bethenny's dermatologist Dr. Sobel gives us the pimply details on how to deal with these bothersome blemishes.

1. Growing up, we were under the assumption that pimples were just for teenagers -- what gives?!
That is a myth. Acne in any form -- red papule, blackhead, whitehead or cyst -- can continue past teenage years. Acne can be related to puberty, hormonal changes, pregnancy, endocrine disorders or ingrown hairs.

2. What's the worst thing you could ever do to get rid of a pimple?
The worst thing would be to squeeze it. This can cause a bacterial infection and scarring.

3. If it hurts and you feel like you absolutely have to pop it, how do you do this with less wreckage?
The best thing would be to see your dermatologist, who would lance the pimple with a sterile lancet. If you can't get to a dermatologist, try to soak it with a lukewarm washcloth.

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By Chelsea Roff

Do women see themselves less accurately than strangers do?

According to a study commissioned by Dove, only 4% of women around the world would describe themselves as beautiful. 72% of young girls included in the survey say they feel "tremendous pressure to be beautiful," and more than half (54%) agree that when it comes to how they look, they are their own worst beauty critic.* Another study found that 97% of women have negative body thoughts on a daily basis -- on average every 15 minutes.

That's a lot of time to spend castigating yourself.

These are no doubt alarming statistics, but it's difficult to completely understand the emotional impact of these beliefs from cold numbers alone. Perhaps that's why the team at Dove decided to perform a social experiment to test whether women's perceptions of their bodies differ from those of a stranger's. And they went about it in a way that might surprise you: by enlisting the help of a forensic sketch

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Today we often feel like we have 1,001 hats to juggle, a huge array of demands on time and energy. When that little window of free time does appear, a workout may not be top priority (or maybe it is!). Making it to the gym can be a lot to ask, for sure, but exercise helps you feel empowered, energized, and ready to tackle all the other tasks you might face. Luckily, we've got you covered with a collection of kick-butt workouts from personal trainers that you can do almost anywhere and that fit into those little time slots throughout your day. They'll have you dripping in sweat before you know it. Click through for 7 workouts you can do in under 30 minutes! -By Heather Neal

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by Valerie Berkowitz R.D., for SHAPE.com

Could this be causing all your health problems?Many women are unfortunately familiar with fatigue, recurring sinus infections, irritability, and a stuck scale. You may blame it on anxiety, allergies, stress, or bad genes-but it could be something else.

Candida albicans-tiny yeast organisms like fungi and mold-may seem harmless, but yeast overgrowth (YO) packs a powerful punch and is responsible for issues that affect almost every body system. While vaginal infections are readily ID'ed, when yeast is prevalent on the skin or in gut and mouth flora and the symptoms are more general, it is not as easily diagnosed. After all, how often do you feel moody or depressed, lack focus, or suffer from headaches, post-nasal drip, rashes, or eczema that won't seem to go away?

It's not totally your fault: The environment we live in creates a breeding ground for yeast overgrowth. A weakened immune system due to the overuse or misuse of antibiotics, steroids, and antibacterial soap; use of birth control

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