10 Snow Storm Foods That Are Way Better Than Bread and Milk(for more go to http://howpeopledo.com)

You know the drill: as soon as snow is headed your way, a nonsensical frenzy for sliced bread and milk wipes the supermarket shelves clean. But these foods aren’t ideal for bad weather: milk will spoil quickly if the power goes out and processed bread won’t keep you full for long. There’s not enough protein or healthy fats in bread and milk to keep you satisfied, and unless you really love French toast, meal options are limited.  Instead, stock your larder with whole grains, hearty fruits and vegetables, and heart-healthy fats. You’ll make it through the storm like a pro and eat deliciously along the way.

Whole-Grain Pasta

Just about any meal can be made with whole-wheat pasta and the pantry items you already have on hand. If you can’t boil water, bulgur is an excellent alternative; it just needs to be soaked overnight.

Nuts and Oats

Nuts have the healthy fats and protein you crave in cold weather and bulk up any dish with satisfying crunch. Try unsalted roasted almonds and cashews. Old-fashioned rolled oats make a great rib-sticking oatmeal or base for granola.

Canned Tuna

The fact that it’s shelf stable and delicious cold or warm makes tuna a no-brainer. The fact that it’s a hearty-healthy food is just a bonus. Opt for albacore tuna packed in water for big flakes of fish and a cleaner flavor.

Canned beans

Packed with protein and fiber, no-cook, and so versatile, canned beans should be the first thing you grab when you hit the store. Toss with any vegetables that remain in your fridge and a sharp vinaigrette to create a satisfying main.

Apples and Citrus

Grey days will have you craving crisp, bright, juicy fruit. Apples and oranges are packed with Vitamin C and fiber. They’re also one of the most shelf stable produces for if you lose power.

Nut and Seed Butters

While we don’t recommend PB&Js for sustenance, natural peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter have good fats and protein. Use in savory applications like satay sauce or vegetable sandwiches.

Dried Fruit

Super concentrated and naturally sweet dried fruits will help you get through a sugar craving. We love pitted dates, dried figs, and apricots. Think of it as nature’s dessert.

Good Whole-Grain Bread

When everyone else heads over to the sliced bread aisle, make your way to the bakery section. A hearty whole grain loaf can yield plenty of piled high toasts for breakfasts and ideal grilled (or cold) cheese sandwiches.

Leafy Kale, Carrots, and Brussels Sprouts

Hearty vegetables will last longer than tender lettuces and other delicate produce. None actually need to be cooked: massage kale leaves until wilted and tender, slice and marinate carrots in vinaigrette, or shred fresh Brussels sprouts with a sharp knife or mandoline.

Dark chocolate

Yes, we would consider a good dark chocolate a crucial snowstorm staple. You’ll benefit from the subtle caffeine boost and can savor each intense square rather than binge on old Christmas candy.

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CDC guidelines for HIV prevention regimen may not go far enough, study suggests(for more go to http://howpeopledo.com)

A new study from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health suggests modifying federal health guidelines related to the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV transmission because current standards could miss some people who should be on it.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a measure that has proven to be highly effective in preventing HIV transmission during unprotected sex. While not entirely foolproof, studies have shown taking daily doses of tenofovir disoproxil-emtricitabine, or Truvada, is 92 percent effective in preventing HIV infection when taken correctly and consistently.
Since 2012, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended PrEP for gay or bisexual men who have had condomless anal sex or been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection in the past six months. The CDC also has recommended PrEP for HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) and who are in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner.
The UCLA study, which was published in the January issue of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, suggests that those guidelines do not go far enough, because they omit important characteristics that could put someone at high risk for becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS. Working with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the researchers have developed an online risk assessment calculator, available today, which could fill that gap.
“To the best of our knowledge, this PrEP Calculator is the first of its kind to be based on real-world data,” said Robert Weiss, co-author of the study and a professor of biostatistics at the Fielding School. “We hope that our PrEP calculator will allow more MSM to make a more-informed decision before deciding whether or not PrEP is right for them.”
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the largest HIV testing providers in Los Angeles County for gay, bisexual and MSM, with approximately 13,000 individual clients served annually, said lead author Matthew Beymer, a post-doctoral scholar in the department of medicine, division of infectious diseases, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Between January 2009 and June 2014 the center collected data on various behavioral risk factors for HIV among clients at each visit. Center personnel used behavioral data and HIV test results to determine what characteristics distinguished MSM who were HIV-negative when the study began and subsequently tested positive for HIV during a follow-up visit from those who remained HIV-negative through the follow-up visits.
Using these data the researchers built an HIV-risk algorithm, which they use as a standardized mechanism for recommending PrEP to clients of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Unlike the CDC guidelines, they asked important questions about a number of factors that could put one at higher risk for becoming infected, including substance use, number of sex partners, age and race or ethnicity, and other partner-level factors.
The researchers found that if all individuals who had a risk score greater than or equal to five on the test’s scale – 51 percent of those who used the calculator – had been given PrEP, then 75 percent of HIV infections would be averted during follow-up, assuming adequate regimen adherence and near complete effectiveness.
This made the researchers’ model better than the CDC guidelines because it took into account behaviors that aren’t considered in the current guidelines.
Based on these findings, they developed the risk calculator. The researchers will then assess whether men who have sex with men find it useful in determining if they should start taking PrEP. Even as late as September 2016, 20 percent of the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s clients were unsure if PrEP was right for them, Beymer said.
“The findings from this study will allow MSM to determine their overall risk for HIV based on their own data and previous data collected at the Los Angeles LGBT Center,” Beymer said. “Ultimately, this HIV risk score can be used by the client to determine if PrEP is right for them.”
Beymer said that a limitation of this calculator is that it may not be appropriate for heterosexual and trans individuals, injection drug users, or people living outside of Los Angeles. In addition, it does not consider situations in which HIV-negative men are in long-term relationships with HIV-positive men.
This work was supported by the Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment; the National Institute of Mental Health (grant P30MH058107), the UCLA Center for AIDS Research (grant 5P30AI028697) and a UCLA Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Global HIV Prevention Research (T32MH080634).

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5 Ways to Boost Your Libido(for more go to http://howpeopledo.com)

If you’ve been having trouble getting “in the mood” and the lag in your sex life is starting to affect your relationship, this video is for you. Sex therapist and Health contributing editor Gail Saltz shares her top tips to boost arousal and reconnect with your partner. From squeezing in a little more “you time” (we mean masturbation!), to communicating more with your partner, Saltz gets to the heart of what your road blocks might be and ways to overcome them. Watch the video to get on the road to a happier and more active sex life.

Don’t have time to watch? Read the full transcript:

The steps you can take for yourself to improve desire are many.

1. Masturbation: It’s probably best to start with yourself – and by yourself, I mean with masturbation. Masturbation is always a good thing to practice and you can take it to your partner.

2. Talk to your gynecologist: Take a look at what your hormonal situation might be, and talk to your gynecologist about any tests you might need and things that might be added to help you boost arousal. Look at your medications.

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3. Fantasize more: It’s really important to be able to have sexual fantasy to boost arousal.

4. Communicate more: Talk about issues, and if there are issues going on, talk about them not in the bedroom. Talk about fears and concerns about changes that need to be made.

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5. Be open to change: Be open to what your spouse might want to try. Talk to your spouse about what you might want to try that’s new. New is good.

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