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A man and woman are eating breakfast together. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but it’s only one of several that everyone needs to function at peak levels. Skipping most of the day’s nutrition can and will have myriad adverse effects, not just on your health, but also on your job or school performance. If you’re considering having breakfast as the sole meal of the day, keep in mind that the risks far outweigh whatever short-term benefits you might experience....

Knowing which exercises to avoid will help you prevent further injury to the supraspinatus. Image Credit: Nando Martinez/iStock/GettyImages The supraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up a group referred to as the rotator cuff muscles. The primary purpose of these muscles is to prevent the head of the humerus, or upper arm bone, from driving into the shoulder joint as you lift your arm away from your body or overhead....

Avoid spicy foods and alcohol. Image Credit: Jenniferrutledgephotography/iStock/GettyImages Bladder irritation can occur for a variety of reasons, including conditions such as overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis and bladder stones. Advertisement Certain foods and chemicals can potentially aggravate bladder irritation, provoking symptoms such as the need to urinate more frequently, difficulty holding your urine and/or pain when you empty your bladder. Video of the Day Foods and dietary chemicals that irritate the bladder vary from person to person, so you might need to experiment to find those that bother you....

You may use raw garlic as a supplement. Garlic flavors food and is used medicinally in fresh or supplement form. For example, it may be effective for reducing high blood pressure and for slowing development of atherosclerosis, according to Medline Plus. Garlic can cause side effects, however. Always consult a doctor before trying a new supplement. Advertisement Significance One of the most common side effects of garlic is nausea, according to “The Essential Herb-Drug-Vitamin Interaction Guide” by George T....

Commonly called the “elixir of life,” some of holy basil's benefits include its antimicrobial and stress-reducing properties. Image Credit: vm2002/iStock/GettyImages Belonging to the basil family of herbaceous plants, tulsi — which is the Sanskrit word for holy basil — has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Commonly called the “elixir of life,” some of holy basil’s benefits include its antimicrobial and stress-reducing properties. Advertisement What is Tulsi? Native to Taiwan, India and parts of Africa, the tulsi plant or Ocimum sanctum L....

Woman's feet walking on brick path Image Credit: BAaAej Ayjak/iStock/Getty Images Checking your heart rate after walking just one mile may not seem to be very useful. But it can provide useful information, for both the new exerciser and for the recreational athlete. If you are just starting an exercise program, particularly a walk program, it can indicate if you are exercising efficiently. For the athlete, it can provide a measurement of aerobic capacity, called VO2 max, which traditionally has required an expensive laboratory test....

Peppermint is a great home remedy for smelly flatulence. Image Credit: Eugene03/iStock/GettyImages Flatulence is completely normal, but if your farts are clearing the room, you may be on the lookout for a home remedy for bad smelling gas. The good news is that there are a lot of things you can do, and many are as simple as changing the types of food you eat and how you eat them....

A man and woman are walking their dogs. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Walking can help you to control your waistline, blood pressure and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Aim for a minimum of 150 minutes of brisk walking every week, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can do this exercise anywhere, and it won’t cost you a dime to get started. Advertisement Calories Burned Even if you’re not walking to lose weight, you will see benefits....

Normal daily hair loss varies from person to person, but it's typically between 50 and 200 strands. Image Credit: Chalisa Thammapatanakul / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages In This Article Normal Hair Loss Men vs. Women Hair Life Cycle Causes of More Hair Loss When to See a Doctor Seriously, your brush is filled with hair ​again​? Your shower drain looks like you scrubbed up your pup. Or your bathroom floor is basically a graveyard of many, many strands....

A post-workout smoothie with protein can help your muscles recover and repair. Image Credit: Liv Friis-Larsen/iStock/Getty Images Adding protein to your fruit smoothie makes it into a muscle-building post-workout snack or a hunger-busting mini-meal. Blending fruit smoothies at home also allows you to control the ingredients, so you escape the added sugar and calories often found in juice-bar versions. The amount of protein powder you add to a smoothie depends on your goals and the type of powder you are using....

There's no such thing as an ideal weight, but there are plenty of methods to help you determine if your weight is healthy. Image Credit: kate_sept2004/E+/GettyImages In This Article Determining Your Healthy Weight Range BMI Height and Weight Chart Body Mass Index (BMI) Waist Circumference Waist-to-Hip Ratio Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Fat Percentage Weight and Health Risks If you're wondering how much you should weigh, there's no simple answer. A person's weight is influenced by a variety of factors, including your genes, how you eat, your activity level and the environment where you live....

Cooking fajita meat on the stove in a skillet will help you get a meal on the table in no time. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/Getty Images In This Article Nutrition Chicken vs. Steak Stovetop Fajita Recipe Traditional fajita meat is marinated skirt steak, but you can make fajitas with chicken, fish, shrimp and even tofu. Advertisement Luckily, it's pretty simple to cook fajita meat on the stove in a skillet. When you're using a meat like chicken or steak, cutting it into thin strips helps it cook through very quickly....

Cook your pre-stuffed pork chops in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until the pork and stuffing has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Raw meat and stuffing can be a potentially dangerous situation if not cooked properly. It’s not only important to pay attention to your stuffed pork chops cooking time, but also the internal cooking temperature. That being said, stuffed pork chops make a delicious spin on the popular protein....

Freezing boiled crawfish is a good way to make sure you have access to the seafood any time you want it. Image Credit: GMVozd/E+/GettyImages Louisiana is known as one of America’s great culinary capitals, and crawfish are among the most celebrated of Louisiana’s cuisine. From December until June — and especially during the spring when they’re most plentiful — crawfish are a mealtime staple. Advertisement They're used in a variety of ways, but one of the tastiest preparation methods is simply boiling the crawfish in seasoned water....

Citrus is a natural diuretic, so adding it to your salads might make you urinate more. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve set a conscious goal to hike up your H2O intake, you’ve probably prepared yourself to pee more often. But water notwithstanding, sometimes the other things you eat and drink can unintentionally up your urination or intensify your need to go number one. Advertisement Here, gut health dietitian Amanda Sauceda, RDN, CLT, shares the most common diuretic foods that make you pee more....

1 of 14 Overview If you've recently lost weight or had a baby, you may have noticed more sagging skin on your body than you'd like to see. While it's not possible to actually tighten skin with exercise, it is possible to build metabolically active, lean muscle underneath the skin, which can help give the appearance of tighter skin. In addition, increased lean muscle will help to boost your overall calorie burn around the clock and give your body a more defined shape....

Even with the kids around, you can still make time for a yoga break to recenter yourself. Image Credit: chee gin tan/E+/GettyImages As governments around the world continue to issue stricter COVID-19 guidelines, either your yoga studio has shut down temporarily or you’re practicing social distancing to stay safe. Whatever the case, odds are you’re spending more time at home and being less active than usual. Advertisement Cabin fever coupled with coronavirus concerns may have you tied up in a ball of nervous knots....

When reheated properly, your leftover turkey can be just as delicious as the first time around. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article In the Oven On the Stovetop In the Microwave When prepared properly, turkey is moist and tender (seriously!). But reheating turkey sometimes causes it to lose its juiciness and texture. Advertisement After safe storage — with stuffing removed and the turkey stashed in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking — leftover turkey can be served cold....

The side effects of FertilAid for Men supplements may include digestive issues like nausea or cramping. Image Credit: Nes/E+/GettyImages Infertility affects many people and can be a difficult condition to address. Enter FertilAid for Men, a supplement that claims to support fertility and reproductive wellness. Advertisement The supplement, which is manufactured by Fairhaven Health, aims to increase the sperm health (like sperm count and how well sperm moves) of people assigned male at birth (AMAB), according to the FertilAid website....

Adopt these mental health tips Winter Olympians and Paralympians swear by to cultivate more focus, calm and energy. Image Credit: NBC Olympics/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games share their top tips so you can fuel your body and rock your workouts Like an Olympian. Have you ever thought about all that it takes to be an Olympian? Of course, it takes incredible physical fitness to compete at the Olympic level....