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A cup of blueberry tea beside a spoonful of fruit. Image Credit: manaemedia/iStock/Getty Images Blueberry tea is made from the dried leaves of the blueberry bush. It has a faintly grassy taste and is sometimes flavored with dried blueberries to give it a sweeter, fruitier flavor and a deep purple color. Blueberry leaves are rich in antioxidants, which have a number of different health benefits, including lowering fat levels and potentially protecting against hepatitis C....

Black seed oil may have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Image Credit: Andrii Pohranychnyi/iStock/GettyImages Black seed oil, extracted from the seeds of a plant from Egypt called ​Nigella sativa​, has attracted attention as a possible treatment for people with diabetes or those at risk for the disease. Experts caution, though, that more scientific research is needed to back up hopes for its health benefit. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Side Effects of Black Seed Video of the Day The Link to Blood Sugar Diabetes occurs when your body cannot make or properly use the hormone insulin, which is charged with moving blood sugar to your cells for energy....

Woman holding tampon. During your reproductive years, many life events can alter your menstrual cycle, including pregnancy, breastfeeding and perimenopause. Your hormones fluctuate as you get older, and you may find that your periods gradually or suddenly become closer together or further apart. Weight fluctuations, often caused by dieting and exercise, can also cause your periods to be late or absent. Advertisement Weight Loss Rapid weight loss from exercising and dieting can cause irregularities in your menstrual cycle, including skipped or late periods....

You may dream about having a tight, sculpted six-pack, but the tricky part is knowing how to get there. After all, one of the most stubborn exercise myths out there is that you can get toned abs by doing thousands of situps, but this simply isn’t true. If you’re asking yourself, “Will doing situps every day flatten my stomach?” the answer is no. In fact, situps are one of the least effective ab exercises you can do....

Blood pressure readings don’t have to be done using an arm cuff. Image Credit: sansubba/iStock/GettyImages Blood pressure readings don’t necessarily have to be done using an arm cuff. It’s possible to get a blood pressure reading using your leg instead. In fact, it’s possible to get an accurate blood pressure reading at any point where an artery runs near the surface of the skin. Advertisement Read more: What Is Blood Pressure, Exactly?...

Granola bars can be a good source of energy. Image Credit: ian600f/iStock/Getty Images If you become tired and have difficulty focusing between meals, consider eating a snack to boost your energy levels. Granola bars and energy bars are small, portable snacks that give you fuel during the day. No clear criteria define the differences between granola bars and energy bars. Some energy bars contain granola, and granola bars can be excellent sources of energy during the day....

A health practitioner assisting a woman with a bloody nose. Image Credit: Henfaes/iStock/Getty Images If you are getting bloody noses after eating a meal high in sodium, you might want to think about changing your diet. While bloody noses are often caused by dry air, allergies, colds and vigorous nose blowing; they are also caused by hypertension. Also called high blood pressure, hypertension can be caused by eating foods with too much salt in them, such as pretzels, processed lunch meats, canned soups, pickled foods and heavily seasoned foods....

Celery and peanut butter may help you lose weight. Image Credit: photo_chaz/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to weight loss, celery and peanut butter often fall on two opposite ends of the spectrum. Because there aren’t many calories in celery, it’s often a dietary staple on calorie-restricted plans. On the other hand, peanut butter, which is high in fat and calories, is shunned. Advertisement But if you take a look at the research, it's possible that eating celery with peanut butter may help you lose weight....

Olives next to a jar of olive oil. Image Credit: Kasiam/iStock/Getty Images Olive oil has taken on new importance for its antioxidant levels as well as for its heart- healthy unsaturated nature. Cooking with mostly monounsaturated olive oil rather than saturated fats such as lard can decrease your risk of heart disease. Frying foods with olive oil may negate the health benefits of the oil by forming less healthy types of fat, but this is less likely to happen when cooking at home than it is in commercial kitchens....

Eating a balanced diet can help prevent overnutrition, undernutrition and malnutrition. Image Credit: StefaNikolic/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is Overnutrition? What Is Undernutrition? Malnutrition, Defined Malnutrition's Prevalence Malnutrition Symptoms Nutrition is one of the most important influences on health, which is why eating a balanced diet is so crucial. It is the balance of nutrients contained in the calories you consume, weighed against the calories you burn, that impacts overall wellness....

Ectopic heartbeats develop due to heart rate irregularities that often result in additional heartbeats or skipped beats. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Ectopic heartbeats develop due to heart rate irregularities that often result in additional heartbeats or skipped beats. This variation in heartbeats generally causes an irregular pulse that can be checked by a nurse or doctor. Advertisement While most ectopic heartbeats are benign according to Medline Plus, some may be an indicator of a more serious heart condition, so speak with your doctor for a proper diagnosis....

Yoga is a great way to tone the legs. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages In a pair of shorts or a short skirt, tight, toned hamstrings and calves leave a lasting impression. If you’ve put away shorts and mini-skirts because of excess fat or cellulite, it’s time to get them out again. Strength-training exercises can help you shed fat and build lean muscle so you can confidently reveal your legs and make heads turn, coming or going....

Foods good for eye health are those high in vitamin C, omega-3 fats and antioxidants. Image Credit: FlamingoImages/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to keeping your sight sharp, what you eat matters. But forget bushels of carrots. The ideal meal to keep your peepers perfect, says an optometrist, is a dark leafy green salad topped with salmon. Advertisement Here's why this dish is a great way to care for your eyes, and what other foods you should be eating for better eye health....

Bodybuilders have developed accurate ways to measure arm size. Image Credit: Marcus0711/iStock/Getty Images Whether you are a professional bodybuilder or just starting a weightlifting program, increases in the size of your arms may be taken as a sign of success. While measuring your arm size may seem straightforward, different methods may result in inaccurate measurements. By following the methods used by professional bodybuilders, you can arrive at an arm measurement that accurately reflects your bodybuilding progress....

A scale can't differentiate between muscle and fat. Image Credit: Bine Å edivy/iStock/Getty Images When you weigh yourself, the scale cannot differentiate between muscle, fat, water, bone or internal organs. In fact, a scale doesn’t know if you are human being or a bag of rice. If you have recent weight gain, it’s important to know if it’s muscle or fat. Look for several signs to recognize fat or muscle gain; there are also tests that can be done to give you an accurate measurement....

The B vitamins are water-soluble and need to be consumed regularly to support good health. Image Credit: superoke/iStock/GettyImages B vitamins are vital for cell metabolism and every physiological function in your body, but since they’re water-soluble, your body is unable to store them. This means that, if you can’t get all the essential B vitamins from your diet, or if you have certain medical conditions, taking a B complex supplement is a wise choice, ensuring your body gets the nutrients it needs....

Having a salad rich in leafy greens is an underrated muscle-building tool. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When you want to build muscle, you’re probably focused on protein. Give you all the grilled chicken breast, salmon and pea protein shakes you can get your hands on. Advertisement But you may be missing out on something else that can power up your workouts: leafy greens. These veggies, and others like beets, are packed with chemicals called nitrates, which may help enhance muscular strength and function....

references Kretschmar: "Premium Deli Meats & Wisconsin Cheeses" USDA: "Hams and Food Safety" You can add flavor to a fully cooked Kretschmar ham without drying it out. Image Credit: Svetlana Monyakova/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Svetlana Monyakova/iStock/GettyImages Estimate the time it’ll take for your ham to reach the appropriate internal temperature — that way, you’ll be able to cut down on the number of times you open the oven, remove the foil and check the temperature....

Freeze a previously cooked chicken pie for a quick and easy future meal. Image Credit: BRETT STEVENS/Image Source/GettyImages Chicken pie recipes can vary based on the cut of chicken, type of vegetables and thickness of pastry dough. Despite these differences, chicken pies generally have a similar cook time of around 30 minutes. Frozen chicken pies usually require 50 percent more time in the oven. Advertisement Read more: 10 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to Save You Time Video of the Day Healthy Chicken Pie Recipes According to the USDA, most chicken pot pies are around 302 grams and have 616 calories....

Rabbit marinading in a glass bowl. Image Credit: PopoudinaSvetlana/iStock/Getty Images Brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings that tenderizes meat and infuses it with flavor. Rabbit meat has a soft, salty flavor that works well with the salt in a brine solution. In addition, the inherent dryness of rabbit meat is easily combated by brining it before you cook it. You will need approximately five minutes to make the brine and about one hour of soaking time per pound of meat....