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Image Credit: Dario Lo Presti/iStock/Getty Images Body mass index -- BMI -- is a measurement used by doctors to classify a patient as underweight, overweight or right on target. Body frame size is not used when calculating BMI; instead, you can figure out your BMI using your height and weight. The BMI measurement does not take into account body composition or sex differences, so its accuracy is debatable. Advertisement BMI Breakdown BMI is based on the concept that your body weight should be proportional to your height....

Freshly cooked waffles. Image Credit: letterberry/iStock/Getty Images Hot, doughy waffles are a treat usually saved for Sunday brunch due to the time they take to cook. However, if you want to eat waffles when you’re short on time, give the frozen variety a try. These days, frozen waffles come in numerous different styles and flavors, including Belgium, home-style, blueberry, flax and whole-grain. Frozen waffles are a cinch to cook in the oven....

Is it soreness or something more serious? This guide will help you tell. Image Credit: Getty Images/Peter Muller Pain can start as a minor tweak or a twinge. At first, it may hurt only when you move a certain way, but it can soon morph into chronic pain. From knee pain to ankle sprains to rotator cuff tears and shin splits, figuring out when it’s safe to work through the pain or when to stop and see a doctor can be difficult....

If you have severe abdominal pain after eating, see your doctor as soon as possible. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages While it’s not uncommon to experience a bout of abdominal discomfort after eating, especially if you’ve eaten a large meal, severe abdominal pain post-nosh is not so ordinary and may be cause for concern. Advertisement If the pain is severe and persistent, seek immediate medical attention to rule out or potentially prevent more adverse health issues, says Mir Ali, MD, general and bariatric surgeon at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California....

You can win at fitness with the right strategies. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/GettyImages How are you feeling about your progress on your fitness and weight loss goals? Advertisement If you're not getting the results you want, now is a great time to evaluate your strategy and make sure you're not skipping any resources that might move the needle and get you to your goals. Advertisement At LIVESTRONG.COM, we're committed to helping you live healthier and happier....

Eggs are featured in almost every recipe in this list because they're high in protein and low in carbs. Image Credit: Bartosz Luczak/iStock/GettyImages You wake up and start your morning with a bowl of sugary cereal or a stack of pancakes only to find yourself lethargic and hungry an hour later. Sound familiar? Advertisement Eating balanced meals — especially your first one of the day — is important for maintaining steady energy and staying satiated during the hours that follow....

You don't have to sacrifice your knees for a good lower-body workout Image Credit: Ivan Moreno/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Warm-Up Circuit 1 Circuit 2 Cooldown Every so often, it's OK to push through a tough workout. But when it comes to your knees, there's not much gain to your pain. Advertisement Pain is your body telling you something isn't right, according to Joanie Johnson, CPT, a certified personal trainer and pre- and postnatal corrective exercise specialist....

Working one side at a time gives you an opportunity to even out any strength imbalances. Image Credit: Julia_Albul/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Julia_Albul/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/K. Aleisha Fetters Sets 2 Reps 12 Body Part Butt and Legs Stand with a dumbbell in your right hand, feet planted about hip-width apart. Engage your core as you begin to raise your left leg straight behind you, hinging your hips back and supporting yourself with your right leg, bending the right knee slightly....

Many veggies and fruits provide plenty of water, which counts towards your daily hydration goals. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Stay Hydrated, My Friends takes a look at all things hydration, dehydration and the different ways to meet your daily water needs. You already know just how important it is to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Advertisement Hydration regulates body temperature, prevents infections, helps organs function properly and keeps joints lubricated, per the Harvard T....

Allergy to broccoli is an uncommon food allergy. According to the MayoClinic, food allergy is a problem that affects between 6 percent to 8 percent of children and 4 percent of adults. While most food allergies are related to milk, eggs, nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat, an allergy can develop to any food, including broccoli. Advertisement Causes An allergy to broccoli develops when a person’s immune system erroneously determines that the broccoli is a foreign and potentially harmful substance....

The elliptical sheds fat throughout the body. Image Credit: Julenochek/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’re an apple, carrying those extra pounds around your torso, or a pear, with extra weight on your hips and thighs, working out to spot reduce fat in a specific area is a myth. To lose that excess fat, you must reduce the total fat in your body. Working out with an elliptical helps you burn calories, improve heart and lung health, and reduce the size of your hips and thighs....

A salad with grilled chicken, feta, and tomatoes. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/Getty Images Gallstones affect about 10 percent of the population, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Most people with gallstones don’t even know they have them because they do not cause any problems. You can eat salads and greens with gallstones. If you are experiencing problems with your gallbladder because of the gallstones, you may need be careful with your choice of salad dressing....

Adult woman taking medicine Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images You can safely take the prescription antidepressant Zoloft along with Food and Drug Administration-approved diet medications such as phentermine and orlistat, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center Drug Checker. However, no diet drug or antidepressant can counteract the effects of poor eating and exercise habits. If you absolutely cannot stick to a diet due to depression, seek psychological therapy or a weight-loss support group....

Sinus Headaches & Caffeine Image Credit: LOUISE BEAUMONT/Moment/GettyImages If you’re plagued by sinus headaches, you might consider turning to caffeine for relief. People often find that consuming caffeine offers the relief they so long for. It constricts painfully enlarged blood vessels, says the National Headache Foundation. Advertisement However, trying to treat sinus headaches with just caffeine is generally considered a bad idea. Not only would this not address the cause of your sinus pain, it can be a headache trigger, says Mayo Clinic....

Both L-glutamic acid and L-glutamine are amino acids. And while their names sound similar, and they both come from the same family of amino acids known as the glutamates, they are different. Glutamic acid is best known as a component of monosodium glutamate, while L-glutamine may be known as a supplement used by athletes to help improve immune health and recovery. Food Sources L-glutamic acid is found either as a free amino acid or as part of a protein in food....

An assortment of cheeses on tray Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Humans have consumed cheese for millenia – at least as far back as 4,000 years ago, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. Unfortunately, many people have a difficult time digesting cheese, primarily due to its milk content. Determining what is causing your painful cramping and gas can help determine if you need to eat a different type of cheese or forego it, altogether....

Milk can help you gain weight. Image Credit: seanrmcdermid/E+/GettyImages If your goal is weight gain, milk may be able to help you do the trick. Of course, it’s not the answer all on its own; but when you combine milk with increased overall calorie intake, the proteins in the milk may help make weight gain, specifically in the form of lean muscle, easier. Advertisement However, if you simply increase your calorie intake without incorporating resistance training, there's really no way to control how that weight is stored....

A phyiscal therapist helps a female patient with leg exercises Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Avascular necrosis, or osteonecrosis, is a condition in which your bone tissue dies due to a lack of sufficient blood supply. This can happen for several reasons including use of high-dose corticosteroids, injury, excessive consumption of alcohol, chemotherapy, radiation and sickle cell disease. Osteonecrosis can affect any bone, but most commonly occurs in the hip joint....

Oblique tears can be painful and mimic symptoms of a broken rib. Image Credit: Lifemoment/iStock/Getty Images Oblique tears can be sudden, surprising, and painful. Usually the result of an aggressive twisting motion, this injury can even mimic a rib injury because it’s so painful. Those who play rotational sports, such as tennis or golf, might experience an oblique tear. Even if you’re simply helping a friend move and lifting heavy furniture awkwardly, you can experience an oblique tear....

Facial exercises can help strengthen the muscles of the face. Exercising your facial muscles can help to strengthen the muscles in the face as well as stimulate blood circulation. Facial exercises performed on a consistent basis can also help give you a more youthful appearance, according to the skincare experts at CynthiaRowland.com. Exercising the facial muscles around the eyes and eyebrow areas is an all-natural way to give your face a lift without resorting to surgery....