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Stay consistent with your training to build up your body. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Fitness transformation photos are a social media black hole. Before you know it, you’ve spent an hour scrolling through mind-blowing before-and-after images of people who made over their bodies in just 30 days. But don’t be fooled by the photo editing. Advertisement That's right, editing. Photos might make one month of training seem like enough to go from beginner to shredded....

Magnesium pills spilling out of a bottle Image Credit: ChiLLChiLLz/iStock/Getty Images Escitalopram, sold as the brand Lexapro, is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro increases levels of serotonin in the brain by preventing the reabsorption of serotonin into nerve cells and thus is called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. You can take some types of magnesium with Lexapro, but two types have an interaction with this medication....

Biotin is generally safe to combine with most vitamins; however, there's little research to support its use if you don't have a deficiency. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Biotin and Multivitamins Biotin and B Vitamins Biotin and Vitamin C Biotin and Vitamin E Biotin and Calcium Biotin and Zinc Biotin and Collagen Biotin and Prenatal Vitamins Biotin is a type of vitamin and popular supplement that's often touted to support hair, skin and nail health....

Fructose occurs naturally in fruit. Cane sugar and fructose are both simple carbohydrates that provide 4 calories per gram. Although cane sugar, or sucrose, differs slightly from fructose in terms of molecular structure, both are sugars that add calories without improving the nutritional composition of the food. Your body uses both cane sugar and fructose for immediate energy if needed, or stores them for later. Advertisement Cane Sugar An average sugar cane stalk yields around 0....

You need to also do strength training to get your legs bigger. Image Credit: GibsonPictures/E+/GettyImages When it comes to packing on size, you need to do a lot more than cycling to get those monster quads and killer hamstrings you’ve been working towards. To experience muscle hypertrophy in your legs, you need to participate in a strength training program specifically designed for building muscle mass. Advertisement Tip Bike riding is considered a cardiovascular exercise, which means the main goal is to increase your heart rate and burn calories....

If you have a stomach ulcer, watching what you drink may help ease symptoms. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/Production Perig If you have a stomach ulcer, you’ve probably heard it’s best to avoid coffee. Although coffee doesn’t cause ulcers, drinking this popular beverage might irritate your stomach and worsen ulcer pain. Whether or not you should drink coffee, though, depends on your individual tolerance. Advertisement What Is a Stomach Ulcer? Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are lesions that occur in the gastric mucosa, or the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the stomach....

Oatmeal may cause heartburn for people who have oat sensitivities. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages Millions of Americans experience recurrent heartburn. Spicy foods are a common culprit, but even oatmeal may cause heartburn for some people who have oat sensitivities. But is it the oats? Good news: There are tips that may help you enjoy that oatmeal and prevent symptoms. Advertisement ​Read more:​ What Is the Nutritional Value of Oatmeal? Video of the Day All About Oats Plain oatmeal is not generally associated with acid reflux, meaning that it isn’t likely to trigger symptoms for most people....

Instead of mango, try adding cantaloupe to your fruit salad to head off an embarrassing gas attack. Image Credit: SherSor/iStock/GettyImages There’s no doubt that fruits are a healthy addition to your diet. Not only do they contain lots of vitamins and minerals, but they’re typically unprocessed and are great natural sources of fiber. In fact, Health.gov says you need 2 to 2 1/2 cups of fruit daily if you follow a 2,000-calorie diet....

Gyms should avoid extreme temperatures. Image Credit: AndrewLam/iStock/Getty Images The temperature and humidity in gyms can vary greatly from one establishment to another. Smaller gyms and workout classes can be custom regulated, but larger facilities may have difficulty meeting their clients’ comfort levels. This can increase the risk of possible dehydration and heat stroke. Whatever heat and humidification decisions are made, extreme temperatures should be avoided. Advertisement Considerations Special temperature and humidity considerations must be taken for pregnant people....

Image Credit: VikkiePix/iStock/Getty Images When chronic acid reflux becomes a problem, switching from traditional tea or coffee to caffeine-free herbal teas may help reduce heartburn and other symptoms. Tea made from the Camellia sinensis leaves – which includes "black" and green tea – and coffee both contain caffeine and other substances that can aggravate acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Herbal teas may offer more than just a neutral alternative....

Introduction to Lipotropics Woman taking weight loss supplements. Image Credit: diego_cervo/iStock/Getty Images Lipotropics are a fat-loss supplement designed for people who are 20 percent or higher over their ideal body weight–or women with more than 30 percent body fat, and men with over 20 percent body fat. When a high level of body fat is accrued, fat metabolism slows and an accumulation of fat in the liver begins to grow. This accumulation can lead to severe health problems, such as cirrhosis of the liver....

Tennis helps improve your aerobic stamina while also burning calories for weight management. Image Credit: SolisImages/iStock/GettyImages The number of calories burned playing tennis for an hour will vary, depending on several factors. The amount of time you play, your weight and your intensity when playing all affect how many calories you will burn. Advertisement Tip The number of calories burned playing an hour of tennis will vary from person to person based on a number of factors....

The caffeine content in green tea extract varies among brands. Image Credit: Rimma_Bondarenko/iStock/GettyImages Rich in polyphenols, green tea extract has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties. Its side effects, although mild, are associated with the caffeine in green tea pills. Despite its health benefits, this stimulant may cause jitters, heart palpitations and insomnia. Advertisement Tip The caffeine content in green tea extract varies among brands. Some pills have little or no caffeine, while others exceed 200 milligrams per serving....

Exercise is important to help stay healthy. Image Credit: Sergey Mikheev/iStock/GettyImages Have you seen Sandra Bullock lately? The actress hit the red carpet premiere of her popular Netflix movie “Bird Box” looking freaking phenomenal, to say the least. Advertisement "I'm sleeping in a container that is devoid of outside carcinogens, that helps lift what you don't have and — come on, please!" Bullock joked in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, when asked about her secret to longevity....

Two small green smoothies. Image Credit: tashka2000/iStock/Getty Images Dietary fiber can help lower your blood cholesterol, balance blood sugar levels and support your weight loss efforts, all while regulating the digestion system. The recommended daily allowance of dietary fiber per day is 38 g for men and 25 g for women. There are two forms of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. These two forms of fiber are found in fruits and whole grains....

Add sunflower oil to whole-grain bread for extra nutrition. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Sunflower oil is a healthy cooking oil that is composed of 79 percent monounsaturated fat, 7 percent polyunsaturated fat and 14 percent saturated fat, which is almost the same composition as extra-virgin olive oil. In moderation, unsaturated fats can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Baking is one way to add sunflower oil to your diet. Sunflower oil has a high smoke point, which is the temperature past which an oil becomes unhealthy to consume....

It only takes 10 minutes to cook beets in the microwave. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages With their sweet, earthy flavor, beets make an excellent addition to salads, sautéed leafy greens or grains like brown rice and quinoa. While they can take over an hour to roast in the oven, it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare beets in the microwave. Advertisement Beets are packed with nutrients like folate, manganese, potassium and fiber, so consider adding them to your regular vegetable rotation....

Give your morning bowl of oats a makeover with this easy trick. Image Credit: NataBene/iStock/GettyImages While on its own oatmeal offers hearty whole grains, B vitamins, essential minerals and filling fiber, simply adding this one low-calorie, antioxidant-abundant beverage can bump up its nutrient profile (and flavor factor) by leaps and bounds. Advertisement Not just for sipping, tea is the incredible ingredient that'll infuse your oats with oodles of oomph. Just when you thought your morning oats couldn't get any healthier!...

Plank wipers challenge your core stability and strength while improving hip mobility. Image Credit: Morsa Images/E+/GettyImages When it comes to core conditioning, planks never go out of style. That’s because they strengthen all the muscles that make up your core, including your back, abs, shoulders, quads and glutes, Nedra Lopez Matosov, personal trainer and women’s wellness expert, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Advertisement And while those benefits are hard to beat, one plank variation does all that and more....

Eat healthy, inluding lean meats and vegetables. Image Credit: Elena Gaak/iStock/Getty Images Six-pack abs are sought after by most teenage girls as well as adult women. Although it requires effort, girls can achieve six-pack abs by sticking to healthy eating plans and exercise regimens. Body-fat percentage must be low to see toned abdominals which may otherwise be hiding under layers of fat. Be on your way to bare abs with a combination of cardio, core strengthening and diet....