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People assigned female at birth often have stronger side effects from vaccines. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages You felt all achy. Chilly and feverish. Headache-y. Nauseated. Or your arm just hurt. These are all possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advertisement The talk surrounding side effects is that these are all good things — and may be a sign that your immune system is ramping up and ready to take on the virus that causes COVID-19 should it encounter it in the future....

Your heart rate can clue you in to your heart health. Image Credit: laflor/E+/GettyImages Even though your whole body depends on your heart, you might not know if it’s in trouble. The early signs of an unhealthy heart are often vague (fatigue), chalked up to something else (heartburn) or seemingly not linked to your heart at all (gum problems). Advertisement "The heart, like all organs, needs oxygen in the blood to be supplied to it via a channel of arteries....

This 20-minute seated resistance band workout builds shoulder strength to help you carry out daily tasks and maintain good posture. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages A major perk of seated workouts is that they allow you to focus on proper form and engaging the right muscles. And you don’t need to have a mobility issue to do seated exercises; everyone can benefit from taking their lower body out of the mix to hone in on their shoulders....

Learn how to breath properly during swimming to avoid acid reflux. Acid reflux is a condition in which acidic stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus. When refluxed acidic stomach contents touch the lining of the esophagus, they may cause a burning sensation in the chest called heartburn. Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophagus sphincter muscle opens spontaneously or does not close properly. Acid reflux may occur more frequently in swimmers....

Close-up of black pepper corns. Image Credit: MariuszBlach/iStock/Getty Images Black pepper is one of the most popular spices used around the world, and is added to a wide range of foods to enhance flavour and bolster digestion. Piperine, the active principle of black pepper, has a range of health benefits when taken internally, from supporting circulation, reducing inflammation to stimulate digestive juices and enzymes. Crack or grind whole peppercorns onto your meal for best results and to ensure freshness....

The caffeine content of Maxwell House varies between their various coffee offerings. Image Credit: yipengge/iStock/GettyImages The caffeine content of Maxwell House differs between its various coffee offerings. Maxwell House sells varieties that range from decaf to bold flavors, and each contains at least some caffeine. Though you may enjoy a temporary boost from caffeine, too much may lead to unwanted side effects. Advertisement Caffeine in Maxwell House Blends The caffeine content in Maxwell House varies somewhat between the varieties....

If you're avoiding peanut butter on your GERD diet, almond butter may be a good alternative. Image Credit: LindasPhotography/iStock/GettyImages Hankering for PB&J, but worried about triggering GERD symptoms? While many people with GERD report a correlation between acid reflux attacks and certain foods, there aren’t any foods proven to directly cause GERD attacks. Peanut butter is a maybe, but almond butter could be an alternative for it. Advertisement According to the Cleveland Clinic, 20 percent of the U....

A large loaf of zucchini bread. Image Credit: Photography By Teri A. Virbickis/Moment Open/Getty Images Zucchini bread is typically made with grated zucchini, but grated yellow squash can be used in its place without any additional alterations. Commonly thought of as a vegetable, yellow squash is actually a fruit because it grows on a vine and has internal seeds. Advertisement Selection Young yellow squash has a more tender skin than larger, older yellow squash....

Olive oil goes well with citrus cakes but can also be delicious in brownies. Image Credit: ToscaWhi/iStock/GettyImages If the flavor combination of chocolate and olive oil piques your interest, then using olive oil as a substitute for vegetable oil in brownies might be a great choice. It’s also a viable option if you don’t have vegetable oil on hand. Advertisement While using olive oil instead of vegetable oil won't compromise the texture or structure of your brownies, you will definitely be able to taste its distinct flavor in the final product....

The healthiest chicken broth is homemade ones. Image Credit: fortyforks/iStock/GettyImages Chicken broth nutrition can vary quite a bit since there are many different types. A consommé can be light and herbal, adding the smallest touch of flavor and additional nutrients to a dish, while a hearty, bone-based stock can act as a rich base for any soup or stew and is likely to have more collagen and gelatin. However, most commercially prepared chicken broths have minimal nutritional value; the healthiest chicken broths are those cooked at home....

An apple before bed can help you satisfy your appetite until morning. Image Credit: warrengoldswain/iStock/GettyImages Harvard Health Publishing notes that it’s best not to eat a large meal two to three hours before bedtime. The institution states, however, that when hunger pains hit at night, a slice of cheese and an apple before bed is a good example of a small nutritious snack that will satisfy the appetite until morning....

If you’re not eating all day until night, then you’re using a type of intermittent fasting. Image Credit: martinrlee/iStock/GettyImages If you’re not eating all day until night, then you’re using a type of intermittent fasting. Depending on how you do it, you could see some weight loss or put yourself at risk for health issues. Advertisement Not Eating All Day If you’re not hungry during the day but starving at night, you’re not alone....

Powdered donuts on a blue plate. Image Credit: Michael Gray/iStock/Getty Images Trading some of your saturated-fat calories for calories from carbohydrates may not be the healthiest choice for your heart, according to an article published in “The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” in March 2010. Increasing carbohydrate consumption, especially if you do so with refined or highly processed carbs, may actually increase your heart disease risk. Instead, limit processed carbohydrates and trade saturated fat for foods containing unsaturated fat or unprocessed or minimally processed carbs....

Take frequent breaks from computer work to exercise your hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand and wrist. The carpal tunnel, a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and tissues of the wrist, protects the median nerve, which controls the movement of the thumb and first three fingers. When the ligaments and tendons in the carpal tunnel become swollen or inflamed, they can press against the nerve, resulting in pain or numbness in the hand, wrist or forearm....

Lemons are some of the most acidic foods. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential compound in the human diet that is required for the synthesis of collagen, a structural component in the assembly of blood vessels as well as tendons, ligaments and bone. It's found almost exclusively in plant-related food such as vegetables and fruits. Citrus fruits are the most well-known vitamin C source, but not necessarily the best because of their high acidity....

Meat and vegetables contain lots of natural iron. Image Credit: istetiana/iStock/GettyImages Iron is vital for the health of your body, and every cell depends on it. You need iron in order for oxygen to be carried from your lungs to the rest of your body. If your physician has advised you to increase your intake of iron-rich foods and possibly add a daily iron supplement to your regimen, take into consideration that certain things you consume in your diet may limit the absorption of iron in your body....

Hypothyroidism Thyroid (brand name Armour Thyroid) is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is a glandular disorder caused by the unsatisfactory production of thyroid hormones. According to the Mayo Clinic, Armour Thyroid is also used to reduce enlarged thyroid glands (goiter) as well as in the treatment of thyroid cancer. Weight loss is one of several side effects linked to Armour Thyroid. Advertisement Effects Armour Thyroid delivers the thyroid hormone that’s usually made by the body....

Image Credit: urfinguss/iStock/Getty Images Lactose, commonly called milk sugar, is the primary sugar in dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. It makes dairy products taste mildly sweet and is a significant source of calories. Lactose is readily metabolized into simpler sugars and absorbed in your intestines if you produce enough enzymes. If not, lactose intolerance develops and causes various gastrointestinal symptoms. Advertisement Lactose Sugar Lactose is a type of carbohydrate called a disaccharide, which is a molecule made of two simple sugars....

Side view of woman in a hot tub Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images After a long, difficult day, sitting in a hot tub can be a relaxing activity. You do burn calories in a hot tub, but not enough to contribute to any significant weight-loss goals. Advertisement Burning Calories in a Hot Tub A 150-pound person would burn about 17 calories sitting in a hot tub for 15 minutes. Calories burned in any activity, though, are also a factor of gender, age and health issues....

Always use plain white flour when mixing flour and milk. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/Getty Images Flour and milk can form the base of a great white sauce or roux, or can become a cooking disaster. However, just as there is more than one reason why flour can turn hard and lumpy when you mix it with milk, there is more than one way to ensure it does not. The right timing, ingredients and instructions are all you really need to prevent this from ever happening again....