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woman eating carrot Image Credit: Alliance/iStock/Getty Images Staph infections, caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, can be potentially very dangerous. Everyone has staph bacteria in their body, but not everyone develops an infection from the organism. A cut or sore can lead to a reddened area of skin–and the threat of infection if staph bacteria enter the bloodstream. Eating well can help you fight off staph infections and strengthen your immunity....

A T-bone steak on parchment paper on a wooden surface with seasoning. Image Credit: AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images The T-bone is an expensive cut of meat that’s taken from the front of the short loin of a side of beef. This type of steak combines two of the most popular cuts of beef and takes its name from the T-shaped bone in its center. The meat on one side of the bone is a strip steak while the meat on the other side of the bone is a tenderloin....

Go from skinny to buff by doing high-intensity volume training and heavy lifting. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/iStock/GettyImages Becoming super-buff doesn’t have to be a pipe dream; there are foolproof ways to pack on muscle and get the body you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re on a mission to get a buff body, it’s important to find the right workout routine (hint: It’s not running!), eat high-quality protein and other foods that maximize muscle growth, get good sleep and live a healthy lifestyle....

1 of 20 Overview Have you ever had someone tell you that a certain food was bad for you? Did you stop eating it and then put it on your "Foods to Never Eat" list? Some foods and beverages get bad reputations that they don't really deserve and sometimes this is due to incorrect or outdated information. The truth is, quite a few of the foods you may think are "bad" for you may actually help protect you from chronic diseases and may even help you peel off pounds....

Keep yourselves accountable — and foster some friendly competition — with this full-body partner workout. Image Credit: Dean Mitchell/E+/GettyImages Finding the motivation to work out when isolating at home can be hard, but adding a buddy to the mix just might get you out of that slump. Advertisement Partner workouts hold you accountable and are more motivating, more enjoyable and encourage a little friendly competition. Advertisement In this workout, we're going to play a game of "You Go, I Go....

There's always a way to make a yoga pose fit your body — not the other way around. Image Credit: Natalia Tabilo/LIVESTRONG.com Creative The 30-Day Yoga Challenge progresses from foundational poses to more complex asanas with variations and modifications for every body. Get all the details on the challenge here. Yoga has a reputation for being only for the super-bendy. But the truth is, yoga isn’t only about how flexible you are (phew!...

Our bodies are basically protein machines. Image Credit: Syda Productions/AdobeStock Protein is the most important part of a healthy diet, outweighing fats and carbs in importance for muscle and tissue repair, brain chemistry, energy and immune function. I like to call it “the currency of life.” Advertisement Getting high-quality protein in your diet throughout your lifetime can be the key to a more energetic, healthful life. Video of the Day We have about four trillion cells that individually perform the same nonstop daily functions, including respiration, replication and elimination....

With these keto slow cooker recipes, you can make easy, tasty meals that are low in carbs and high in satiating fats. Image Credit: I_rinka/iStock/GettyImages The slow cooker is one handy kitchen appliance. It allows you to prep a big batch of meals for the week — and that’s especially helpful if you’re on the keto diet, where it can be hard to find foods that work within the plan’s limitations....

There are several common reasons you might wake up tired, and most are simple enough to fix. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/Caiaimage/GettyImages ​Beeeppp.​ Your alarm goes off and you’re scrambling for the snooze button even though you hit the sheets at a reasonable time the night before. You’re not normally so groggy after a full night’s rest, so what gives? Advertisement If you logged a full eight hours in bed but still can't shake that sleepy feeling the next day, odds are there's a simple reason — and solution....

Surprisingly, eating oranges can induce bad breath, aka halitosis. Image Credit: Eva-Katalin/E+/GettyImages While it’s common knowledge that garlic and onions can cause funky breath, some other foods that make musky mouth odors might surprise you. Advertisement Indeed, "some of the most nutritious foods can also contribute to bad breath," Amrita Patel, DDS, of Broadway Cosmetic Dentistry, tells LIVESTRONG.com. That's not to say you should stop eating these healthy staples, but rather simply keep in mind they might mess with your breath so you can plan accordingly....

A burning sensation when urinating could be caused by an infection or even just something you ate. Image Credit: Srinrat Wuttichaikitcharoen / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Peeing should never be painful. So if you’re wincing when you wee or your urine feels like hot lava erupting from a volcano, something’s definitely up down there. Advertisement A burning or stinging pain or discomfort when you pee is known as dysuria and, depending on the origin of the problem, it can occur while you tinkle or even after, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

Instead of letting your anger get the best of you, channel it into a plyometric workout. Image Credit: Hiraman/E+/GettyImages When you’re feeling angry or depressed, an intense bout of exercise might be the furthest thing from your mind. You might be surprised, however, how a workout — especially a plyometric workout, filled with power and intensity — can help you unleash that fury and lift your mood. Advertisement Science backs this up....

Ballerina dieters tea is primarily a laxative. 3 Ballerina Tea is a registered trademark of a product marketed as a dieters' drink by the Truong Giang Corporation of California. Ballerina Tea contains two ingredients; the dried herbs Chinese mallow and Senna, or Cassia angustifolia. The purveyors of 3 Ballerina Tea advise that it is an herbal dietary supplement, while consumer proponents claim that the benefits of Ballerina dieters' tea include rapid safe weight loss....

Find out which teas can help your symptoms. Image Credit: natashamam/iStock/GettyImages When colder weather rolls around, it’s not uncommon to find yourself reaching for the tissue box and teapot more often. Especially if you’re dealing with a cold or flu, a hot cup of tea is a great way to keep yourself hydrated and may even help relieve some common symptoms. Advertisement But you'll want to choose the best tea for your ailment....

Trying to lose weight? Here's what you need to know about weight-loss workouts after 50 years old. Image Credit: Maya23K/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking for weight-loss exercises specific to people over the age of 50, we have some good news and some bad news. We’ll start with the bad… Advertisement A May 2015 ‌JAMA‌ study shows that almost half of people over 60 years old have metabolic syndrome, meaning they're at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes....

You probably won't overdose on calcium from natural foods. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages Calcium is essential for keeping your bones and teeth strong and helps to regulate muscle contractions, including the heart. However, calcium toxicity can result from supplement overdose. The consequences can be dangerous, leading to soft tissue calcification and life-threatening organ dysfunction. Advertisement Tip Although there is little likelihood you could overdose on calcium from food, taking too many supplements could risk damage to your kidneys and heart....

Cranberries in a small bucket. Image Credit: Tuned_In/iStock/Getty Images Cranberry pills and cranberry juice are often touted as a good home remedy for preventing urinary tract infections, which can cause frequent urination. Cranberry pills do not cause excessive or frequent urination. Do not take any supplements without the advice and supervision of your doctor. Advertisement Kidney Stones Cranberry pills can make you more likely to develop kidney stones because they contain a chemical called oxalate....

Improve the health of your feet with exercises to correct fallen arches. Image Credit: LaperladiLabuan/iStock/GettyImages Left untreated, fallen arches, or flat feet, not only cause pain but can lead to other serious foot and joint problems such as shin splints. With proper shoe selection and exercises, you can begin to strengthen and restore the arches in your feet. If you are concerned about your fallen arches, consult with an experienced podiatrist....

Deadlifts are a great functional exercise. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages Welcome to the epic showdown of the top lower-body exercises in the weight room: deadlift vs. squat. Although both are functional exercises that work almost the entirety of your lower body, and both appear in powerlifting competitions, there are some notable differences. Advertisement Deadlift vs. Squat At first glance, the deadlift and squat have more similarities than differences. Although they’re both powerlifting exercises, you don’t have to be a competitive powerlifter to enjoy the benefits of these compound exercises that work almost all the muscles of your lower body at once....

Cream cheese and other dairy products can be part of a short-term diverticulitis diet. Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages When small, bulging pouches form in the colon, they can become inflamed, causing a condition called diverticulitis. Diet plays an important role in managing a diverticulitis flare-up and can prevent future attacks. Cheese can be a beneficial part of a diverticulitis diet, depending on when you eat it. Advertisement Tip Cheese is a low-fiber food to eat when recovering from a flare-up of diverticulitis....