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Learn who succeeds at weight loss and what motivates them. Image Credit: Rostislav_Sedlacek/iStock/GettyImages For better or worse, conversations about weight are extremely common in the United States. Questions abound — what’s healthy, what isn’t; what’s “ideal,” what’s not. The topic is as fraught with feelings as it is importance. Advertisement Here's what isn't debatable: Almost half of people in the U.S. are actively trying to lose weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

This version of eggs Benedict is one healthy salmon recipe you'll want to repeat. Image Credit: Максим Крысанов/iStock/GettyImages As a downright delicious fish, salmon definitely deserves a spot in your weekly meal plan — especially if your goal is weight loss. Advertisement "A 3-ounce serving of cooked wild salmon contains just 155 calories and provides 22 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat, primarily mono and polyunsaturated fats (i.e. the healthy kind)," says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a Brooklyn-based dietitian and author of the upcoming book ‌Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen: 100+ Delicious Recipes for Optimal Wellness‌....

Never skip your workout cooldown, even if you have to do it in the shower. Image Credit: bee32/iStock/GettyImages Most of us know we should stretch after our workouts. Unfortunately, many of us wind up skipping the post-workout cooldown so we can hop in the shower and get on with our day — ASAP. Advertisement Luckily, there's a way to fit in an effective cooldown routine without hanging out on your mat: Stretch out in the shower....

Persimmons have a pH between 4.42 to 4.7. Image Credit: Thanit Weerawan/Moment/GettyImages Acid in fruit, including citric acid, can be a problem for a person’s teeth and digestive system. People with gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as acid reflux), or those who are concerned about their tooth enamel, may want to stick to non-acidic fruits. Advertisement As you might expect, citrus fruits are highest in citric acid, with lemons and limes having the most, according to University of Wisconsin....

Slip on the Adidas x Allbirds running shoe for your weekly speed sessions, tempo runs or recovery runs. Image Credit: Adidas/LIVESTRONG.com I have a pretty long relationship with running. It started in high school when I’d get to the athletic center an hour before my 6 a.m. early-bird gym class to burn through a few miles — yes, I was the dork that took gym before school started to squeeze in more academic classes and clubs....

If you regularly consume lemons, you should know that there are lemon juice side effects and benefits. Image Credit: Anshu A / 500px/500Px Plus/GettyImages If you regularly consume lemon juice, you should know that there are lemon benefits and side effects. These citrus fruits aid digestion and supply vitamins and minerals, but they can erode tooth enamel. Advertisement Overall, the benefits of lemon water in the morning far outweigh the side effects, so you may want to consider waking up to a tall glass of water with a slice of lemon as part of your morning routine....

The best breakfast for energy consists of lean protein, a bit of fat and complex carbs. Image Credit: jotographed/iStock/GettyImages There’s nothing worse than finishing a meal only to realize you have absolutely no energy to give. After all, food is supposed to keep us energized, but if we don’t regularly eat a healthy and balanced diet, it can do the complete opposite. That’s where these high-energy breakfasts come into play....

Mixed greens in a salad bowl with a fork. Blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin are prescribed by doctors for patients who are at risk of serious health complications due to blood clotting. As with most medications, certain foods are contraindicated for patients on blood thinners. Eating large amounts of leafy green vegetables may cause substances within the vegetable to interfere with the way your medication functions. Advertisement Blood Thinners Blood thinners inhibit the formation of blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism and other conditions blood clots can cause....

Fresh blueberries in baskets at a farmers market. Image Credit: Zoonar RF/Zoonar/Getty Images When you smell blueberry pie, you might experience warm, sentimental feelings as you remember eating dessert with your loved ones at a family gathering, around the dinner table. One slice, or one-sixth of an 8-inch pie, contains 271 calories. The calorie count would be higher if the pie is served with ice cream. Advertisement Calorie Breakdown Blueberry pie is rich in carbohydrates in the form of sugars....

Hand pouring cup of coffee. Phentermine is a weight loss medication from the psychostimulant family of drugs. While no specific interactions exist between caffeine and phentermine, combining the two can lead to unwanted side effects. Understanding how caffeine interacts with phentermine allows you to use both substances more safely. To prevent harmful outcomes, consult your physician before using phentermine with caffeine. Advertisement Identification Phentermine is an amphetaminelike medication prescribed as a temporary weight loss aid....

Body density consists of two primary components: fat and fat-free mass. Image Credit: UberImages/iStock/Getty Images In physics, density is defined as an object’s mass divided by its volume. Body density is essentially your compactness, or how much you weigh for every square inch of space you take up. Knowing your total body density can be helpful if you plan to use it in equations that help you estimate percent body fat....

Lunch meat Image Credit: KampolG/iStock/Getty Images Diarrhea that develops after you eat lunch meat may be related to lactose intolerance, food allergies, food intolerance or food poisoning. Lunch meat is highly processed meat that contains various food additives that may cause digestive complications. Because many of these conditions cause common symptoms, you need to see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment options. Some conditions may cause identifiable symptoms. Keep a journal of your symptoms, their severity and how often they’re occurring....

Marathon runners are at risk for developing sodium deficiency, or hyponatremia. Image Credit: filrom/iStock/Getty Images Sodium is an essential mineral for your body’s health and well being, in spite of the bad rap it gets. Hyponatremia is a medical term for extremely low levels of sodium in the blood. Your body requires sodium to move water throughout in order to rehydrate cells. Hyponatremia is concern in endurance sports, where you lose high amounts of sodium and your body is unable to rehydrate although you may be drinking sufficient amounts of fluids....

A chunk of blue cheese on a plate. Image Credit: IrKiev/iStock/Getty Images The signature blue veins in blue cheese come from the injection of penicillin culture that results in the signature tangy taste. Included in sauces, salads and served at room temperature with wine, fruit and nuts, blue cheese is a significant cheese in the American diet. Blue cheese varieties include Stilton, Gorgonzola, Rochefort and Maytag blue. The lactose content of cheese is important because 30 to 50 million people in the United States have lactose intolerance, a condition that inhibits their ability to digest lactose-containing foods....

If you are experiencing magnesium deficiency symptoms and need to take supplements, the correct dosage can depend on several factors. Image Credit: Aleksei Kudriavtsev/iStock/GettyImages If you are experiencing magnesium deficiency symptoms and need to take supplements, the correct dosage can depend on several factors. You should consider the type of magnesium in the supplement and any health conditions that may affect bioavailability. Too high a dose of magnesium can be dangerous....

Exercises for cervical lordosis can strengthen and stretch your neck and improve posture. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages How well you perform daily tasks and physical activities depends on the health and mobility of many parts of your body, including your neck. If the natural curve in your neck vertebrae is compromised, performing loss of cervical lordosis exercises may help counteract some of this abnormal curvature. Advertisement Loss of Cervical Lordosis It’s not uncommon to lose the good curve in your neck and go about life without even noticing....

Cow pose is a great exercise to help make your back more flexible. Image Credit: AzmanL/E+/GettyImages Building back strength is one of the best things you can do to protect the health of your spine, but it often overshadows the importance of flexibility. A strong back that is also flexible allows you to twist, bend and reach with greater ease and agility. A well-rounded back flexibility program includes stretches for the back muscles, as well as the chest, abs, obliques and hip flexors....

Both ground flaxseed and flaxseed oil have a place in a healthy diet. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/Getty Images Flaxseed has long been used in European and Asian cuisines, and you can now find flaxseed products at many grocery and health food stores throughout the United States. Both ground flaxseed and flaxseed oil have a place in a healthy diet, and they’re easy to incorporate into your meal plans – for example, flaxseed oil makes a base for homemade dressings, while ground flaxseed can be used in place of eggs in baked goods or added to smoothies....

A condition called HAFE may be to blame for that gassy feeling when you fly. Image Credit: Krisada tepkulmanont/iStock/GettyImages Airplane travel can definitely make you feel lethargic and dehydrated, but have you ever noticed that it makes you gassy, too? It’s not in your head — flying leads to farting for a lot of people, and there’s a good reason for it. Advertisement Basically, extreme changes in pressure and altitude directly affect your digestive system....

High-protein desserts like homemade banana ice cream is a perfect pick-me-up that won't derail your diet. Image Credit: Bartosz Luczak/iStock/GettyImages A dessert with health benefits? Yes, there’s such a thing! These eight decadent dessert recipes pack in the protein to help build your muscles and keep your belly full without sacrificing flavor. With 9 grams of protein per serving or more, these mouthwatering sweets will have you feeling so satisfied, you (probably) won’t even reach for seconds....