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There are plenty of reasons why your feet are cold, including vitamin deficiencies or just plain old cold weather. Image Credit: Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Genes Cold Weather Nutrient Deficiency Circulatory Disease Nerve Damage Thyroid Disease Beta-Blockers Stress or Anxiety Smoking When to See a Doctor Always have cold feet, but in the literal sense? Understandable when it's wintertime, but perhaps you deal with icy toes year-round, and the nippy weather only deepens the chill....

Grab a yoga mat or towel and lie down for this butt and ab workout. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Sometimes, mustering the motivation to even start your workout zaps all your mojo, leaving very little for things like standing (we’re only partly kidding). Fortunately, you can still get an effective butt and ab workout while lying down. Advertisement This 20-minute routine, created by Erica Heisler, certified personal trainer, CSCS, at Life Time Summerlin, combines glute and core moves into one time-efficient workout you can do at home or the gym....

Fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains don’t contain yeast. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is Yeast? Yeast-Free Foods Foods With Yeast Yeast Allergy and Intolerance Having a yeast allergy or intolerance may mean that you have to cut yeast out of your diet. As in the case of other food allergies, this may be easier said than done because yeast is surprisingly common. Advertisement What Is Yeast? Yeast is a simple fungus that has been used in the baking and fermentation processes for thousands of years, according to NASA....

Combining HIIT and strength into one workout makes the most of your valuable time. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages The workout world has seen a lot of fusion workouts (remember the yoga-lates, Pil-oxing, everything plus Pilates fad?). But here’s one we’re sure will be around for a while: weight-lifting and HIIT. Advertisement "People are always looking to get the biggest and quickest 'bang for their buck,' and workout shopping is no exception," says Joel Freeman, CPT, Beachbody trainer and creator of LIIFT4, a workout program that combines lifting and HIIT....

These exercises will give you the shoulder caps of your dreams. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages You heard it here first: Capped delts are the new washboard abs. Abs are great, sure, but well-rounded shoulders will help sculpt your arms, fill out your favorite tee and give your entire physique a superhero-esque upgrade. Advertisement But endless upright rows won't give you Thor's boulder shoulders (circa Chris Hemsworth, that is). Ditch the row and try these five shoulder exercises to fire up all parts of the shoulder muscle — yes, there's more than one — and build legend-level shoulder caps....

Image Credit: daizuoxin/iStock/Getty Images Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, which is why physicians often also prescribe an appetite suppressant. Scientists do not know completely how antidepressants increase eating, but the source of the problem is that patients continually crave and binge on carbohydrates, according to Judith Wurtman, Ph.D., founder of Harvard University Weight Loss Center. Consult your doctor about taking antidepressants and appetite suppressants. Advertisement Serotonin Explained Serotonin regulates mood and appetite....

handful of red potatoes Image Credit: eoweller/iStock/Getty Images As a white food, potatoes are often lumped together with white bread and white pasta, and are considered no-nos when trying to eat healthier. But potatoes are filled with nutrients that promote good health. And red potatoes are particularly healthy because you may be more likely to eat their skins, which are loaded with fiber, B vitamins, iron and potassium. Advertisement Help With Weight Loss feet on scale Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Red potatoes with the skin are a good source of fiber....

A woman is running on a path. Image Credit: fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images Participating in and performing reasonably well in most running events requires a few key skills. First, you need to develop fundamental strength to complete the event and be competitive. You also need a sense of timing, or pacing, so you expend your energy effectively. The ability to sprint or drastically increase your speed when needed helps immensely. Finally, you need to maintain a form that is both conducive to running well and comfortable for your body....

Eating cottage cheese in your post-workout meal gives your body protein and carbohydrates for muscle recovery. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images Quality post-workout nutrition assists muscle recovery and supports your healthy lifestyle and fitness goals. Eating cottage cheese in your post-workout meal gives your body protein and carbohydrates for muscle recovery. Advertisement Cottage cheese is available in regular, low-fat and nonfat varieties. Low-fat cottage cheese gives you a nutrient-rich snack that's low in saturated fat, making it a good choice for post-workout meals for weight loss....

There's no one-size-all solution for losing weight, but these workouts can definitely help. Image Credit: TatianaMagoyan/iStock/GettyImages You’re not hallucinating if it seems like you’re struggling to lose weight while the men in your life drop pounds easily. Men often have an upper hand when it comes to shedding pounds due to genetic factors, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Advertisement Related Reading How Fast Can You Lose Weight by Weight Lifting?...

A pile of carrots for sale at a market. Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Carrots don’t make the list of the top six allergy-inducing foods, but some people are allergic to them. People with allergies to carrots typically are also allergic to birch tree pollen, because the proteins in raw carrots are similar to those in birch tree pollen. Cooking destroys those proteins, making carrots safe for most people with carrot allergies to consume....

A woman is getting ready to sprint. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/Getty Images TSH stands for thyroid-stimulating hormone. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain, and starts a complex process that regulates endocrine function throughout the rest of the body. Because of its regulatory capacity, TSH will respond to any changes that occur to the body, especially if they are induced by exercise....

Can I Eat Apples in a Low-Carb Diet? Image Credit: pepifoto/E+/GettyImages You don’t have to repress your love for apples when you decide to try a low-carb diet. Depending on the plan you choose, though, you will likely avoid all fruit for at least the first few weeks of the program. After that, pay attention to the number of carbs in different types of apples so you stay within your dietary allotment of carbohydrate....

B vitamins may help with depression treatment. Image Credit: tarmofoto/iStock/Getty Images Zoloft is an antidepressant medication used to raise the mood in depressive disorders. Vitamin B actually refers to an entire family of related vitamins, which are essential for many activities in the body, including maintenance of the nervous system. Although there are no specific recommendations about taking Zoloft and vitamin B together, many people feel this is helpful. However, talk to your health professional about all medications and supplements that you may be taking....

references My Food Data: “Cream Cheese” NIH: “Vitamin A Fact Sheet for Health Professionals” Harvard Health Publishing: “Living with lactose intolerance” My Food Data: "Unsalted Butter" Annals of Internal Medicine: "Systematic Review: Effective Management Strategies for Lactose Intolerance" University of Virginia: "Lactose Content of Common Dairy Foods" FDA: "Code of Federal Regulations Title 21: Neufchâtel" FDA: "FDA: "Code of Federal Regulations Title 21: Cream Cheese" Cream cheese is a good source of vitamin A but you'll want to choose the lower fat varieties for less saturated fat....

A person eating a tossed salad with green lettuce. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images The bulk of a lettuce head’s weight – almost 95 percent, according to caloriefacts.org – comes from water, with the remainder primarily from carbohydrates. Lettuce also contains nominal amounts of protein and fat, although these nutrient levels are so small they do not contribute greatly to your nutrition. However, even the smallest quantity of a food’s nutrients undergoes digestion, the process of breaking food down into small, absorbable pieces, once you eat the food....

Watching your calories and getting a regular amount of exercise is cruicial for your health and proper weight. However, eating too little or working out too much can pose risks to your health, and it may even stall your weight loss. Everyone’s body is different, so talk with your doctor about your personal daily caloric and exercise needs. You can then work on creating healthy habits and goals that will serve you for life....

Your elbows should be directly under the bar when bench pressing. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages No pain, no gain is the old adage bandied about the gym like ripe sweat towels. Sure, some burning, aching muscles are to be expected, but recurring pain in a particular area of the body is not. If your elbow hurts after bench pressing, it’s a sign that something is not right. Overuse injuries are the most common cause of elbow pain when lifting, and that may mean taking some time off or modifying the exercise....

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Bananas are great to reduce stomach acid. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Foods that reduce stomach acid are the first things you should add to your diet if an excess of acid is a problem. A reduced stomach acid diet can be a great way to alleviate any of the uncomfortable symptoms that arise from ​excess stomach acid​. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The Best Foods to Eat If You Have Acid Reflux Video of the Day Foods That Reduce Stomach Acid There may be more foods that reduce stomach acid than you think, and some of these could already be a part of your diet....