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Oats and apples are packed with soluble fiber, which can help stabilize blood sugar in someone with reactive hypoglycemia. Image Credit: Vovchyn Taras/iStock/GettyImages Even if you don’t have diabetes, you can still develop hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. The type of hypoglycemia that occurs in people without diabetes is referred to as reactive hypoglycemia, and it often occurs within four hours after a meal, according to the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement The signs of low blood sugar — usually defined as below 70 mg/dL, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) — include dizziness, light-headedness, fatigue, hunger and confusion....

The egg and chicken diet is a low calorie diet that relies on protein to keep you full. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages The egg and chicken diet is a very low-calorie diet that depends on high protein to keep dieters full. Instead of cutting calories to unhealthy levels, health professionals say focus on a slow, steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Advertisement Egg and Chicken Diet The diet itself is not only very low calorie, says the North Carolina Egg Association, it is low-carb....

Swimming is a good exercise for older women. Image Credit: Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty Images When you reach 90 years old, the body does not produce new cells when existing ones die. As a result, you will lose muscle mass, bone mass and strength. However, you can overcome the deterioration by exercising. Despite your old age, you can still exercise and keep your body in good shape. Advertisement Strength Building Exercises Based on a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, geriatrics can benefit much from doing weight training exercises....

Ab exercises — along with a healthy diet and HIIT cardio — can help reduce lower belly fat. Image Credit: kovaciclea/E+/GettyImages If you’re looking for a flatter midsection, you might be disappointed to find out there aren’t any magical lower belly fat exercises. That means, no matter how many crunches you do or how much you “feel the burn,” you can’t melt away excess body fat from your lower abs....

A sliced papaya on a cutting board. Image Credit: utah778/iStock/Getty Images A food allergy to papaya occurs when your immune system mistakenly identifies a protein found in the skin and flesh of the papaya as a threat and creates antibodies in a reaction against it. These antibodies cause your body to exhibit certain symptoms in an attempt to flush out the offending protein. These symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening....

Anti-inflammatory diets full of fruits and vegetables improve spleen function. Image Credit: Olha_Afanasieva/iStock/Getty Images The spleen was once thought to be the least useful organ in the body. But it’s now understood that the spleen’s function supports the immune system and iron production. It also has an essential connection to your liver. Keeping your spleen healthy is part of keeping yourself healthy. Advertisement Get to Know Your Spleen As one of the least popular organs, there may be a lot you don’t know about the spleen....

Exercise is an important part of weight loss success for a 19 year old. Image Credit: Doug Menuez/Photodisc/Getty Images Excess body weight is not just a problem for people older than the teen years. Teenagers also face obesity and the health problems associated with it, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. However, a 19-year-old man can make significant changes to his body weight in two months with smart, healthy lifestyle changes....

Cam walkers offer protection while allowing weight bearing. Image Credit: ChrisSuperseal/iStock/Getty Images A cam walker is an adjustable orthopedic apparatus that looks like a boot. (The only such trademarked device, called a CAM Walker, is made by Alimed Inc.) “Cam” is an acronym meaning “controlled ankle motion.” As the name indicates, its primary purpose is to prevent or limit ankle and foot movement after a serious sprain, surgery or removal of a cast....

The keto diet eschews carbs for fat and high-protein fish and meat and doesn't require counting calories. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages Keto has taken the diet and weight-loss world by storm: It seems like everyone knows someone who’s on the ketogenic diet or has at least experimented with some keto-friendly recipes. One reason the diet is so popular is that, according to keto lore, counting calories isn’t necessary. Advertisement Instead, people on ketogenic diets are told to keep track of their carbohydrate intake, and limit net carbs (a measure of total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols) to 5 to 10 percent of their daily calorie intake....

Practicing mindful eating can help cut down on your trips to the pantry and fridge when you're stuck at home. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Remember when our biggest worry was whether we could resist the doughnuts in the office? Kind of seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Advertisement But if you're one of the millions of Americans now ordered to stay home to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, you may find yourself facing a different challenge: 24/7 access to your fridge and pantry....

How to Check for Weak Hamstrings Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages Muscles don’t develop in a neat and orderly fashion. Some grow stronger at a faster rate than others. Sometimes a muscle on the left side will be stronger than its twin on the right side or vice versa. When one muscle is weaker than others it’s more at risk for injury. Advertisement Hamstrings tend to be weaker then their counterparts, the quadriceps....

Pork riblets, or babyback ribs, are the smallest cut of ribs, coming from the back loin section of the pig, and are meatier and less fatty than other cuts. Image Credit: larik_malasha/iStock/GettyImages When summer rolls around, cooking ribs on the barbecue becomes a favorite pastime of many grill-masters. Pork riblets, or babyback ribs, are the smallest cut of ribs, coming from the back loin section of the pig, and are meatier and less fatty than other cuts....

Tomatoes are highly nutritious, but they may cause stomach pain for some people. Image Credit: anandaBGD/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Intolerance Allergy Heartburn Food Poisoning Tomatoes are a popular and versatile fruit (yes, fruit!) packed with nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants. But for some people, tomatoes and related foods like tomato soup or sauce can lead to an upset stomach or other digestive symptoms like diarrhea. Advertisement Here are four reasons why tomatoes can cause tummy troubles and how to deal with it....

Feeling full and bloated after eating could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Just about everyone knows what it’s like to feel too full or bloated after eating too much — in fact, a January 2020 paper in ‌Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology‌ states that bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms in the United States, with 1 in 5 people experiencing it in the past week alone....

Getting a massage may help boost your immune system and decrease stress, both of which can help you fight off a bug. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages With cold and flu season on the horizon, you might be thinking of ways to keep yourself from getting sick. Flu shot, check. Multivitamin, check. Hand sanitizer, check. But actually, you may want to rethink that last one. Advertisement If you depend on hand sanitizer to combat the germs that cause colds and the flu, you might be more vulnerable to infection than you think....

Some fitness rules you might be following could be hindering your workouts and progress. Image Credit: Arno Images/Cultura/GettyImages There are plenty of reasons to work out. Maybe you want to reduce the risk of heart disease, run a faster 10K or have more energy to keep up with your kids. Advertisement Whatever your "why" is, there are just as many ways to reach your fitness goals. While it's awesome that you have so many options, it can also be confusing to know whose advice to follow....

Learn how to recognize an allergy to aspirin and what your options are for pain relief. Aspirin has been a mainstay in treating pain and inflammation since it was isolated from willow tree bark in the 1800s. Since then, many NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen have provided pain relief. But for those in the minority with aspirin and NSAID allergies, different treatment options become vital to attaining relief....

Red onions for sale at a market. Image Credit: Tanantornanutra/iStock/Getty Images Although onions can cause gas, they have nutrients that may be helpful for people with certain stomach ailments, such as gastritis. Many gastritis sufferers do not experience symptoms, but others develop nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion and vomiting. Talk to your doctor about how onions and other flavonoid-rich foods might ease the symptoms of gastritis. Advertisement About Gastritis Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach....

A cup of cooked oatmeal delivers 28.1 grams of carbs. Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages In addition to repetitive, heavy resistance training, bodybuilding requires a balanced diet plan. Bodybuilding snacks need to be high in carbs, lean protein and healthy fats. These nutrients provide the energy you need to complete that extra set and recover from intense workouts. Advertisement Protein Snacks For Muscle Gain Protein is the major component in your body cells, tissues and fluids....

Canola oil is considered safe to eat, and while it's not bad for you, there are some reasons experts take caution. Image Credit: Hleb Usovich/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Is It Bad for You? Is It Good for You? Like so many other foods, canola oil has been the subject of controversy and debate. But despite the rumors, canola oil is considered safe to eat and cook with. In fact, it has some important nutrients and has been linked to a number of health benefits....