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Red eyes are usually a sign of irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva. Image Credit: Love portrait and love the world/iStock/GettyImages Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, can affect your health in many ways. So, if you woke up with bloodshot eyes, you might be wondering if your high blood pressure could be the cause of those red eyes — and the answer is, well, maybe. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 5 Ways High Blood Pressure Affects Your Body Video of the Day Why the Red?...

Close-up of an egg and bacon sandwich. Image Credit: Martin Carlsson/iStock/Getty Images Sodium nitrite is a food preservative that also gives cured and processed meats, such as ham and hot dogs, their characteristic pinkish color. Many vegetables, including spinach, celery, beets and cabbage, naturally contain large amounts of nitrite. Most people get 90 percent of their nitrite intake from vegetables and 10 percent from cured meats, according to Richard Epley of the University of Minnesota Extension....

Watermelon contains few calories per serving and provides many nutrients. Image Credit: jittima kumruen/iStock/GettyImages Are watermelon calories a good source of energy for a weight-conscious person? Even though watermelon is a fruit, and therefore technically healthy, anything so sweet has to have a ton of sugar in it, right? Advertisement No need to worry — the sugar in watermelon likely isn't to blame for any trouble you're having losing weight, and actually might even help you lose it....

A man is pouring milk into a glass. Image Credit: diego_cervo/iStock/Getty Images Milk is generally considered to be one of the most useful foods for the task of gaining muscles. It contains a high amount of protein because of its origin as an animal product. Some bodybuilders drink as much as 1 gallon every day. However, some controversy surrounds the question of whether milk replacements such as soy milk offer the same benefits....

Rich in protein and low in calories, canned tuna fits into most diets and makes for a nutritious snack or meal. Image Credit: chas53/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Benefits Risks Recipe Ideas There's nothing like a classic tuna salad sandwich, and the stats back that up: Canned tuna is the third most widely enjoyed type of seafood in the U.S., according to the National Fisheries Institute. Advertisement Luckily, canned tuna offers up a bevy of health benefits — as long as you're aware of mercury and sodium concerns....

Cardio Exercise Heart Rate Image Credit: gorodenkoff/iStock/GettyImages Your cardio exercise heart rate has a big impact on the outcome of your workout. Keep it too low and you won’t induce the stress that helps your cardiovascular and respiratory system improve; let it run too high and you’ll burn out before your workout is through. Advertisement The factors that determine your heart rate during cardiovascular exercise include age, sex, fitness level and exercise goals....

Cinnamon sticks and powder Image Credit: Natallia Khlapushyna/iStock/Getty Images Cinnamon and chromium dietary supplements may benefit your health. Cinnamon, a spice used in many traditional foods, is thought to help regulate blood sugar as well as providing other benefits. The Office of Dietary Supplements reports that chromium, a widely-used supplement, is vital for the metabolism of nutrients in your body. While thought to be beneficial, cinnamon and chromium supplements should only be taken under a doctor’s supervision....

A glass of wine may help fight belly fat. Image Credit: Rayes/Photodisc/Getty Images Wine contains a plant-derived chemical, called resveratrol, which may help burn belly fat and decrease inflammation commonly associated with obesity. Excessive abdominal fat can increase the risk of heart-related conditions, and the resveratrol in wine may not only reduce abdominal fat, but may also help prevent heart disease. The resveratrol in a glass of wine may aid in your fight against belly fat....

A man is adding salt to a pot on the stove. Image Credit: Paul Vasarhelyi/iStock/Getty Images Hyponatremia, or low salt content in the blood, can be a serious medical problem. Salt is an important electrolyte that regulates water balance in the body. A low salt content in the blood typically means that there is too much fluid in the bloodstream, which can be placing stress on the heart and other organs....

Do spices expire? The short answer: Yes. Make sure your seasonings are fresh to reap their health benefits. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/iStock/GettyImages If you’re like most of us, you have a cabinet or a rack filled with spices and herbs that you’ve inherited over the years. Yet you stick to your go-to three and only use the marjoram once in a blue moon. But just because it seems like jarred spices can withstand the test of time, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t regularly replace your stockpile....

Someone is trail running in the forest. Image Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Regular exercise is associated with a host of health benefits. Among these benefits, regular exercise has positive effects on blood flow and blood vessels. Capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the human body, are responsible for transporting nutrients and wastes to and from your body’s tissues. As these tiny vessels play an important role in your overall health, knowing how exercise affects capillaries is important....

A close-up of whole flaxseeds. Image Credit: Alter_photo/iStock/Getty Images Adding flaxseeds to your diet boosts your intake of fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You can put raw, ground seeds in smoothies or sprinkle over cereal. You can also benefit from consuming baked goods containing flaxseeds. Heating flaxseeds does not measurably change the nutritional content. Advertisement Benefits Flaxseeds provide 37 calories and 3 grams of heart-healthy fat per 1-tbsp. serving. A tablespoon also offers 2 grams of fiber – much of which is soluble, making it helpful in treating constipation....

Strawberry frozen yogurt in cups Image Credit: arinahabich/iStock/Getty Images If you are looking for a cool and refreshing dessert, frozen yogurt is a healthy option. If you have digestive problems, you may be wondering if frozen yogurt contains the same active and live cultures, particularly L. acidophilus, as ordinary refrigerated yogurt. Advertisement What is Frozen Yogurt? Frozen yogurt is a fermented dairy product containing live cultures within a whole, nonfat, low fat or skim milk base....

Skip the sugar and drink your green tea plain to reap the most health benefits. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages Green tea is touted for its many health benefits: Studies have linked the Hulk-hued brew to improved mood and brain function, and it may even support heart health, according to a June 2018 study in ​Molecules​. Advertisement Another perk: It contains caffeine. Video of the Day However, unlike your go-to double-shot latte, green tea's energizing effects are relatively mild and stable....

Working at your computer can increase shoulder pain. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images Shoulder injuries affect every aspect of life – from basic self-care activities to work and sports. According to a study published in 2015 by “Trials,” shoulder pain is the third most common disorder that affects the musculoskeletal system. Tendinosis – breakdown of the tendon that connects muscle to bone – is a major cause of this pain. Advertisement It often occurs over time, like a slowly fraying rope....

Stretch your pecs to help correct kyphotic posture. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages Just a quick glance around the average classroom or office is typically all you need to find someone with kyphotic posture. Kyphosis, which refers to excessive rounding or curvature of the upper portion of the spine, can lead to a hunched over posture and may occur at any age. Advertisement While some cases of kyphosis are actually caused by osteoporosis or other spinal abnormalities, in many cases this rounded posture can be fixed with the proper mix of stretching and strengthening....

Dumbbell bench press is a great lying down exercise. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages When you think about working out, you usually think about running on a treadmill, cycling, or even lifting weights at a gym. However, lying-down workouts are also an option. It’s possible to do many different exercises, from stretching to dumbbell exercises, lying down. Advertisement Read more: A Beginner-Friendly Dumbbell Workout You Can Do at Home Video of the Day Working Out While Lying Down Given the wide range of sports you can play outside and exercises you can do at the gym, lying-down workouts are not most people’s first choice....

We use levers to help lift weights. Image Credit: LENblR/iStock/GettyImages When you work out, your muscles do their job by pulling on your bones, which function as levers to create movement. Levers can be classified as either first, second or third class, according to Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. Advertisement Most exercises use third-class levers, which are the most common in the body, but a few employ first- and second-class levers....

Young woman napping on a couch. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images If you have ever had a meal or snack that was heavy on carbs, only to find yourself “crashing” a little later and feeling more tired than before you had the snack, you’re far from alone. The post-carb letdown is a real phenomenon, but you can do something about it to minimize the effect or avoid it altogether....

Close-up of slices of gluten-free almond bread. Image Credit: marekuliasz/iStock/Getty Images Improving the symptoms of autism and other developmental disorders through diet is a popular method among parents. Scientific research is not conclusive on how effective a diet such as GFCF, or gluten-free/casein-free, is. However, a number of parents have said the GFCF diet has changed their lives. The GFCF diet consists of two basic eliminations: wheat and dairy. Advertisement Milk Substitutes Most children drink milk....