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Blurry vision may occur in one or both eyes. Many people experience natural vision changes, requiring an update in an eyeglass or contact lens prescription every year or two. In other instances, blurred vision may result from eye diseases such as macular degeneration or serious eye conditions that could lead to permanent vision loss. However, other factors could play a role. Knowing if your sodium levels could cause blurred vision may help you narrow down the cause of your vision changes....

A boiled egg white diet is too restricted to foster good heath. Image Credit: vvmich/iStock/GettyImages Although boiled egg whites can be healthy, a boiled egg white diet isn’t ideal for your health. Boiled egg whites are low in calories, which is helpful for weight loss, but consuming too few calories can be dangerous. Additionally, boiled egg whites contain few of the vitamins and minerals that you need for optimal health. Consult a doctor prior to starting any diet plan....

Image Credit: bieshutterb/iStock/Getty Images If you experience migraines or severe headaches, chances are that you may take a pain medicine that contains caffeine. The reason manufacturers include caffeine in their migraine medicines is that caffeine typically helps the other drugs in the formula work faster, the Cleveland Clinic notes. However, caffeine has its own side effects as a central nervous system stimulant, such as anxiety and irritability, that you may not want....

The BLT is a popular lunchtime classic. Image Credit: loooby/iStock/Getty Images The earliest origins of the BLT are unclear, but it is believed to be a descendant of a Victorian-era tea sandwich. In spite of its simple ingredients, this sandwich is moderately high in calories and fat. Advertisement Identification BLT stands for bacon, lettuce and tomato – the main components of this sandwich. Typically, lettuce, sliced tomato and two or three slices of bacon are stacked on two slices of toast and topped with a dollop of mayonnaise....

The difference between wide and close grip pull ups hit the muscles differently. Image Credit: Stevica Mrdja / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The pull-up is often used as a measure of fitness, and its difficulty makes it a solid benchmark. Advertisement The pull-up is a challenging compound exercise that forces you to lift your own body weight. You perform pull-ups on an overhead bar, and how you reach up and grab the bar determines what muscles you use and how difficult the exercise is going to be....

These are some of the best core exercises for older adults to develop strength and mobility. Image Credit: RealPeopleGroup/E+/GettyImages Strength and mobility are important no matter how many years you have under your belt. While sarcopenia, age-related muscle loss, is a natural part of aging, that doesn’t mean you can’t build strength at any age, according to Harvard Health. Advertisement Maintaining core strength is an important part of mobility and balance, which can prevent fall-related injury....

A doctor is counseling her patient. Image Credit: AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images Numerous conditions can cause low iron levels in your body and weight loss. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, or NHLBI, not having enough iron in your body can cause iron-deficiency anemia. Insufficient iron is often due to blood loss, poor diet or the inability to absorb adequate amounts of iron from the foods you consume. Certain medical conditions or parasites can cause low iron levels and weight loss too, although proper diagnosis and treatment can help restore your iron levels and body weight....

Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Image Credit: IvanMikhaylov/iStock/Getty Images When you’re struggling to lose weight, you may scrutinize every aspect of your diet and even wonder if lactose – the sugar found in milk – is making you fat. But lactose is no more likely to cause fat accumulation than any other nutrient or food. Excess calories lead to fat gain, not one single nutrient like lactose. If you’re gaining weight and unsure of the cause, get advice from either your doctor or a dietitian....

Black cohosh plant and flower. Image Credit: User10095428_393/iStock/Getty Images Black cohosh has been used for countless generations by Native Americans for a variety of conditions, including gynecological disorders. More recently, it has become a popular herbal remedy to counteract the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause because of its estrogen-like properties. Men can benefit from taking black cohosh also, although in high doses it may disrupt the male hormonal balance....

Combine eggs and low-carbohydrate vegetables such as tomatoes. Several versions of the egg diet are available on various websites, and the most common one is a low-carbohydrate version, according to the Every Diet website. Along with eating eggs twice a day, the instructions also specify eating tomatoes on most days either at lunch or dinner. Strictly following the diet is purported to cause weight loss of 10 pounds in 10 days....

Perform shoulder exercises without weights until you perfect your form. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Shoulder popping or clicking can be caused by arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, impingement or even a tear. The following shoulder exercises will strengthen the rotator cuff and scapula. Over time, they may improve your flexibility and range of motion, so you may want to try them out. Advertisement Causes of Shoulder Popping If you experience occasional shoulder popping or clicking but no pain, then it’s probably nothing to be worried about, says the Cleveland Clinic....

If you don't have lactose intolerance, consider adding these fermented dairy foods to your meal plan. Image Credit: id-art/iStock/GettyImages Long before probiotics took the wellness industry by storm, people have been fermenting milk products on their own. This process, also known as culturing, kept the dairy safe before refrigeration because of its high acidity, according to a December 2017 article in the Journal of Dairy Science. Advertisement It turns out, however, that there are also health benefits to eating and drinking fermented milk products....

Two pieces of the chocolatey hazelnut dessert have 150 calories. Image Credit: StockFood/Foodcollection/GettyImages When you’re craving a sweet treat but don’t want to eat a full dessert, you might opt for a delicious Ferrero Rocher chocolate (or two). And that’s OK because Ferrero Rocher nutrition shows that it can be a good portion-controlled snack that’s enjoyed in moderation. Advertisement Ferrero Rocher Nutrition Ferrero Rocher chocolate features a roasted hazelnut surrounded by a smooth hazelnut filling wrapped in a thin crisp wafer and fully encased in creamy milk chocolate and chopped hazelnuts....

Avoid foods such as fried chicken and french fries if you have tuberculosis. Image Credit: villagemoon/iStock/GettyImages Tuberculosis has been a feared disease for much of mankind’s history. Caused by a bacteria, TB was mostly wiped out in the United States by the late 20th century. It made a comeback starting in 1985 because AIDS patients were more susceptible. Treatment has helped rates decline since then. Advertisement Tuberculosis Food to Avoid If you have tuberculosis, there is not a specific tuberculosis food to avoid, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)....

Slices of grilled pear on a white plate. Image Credit: peredniankina/iStock/Getty Images Many desserts, such as brownies, cookies, cake and ice cream, contain saturated fat, sugar and other refined carbs. Too much of any of these in your diet can cause your cholesterol and triglycerides to increase, and both of those can raise your risk of heart disease. Fortunately, you don’t have to completely eliminate dessert from your diet, but you do need to choose your sweet treats with care....

Graham crackers are a sweet, low-calorie treat. Graham crackers as known today first began as graham bread in the 1800s, according to a publication from Oberlin College. Sylvester Graham was interested in healthy living and developed a cracker made from whole-wheat flour that was fashioned into squares. If you are trying to lose weight, the modern graham cracker offers a convenient, low-fat way to have a sweet treat without a lot of calories....

Crunches are a great exercise you can do with a slipped disc. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages The role of a spinal disc is to provide a cushion between the vertebrae of your spine. When one of these discs slips out of place, the result is in the lower back, with pain and numbness sometimes extending down into the legs with the constriction of spinal nerves. Advertisement After the initial pain of a slipped — or herniated — disc has settled, you can carefully begin rehabilitation with exercise....

Depending on the type and intensity of symptoms of a heart attack, a person might wake up while experiencing a heart attack, or might not. Image Credit: Maskot/Maskot/GettyImages Whether you’re awake or asleep makes no difference when it comes to heart attacks. “A heart attack is most commonly caused by plaque rupture, and this can occur spontaneously — night or day,” says Jeffrey H. Johnson, MD, a neurologist with the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville....

Losing 50 lbs. takes time, exercise and considerable willpower. Losing weight is an obsession in the U.S.: In 2008, 26 percent of women and 16 percent of men claimed to be dieting, according to "The Boston Globe." Statistics bear out the need for dieting, since 34 percent of Americans are classified as having overweight, while 34 percent have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2007/2008 statistics. Most people want to lose weight quickly and painlessly, but losing 50 lbs....

There is no set amount to eat before you start seeing coconut oil health benefits. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve heard about coconut oil health benefits, you may be wondering how much you should eat every day to reap those benefits. Unfortunately, it’s not cut and dry. How much you should eat depends on a number of factors, such as the diet you’re eating. Advertisement Tip There is no set amount to eat before you start seeing coconut oil health benefits....