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A woman is drinking a cup of coffee. Image Credit: Thomas Northcut/DigitalVision/Getty Images Although you can take your multivitamin with any beverage you like, it isn’t always advisable. Some beverages, including coffee, contain substances that could interfere with the absorption of some of the nutrients in your vitamin. It’s better to drink your coffee about 15 minutes before or a few hours after you take your vitamin. Advertisement Effect on Overall Absorption The caffeine in coffee will speed up the digestive process by increasing the contractions that force food through your digestive tract....

Eating quinoa raw isn’t likely to be particularly appetizing. Image Credit: Yagi Studio/DigitalVision/GettyImages A popular alternative to rice, pasta or couscous, quinoa is classified by the Whole Grains Council as a “pseudo grain”, as it is technically a seed, not an actual grain. But quinoa benefits are similar to those of a nutritious whole grain, and the culinary uses are on a par, as well. Advertisement Tip Eating quinoa raw isn’t likely to be particularly appetizing!...

Don't let these kettlebell mistakes ruin your workout or worse — leave you injured! Image Credit: FreshSplash/E+/GettyImages When it comes to building muscle and explosive strength, few workout tools can compare to the mighty kettlebell. But too often, poor form can make kettlebell exercises less effective — or worse, cause you pain. Advertisement To avoid getting injured, certified personal trainer Geoff Tripp, CSCS, head of fitness at Trainiac, shares the most common kettlebell mistakes people make and how to fix them....

A freshly made kale salad. Image Credit: ehaurylik/iStock/Getty Images Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the filtering mechanisms in your kidneys, called the glomeruli. When the glomeruli are inflamed, they cannot remove waste products and fluid from the blood efficiently. To control the amount of waste in your blood, you need to follow the proper diet plan developed by consulting with your doctor. Advertisement Protein The digestion of protein results in the formation of a waste product called urea....

Omelet on a plate Image Credit: BNMK0819/iStock/Getty Images Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when an out-pouching of the gastrointestinal system, known as diverticulosis, becomes inflamed or infected. A diet change is often required, along with antibiotic treatment for acute diverticulitis. When the out pouching is no longer inflamed, a different diet may be recommended. Miralax, a laxative, has not been shown to be harmful in either condition, but the advice of a physician should be sought before changing the diet or taking any type of laxative, as a diverticulitis attack may become serious....

references American Academy of Dermatology: "Dry skin: who gets and causes" National Institute on Aging: "Skin Care and Aging" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Dry skin is a normal part of aging for many people, but there are simple things you can do to get a dewier look....

There are several exercises you can do to reduce rib hump caused by scoliosis. Image Credit: Milkos/iStock/GettyImages Tackling the diagnosis of scoliosis often requires a team approach. Because this condition can be caused by a variety of factors, multiple different treatments may be necessary to give you the best outcome and decrease your rib hump definition. Advertisement Fortunately, in many cases, simple exercises that can be performed at home may be a useful tool in reducing scoliosis rib hump and the effect it has on your day-to-day life....

Cold-water fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, which include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, are necessary for your health but can't be manufactured by your body. This means you have to consume a food or supplement that provides these fatty acids to prevent a deficiency that can cause cognitive and neurological impairment, according to the University of Maryland. Foods such as certain types of fish and shellfish can provide you with both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids....

Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are a good way to define food groups. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Food groupings are classified by dividing foods into fundamental categories. These group designations follow the categories of the new food pyramid — carbohydrates, fats, proteins and dairy — and align foods according to their composition and nutritional properties based on the science of nutrition. Advertisement Read more: Ready to Track Your Macros? Here's Everything You Need to Know Video of the Day The New Food Pyramid According to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), the USDA recently replaced the food pyramid that was introduced years ago....

Weakness in the hands has a variety of causes to consider. Image Credit: Inti St Clair/Tetra images/GettyImages While a good workout can leave you tired and shaky, weakness in the hands after a workout could be normal, or a sign of something more serious. You may just need to make a minor adjustment in your sport. Advertisement Or you could be experiencing edema, carpal tunnel syndrome or peripheral neuropathy — or it may be an injury....

How Can I Replace Electrolytes Without Drinking Gatorade? Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages Electrolyte replacement can make the difference between finishing a marathon and being transported to a hospital in critical condition halfway through the race. Electrolytes are small ions, or charged particles, that are essential for nerve and muscle function. During strenuous exercise, electrolytes are depleted and lost through sweat. Signs of electrolyte depletion include weakness, confusion and even death. Gatorade, a sports drink, was developed to replenish the body’s electrolytes, but you can replace electrolytes in other ways....

With a new exercise routine comes muscle soreness, but it won't last for long. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages Anytime you begin a new exercise routine or add on heavier weights to your lifting workouts, you are likely to experience sore muscles. The body pain you feel after your first day at the gym is your body’s response to the heavy demands you’re placing on your muscles. Although it may feel like you’ll never again be able to get up and down out of a chair without issue, rest assured your muscle soreness will dissipate within a few days....

Almonds contain more L-arginine than most nuts. Image Credit: Denira777/iStock/Getty Images Since losing their undeserved status as a nutritional outcast, nuts have secured a more accurate reputation as a nutrient-dense food that promotes cardiovascular health and helps protect against weight gain and Type 2 diabetes. Among other attributes, most nuts are rich in L-arginine, an amino acid essential to growth, immunity and hormone secretion. The body also uses L-arginine to manufacture nitric oxide, a compound that makes arteries more flexible and less susceptible to blood clots....

Using a cast iron pan to sear your fish fillets infuses flavor. Image Credit: Ilia Nesolenyi/iStock/GettyImages Nothing makes a fish fillet look as tempting as those deep brown, seared-in grill marks. You can get them on your fillets, even when the weather’s not good for grilling, by using a grill pan. A cast iron grill pan in particular is handy; just season it well. Advertisement Seasoned cast iron cookware helps prevent the fish from sticking to the grill pan and falling apart when you try to flip it or take it off....

Make sure you cool cooked roast beef before putting it in the freezer. Image Credit: TanyaSid/iStock/GettyImages There’s a right and wrong way to freeze cooked roast beef, which cannot safely be kept nearly as long as when it’s raw. Following the proper procedure helps ensure the beef’s taste, coloring and texture are as close to fresh as possible upon thawing and reheating. Advertisement Tip You can freeze an uncooked beef roast within 3 to 5 days of purchase if you aren't preparing it....

Combining healthy snacks to make a balanced meal is perfect for nights when you're too tired to cook. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Despite all of the flashy dishes you see on your Instagram feed and Pinterest page, you’re not going to feel inspired to test out your cooking chops every night — and that’s OK. Advertisement When even sheet-pan recipes and one-pot dishes feel like a lot of elbow grease, turn to combining some of your favorite snacks to make a balanced meal....

If your heart is pounding when you wake up in the mornings, it could have several causes. Image Credit: Biserka Stojanovic/iStock/GettyImages You’re lying in bed, getting ready to start your day, when suddenly you feel the strange and somewhat scary sensation of your heart pounding to beat the band. Should you call 911? Advertisement "Palpitations are the sensation of an abnormal heartbeat," says Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPH, director of clinical research at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, in Baltimore, Maryland....

A business man sits on a bench eating an apple. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but three apples a day might help you lose weight, claims registered dietitian Tammi Flynn. Flynn developed a 3-Apple-a-Day diet plan that, she says, can help you lose an average of 17 pounds in 12 weeks. According to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson and registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, the 3-Apple-a-Day diet has guidelines that would be a beneficial addition to any eating plan....

It's totally normal to reach for comfort food when you're stressed, but some may do you more harm than good in the long run. Image Credit: damircudic/E+/GettyImages Picture this: You’re deep in a stress spiral and the hunger pangs hit. Chances are a kale salad isn’t the first meal that comes to mind. But opting for a cheeseburger and fries may not be the best answer — and it could even make things worse....

Forgetfulness is caused by a wide variety of things, like lack of sleep or a nutrient deficiency. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Depression Stress Sleep Deprivation Infection Thyroid Issues Nutrient Deficiency Because you just walked into that room and can't remember what you came in for. Or, you put your coffee mug down ‌somewhere‌ in the house. And did you turn your ringer off your phone? Because that's missing, too....