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Staring at a computer screen all day is a common cause of dry eyes, but there are things you can do to help. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Anyone who’s ever dealt with dry eye knows the irritating symptoms: from scratchy, burning, red and sensitive eyes to an irksome sensation like something’s in your peeper 24/7 or discomfort wearing contact lenses. Advertisement While the signs of dry eye are often easy to spot, the underlying reasons for this eye condition — which happens when your eyes don't produce enough tears or make healthy ones — can vary greatly....

Close-up of a salad plate with shrimp. Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/Getty Images A diet consisting of 70 percent protein, 20 percent fat and 10 percent carbs is considered high-protein and low-carbohydrate. You might follow such a diet in an attempt to lose weight, but this ratio of macronutrients does not meet the nutritional recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine. Getting an adequate number of calories on such a plan is also challenging....

Runner wearing sneakers Image Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Nothing can take the pep out of your stride when running like a muscle injury. Pain in your adductor muscles, or groin area, during or after a run can indicate a strained groin and can stop you in your tracks. Your groin usually becomes strained when you overtrain or don’t stretch properly, as the adductor muscles in your inner thighs need to be flexible and warmed up to effectively draw your legs together during a run....

A man is sitting on a couch with a headache. Image Credit: Gabriela Medina/Blend Images/Getty Images Epileptic seizures have three phases. The preictal phase is the time leading up to the seizure. The ictal phase is the seizure itself. The postictal phase is the period after the seizure. The postictal phase may last from seconds to days, depending on the type of seizure. Several types of symptoms are associated with the postictal period, especially after a generalized seizure....

A rolled pork loin on a chopping board. Image Credit: peredniankina/iStock/Getty Images Pork loin is a tender, succulent cut of meat, whether it is bone-in or boneless. Boneless pork loins can be roasted individually or stacked and tied to make a rolled roast. Your meat market may refer to these as single or double rolled roasts. Choose a rolled roast that has an evenly thin layer of fat cresting the meat....

You can get a great workout at home with just a set of light dumbbells. Image Credit: Zinkevych/iStock/GettyImages Working out at home requires little more than the motivation to slip into the right workout clothes and get moving. (Bonus: None of that gear needs to match!) And you can get a stellar sweat from the comfort of your living room doing body-weight exercises alone. Advertisement But in order to turn up your at-home workout, there are some basic tools worth grabbing....

A chuck roast is also commonly known as a pot roast. Image Credit: svariophoto/iStock/Getty Images The “chuck” cuts of beef come from around the shoulder blade of the cow. They contain many small muscles, instead of being a single cut from a larger muscle — but a chuck roast can be very tender and full of flavor when properly cooked. Advertisement Chuck Roast Nutrition A chuck roast is also commonly known as a pot roast....

Breakfast Ideas for Type O Blood Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages The Blood Type Diet is based on the premise you can improve your health with a diet similar to that of your ancient ancestors. According to Peter J. D’Adamo, the plan’s creator, your blood type indicates which prehistoric people you’re descended from. Advertisement Individuals with type O blood are supposedly related to ancient hunters and gatherers and are instructed to plan all meals — including breakfast — around foods that would have been available to these populations....

Boba milk tea, also called bubble tea, can pack the added sugar. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Boba milk tea, often called bubble tea or tapioca milk tea, can include any number of added ingredients, such as fruit or honey. But the starring ingredients are milk, tea and sago, which are tapioca pearls. Advertisement While milk and tea are certainly nutritious, boba milk tea typically contains a large dose of added sugar....

When you have a UTI, stay hydrated and avoid eating foods that are bladder irritants. Image Credit: todaydesign/iStock/GettyImages Experts don’t believe that eating certain foods can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI). However, some foods and drinks can irritate your bladder and may aggravate the symptoms of an existing UTI. Avoiding bladder irritants may help keep your bladder healthy. Here are some foods to deny with UTI. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Should You Avoid Certain Foods With a UTI?...

Instead of joining a weight-loss program like Weight Watchers, pregnant women should focus on eating healthfully and gaining the right amount of weight to support their growing baby. Image Credit: Eva-Katalin/iStock/GettyImages Pregnancy is an exciting time, with thoughts of a sweet baby to cuddle and adorable outfits to buy. But along with all the joy can come significant weight gain, which can lead to complicated feelings. So you may be wondering: Can you do Weight Watchers while you’re pregnant?...

Causes of Abdominal Water Retention Image Credit: champja/iStock/Getty Images Mild, temporary water retention in the hands or feet often occurs in hot weather or after overindulging in salty foods. While this type of water retention is usually harmless, fluid accumulation in the abdomen signals a health problem that requires medical evaluation. Water retention in the abdomen – known medically as ascites – most commonly occurs due to liver disease. Other possible causes include cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and infection....

Think carefully before getting a vasectomy: While it can be reversed, doing so is more involved than the initial procedure, and natural pregnancy may not follow. Image Credit: Morsa Images/DigitalVision/GettyImages In This Article Myth: It's Complicated Myth: It's Painful Myth: It Causes Erectile Dysfunction Myth: You Won't Ejaculate Myth: Decreased Testosterone Myth: It's Easily Reversible Myth: Pregnancy Can Still Occur Myth: It's Expensive From vasectomy care packages to "bro-sectomy" parties (group vasectomies) to World Vasectomy Day (on December 2), vasectomies are having a moment....

Coffee can help when you have elevated liver enzymes. Image Credit: phive2015/iStock/GettyImages If you have high liver enzymes, you likely have too much fat in the liver. The fatty liver disease diet is like the Mediterranean diet, an eating plan that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fatty fish and olive oil. It also limits meat, sugar and refined grains. Advertisement Causes of High Liver Enzymes When the liver is injured, it releases several substances, two of which are enzymes called aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase, explains the American Academy of Family Physicians....

Juicing is not an all-or-nothing diet approach. Image Credit: Dzevoniia/iStock/GettyImages Juicing is an easy, quick way to get a load of fruits and vegetables into your body. Juicing diets vary, and not all of them require you to abstain from all other food. When you juice, you may — or may not — eat, too. Advertisement You may use juice as a meal replacement for one meal, embark on a juice cleanse and consume nothing else or add juice to existing meals to simply up your intake of fresh produce....

Young man checking his weight on the scale. Image Credit: Duncan Smith/Photodisc/Getty Images More than two-thirds of adult Americans have overweight or obesity, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, so it’s no wonder weight loss is a major health concern. There are medications that are specifically intended to aid weight loss and some that cause weight loss as a side effect of regular use. Accutane is used as a last resort medication to treat acne but does not appear to cause significant weight loss in users....

A fit man is doing dumbbell curls. Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images Curls, which is the shortened term for bicep curls, are a common weight training exercise used to develop muscles in the upper limbs. Curling can be completed with dumbbells, a barbell, on a pulley unit or on a machine. To perform the curl, hold the weights down by your side with your palms facing forward. Keep your elbows close to your torso as you bend the elbows and bring the weights up to your shoulders....

Heavy alcohol consumption might affect bone healing. When you have a broken bone, the faster your healing time, the sooner you can get back to your activities of daily living without a cast or brace. To heal properly, your body needs time and the right mix of nutrients to generate healthy and strong bone cells. If you regularly enjoy a beer or more as part of your diet, you might wonder if it will affect your body's ability to heal....

Eltroxin should not be used as a weight-loss agent. Being overweight can have a debilitating effect on your self esteem, your energy level and your physical pursuits. Add to that the increased risk of falling victim to various medical conditions, and you have a grim situation. In the quest to lose weight, some people turn to prescription medications, but this has to be done with caution and an eye to the purpose of the medication....

Stretches for the back and hamstrings are helpful for relieving muscle spasm Image Credit: Nando Martinez/iStock/GettyImages If you have ever experienced muscle spasms in your back, you know it can be a debilitating experience. This uncomfortable condition is the result of involuntary contraction of muscle fibers. Luckily, exercise for muscle spasm can help. Advertisement Spasms in the back can occur for various reasons, including tight back or hamstring muscles, weak back muscles, weak abdominal muscles or muscle strains....