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If you need to store an exercise ball, it's easiest to deflate it first. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/GettyImages Exercise balls, such as large Pilates balls, are a great piece of at-home exercise equipment for many people, but they’re also sometimes hard to store when you’re short on space and don’t intend on using it every day. Advertisement Some exercise balls are smaller, depending on how they're meant to be used. And some people like to use the Pilates or exercise balls for a while, then move on to something else....

Once you've determined if you're dealing with loose skin or fat, you can take meaningful action. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Do you have extra jiggle around the middle? The good news and bad news is you’re not alone: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that having obesity affects about 93.3 million American adults. Once you’ve determined if you’re dealing with loose skin or fat, you can take meaningful action....

Snack on a spinach smoothie. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/Getty Images The green vegetable diet is a popular source for many vegans and vegetarians who enjoy pairing fresh and frozen greens with other healthy natural foods, such as avocado and heart-healthy oils, to reap the antioxidant benefits. A vast array of green vegetables exists in every food store, and they are all healthy and nutritious. Chlorophyll and iron-rich green vegetables can create the base for any meal, as they are incredibly versatile....

A woman is exercising in her home. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images Lifting weights contributes to a healthier body in a variety of ways, but having access to free weights isn’t absolutely crucial if you’re determined to get lean. While it’s true that this form of exercise can speed up your metabolism to help you in the fight to get rid of unwanted fat, you can focus on cardiovascular exercises, body-weight exercises and reduce your calorie intake to build a trim body....

Be prepared to set goals to build those 6 pack abs. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Achieving the body you want in a short time requires focus on your middle section, and six-pack abdominals are something to strive for. It can be difficult to get the ripped look quickly, but it is possible. Advertisement With a strict commitment to eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and taking your abdominal exercises to the extreme, you may be able to develop six-pack abs in three months....

Keep in mind though, that because chicken is fairly lean, it can dry out quickly. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages If you want a crispy-skinned chicken with perfect grill lines, the truth is, you’re not going to get that in the microwave oven. But if you want to poach chicken in the microwave or want to quickly microwave chicken thighs to get them on the table faster, it is possible to do....

Folded crepes sit on a white plate atop a white napkin. Image Credit: Iryna Melnyk/iStock/Getty Images If you are going to go through the time, effort and mess it takes to make crepes, go ahead and make extra ones that you can refrigerate or freeze for later use. Then when you have a craving for a crepe, simply reheat it and add your choice of toppings or fillings. Crepes stay fresh for about three days in the refrigerator or two months in the freezer....

You might be familiar with Boron from studying the periodic table of elements in high school chemistry. (Its symbol is B, in case you forgot.) Boron is a trace mineral found in a variety of foods. Although experts aren’t totally sure what boron does to the human body or if it plays much of a role in health, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it might support reproduction and development, calcium and insulin metabolism, bone formation, brain function and immunity....

Eating more fiber than you're used to can cause tummy troubles and gas. Image Credit: knape/iStock/GettyImages You’ve made changes to your diet to ramp up your weight loss, and now you’re noticing an unwelcome, gassy side effect. Sound familiar? Advertisement Our guts can be finicky, so when you start tinkering with your diet, they're one of the first parts of the body to respond — often by way of gas in the form of bloating and flatulence....

Start your day with anti-inflammatory foods, like a smoothie made with dark leafy greens. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages If there was a “bad I-word,” it would be inflammation. As it’s considered a driver of disease and premature aging, you probably want to know what you can do to snuff the damaging fires within your own body. Advertisement That's why we turned to three doctors to get the scoop on what they do daily to tamp down inflammation and stay well....

Set aside any embarrassment so you can get the answers you need for your overall health. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages Let’s be honest: Your annual checkup with your gynecologist is anything but fun. Most of the time, you probably want to get in and out of there as quickly as possible. But rushing through your exam without discussing what’s going on down there (or in your body overall) isn’t a great idea....

All you need is 10 minute to get your heart pumping and your focus back on track. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/GettyImages Cardio is great for boosting your feel-good endorphins and heart health, but there’s another reason to fit an aerobic workout into your daily routine: It can help improve your brain function by delivering a jolt of energy and alertness to power your through the rest of your day. Advertisement "As you move, breathing speeds up, heart rate increases, blood vessels open and oxygenated blood flows faster throughout the body and to the brain," John Shackleton, CSCS, creator of ShackFit, tells LIVESTRONG....

If you don't have any weights available, you can do all these exercises with your body weight. Image Credit: Carolina Araujo/LIVESTRONG.com Creative There’s a lot more to strengthening your glutes than doing a bunch of squats. Ideally, your weekly glute routine should include a variety of exercises that train the upper, lower and side parts of your butt. Advertisement But if you've been neglecting your side booty, no need to panic....

There are prescription medications available to increase appetite. Image Credit: Olena Ruban/Moment/GettyImages The body requires a certain amount of calories from food to survive and function properly. A decreased or complete loss of appetite can lead to insufficient calorie intake and can have detrimental effects on health. Cancer therapy, AIDS, depression or other medical conditions may contribute to a suppression of appetite, but medications are available that work to stimulate appetite....

P90X is an advance workout program that hits every major muscle group with a variety of workouts. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages P90X, short for Power 90 X, is one of the most successful workout DVD series of all time (though you can now stream it online). The 12 workouts, repeated over the course of 90 days, are fairly long (45 to 60 minutes), intense and varied, ranging from weight-lifting and plyometrics to yoga and kickboxing....

There are many ways to tighten your tummy. Image Credit: Umkehrer/iStock/Getty Images As a teen girl, you have decided it’s time to lose that belly fat. Losing fat takes more than just watching what you eat. You also need to increase your physical activity; burning those pesky calories doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. With a combination of aerobics and resistance training, creating an efficient routine workout to lose belly fat is easy to do....

A man is doing a front squat. Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images The hack squat is performed on a machine that virtually locks your body into place at an angle. Properly performing the hack squat presents no health risk to your knees. However, if you have a history of knee problems the hack squat – along with any other type of squatting exercise – could further exacerbate the problem. Speak with your doctor first to ensure you are fit enough to do the hack squat....

You can enjoy basmati rice in moderation if you are diabetic. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages A varied, well-balanced diet is crucial for staying healthy, especially if you have Type 2 diabetes. The nutritional benefits of basmati rice for diabetes management are subject to debate. This grain can be a healthy addition to your meal plan — just remember to enjoy it in moderation. Advertisement What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a global epidemic, with more than 80 percent of sufferers living in developing countries, according to a March 2016 article published in ​Diabetes Care​....

Pulled pork sandwiches on a serving board Image Credit: tvirbickis/iStock/Getty Images Pulled pork differs in flavor depending on regional recipes, but the basic concept is universal – seasoned, smoked or slow-cooked pork that is pulled from the bone or from a boneless roast and shredded. Cooking pulled pork involves enough work that making more than you need for one meal makes sense. Reheating pulled pork can be tricky because it can dry out and get tough, or become too soft and rubbery if not treated right....

Eggs are filled with biotin. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages In the low-fat era of the ’90s, eggs were pushed aside like yesterday’s leftovers. Scares of high cholesterol and heart disease made people shun the egg, or at least the egg yolk, but since then, researchers have learned that eggs are actually nutritious foods that are one of the highest biotin sources in the diet. Advertisement Biotin is a B vitamin that plays vital roles in food metabolism and keeps your hormones healthy....