Man looking at his face in a mirror. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images It is not just women who become sensitive to aging skin and sagging facial muscles – men can also succumb to self-conscious thoughts about these things. Facial exercises, also called facial yoga, strengthen the muscles of your face. A more taut appearance may help to tighten jowls and reduce the appearance of fine lines around your mouth, eyes and forehead....
Fall vegetables and fruits pack in a slew of health benefits that are delicious to cook with. Image Credit: Pavliha/iStock/GettyImages Is it just us, or is autumn an optimal time of year for healthy foodies? Leaves fall, temperatures drop and the season brings a slew of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies — like crisp apples, hearty greens and comforting root vegetables — to the table. Advertisement Ready to dig into the fall harvest?...
Flaxseeds can help you meet your omega-3 fatty acid needs. Image Credit: Photodsotiroff/iStock/Getty Images If you look at some of the healthiest diet plans, such as the Mediterranean Diet or the DASH diet, you will notice that they recommend you make seeds a regular part of your eating plan. Seeds are nutrient-dense foods high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Different seeds, such as the flaxseed and pumpkin seed, offer different health benefits....
There are several foot exercises you can do for the flexor digitorum longus. Image Credit: VladimirFLoyd/iStock/GettyImages The flexor digitorum longus is a long, narrow muscle that is found in the lower leg. This muscle plantar flexes and inverts the foot, flexes the toes and helps the foot “grip” the ground. Target this muscle with flexor digitorum longus strengthening exercises. Advertisement Keeping this muscle strong and conditioned will help exercise-related and overuse injuries of the posterior leg....
Keeping an eye out for weight loss while taking Focalin XR is essential to staying healthy. Focalin XR is a prescription-only medication, marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. It is not a weight-loss medication; rather, the drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The medication does have certain potential side effects, and one of the most prominent happens to be weight loss -- something to be aware of if you or someone you know is taking Focalin XR....
Drink a lot of water if you have a kidney infection. Image Credit: Michael Heim / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you have a kidney infection, you may feel achy and feverish and have a repeated urge to urinate. The best thing you can do is to see a doctor and receive appropriate treatment, but are there any foods for kidney infection that you can eat? Advertisement Causes of Kidney Infection Kidney infections can happen to just about anyone, young or old, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)....
How many calories you burn depends upon the activity. How much you can lose in any given period of time, such as when working out 6 days a week, depends on a number of factors, such as how hard you work, how much you currently weigh and what other activities you engage in to help with weight loss. When choosing activities, make sure you mix cardio exercise with toning exercises. Losing weight without toning up in the process will make you look flabby....
A veal roast on a plate. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/Getty Images A boneless veal roast is an elegant alternative to more common homemade roasts. Top round and leg cuts of veal are optimal for roasting, as they’re resilient, juicy and flavorful. Veal is usually more expensive than other roasting meats and poultry. Since you’re spending extra for something different, don’t squander it by trying to cut costs. Purchase quality veal from a good butcher....
Pan-broiling cube steak is one way to cook it without frying. Cube steaks are cut from the same portion of beef as round steaks, but they are tenderized before being sold. Like round steaks, cube steaks are lean and generally cut very thin. Frying cube steaks is the preferred method among many cooks, but there are other ways to ensure a tender and juicy steak. Pan-broiling cube steaks cooks them quickly without added oil or fat, while oven broiling or grilling cube steaks also gives an excellent result....
It's a good idea to cook your sprouts before eating them. Image Credit: luchezar/iStock/GettyImages According to Recipe Tips, eating raw sprouts isn’t recommended because of the risk of bacteria-related food illness. But cooking alfalfa sprouts will kill any potential bacteria on them, ensuring safety. Advertisement Tip Sprouts only stay fresh for a few days, even if you keep them in the refrigerator. Buy only as much as you can eat in a couple of days and discard when the sprouts become slimy or wilted....
In This Article Brazil Nuts Oysters Tilapia Pork Salmon Kamut Chicken Turkey Tofu Whole-Wheat Pasta Shrimp Shiitake Portobello Sunflower Seeds Navy Beans Peanut Butter Oatmeal Brown Rice Flaxseed White Grapefruit Asparagus Selenium has basically become synonymous with Brazil nuts, but it's not the only way to get the vital mineral. Here’s why your body needs this nutrient: Selenium supports reproduction, thyroid gland function, DNA production and helps protect you from inflammation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....
The body mainly uses carbohydrates as a source of energy. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Functions of Carbs Types of Carbs There are many essential nutrients the human body requires to function properly, and carbohydrates are at the top of the list. Advertisement With all the fuss around low-carb diets, you may think carbs aren't that important after all. There are different types of carbs, which is why foods like potatoes are associated with having more nutrients than cookies, and they're critical for human functioning....
Regular orgasms can help keep your pelvic floor muscles strong. Image Credit: Dean Mitchell/E+/GettyImages A strong, healthy pelvic floor and kegel exercises go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Sure. But they’re not the only thing you should be doing to support the VIP muscles that support your bladder, bowel and uterus. Advertisement While experts agree that kegel exercises can be a key to pelvic health for many people assigned female at birth, performing those little contractions while you're driving or standing in line at the store are just one of a few important practices....
Making sure your body's physical needs (like hydration) are met can better equip you to handle strong emotions. Image Credit: dusanpetkovic/iStock/GettyImages If you’re someone who reacts to certain situations with anger, you’re in very good company. Anger is, after all, a normal and healthy emotion that every single human experiences. Advertisement But there are both healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with this emotion. Video of the Day "Some people experience an out-of-proportion response to a small stressor, or hold onto anger for an extended length of time to a point that is debilitating to a relationship or their own health," Stephanie Korpal, MEd, LPC, mental health therapist and owner of Marble Wellness in St....
There are a variety of ways to incorporate a resistance band into your squat variations for stronger legs. Image Credit: Peter Marino/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Resistance bands are inexpensive, versatile and easy to store — plus they deliver. This challenge builds full-body strength using only bands. Get all the details on the challenge here. Leg day isn’t leg day without weights, right? Not necessarily: With a set of resistance bands, you can take foundational body-weight exercises and make them more challenging as your fitness level increases....
Babies with ADHD might cry excessively. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects 4 percent to 12 percent of American school-aged children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Although ADHD is most commonly diagnosed after children enter school, most experts agree that the tendency to develop ADHD is already present at birth. Many parents, as well, have reported seeing signs of ADHD even before their children can walk....
A small plate of mozzarella cheese. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin K, calcium and zinc are all necessary for the reactions in your body that cause blood to thicken and clot, so eating foods rich in these nutrients may be beneficial for thickening your blood. While nutrient deficiencies can make thin blood more likely, a number of other health conditions could also cause this condition. In these cases, food alone won’t thicken your blood, so speak with your doctor if you’re worried your blood might be thin to get to the bottom of the problem....
A lower back cracking sound is often nothing to worry about. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages When a joint in your spine moves while you stretch or during spinal manipulation, you may hear a cracking noise. This sound is harmless, although manipulating your joints to make them crack can sometimes cause joint irritation. Lower back cracking techniques, or professional spinal manipulation performed by a licensed chiropractor, help relieve pain and tension in the back....
Bell peppers are uncommon causes of a food allergy. A food allergy occurs when a person's immune system reacts to a particular food. While a food allergy can occur in response to any food, the most common foods are eggs, soy, milk, wheat, nuts, fish and shellfish. A food allergy is more common in children than adults and most children will outgrow a food allergy, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network....
Weight-lifting is the best place to start for men who want to burn fat around the clock. Image Credit: Johner Images - Berggren, Hans/Brand X Pictures/GettyImages Even though men may have an advantage over women when it comes to burning fat thanks to hormonal and muscle mass differences, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. At its most basic level, losing body fat requires that you burn more calories than you consume every day....
