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Snoring can be more than just annoying to a partner — it can also be a sign that you have sleep apnea. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages Snoring is fairly common, with nearly half of adults doing it occasionally, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. But if you saw wood regularly and loudly, and you always seem to wake up feeling tired, you might have sleep apnea. Advertisement Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder marked by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts, and it can have serious effects on your health....

Teas with senna, cascara and other ingredients might help relieve your constipation. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/iStock/GettyImages If you have trouble ​going​ when you go to the bathroom, try turning to natural remedies at home. Tea has long been used to relieve constipation woes, and there are six types in particular that can help you poop more easily. Advertisement Constipation is defined as having three or fewer bowel movements in one week, and the stool can be hard, dry and sometimes painful to pass, per the U....

A whole host of factors come into play when it comes to how quickly you're able to lose weight. Image Credit: kate_sept2004/E+/GettyImages Let’s say you and a friend decide to start a get-healthy journey together. You both want to drop a few pounds, build your muscle strength and reap the energizing rewards in your work and personal life. Together, you create a game plan that maps out exercise, meal plans and strategies for resisting temptations when they inevitably come along....

Be sure you don’t skip your next stretching session. Image Credit: Kristen Schellenberg/LIVESTRONG.COM Admit it: You’ve skipped your postworkout stretching session a few times. After a grueling workout, it’s easy to neglect this cooldown time and quickly move on to your next daily task. Advertisement But stretching is one of the most important parts of your workout. It helps prevent injuries, encourage flexibility and provide your mind and body a chance to relax....

Inflamed soft tissues around your shoulder may cause shoulder pain after weightlifting. A burning sensation in your shoulder muscles after lifting weights may be a sign of shoulder tendonitis. You may develop shoulder tendonitis in your rotator cuff or where your bicep tendon meets the shoulder. Shoulder tendonitis is common among athletes who move the hand above the head for sports, such as weightlifting, surfing, swimming, rock climbing and baseball. Advertisement Symptoms You may experience a painful burning sensation where your upper arm meets your shoulders during early stages of shoulder tendonitis....

Your body continues to burn calories while you sleep. Image Credit: Flying Colours Ltd/Photodisc/Getty Images A calorie is a unit of energy that people get from food. The body uses calories to keep you functioning even while you sleep or rest. Advertisement Sleeping A person who weighs 150 pounds burns about 64 calories per hour while sleeping; someone who weighs 200 pounds burns approximately 86 calories per hour while sleeping, according to Fit Watch....

A senior woman swims in a pool. Image Credit: NADOFOTOS/iStock/Getty Images When the electrical signals that keep the heart pumping at a normal rate become compromised, abnormalities in your heart rate result, and a pacemaker may be needed to correct the problem. A pacemaker is often used to treat slow heart rate, sending an electrical impulse to your heart to stimulate contraction and keep your heart rate in the normal range....

Frustratingly, some of pregnancy’s most annoying symptoms are difficult to treat because of restrictions placed on what medications you can take during pregnancy. In some cases, supplements can act as a stand-in for medications, but you should check with your healthcare provider first. Plenty of women have come to rely on acidophilus in foods or pill supplements to help overcome common health maladies, but need to consider whether they are safe during pregnancy....

Foods that contain iron include meat, fortified cereal and beans. If you have recently discovered that you are expecting a baby, your doctor has likely recommended that you begin taking a prenatal vitamin. Your nutrient needs increase while you are pregnant, and a prenatal vitamin can help you consume adequate amounts of what you and your growing baby need. One of these nutrients is iron, but if you are at risk for anemia or eat a diet low in iron, your doctor may also recommend that you take an additional iron supplement....

The knee takes significant stress when walking, running or playing sports. Knee pain is a common reason that people visit their doctors. The knee is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body and takes significant stress when an individual walks, runs, or plays sports. The knee has obvious actions, including flexion and extension or bending and straightening. But the knee also can slide and pivot slightly. Pain with bending the knee is a sign of injury or damage within the joint....

Pull-ups work most of the muscles in your back. Image Credit: yacobchuk/iStock/Getty Images If you were stranded on a deserted island with no exercise equipment, you could still develop your upper body by doing push-ups and pull-ups (if you can find a convenient branch). Between those two exercises, you can work most major muscles in the upper body and maintain or even increase your strength and muscle mass. Advertisement The Upper Body For the sake of working out, the body can be divided into three parts: the upper body, the core and the lower body....

Like other foods, lettuce may be contaminated with bacteria that cause food poisoning. Image Credit: bondarillia/iStock/GettyImages Lettuce, like other foods, can be contaminated with germs that cause food poisoning. Many dishes are cooked before they’re eaten, killing off most germs. However, salads are usually eaten raw, increasing the chance you accidentally eat some hidden bacteria. Lettuce food safety tips can help. Advertisement With all that happened in 2020, you may not remember everyone avoided romaine in January....

Agility exercises are great for softball players. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages If you play softball, you’ll know the amount of work it takes to optimize your performance. Softball workouts don’t just focus on batting, catching and throwing. A good program of softball exercises also includes full-body strengthening and cardiovascular conditioning activities. Advertisement However, it's essential to address other aspects of fitness for softball players, including agility, power and speed. These activities can be performed virtually anywhere, with little or no equipment....

Plant-based sources of protein can be just as beneficial as animal sources of protein. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/iStock/GettyImages Protein is heavily associated with animal products like meat and eggs. However, plant-based sources of protein can be just as beneficial. While legumes, grains, nuts and seeds get most of the credit for being plant proteins, there are also high-protein vegetables and fruits. Advertisement Cooked vegetables and dried fruits tend to be the highest sources of protein from fruits and veggies....

Pasta sauce can cause gastroenteritis symptoms if you have a food allergy or if it is contaminated. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Gastroenteritis is an infection in the stomach and intestines that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Gastroenteritis related to food is commonly the result of food poisoning — such as stomach pain after eating tomato sauce. Advertisement A food allergy can cause symptoms similar to gastroenteritis, although there is no actual infection....

A young girl is eating yogurt. Image Credit: alkir/iStock/Getty Images Getting kids to eat yogurt may be a challenge; however, if you put it in a tube, you may have better luck. Yoplait has done just that with their brand of yogurt called Go-Gurt. They offer flavors such as Strawberry Splash and Cool Cotton Candy. Knowing the nutrition information for Go-Gurt can help you determine if it is a healthy choice for your child....

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Remember to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise program. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages When you think about a workout to get your heart pumping, you probably picture aerobics: running, swimming or maybe cycling. An exhaustive strength training session, however, can also speed up your pulse. Your ideal heart rate while lifting weights will depend on your fitness level and your goals. Advertisement Warning Remember to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise program....

Speed walking is a great way to burn calories. Image Credit: m-imagephotography/iStock/GettyImages The number of calories burned by walking for an hour or two depends on your current body weight and your speed. If you speed walk for two hours, however, you’ll likely expend a significant number of calories, and if you do so on a regular basis, you may start to lose weight. Advertisement Tip Depending on your weight and how fast you walk, you can burn approximately 480 to 888 calories speed walking for two hours....

boiled peanuts in barrel Image Credit: David-Shih/iStock/Getty Images Boiled peanuts are typically made from green or raw peanuts and are a common treat in the southern United States.Once they’re boiled, you usually salt them; this doesn’t add any calories to the boiled peanuts, but does of course add a significant amount of sodium. Advertisement Calories You can usually buy boiled peanuts either shelled or with their shells intact. One cup of boiled peanuts that have been shelled has 572 calories, according to the U....