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A young mother is feeding her baby. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images As all new parents discover, babies are blissfully unaware of the developmental milestones set out in childcare manuals. They start to crawl, talk and eat solids when they are ready. However, as a rule of thumb, most babies are ready to eat solids at between 4-to-6-months old. You can add more substantial solids like ground beef to the menu at 6-to-8-months, albeit in pureed form....

When the nerve that runs from the arm to the fingers becomes compressed, pain and swelling can occur. Called carpal tunnel syndrome, the condition is a common problem for people working on computers for long periods. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome typically begin at the inside of the thumb and the middle and index fingers, the digits that usually control the mouse....

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Allergies or a cold are common reasons why you might experience an itch in the roof of your mouth. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Allergic Rhinitis Oral Allergy Syndrome Food Allergy Common Cold Fungal Infection Certain Medications Cold Sore When to See a Doctor An intense, insistent itch is never ideal in any body part. But it's even worse when it happens in a peculiar place — like the roof of your mouth — where it's rough to find relief....

If you often have sugar cravings at night, there are steps you can take in your nighttime routine to reduce them. Image Credit: Getty Images/Csondy As the sun goes down and your day wraps up, a sugary treat can be hard to resist. But your body doesn’t need the extra sugar, as too much of it is tied to an increase in obesity, type-2 diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions....

To get the most out of your fan, place frozen water bottles or a cooler in front of it. Image Credit: CentralITAlliance/iStock/GettyImages Heat waves are challenging for just about everyone, but they can be especially uncomfortable (not to mention dangerous) if you don’t have air conditioning or need to limit how frequently you run your home’s cooling system. Advertisement Many Americans find ourselves in that situation: One in three U.S. households have difficulty paying for energy and utility bills, according to a 2018 report by the U....

Making a quick, plain omelet might help bind you up. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Poop isn’t typically the most comfortable thing to talk about, but the reality is, most people (read: nearly everyone) will experience diarrhea at some point in their lives. There are an estimated 179 million cases of acute diarrhea per year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Advertisement The good news is the most common type, acute diarrhea, typically resolves itself in one to two days....

Green powder in a small wooden spoon. Image Credit: lily_rochha/iStock/Getty Images Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, contains high levels of healthy compounds called glucosinolates. When you chop broccoli or chew it, these compounds become activated and can provide beneficial health properties. If you aren’t able to consume enough broccoli in your diet, broccoli powder is a convenient source of this nourishing vegetable, offering many of the same health benefits in a more concentrated form ....

A plate of Chinese pork and mixed vegetables with black bean sauce. Image Credit: MackoFlower/iStock/Getty Images Chinese black bean sauce is used in countless vegetable, meat and seafood dishes to provide a unique taste that is both salty and earthy. Appearances notwithstanding, the fermented beans in this sauce are actually soybeans. Curing the soybeans in salt and fermenting them turns the beans black. While this sauce may not provide much by way of nutrition, it doesn’t contain harmful ingredients, either....

Cans of Campbell's soup on a grocery store shelf. Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images Canned soup does not necessarily come to mind when you are looking for a healthy weight-loss alternative, given its normally high sodium content. However, Campbell’s Soup launched a 40-year effort to gradually reduce the salt content of its soups and has created its own diet plan. While many soups in Campell’s product line still contain high levels of sodium, the company now offers more than 100 low-sodium choices that include not only soup, but sauces, pastas, crackers, beverages and bread....

Frequent walks are an effective way to lose weight. Image Credit: WDnet/iStock/GettyImages Exercise is an important part of any weight loss routine. Five hours of walking burns how many calories? Your body burns hundreds of calories during a long walk, but to lose weight safely and keep it off, focus on regular exercise and a healthy diet. Advertisement Tip While walking is a simple, low-impact way to help you burn calories to put your body in a calorie deficit and lose weight, it's not practical to hope to lose a tangible amount of weight after one, five-hour period of exercise....

Although many people think of weightlifting as a traditional male activity, women and individuals of all ages can benefit from regular strengthening exercises, such as lifting free weights or using resistance machines. However, excessive exercise, including weightlifting, can affect the production of hormones that regulate the female reproductive cycle, often resulting in irregular menstrual periods. Menstrual Cycle The average menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days, although many women experience regular cycles that last between 24 and 34 days....

Image Credit: ajafoto/iStock/Getty Images Having diabetes means watching what you eat and drink in order to keep your blood sugar levels in check. In addition, part of managing diabetes involves maintaining a healthy weight. To achieve both, you may look for products that are low in calories, sugar and carbohydrates, which sometimes means consuming products made with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. If you are concerned about consuming aspartame, check with your doctor to see if it can be included in your diet plan....

The knees to chest stretch is a great way to relieve pinched nerves in the upper back. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Pinched nerves can be a literal pain in the neck. Pinched nerves are caused by excessive pressure being placed on a nerve by surrounding tissues. They can happen anywhere in the body, including the upper back, and they can cause pain, weakness and loss of mobility. Advertisement The best thing for this condition is rest from aggravating activities and time to heal, but some gentle stretching exercise for a pinched nerve in the neck can also be helpful to create space in the muscles surrounding the nerve and to keep the upper back loose....

A close-up of fresh picked up blueberries. Image Credit: id-art/iStock/Getty Images If you have frequent colds and flu, allergies, food sensitivities, recurring urinary tract and yeast infections, a persistent cough, skin problems, constipation, irritability, brain fog or fatigue, you may have candida, according to the Candida diet website. This condition is characterized by the overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus that in excess in the body may cause these undesirable effects....

Drinking juice can help your body's natural detoxing process. Image Credit: RossHelen/iStock/GettyImages Highly processed foods coupled with a hectic lifestyle can often leave your digestive tract feeling sluggish, making you feel irritable and tired. Although there are many commercially available cleanses and detoxes on the market, if all you want is to improve mild to moderate digestive issues or simply feel invigorated, there are easy, at-home ways you can give your digestive system a boost....

An extra handful of peanuts a day may be all you need to gain 1 pound in a month. Image Credit: Mohd Hafiez Mohd Razali / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages While many people hope to lose a few pounds, you might be struggling to gain weight. Whether you’re a weight trainer aiming to build muscle or an underweight person trying to get to a healthier weight, a good place to start is knowing how many calories you need to eat to gain a pound of body weight....

Nonstick pans may need temperature adjustments. Image Credit: Coprid/iStock/Getty Images Dark nonstick pans have become a very common sight in kitchens. While you still have to grease the pans in many cases, the nonstick coating makes it that much easier to extract the food from the pan. The dark shading of the pans, though, actually affects how the food cooks, making the edges darker than they would be if the food were baked in a light-colored pan....

Proper form will help you become a faster sprinter. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Sprinting seems like a simple enough action, but if speed is what you’re after, knowing how to angle your body and position your legs and feet correctly will really separate the hares from the tortoises. Advertisement The good news is that you don't need to train like an Olympic athlete to reach your true sprinting potential, although sprinting phenom Michael Johnson in an article for the BBC does provide a few priceless tips....

A person using tongs to sear steaks on the grill. Image Credit: tanialerro/iStock/Getty Images A Chicago-style steak is charred on the surface and cooked to your desired doneness on the inside, according to The BBQ Experiment. Any type of steak can be prepared Chicago-style, though it’s best to choose lean cuts such as strip steak or T-bone steak. Traditional Chicago-style steak recipes incorporate butter, though you can prepare a similar, lower fat version with oil, says cookbook author Mark Bittman....