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Consuming foods that inhibit yeast growth and avoiding others may help reduce symptoms. Image Credit: Juanmonino/iStock/Getty Images Candida is a yeast-like fungus in the digestive tract that, when present in normal amounts, does not cause problems. When candida grows excessively it is a condition known as candidiasis, or yeast infection. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, yeast infections are most common among women, HIV/AIDS patients and others with depressed immune systems....

A cooked steak with herbs and spices. Image Credit: Kesu01/iStock/Getty Images Over 20 percent of women and 10 percent of men experienced migraines or other severe headaches within a three-month period in 2009, according to a National Health Interview Survey. Although the most common contributing factors, such as stress, anxiety, overworking and under-sleeping, are not diet-related, certain foods, including meat, can trigger or worsen headaches in some people. If your symptoms are severe or long-lasting, seek guidance from your doctor....

Beets and leafy greens can help support lower blood pressure. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Prunes Watermelon Berries Citrus Fruits Bananas Avocado Tomatoes Beets Swiss Chard Spinach Kale Carrots Celery Broccoli Yogurt Salmon Nuts Seeds Legumes Oats Whole-Grain Bread Other Tips High blood pressure, aka hypertension, can put you at risk for heart problems, so it's important to take steps to prevent or lower it. Fortunately, snacking on the best foods to lower blood pressure may help you manage the condition....

A nutrient-dense cereal can help you gain pounds. Image Credit: Alexey Dulin / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages A healthy body weight improves immunity, sports performance, healing from surgery or trauma and self-esteem. You hear a lot about losing weight to achieve it, but some people actually need to put on some pounds. Frequent snacking and nutrient-rich, high-calorie meals help put on the pounds. Advertisement A diet of junk-food snacks may cause weight gain, but this food doesn't provide nutrients to improve your health or well-being....

Wake up to a high-fiber breakfast that's also low in sugar to ward off belly fat. Image Credit: I_rinka/iStock/GettyImages You don’t need to hear it again: Keto requires cutting carbs. But slashing that macro also means you’ll be missing out on fiber. (ICYMI: Fiber is a type of carb.) Advertisement Quick recap: Keto calls for eating no more than 50 grams of carbs per day, per Harvard Health Publishing, which is much less than the Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommendation of getting 225 to 325 grams of carbs (or 45 to 65 percent of your calories via carbs) each day....

Though tomatoes are members of the fruit family, they are most often considered to be and served as vegetables. In fact, they are the most popular vegetable in the United States. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and nutrients, including potassium, folate, iron, vitamin C and vitamin A. Extremely versatile, these fruits can be prepared and consumed in a number of different ways, including juiced. When prepared properly, juiced tomatoes can be made into a delicious and nutritious drink....

There are about 215 calories in one cup of beef pho. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages Beef pho, the traditional Vietnamese dish, has a hearty mix of noodles, vegetables and beef. By better understanding beef pho nutrition, you can figure out whether or not it fits in with your dietary and health needs. Advertisement Tip According to the USDA, there are about 215 calories in one cup of beef pho. The problem is that most restaurants serve oversized portions, so the calories and fat can add up quickly....

The type of bike you have dictates how much air to put in the tires. Low air pressure in your bicycle tires can cause flats, and damage to your tires and rims. It will also cause you to slow down and pedal harder because more of the tire is exposed to the road surface. The air inside your tires is under a great deal of pressure and tends to seep out every day whether you ride or not....

Vitamin C may assist in lysine absorption. Don't waste your time and money taking supplements or eating nutrients that your body cannot absorb completely. L-lysine is an amino acid, which is one of the molecules that make up protein. Whether you obtain l-lysine naturally in protein-rich foods, such as meat or tofu, or through over-the-counter supplement form, there are ways to help the body absorb this amino acid better, as opposed to excreting some of it unused....

With some creativity and space, you can run through a cardio workout in your own living room. Image Credit: Getty Images/Filadendron With a little bit of creativity and space to move around, you can craft a worthwhile cardio workout at home. You don’t need any fancy equipment or flashy machinery to get a good at-home sweat session. With these simple, body-weight exercises, you can spike your heart rate and burn calories without stepping foot in a gym....

references American Dental Association: "5 Steps to a Flawless Floss" American Dental Association: “New survey highlights ‘unusual’ flossing habits” Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. If you're taking the time to floss, make sure you're doing it properly. Image Credit: Dylan Ellis/DigitalVision/GettyImages The Refresh is helping you freshen up on your oral-care knowledge and upgrade your dental-hygiene routine....

Getting six-pack abs is significantly easier for kids than it is for adults. Image Credit: lacaosa/Moment/GettyImages For kids, getting six-pack abs is significantly easier than it is for their adult counterparts. This is because kids have faster metabolisms, which means that their bodies burn calories and fat faster, allowing their abdominal muscles to show through. If you’re looking to develop a six pack, follow a simple program of diet, cardiovascular exercise and direct abdominal work....

Strength training exercises build lean muscle tissue for muscle definition. Image Credit: Ned Frisk/Blend Images/Getty Images You’ll encounter countless fitness magazine covers as you browse through the magazine aisle. These covers include pictures of professional bodybuilders, athletes and celebrities with toned and sculpted bodies. You can get a similar body with the muscle definition without flexing by following a systematic approach. The approach includes three essential components – nutrition, strength-training and cardio – that combine to form a well-rounded workout....

If you're taking a long flight, the best time to fly to avoid jet lag is during the day. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Symptoms Prevention Treatment Thanks to planes, you can traverse the U.S. from the Atlantic to Pacific in mere hours and get anywhere in the world in under a day. Just imagine what your ancestors would think of these speedy travels! But there's a downside to rapid transportation: jet lag....

About 1.13 billion people have high blood pressure around the world. Image Credit: mixetto/E+/GettyImages In This Article Hypertension Statistics Worldwide U.S. Hypertension Demographics U.S. Hypertension Management Data The Cost of High Blood Pressure in America There's a reason high blood pressure is called the "silent killer." Not only is high BP a risk factor for heart disease, but oftentimes, there are no warning signs or symptoms of the condition, which can develop stealthily, over time....

references Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Meal Prep: A Helpful Healthy Eating Strategy" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Caloric Intake From Fast Food Among Adults: United States" Obesity: "Lifestyle Factors and 5-Year Abdominal Fat Accumulation in a Minority Cohort: the IRAS Family Study" Carving time out of your weekend for lunch meal prep can help save you money and calories. Image Credit: mapodile/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: mapodile/E+/GettyImages...

Most morning headaches are due to something disrupting your nighttime slumber. Image Credit: LaylaBird/iStock/GettyImages You want to feel refreshed when you wake up — not beaten down with a headache before you’ve even put on your slippers. But here you are, with a throbbing headache. What’s going on? Advertisement "Morning headaches are super common. Research shows that about one in 13 people will experience them in their life," says Raj Dasgupta, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California....

If you’re looking for a balanced diet menu for a week, you can create your own based on your dietary needs and weight loss goals. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking for a balanced diet menu for a week, you can create your own based on your dietary needs and weight loss goals. What works for you may not work for someone else since caloric needs are based on age, gender and other factors....

New laws make foreign food suppliers more accountable for the safety of imports. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Much of the food consumed in the United States is imported, including an estimated 60 percent of fresh fruits and 80 percent of seafood, according to a March 2011 article in Scientific American. Before January 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration possessed limited authority to impose U.S. standards on foreign suppliers. However, tougher laws aimed at preventing outbreaks of food-borne illness have strengthened its monitoring and enforcement capability over both offshore food suppliers and domestic importers....

Add raisins to your bowl of oatmeal for a natural touch of sweetness. Image Credit: Solnuha/iStock/GettyImages Raisins are either a food you love or hate. As a shriveled grape, you may understand the raisins’ plight. But like the grape and most other fruits — dried included — raisins are good for you and make a healthy addition to your diet. And because they lack water content, you don’t need to eat a lot get the benefits....