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UV light should be used with caution, since it can damage your skin and eyes. Image Credit: Pornpak Khunatorn/iStock/GettyImages You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz recently about UV light — including sunlight — and whether or not it can destroy viruses like the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Advertisement It's not all hype. In fact, there's good evidence that UV light in the "C" range, also known as UVC, can kill this particular virus, says Tod Cooperman, MD, president and founder of ConsumerLab....

Cranberries contain flavanoids. Peptic ulcers are open sores inside the stomach, esophagus or intestine which may bleed and cause health complications. Your physician may adjust your diet as part of your treatment for a bleeding ulcer in addition to medication use. Spicy foods, alcohol and caffeinated products may make ulcers worse. Certain foods may speed healing of a bleeding ulcer and prevent ulcer re-occurrence, states the University of Maryland Medical Center....

Swimming is a great workout for people with bad knees. Image Credit: Corey Jenkins/Image Source/GettyImages Many popular sports and workouts can result in knee injuries, but bad knees shouldn’t stop you from staying in shape. There are many different exercises to lose weight with bad knees. Balancing calorie restriction and exercise can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. Advertisement Read more: The Best Low-Impact Exercises That Burn the Most Calories Video of the Day Losing Weight With Bad Knees People who are trying to lose weight have two options: a calorie deficit and exercise....

Pito-Pito tea is a combination of seven blends of herbs and plants that are known for their medicinal and healing properties. While Pito-Pito is not always found in tea form, it is mostly commonly consumed in this way. Health benefits of Pito-Pito tea range from fever reduction to acne scar reduction. Relief for the Common Cold and Headaches Pito-Pito tea is traditionally consumed to eliminate as well as ward off the common cold....

Oil and vinegar dressing on a table Image Credit: FotoCuisinette/iStock/Getty Images Vinegar has been used both internally and externally for thousands of years. Hippocrates was using vinegar to manage wounds in 420 B.C. Today vinegar is used for everything from cleaning windows to treating jellyfish stings. When added to a salad, vinegar provides several health benefits. Advertisement Increases Calcium Absorption Vinegar is high in ascetic acid, which can help the body better absorb minerals from food....

A young woman holding a mug of tea. Image Credit: Eyecandy Images/Eyecandy Images/Getty Images Herbal teas typically contain boiled water and dried fruits, herbs or flowers. Some herbal tea ingredients provide good sources of nonheme iron, a type of plant-based dietary iron. Sufficient daily iron intake can help prevent iron deficiency anemia, a condition that causes fatigue, weakness and decreased immune function. Advertisement Iron-Rich Herbal Teas Some herbal teas contain high amounts of iron and other nutrients....

Cutting sugar and starch from your diet can help you lose weight. Image Credit: Jordan Siemens/The Image Bank/GettyImages The average U.S. adult consumes an extra 145 calories from soft drinks on any given day. In fact, sugar-sweetened beverages provide approximately 37 percent of all the sugar consumed by Americans, according to a cohort study published in ​JAMA Internal Medicine​ in April 2014. Advertisement Soda, starches and sugary foods are all major sources of calories....

Brine chicken thighs in a mixture of salt water with added sweetening agents and fresh or dried herbs, or add some spices for a kick. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages If you’re looking to keep your chicken moist, consider brining your meat before you cook it. Brine chicken thighs in a mixture of salt water with added sweetening agents and fresh or dried herbs, or add some spices for a kick. You can also use a brine for chicken breast, or other cuts of this meat....

Roasting a turkey in a convection oven is just as easy as using a conventional oven. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages Whole turkey Paper towels Shallow roasting pan with rack Cooking brush Unsalted butter 2 cups water or stock Thaw a frozen turkey by refrigerating it for 24 hours per every 4 pounds of weight, recommends the United States Department of Agriculture. Use more liquid when cooking in a fan-assisted oven than you would use in a conventional oven as it evaporates faster....

Plated sausage shown on breakfast table. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images Cooking sausage in the NuWave Oven, a countertop appliance that uses infrared technology, is a cinch. The technology of the NuWave Oven allows food like sausage to be cooked faster while still maintaining a rich flavor and juicy texture. Cooking times are determined by thickness, so take note of the size of your sausage patties or links. Advertisement Step 1 Remove the dome on the NuWave Oven and place your sausage patties and links on the cooking rack, which should be on top of the pan liner....

The wall angel exercise benefits muscles throughout your upper back, rotator cuffs and shoulders. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Tips Benefits Variations All those snow angels you made as a kid have prepared you for this exercise — well, kind of. The wall angel exercise, while channeling your inner child, takes your upper-back and shoulder mobility to the next level. Advertisement Despite its simplistic look, this move is deceivingly challenging....

Adding a ham steak to a summer barbecue or winter "cook-in" is a tasty way to add variety to your meals. Grilling ham is quick and easy, but you can dry out a beautiful piece of meat if you do it incorrectly. Prepping your meat and grill are key to making sure your ham stays moist and delicious. Reducing the fat and adding a marinade let you serve a healthier, tastier entree....

Making homemade meals can cut down takeout costs and improve overall health. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages Resolutions are great, but they tend to suggest you’ve done something wrong. Advertisement A better take? Approach your goals from the perspective of optimizing your health, Angela Wright Marshall, MD, FACP, president and CEO of Comprehensive Women's Health, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Video of the Day "Often, I have patients who want to better their health, but some doctors might dismiss them if they don't have chronic health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure," she says....

Step and floor classes have some similar moves. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/GettyImages Head to any step aerobics class and you may feel like the instructor is speaking another language. Many of the basic aerobic dance steps are easy to master once you know what they are. Familiarizing yourself with the movements before heading to the studio can help you feel a little more up-to-date. Advertisement Dance aerobics workouts are a great way to add fun and enjoyment to your exercise routine....

Calisthenics is a great at home workout. Image Credit: Eugenio Marongiu/Image Source/GettyImages The local gym may be too expensive or inconveniently located, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to build muscle on a skinny frame. Muscles don’t care what form of resistance they work against: free weights, machines, elastic bands or body weight. Advertisement When muscles work against any resistance, they'll respond by getting stronger and bigger. According to a study in the April 2014 issue of the journal AGE, everyone is born with all the muscle cells they'll ever have....

Both healthy food and junk food have benefits and risks. Image Credit: Rouzes/E+/GettyImages Often, it seems like food research experts issue dietary guidelines every day, leaving people confused by the often-contradictory recommendations. Much of this confusion is a result of different types of diets and products having both advantages and disadvantages — which is the case with healthy food and junk food. But it remains clear that moderation is a critical aspect of any type of diet you choose to follow....

Improper form during crunches only increases your back pain. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images Ouch! Your ab workout shouldn’t hurt. Experiencing back pain while doing crunches could be a precursor to a serious injury. Advertisement Physiologists, personal trainers and physical therapists are quickly moving away from the traditional crunch as an ab exercise, as there's a strong association between the move and back problems such as herniated discs. Look to stationary exercises like the plank for a safer way to strengthen your abs and protect your spine from injury....

Instead of drinking white vinegar, use it to add flavor to foods. Image Credit: LarisaBlinova/iStock/GettyImages Chances are you’ve heard about using apple cider vinegar to lose weight, but what about using white vinegar for weight loss? Does it work? Does the type of vinegar you use really matter? Advertisement Tip There’s no evidence to support that using white vinegar for weight loss is more effective than diet and exercise alone. Using White Vinegar for Weight Loss According to Poison Control, vinegar can be made from any number of fermentable carbohydrates such as grains, wine, potatoes, and honey....

To lose weight faster, choose grilled instead of fried shrimp. Image Credit: Maxim Kostenko/iStock/Getty Images Losing weight can be a challenge because diets often restrict the variety of foods you can consume. Shrimp provides nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin E, niacin and omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp is also low in saturated fat. As long as you eat shrimp in moderation and control the calorie content of the rest of your diet, you can eat shrimp and lose weight....

Dried jujube fruit tends to be higher in sugar than fresh. Image Credit: baona/iStock/GettyImages Ever heard of jujube fruit? No, not the candy — the real fruit. It’s not always easy to find in major grocery stores in the United States, but this date-like fruit is popular in parts of Asia. You can eat jujube fruit if you have diabetes, but watch your serving size and consider pairing it with some protein....