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Reduced sugar intake can potentially ease gallbladder-related symptoms. Your gallbladder is a sac-like organ beneath your liver that stores a liver secretion called bile. The main health problems involving this organ include painful accumulations of hardened bile, called gallstones, and a form of inflammation called cholecystitis. Worsening of these problems is typically associated with fat consumption, not sugar consumption. However, lowering your intake of sugar and other refined foods may help reduce your gallbladder-related symptoms....

Image Credit: ake1150sb/iStock/GettyImages Abdominal pain accompanies a host of short- and long-term medical conditions, some more serious than others. Most directly involve the digestive system. The presence of fatigue along with abdominal pain helps narrow the list of possible culprits. In general, fatigue accompanying abdominal pain might occur as a primary symptom of the underlying medical condition, result from malnutrition or both. Advertisement Infectious Gastroenteritis Infectious gastroenteritis describes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and small intestines caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection or preformed toxins present in food....

There is no diet for a pear-shaped figure. Image Credit: Enrique Díaz / 7cero/Moment/GettyImages Pear-shaped bodies are associated with better health compared to other body types. Most women in America are pear shaped, but most men are apple shaped. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to selectively target specific types of body fat, which means that there is no diet for a pear-shaped figure. Advertisement Read more: The 7 Principles of Fat Loss Video of the Day Body Fat, Shape and Health In general, you want your body fat to be as minimal as possible....

A cooked, tender pork roast on a cutting board with a butter knife. Image Credit: anhvabe/iStock/Getty Images Roasts are typically larger pieces of beef, veal or pork that are meant to be roasted and then divided into smaller portions. Roasts can be purchased in bulk or on sale, and then placed in the freezer for up to a year. Though it may be tempting to take the roast directly from the freezer and place it in the oven, take the time to safely defrost the meat first....

A cup of coffee on a cafe table. Image Credit: Nungning20/iStock/Getty Images You drink a cup of coffee and appreciate the effects it has on increasing awareness and energy, but you realize that your digestive system does not react well to coffee. In addition to increasing alertness, coffee has side effects that may cause colon problems. If you are experiencing colon problems from drinking coffee, you may need to reduce your intake or stop drinking coffee altogether....

You'll need to measure multiple areas to get an accurate estimate of body fat percentage. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images Skinfold measurement equations can help produce a relatively accurate estimate of body fat as long as the measurements are taken correctly. Two equations are required for this process – one to estimate body density and one to estimate percent body fat from the body density. Professionals use a variety of different equations depending on how many skinfold sites are taken and the gender, age and ethnicity of the person being measured....

Long hours of typing can trigger tendonitis in the fingers. Image Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages Finger tendonitis symptoms can limit your mobility and keep you from working or doing simple day-to-day tasks like writing or cooking. The use of tablets and smartphones contributes to this painful condition. Luckily, most cases respond to nonsurgical care, such as exercise and physiotherapy. Advertisement What Is Tendonitis? Each year, more than 70,000 U.S. adults miss work because of tendonitis, according to HSS....

Potassium can be found in fruits and vegetables like bananas, sweet potato, raisins, dates, peas and pumpkin. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Much can go wrong when your body fails in major functions like sending messages from your brain via your nervous system or like contracting and relaxing muscles. This is one of many reasons you shouldn’t skimp on nutrients — make sure you’re getting foods that are good for nerves and muscles....

When you're just starting to work out, there are a few exercises you're better off skipping. Image Credit: Boggy/AdobeStock Explosive plyometric box jumps and lifting a fully loaded barbell above your head may be impressive, but those exercises aren’t for everyone, especially for beginners. Lack of strength and flexibility or simple inexperience can quickly turn athletic bravado into a visit to the emergency room. Advertisement In fact, there are a number of moves that the best trainers generally refuse to do themselves and recommend that their clients don't do either....

See your doctor if your blood pressure, heart rate or both are higher than normal. Image Credit: evrim ertik/iStock/GettyImages You might think that a fast heartbeat — also called a fast pulse or tachycardia — would go hand-in-hand with high blood pressure. But, as it turns out, that’s not always the case. Advertisement Blood Pressure and Heartbeat Fundamentals As the American Heart Association (AHA) explains, high blood pressure and a rapid heart rate are not the same....

Your heart rate and calcium are closely linked together. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/GettyImages Calcium and the heart function are closely linked together. When your body has healthy levels of calcium in the blood, calcium affects your heart rate to keep blood flowing and your organs operating correctly. This mineral is essential for many of your body’s day-to-day needs. Advertisement Calcium's Effect on the Heart When you think of calcium, you probably think of its role in strengthening your bones and teeth — which is where 99 percent of the calcium in the human body can be found....

How many calories you burn depends on many different factors. Image Credit: ShotShare/iStock/Getty Images Treadmills provide a variety of workouts, allowing you to set a pace suited for your level of fitness and avoid the outdoor elements. By setting the speed for walking, jogging or running coupled with your weight, the calories burned on a treadmill can range significantly. Advertisement Tip The calories burned during a cardio workout lasting 20 minutes on a treadmill can vary depending on your weight and speed....

Patience is key when shedding pounds after pregnancy. Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images During pregnancy, you may gain up to 40 lbs., depending on your pre-pregnancy weight. A lot of this is shed immediately as you give birth and your body no longer needs the placenta or amniotic fluid, but you may still be heavier than you were pre-pregnancy. Advertisement Weight Gained During Pregnancy The amount of weight you put on during pregnancy depends on your normal body mass index (BMI), which is determined by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches....

Proper weight training is effective at burning fat and calories. Lifting weights is often associated with bulking up, but you shouldn't be afraid of pumping iron if weight loss is your goal. In fact, leaning into dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells can make a major difference in the numbers you see on the scale — for the better. Advertisement Building lean muscle mass through weight training helps speed up your metabolism, so that your body continues burning calories for hours — even days — after your workout says Lais DeLeon, trainer at Plankk Studio....

Hands using a rolling pin to prepare pizza dough. Image Credit: martiapunts/iStock/Getty Images There is something about homemade pizza that smacks of self-sufficiency and the ability to provide for your family. Loading it with your favorite toppings makes it a culinary delight tailored to your family’s specifications. When all goes well, you are likely to get rave reviews. But when things go wrong and the crust turns soggy, you may feel like all your hard work was for nothing....

Arm steak cooking in pan in kitchen. The boneless arm steak, also referred to as the boneless Swiss steak, is a piece of meat marbled with fat that comes from the shoulder of a cow. Cooking a tough piece of meat such as a boneless arm steak can be a challenge. This is because the texture can often times turn out dry or leathery. However, the proper cooking techniques and temperature can turn a tough steak into a juicy and flavorful one....

Precooked burgers don't always mean they're ready to eat. Image Credit: LindasPhotography/iStock/GettyImages Beef burgers that have already been cooked can provide an easy, simple and quick meal. Reheating burgers again can be tricky, though, as it’s important to bring the internal temperature up to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, measured with a meat thermometer for safety. Advertisement On the flip side (pun intended), over-heating them can result in a dried out, unappetizing burger....

Exercise can actually help with period pain and other symptoms associated with menstruation. Image Credit: Drazen_/E+/GettyImages The only person who should decide what exercise you do—if any at all—during your period is you. After all, each woman’s menstruation experience is unique. Although some of the symptoms you can experience before or during your period might make exercise unpleasant, sometimes exercise can help alleviate that discomfort, too. Therefore, it pays to experiment and find what works best for your body....

Marines must be in peak condition at all times. The Marine Corps requires that its members be in peak physical condition for the duration of their service. To that end, in addition to passing a physical fitness test upon entry, each Marine is required to pass the test every six months unless deployed in combat. The minimum requirements are difficult enough, but the Corps expects you to exceed the minimums and push for a perfect score to show your fitness and dedication....

Image Credit: Jan Hanus/Hemera/Getty Images Men who eat 1,700 calories a day will likely lose weight, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. High-protein diets increase satiety, help your body burn extra calories and are often effective for weight loss, according to a 2008 review published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" and a study published in 2012 in "Physiology and Behavior." Protein also helps men maintain lean muscle mass during periods of calorie restriction and weight loss....