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Many primary-care physicians screen for vitamin D insufficiency. If you are over 60, you have an increased risk of developing a vitamin D insufficiency, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements. This is partly because your skin is unable to synthesize vitamin D as efficiently as it used to. Spending more time indoors or having a poor or restricted diet may also cause a vitamin D insufficiency. Taking a vitamin D supplement can help ensure that you get enough of this important vitamin....

A woman is out for a stroll in a park. Image Credit: Cristian_Ph/iStock/Getty Images You can lose a considerable amount of weight by walking and cutting calories. But to have permanent results, you don’t want to lose more than 1 to 2 pounds per week. Ideally, you want to cut out 250 to 500 calories daily from your diet and burn 250 to 500 calories a day through exercise to lose no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week....

Of the three parts of the grain kernel, the germ, bran and endosperm, the germ is the most nutrient dense. This is the part of the wheat kernel that houses all the nutrients to support plant growth, so by consuming the germ, you’ll get the same nutrients into your diet. You might have to find a tolerable dosage for your specific needs, however, as too much wheat germ could be problematic in your system....

Crispy bean sprouts add a crunchy texture to salads. Image Credit: y-studio/iStock/GettyImages Crispy bean sprouts add a crunchy texture to salad recipes, slimming soups and many Indian-style dishes. Some bean sprouts recipes are vegetarian by default, so vegans and vegetarians can enjoy crispy bean sprouts. They are also relatively low in calories and high in protein. Advertisement The most common beans used to make bean sprouts are soybeans and mung beans....

Most veggie burgers are lower in fat and calories than the average hamburger. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/Getty Images Whether you never eat meat or are simply trying to cut back for health reasons, frozen veggie burgers offer the kind of kind of quick-but-healthy meal option that takes well to more than one kind of cooking technique. It’s always best to read the individual manufacturer’s package instructions, because the exact recommended cooking time may vary....

All you need is a few minutes and simple ingredients to learn how to cook sea bass. Image Credit: Remains/iStock/GettyImages Sea bass is high in protein and has a subtle flavor that’s easy to pair with your favorite side dish. Whether you want a delicately crisp outside or softer texture, you can bake, pan-fry or steam your fish for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dinner. Advertisement Read more: Which Is Better: Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish?...

Working on single-leg strength has a ton of athletic and real-world benefits. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits and Muscles Worked Tips Variations In the game of strength training, single-leg exercises like Bulgarian split squats tend to take a back seat to standard leg-builders like squats and deadlifts. Big mistake. Incorporating Bulgarian split squats into your routine delivers serious benefits. Advertisement ‌What are Bulgarian split squats?‌ Also known as “rear foot elevated split squats,” the Bulgarian split squat involves lunging in place while resting the top of your back foot on an elevated surface....

Sometimes, your pecs want to dance. Let them dance. Image Credit: Art-Of-Photo/iStock/Getty Images Alright, you don’t need to bounce your pecs. It serves no muscle-building or fitness-related purpose, and even if you’re on a competitive bodybuilding stage, chances are the judges won’t ask you to make your chest dance. Advertisement But there is one very worthwhile reason to do a pec bounce: Because it's fun. And if you can't have a little fun with your hard-earned results, what's the point of working out, anyway?...

Basketball is a great cardio exercise. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/GettyImages Playing basketball is a cardiovascular activity, so it counts toward your active minutes in a day. However, not everyone can hit the court right away. If you want to play basketball, two weeks may not be enough time to get into basketball shape, but with some work you can improve your fitness. Advertisement How Intense Is Basketball? Exercise experts measure calories burned and intensity of exercise using a unit of measurement called “metabolic equivalents” (METs)....

One-pot dinners come in handy when you're in a hurry, and you can make them on the cheap. Image Credit: 4kodiak/E+/GettyImages Putting a delicious meal on the table doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, if you shop smart, you can create a variety of nutrient-rich meals for just a few dollars per serving. Not only will it save you money in the long run, but you’ll become more creative with those fridge and pantry items that never seem to be used up until the expiration date passes....

Creating different avocado breakfast recipes will help you get more fiber and healthy fats in your diet. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages You can look beyond toast for some equally satisfying, heart-healthy breakfast options. In fact, there are plenty of other yummy avocado breakfast recipes that provide the nutrients you need in the morning. Advertisement Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which are considered healthy fats. Not to mention, the humble avocado is also full of essential vitamins including folate and vitamins B6, A and E....

1 of 19 Overview Exercise is one of the best things you can do not just for your body, but also for your brain too. Biologist and educator Carla Hannaford, Ph.D., writes in her book "Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head," "The more you use the body-mind system, the more it will grow." Think of movement as a way to code your nerve networks. A variety of exercises that present unique challenges will code your body and brain for high-level functionality....

In early 2021, more than half of telehealth visits were for mental health conditions. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Popularity Demographics and Prevalence Industry Stats Before the outbreak of COVID-19, there were signs that telehealth was slowly but steadily growing in popularity from year to year. But it wasn't until early 2020, when the novel coronavirus pandemic began in earnest in the U.S., that telemedicine services exploded in popularity, per the American Hospital Association....

Start your day with one of these smoothies for digestion that are easy to make, filling and delicious. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages Eating gut-healthy foods first thing in the morning can help your health in a number of ways. Advertisement First off, foods high in fiber like whole grains, fruits and vegetables can keep you from feeling bloated and they may help you "go" or prevent you from becoming constipated. Video of the Day Fermented foods like yogurt and kefir nourish our guts by introducing more beneficial bacteria into our systems....

Apples are full of nutrients, but eating too many has the potential to leave you bloated, constipated or experiencing other GI problems. Image Credit: towfiqu ahamed/iStock/GettyImages There’s nothing like the crunch of a tart — or sweet! — apple. This fruit is ideal as a standalone snack, a touch of crunch in a salad, a sweet dessert or countless other users. Plus, they’re good for you: Apples contain a variety of nutrients, but are most notable as a good source of fiber....

Infuse baked goods and savory meals with the flavor and benefits of tea. Image Credit: Ella Olsson/Unsplash While we mostly associate tea with that piping-hot liquid that fuels our morning routines or soothes an evening wind-down, the ingredient — and its many benefits — flow beyond the cup. Advertisement If you're already a heavy tea drinker, you're doing yourself some good: Research shows that drinking tea is linked to a lower risk of heart attack and dying of heart disease, per Harvard Health Publishing....

Chickpeas benefits include better digestion, a substantial amount of plant-based protein, and great versatility from a culinary perspective. Image Credit: Karisssa/iStock/GettyImages Chickpeas benefits include better digestion, a substantial amount of plant-based protein and great versatility from a culinary perspective, but they’re a little hard to categorize: Are they vegetables or are they a meat alternative? Could they count as a source of carbs? Advertisement Chickpeas are a functional food, and if you haven't already included them in your diet, get ready to understand why you should....

Your heart rate and blood pressure are monitored during a treadmill test. A treadmill test, also known as an exercise stress test, an exercise tolerance test, an exercise EKG or an exercise electrocardiogram, is usually requested by your doctor to provide information on how your heart responds to exercise. It allows a medical professional to gauge the duration and intensity of exercise you can safely manage. Follow recommendations about food and drink consumption the day before and on the day of the test, as well as how to take medications....

Ditch the crunches in favor of the captain's chair at the gym. Image Credit: dobrovizcki/iStock/Getty Images It’s the million dollar question for fitness fanatics: What’s the best ab exercise? In 2001, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) sponsored a study to try to answer that question, ranking 13 ab exercises by muscle activation. While bicycle crunches took the top spot, an outlier — the captain’s chair — took second place....

Expand your horizons beyond chicken breast and reap the benefits. Image Credit: hxyume/E+/GettyImages Our love for chicken doesn’t seem to be waning: About half of all chicken eaters say they’re cooking more of the popular poultry since the COVID-19 pandemic started, according to a November 2020 survey conducted by the National Chicken Council. In fact, retail sales of chicken are up by 19.5 percent, or $1.3 billion. Advertisement But despite the abundance of chicken breasts and tenders in supermarkets' meat section, there's another cut dietitians want you to add to your grocery cart....