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Wake up, work out, lose weight. Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages Getting a good morning workout in is one of the best ways to start your day — you feel energized and motivated, knowing a crucial part of your routine is already out of the way. And if weight loss if your goal, there’s no better time to get your sweat on than right after rolling out of bed. Advertisement In fact, in a July 2019 study published in the ‌International Journal of Obesity, ‌people who exercised in the morning lost more weight than those who worked out in the evening....

Dumbbell raises are a great alternative to barbell upright rows. Image Credit: Yuri_Arcurs/E+/GettyImages The barbell upright row primarily targets the front and side shoulder muscles, but it also works the biceps, rotator cuff muscles, and the lower and middle traps. Although an effective strength-training exercise, the barbell upright row is not the best option for some. If you experience shoulder pain or discomfort during the upright row, use the lateral raise as an upright row alternative....

Most B vitamins are considered safe but oversupplementing can cause symptoms of toxicity. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages The B vitamins are essential to your health. You can usually get sufficient amounts of all of them from your diet. You can’t overdose on vitamin B from food, but if you have certain medical conditions, or are taking supplements, multivitamins or herbal remedies, and eating fortified foods, you might exceed the upper level. It’s helpful to know which B vitamins might cause toxicity or adverse effects and what symptoms to watch out for....

Bodybuilder lifting weights at gym Image Credit: LUNAMARINA/iStock/Getty Images Hang around bodybuilders long enough and you’ll hear all sorts of different advice on what dieting methods are optimal. One aspect that seems to split the training community down the middle is eating before bed. In the one camp you have those who say eating before bed is vital for maintaining muscle growth, while others are staunch believers that eating late at night leads to excess fat gain....

Cooking with foods that are high in saturated fats, like coconut oil, may worsen or cause acid reflux symptoms. Image Credit: Hiraman/E+/GettyImages Should you go nuts for coconut oil? Lots of people are, based on its apparent health benefits, but research supporting these claims remains limited. When it comes to acid reflux, high-fat foods, especially those high in saturated fat like coconut oil, may actually make your acid indigestion worse....

Chocolate can create a sensation of well-being and alertness, but it can also cause migraine headaches in some people. Chocolate is an indigenous South American food. Traditionally, the bean of the cacao tree was brewed with hot water, producing a bitter drink often mixed with dried chili peppers. Adding sugar to create the hot chocolate that is drunk today, and adding fats to create chocolate candy, occurred in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries....

Body-weight exercises use your body's mass as resistance. Image Credit: Adam Gault/Digital Vision/Getty Images A workout using body weight can improve your body’s form and function with minimal equipment and a small time commitment. But the fact that you skipped the gym doesn’t mean you can bend the rules for recovery. To avoid injury, make sure you give your body time to restore its equilibrium. Advertisement Body-Weight Exercises Exercises that don’t require equipment to provide resistance are called body-weight exercises....

Chicken is an affordable source of lean protein that can be prepped in countless ways. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Chicken Breast Chicken Fillet Breaded Chicken Cutlet Rotisserie Chicken Dark Meat vs. White Meat Chicken offers a rich source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The poultry — especially white meat — is lower in both total fat and saturated fat than red meat, but with a similar protein content. Advertisement Chicken is a tasty, versatile and healthy alternative to red meat....

A healthy vegetable salad. Image Credit: spaxiax/iStock/Getty Images Although your spleen is a vital part of your immune system, sometimes doctors must remove it. Most often, this occurs when the spleen ruptures after an abdominal injury, but it’s also necessary as a treatment for certain cancers, blood disorders or infections. While this procedure will not require you to change your diet much, it might be an impetus to improve your overall diet and in turn, your overall health....

Differences Between Ester C & Vitamin C Image Credit: Memorystockphoto/iStock/GettyImages Ester-C is a pH neutral product which has a different composition from regular vitamin C, which is ascorbic acid. The main component of this product is calcium ascorbate. Other ingredients of Ester-C are compounds known as vitamin C metabolites, which are dehydroascorbic acid and calcium threonate. The manufacturer claims that it possesses superior bioavailability over vitamin C, but available research does not support this, the Linus Pauling Institute reports....

Replace refined foods with whole grain to increase fiber in your diet. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images If you find you have bloating, bowel growls and stomach discomfort after eating, you could be lacking in digestive enzymes. While fiber is good for digestion, too much can cause some stomach discomfort. Fibrous foods, such as beans and certain vegetables, are known to cause digestive issues. By taking a digestive enzyme supplement, you could ease some of the symptoms that come with increasing fiber in your diet....

Regular exercise can make your period lighter and less painful. Image Credit: satamedia/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Lighter Flow Shortened Length Delayed Period Missed Periods Reduces Pain Relieves Symptoms Spotting Spotting, mood swings and just feeling "blah" ... getting your period is not exactly a party. And menstrual symptoms can affect your workouts — after all, it can be tough to train when you have cramps. But is the reverse also true: Does exercise affect your period, too?...

Sprinting can trigger the anabolic processes you need to build muscle. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Going for a run remains a popular form of exercise. Running improves your aerobic endurance, but you might wonder how to do cardio without losing muscle. While running may cause weight loss, it can also cause weight gain. Learning how to properly structure your running routine will help you reach your health goals. Advertisement Tip Running can help you fight the age-related loss of muscle mass, according to a 2018 review in the International Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology....

Eating too much salt, like from potato chips, isn't likely to cause heartburn. Image Credit: Doucefleur/iStock/GettyImages You munched on a bag of potato chips while watching TV, and afterward you felt the familiar burn of acid reflux. Is it the salt in those chips that brings on heartburn? You might be thinking that salt is the culprit, but it’s likely eating too much of certain other foods that cause heartburn....

Knee bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac located near your knee joint. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it can cause pain or reduced mobility in the knee. Knee bursitis can be caused by frequent pressure, such as from kneeling, a direct blow to the knee or a bacterial infection. Treatment includes a combination of medication and exercises to help reduce pain and inflammation. Significance A physical therapist can provide an exercise program tailored specifically to your needs....

Make sure to avoid aerobic exercise for a week after a nose job/ Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages People decide to get a nose job, or rhinoplasty, to change the shape or appearance of their noses. The procedure often is done to restore balance to a face, get an unsightly bump removed or to repair obstructed airways, says Mayo Clinic. Advertisement The cosmetic procedure is considered major surgery and requires at least 10 days of rest and care not to upset the delicate work....

An abdominal muscle tear, or strain, can occur from overstretching or overusing the muscle and is a common injury among tennis players. A violent, poorly performed movement of the trunk can also strain the abdominal muscles, suggests the Better Health Channel. As soon as pain and swelling have subsided in your torn abdominal muscle, the Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association recommends beginning a rehabilitation program in stages, from light to demanding....

A woman is training her legs. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/Getty Images While bodybuilders and serious lifters will often split their muscle groups into separate workouts, beginners and novice lifters will see significant improvements with workouts that focus on the entire body. Lifting every other day is an appropriate training schedule for a full-body workout program. As you advance, however, while you can still lift every other day, you may want to make other adjustments to prevent hitting a plateau....

Fennel tea, has a pH of 6.7 to 7.1, depending on how long it's steeped. Image Credit: mescioglu/iStock/GettyImages Your health and wellbeing depend largely on your body’s pH balance. Alkaline foods and beverages can help restore this delicate balance by neutralizing acidity. Herbal teas appear to be particularly beneficial. Advertisement The Importance of pH Balance Nutritionists and other medical experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy pH balance. According to a September 2014 review in BioMed Research International, an abnormal pH promotes the onset of certain diseases and may affect organ function....

A sliced chicken breast on a plate. Image Credit: yasuhiroamano/iStock/Getty Images High-protein diets are a popular method of weight loss. You increase your intake of protein and fat while reducing your carbohydrate consumption to encourage a metabolic change within the body that causes a greater loss of weight. But this metabolic change, coupled with the carbohydrate restriction, can sometimes lead to undesirable side effects, including fatigue. Advertisement High-Protein Diets Diets high in protein tend to limit your intake of carbohydrates....