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Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Pros Cons Alternatives Bottom Line There's no shortage of moisturizers on the market, which is why it can feel like hitting the jackpot when you land on a product you love. But if your beloved lotion also contains SPF, should you be slathering it on at night as well as during the day?...

The amount of calories you burn during Bikram yoga depends on how intense your practice is. Image Credit: AsiaVision/E+/GettyImages There’s nothing quite like the satisfying feeling of having a sweat-drenched workout, and if you practice Bikram yoga, you know that enduring the heat is an accomplishment in itself. Advertisement Although you may feel like you're burning hundreds and hundreds of calories doing Bikram, you're probably not burning as much as you think....

How many calories you should cut to lose weight depends on where you are in your journey, but experts agree that 500 is a good place to start for most. Image Credit: Image Credit: 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision/GettyImages We’ve all heard that we should “eat less” and “move more” when trying to lose weight, but this advice is a little vague. Take eating less, for example: Exactly how many calories should you be aiming to cut each day to get the scale moving in the right direction?...

You need to do more than just push ups to get ripped. Image Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/E+/GettyImages Will doing 100 push-ups a day leave you looking ripped? It certainly won’t hurt the cause, and it’ll give you an impressive short-term pump. But if you’re serious about getting a lean and muscular physique that lasts, you’ll have to do more than push-ups. Advertisement Tip Although doing push-ups to fatigue can help you build a ripped body, they're not a magical solution on their own....

Pushups are a great chest workout. Image Credit: BartekSzewczyk/iStock/GettyImages Maybe there are some guys out there who are proud of their “man boobs,” but chances are that if you’re among the legions of men who’ve got them, you’d happily trade them for strong, flat sculpted chest. Or at least one that’s not going to do anything for a low-cut dress. Advertisement How do you reduce man breasts? Most flabby chests are the result of excess fat and underdeveloped muscle tone....

Brown and white eggs. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images It may be the last thing you would consider using to cook an egg, but toaster ovens are more versatile than they seem. Useful for more than toasting bread, toasters can be used to make simple, innovative breakfasts. Baked eggs take little more effort than scrambled eggs, yet add an elegant touch to the first meal of the day. They can be cooked in anything from a ramekin to a hollowed-out roll, potato or tomato, and can be baked with a variety of meats, vegetables and herbs....

A mature man and woman are jogging together. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Excess fat around the neck is not only unsightly but also can be an early sign of obesity. Because of its proximity to the face, fat in the neck area can lead to problems with self-esteem. There’s no way to target the neck, or any other area of the body, to remove fat specifically from that area. But you can exercise the neck area to stimulate muscle growth that will help burn the surrounding fat more efficiently than before....

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. The best gifts for people with cancer serve up comfort and take the person's style and personality into consideration. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Comfort Items Fashion and Style Entertainment Practical Gifts Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com Image Credit: Skims/LIVESTRONG.com Creative...

You can DIY your own healthier pies at home by making swaps to the crust, toppings, sauces and cheese easily. Image Credit: Alberto Bogo/Cultura/GettyImages Sure, pizza is often high in sodium, carbs and fat, but not all is lost for pizza lovers working to eat a bit healthier. By making your own pie at home, you can enjoy pizza that fits within your eating plan, uses wholesome ingredients and comes in reasonably sized portions....

Pears offer many important nutrients and digestive benefits, but also have the potential to cause gas, bloating and other GI symptoms for some. Image Credit: Eva-Katalin/E+/GettyImages In This Article Keep You Regular Cause Gas Cause Bloating Cause Abdominal Pain Act as a Laxative Stabilize Blood Sugar Preparation and Type When to Avoid Pears Pears are a powerful source of calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fiber, four nutrients many Americans don't get enough of, says Isabel Maples, RDN, national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

Don't keep anger pent up inside. Yoga can help you release the toxic effects of your fury and provide a positive outlet. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Occasionally, anger is unavoidable. And often, it can be healthy or cathartic. But without the proper outlet, those furious feelings can frequently turn toxic. To stop your anger from accruing like steam in a kettle and blowing your lid, develop safe strategies to express it....

Unprocessed foods are in their natural and unaltered state, without any added ingredients. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Unprocessed foods are in their natural and unaltered state, without any added ingredients. This makes them ideal for those who wish to eat clean and reap the benefits, such as maintaining a healthy weight. Processed foods, on the other hand, are often loaded with chemicals. Advertisement Unprocessed Foods vs. Processed Foods Foods like apples or carrots are considered unprocessed because they are in their natural state....

Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Abdominal pain after eating greasy foods can be uncomfortable and concerning. Different types of foods elicit varied digestive system responses. High-fat foods may trigger mild to severe abdominal pain for various reasons. Some relatively common disorders, such as reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, might be to blame. More serious conditions, such as gallbladder, pancreatic or inflammatory bowel disease, can also cause discomfort after eating high-fat foods. Advertisement Gallbladder Disease Gallbladder disease can provoke abdominal pain after eating greasy foods....

Weight Loss Image Credit: bach005/iStock/Getty Images An aggressive weight loss plan incorporates both a strenuous exercise program and a low-calorie eating plan. Basically, if you burn more calories than you consume, you’ll lose weight. By combining 300 minutes per week of moderate- to high-intensity exercise with a healthy, low-calorie, low-fat diet, you can maximize your weight loss without endangering your health. Advertisement Cutting Calories Your body stores about a pound of fat for every 3,500 surplus calories you eat....

A woman works out on stairs. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Using a stair climber and running are just two options for getting an excellent cardiovascular workout – but whether one is “better” than the other depends on a few factors. While stair climbers have less impact on your joints, running burns a higher number of calories. Thus, your goals are a big part of the equation. Advertisement Calorie Comparison If your goal is to burn as many calories as possible to meet your weight-loss goals, the number of calories you’ll burn during each activity may be the most important factor for you....

B vitamins help keep your metabolism running properly, and they're especially important as you age. Image Credit: gilaxia/E+/GettyImages In This Article B1 (Thiamin) B2 (Riboflavin) B3 (Niacin) B5 (Pantothenic Acid) B6 (Pyroxidine) B7 (Biotin) B9 (Folate) B12 (Cobalamin) Safety Most of us probably think of vitamins as single nutrients, like vitamin C and vitamin D, but B vitamins are actually a group of eight different nutrients. Together, they're responsible for helping your metabolism function properly, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

Staying healthy and fit can help you reduce the inevitable changes to breast tissue. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/DigitalVision/GettyImages Your breasts naturally become less perky as you age, when the skin covering them begins to lose elasticity and the breast tissue succumbs to gravity. Pregnancy, hormonal changes and fluctuations in body weight also affect the shape, size and perkiness of your breasts. Advertisement Unfortunately, boob lift exercises don't work. While plastic surgery is the only way to truly tighten and lift the breasts, lifestyle changes, such as maintaining your weight through a healthy diet and exercise and targeting the muscles beneath the breasts with weight-bearing exercises, may help improve the appearance of sagging breasts and prevent further drooping....

You can use gound coffee like instant, but you'll end up with sediment in your cup. Image Credit: Jess Bailey/Unsplash In This Article Pros Cons How to Make It A Better Alternative Picture this: You slept through your alarm, you're running late to work and when you desperately reach for your instant coffee fix, you realize that you've run out (argh). But wait, you have some ground coffee in the back of the cupboard....

Although neem has many healing uses, it can be harmful during pregnancy. The neem tree, Azadirachta indica, a relative of mahoghany, is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian subcontinent. Over many centuries, the leaves, bark, oil, other parts and extracts of the neem tree have been used for multiple healing purposes. Yet neem may pose dangers for pregnant women and their unborn children. As with any other herbal supplement, ask your doctor any questions you may have about the benefits and risks of neem....

Soymilk surrounded by soybeans. Soy milk and other soy products are increasingly common parts of the American diet, especially among vegetarians and vegans. Soy milk cannot cause acne; that responsibility lies with hormones, bacteria, excessive oil production in your skin and too many dead skin cells. But soy might make acne worse in some circumstances. However, more evidence is needed on the role soy plays in acne. Advertisement Diet and Acne For some people, dietary changes can be very effective at clearing up acne, according to the authors of “Prescriptions for Natural Remedies....