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Don't be intimidated by TRX. It can give you a fantastic full-body workout. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages The TRX system (which was developed by a Navy SEAL so that he could train to stay in shape in small spaces with minimal equipment while deployed overseas) leverages gravity and body weight to build strength, endurance and balance while activating the core. Advertisement Whatever your fitness goals, this workout system can accommodate anyone from senior citizens with injuries to Olympic-level athletes, says Pete Holman, physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) at TRX....

There isn't direct evidence showing any foods cause cancer, but there are a few, like alcohol, you should limit. Image Credit: krisanapong detraphiphat/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Processed Meat Added Sugar Alcohol Red Dye 40 The Bottom Line There's so much conflicting information out there about nutrition and how it affects our health, especially when it comes to conditions like cancer. It's difficult to tell which foods you should take caution with and which you may want to eat more of....

Laugh more — your heart will thank you. Image Credit: Marcus Chung /E+/GettyImages Sure, regular exercise and a healthy diet are key for maintaining a strong heart. But there’s also a host of other habits that can support heart health too. Advertisement We spoke to cardiologists, who shared their everyday heart-protective practices that you can incorporate into your own daily routine. Video of the Day 1. Prioritize Sleep A third of American adults report they don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Swiss ball exercises will fire up your core. Image Credit: Ken Stachnik/LIVESTRONG.COM A Swiss ball is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment out there. You’ve probably seen the huge inflated ball used for stretching or performing sit-ups (or maybe even for sitting at a desk), but there’s so much more you can try! This workout will strengthen your entire body, focusing on your abdominals and other core muscles....

A List of Slow Digestible Carbs Image Credit: NataBene/iStock/GettyImages A dietary tool called the glycemic index, or GI, measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food is digested and converted into glucose in the body. Maintaining a steady level of glucose in your bloodstream instead of riding a roller coaster of energy peaks and troughs can have positive effects on your health, including improved weight management and reduced risk of chronic disease. Slow digesting carbs that rank under 55 on the GI are sometimes called “slow” carbs because they digest more slowly....

Tight calf muscles can lead to plantar fasciitis. Image Credit: Tony Anderson/DigitalVision/GettyImages They don’t call it “pounding the pavement” for nothing. Running puts a lot of stress and strain on the body — especially on the feet, which are a common source of discomfort for runners. Getting to the bottom of your foot pain is sometimes as easy as noticing where you feel the sensation most. Heel pain after running is often a sign of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs or Achilles tendinitis....

Learn the pros and cons of food additives. Image Credit: IndypendenZ/iStock/Getty Images Reading a list of additives on a food label can be bewildering. Not only is the list typically lengthy, but the names are also unfamiliar and confusing. It can feel like you’re reading hieroglyphics. Although food additives are generally thought of as harmful, not all added substances are dangerous. Understanding food additive advantages and disadvantages, as well as additive types, helps you make wise food choices....

references National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: "Portion Distortion" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "National Health Statistics Reports" United States Department of Agriculture: "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Only 1 in 10 Adults Get Enough Fruits or Vegetables" American Diabetes Association: "Create Your Plate" Portion control plates can help you make healthy choices at each meal and keep your portion sizes in check Image Credit: Xsandra/E+/GettyImages...

Milk may have an effect on the behavior of some boys. Image Credit: matka_Wariatka/iStock/Getty Images Boys are notoriously known for being more active and aggressive than girls, with the phrase “boys will be boys” offered as an excuse for many different types of energetic behavior. Alternatively, many boys show aggressive or hyperactive behavior that may be related to certain illnesses or conditions and cannot be justified by gender. Diet therapy is often used as a method of treating some types of negative behaviors in children with diagnosed conditions, and elimination or addition of certain foods, such as milk, may have some positive effects....

Can Vitamins & Minerals Cause Headaches? Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision/GettyImages People take vitamin and mineral supplements to help them feel better. If you get a headache after taking vitamins, it’s time to do a little sleuthing. The first thing you need to find out is which vitamins cause headaches and whether they’re the cause of your discomfort. Mineral supplementation does not appear to cause headaches, but excessive amounts of vitamins A and C can....

Making changes to the diet may help itchy toes. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images While occasional itching for a few minutes is not serious, an itch that keeps coming back without apparent cause may require medical attention. Frequent itchy toes may not only frustrate and irritate you, but can also indicate serious underlying conditions including diabetes, allergies and gout. While your doctor may prescribe medications to treat these conditions, making changes to your diet may also help manage some of these conditions....

Unhealthy food might taste good, but it should be a limited indulgence. Image Credit: sankalpmaya/iStock/Getty Images Unhealthy foods such as pizza, soda and cheeseburgers might taste good, but including too many of them in your diet can have negative effects on your overall health. Diets high in saturated fat and calories and low in nutrients can contribute to illness and obesity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), if everyone adopted a healthier diet, it could prevent $71 billion in expenses associated with lost productivity, medical costs and premature deaths....

A pharmacist is holding a pill bottle. Image Credit: XiXinXing/XiXinXing/Getty Images Ativan, the brand name for the generic medication lorazepam, has long been used as an anti-anxiety drug. Ativan belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which act as central nervous system depressants. Weight gain isn’t a common side of a Ativan, but could occur in some individuals. Talk to your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking this drug....

Close up of a woman's abdominal muscles Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images The ab wheel is a simple abdominal device; a wheel with a handle that extends through the center of the wheel. With the ab wheel, you can do the ab roll out exercise, which is an advanced abdominal movement. The ab wheel targets all your abdominal muscles, including the rectus abdominis and the obliques. Advertisement Ab Wheel Exercise To do the ab roll out exercise, kneel on a mat and place the ab wheel in front of your thighs....

A patient speaking with her doctor. Image Credit: Tamßs Ambrits/Hemera/Getty Images If you have diabetes, it’s important to be familiar with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when lack of insulin and high blood sugar lead to potentially life-threatening chemical imbalances. The good news is DKA is largely preventable. Although DKA is more common with type 1 diabetes, it can also occur with type 2 diabetes....

A young woman is squatting in a gym. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images Kneecap dislocation, otherwise known as patellar subluxation, is an injury that occurs when the kneecap partially dissociates from the groove holding it in its place at the end of the thighbone. According to the MD Guidelines website, it is usually caused by poorly developed leg structure and is most common among people aged 16 to 20. You can perform exercises to rehab the knee and prevent the injury from happening again....

Beware of high fat foods if you have high cholesterol. Image Credit: James Pauls/iStock/Getty Images If you have high cholesterol, you’re not alone. Ninety-one million people in the United States have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and only 55 percent of the people who would benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs are taking them. Advertisement If you're struggling with how to gain control over your cholesterol, knowing what not to eat is a good place to start....

Give weight loss time Image Credit: Jamie Grill/Tetra images/Getty Images Restricting your daily intake to 1,200 calories per day requires diligence and, oftentimes, hunger. With that effort and deprivation, you would expect to lose weight. When the opposite happens and the scale numbers go up, however, you may feel like throwing in the weight-loss towel and eating with abandon. Before you decide that you just cannot lose weight, re-evaluate your weight-loss strategy and expectations....

Ganoderma is the formal name for the reishi mushroom. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/raweewat Ganoderma lucidum — more commonly known as reishi mushroom — is a bitter mushroom, used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of multiple ailments. Advertisement Called the "mushroom of immortality," it's an adaptogen, which assists the body in adapting to both mental and physical stress. Both the caps and the stems of ganoderma contain a substance called beta-glucans, which boosts the immune system....

Ripe red plums for sale at a market. Image Credit: jatrax/iStock/Getty Images According to Peter J. D’Adamo, the naturopath who created the Blood Type diet, type O people are descended from ancient hunters and should follow an eating plan that mirrors that of their ancestors: high in animal-based protein and vegetables, low in grains and dairy. Only certain fruits are considered good for type O. However, a University of Toronto study published in 2014 found no evidence to support the theory behind the Blood Type diet....