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Temperatures are hitting the triple-digits this summer, but that’s not going to stop you from your training run, tennis game or hike, right? Symptoms of heatstroke and exhaustion to avoid this summer Image Credit: Tassii/E+/GettyImages Problem is, hot, humid weather can be particularly nasty for summer exercisers. Overdo it and you can put yourself at risk for heat-related illness. Chief among them: heatstroke, a potentially life-threatening condition that requires emergency medical help....

The leaves of a gingko biloba tree. Image Credit: Michael Pettigrew/iStock/Getty Images Your muscles, tendons and ligaments allow you to move your body and help stabilize your joints. Muscles, tendons and ligaments are collectively known as soft tissues. Muscles are the prime mover of your body. Tendons connect your muscle bellies with your bones and help transmit force across a joint, or joints, to allow movement of your skeletal system. Ligaments connect bones and are essential for joint stability....

Vegans have many options when it comes to increasing protein intake, from nuts to grains to tofu. Image Credit: Emilija Manevska/Moment/GettyImages “But where do you get your protein?” is a question often asked of vegans. Because a vegan diet contains no animal products, people assume that it’s impossible to get enough protein. However, what many don’t realize is that all foods contain protein, and many plant foods are a rich source....

You can defrost frozen strawberries by moving them from the freezer to the refrigerator for approximately six to eight hours or by leaving them under cold running water for 30 minutes to one hour. Image Credit: SednevaAnna/iStock/GettyImages Berries are like the candy of the natural world — but they can go bad very quickly. Keeping a freezer stocked with frozen fruit like strawberries means you’ll always have preserved, nutritious treats on hand, whether you’re eating frozen fruit out of the bag or using thawed strawberries in recipes....

We get it, no one wants to waste food, but sometimes you're better off safe than sorry. 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. Have you ever scarfed down a slice of pizza from a box that’s sat on the counter overnight? Had a brunch so leisurely that a few hours in, you started picking at the eggs and bacon on the table for a second round?...

Kidney beans are a heart-healthy food. Image Credit: piyaset/iStock/GettyImages Kidney beans are a heart-healthy food that can improve digestion and keep you fuller longer. The appropriate serving size for kidney beans is one-half cup. Advertisement Calories According to LIVESTRONG’s food database MyPlate, one can of kidney beans contains 330 calories. The highest percentages of the components of these calories are the carbohydrates and protein, as you’ll see below. Video of the Day Fat and Carbohydrates There are 2....

Gatorade replenishes salt lost during exercise. Image Credit: Obradovic/E+/GettyImages The sodium in Gatorade is the ingredient that offers the most benefit to athletes. Why? The salt added to Gatorade and other power drinks helps restore electrolytes after exercise. Advertisement According to the Merck Manual, electrolytes are needed to ensure that the body maintains appropriate fluid levels. Electrolyte imbalances can occur when you become dehydrated or over-hydrated, leading to potentially harmful conditions or even death....

Daniel Johns lost 60 pounds with the help of intermittent fasting, running and a whole lot of discipline. Image Credit: Daniel Johns/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Ask Daniel Johns, 36, and he’ll tell you that intermittent fasting coupled with intense cardio helped him lose 60 pounds — and keep off the weight — since he began a get-healthy regimen in January 2018. Advertisement Now that he's on the path to wellness, this father of a son with special needs says he finally feels like the person he's always wanted to be....

A young kid is throwing a ball. Image Credit: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Kids often participate in baseball, basketball, tennis or other sports that require upper body strength. Whether you are a coach or a parent, you can help your children to build upper body strength in a safe manner. Strength training helps kids to improve bone density, hand-eye coordination and self-esteem. Additionally, it can help to increase sports performance. However, strength training exercises should never be performed with a goal of bulking up muscles, since this can result in serious injury....

Lifting weights is critical for building muscles after 70. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages As you get older, your muscle mass naturally decreases, but this doesn’t mean you can’t rebuild your aging muscles. While the process of bulking up looks different for a 70-year-old versus, say, a 30-year-old (hint: for seniors, regular, progressive weight training is key), it’s entirely possible for older adults to get bigger and stronger. Win the battle against age-related muscle loss by doing progressive resistance training, eating a healthy diet and being consistent about both....

Ground turkey is a versatile and nutrient-dense ingredient that fits into many different recipes. Image Credit: ARTindividual/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Benefits Best Way to Cook It On the Stove In the Oven Recipes Other Tips If you're looking to include more lean protein in your diet, you might be one of the many of us wondering how to cook ground turkey. This ground meat can be used in many of the same recipes that ground beef is used for, and it may be a more nutritious alternative....

Pasta with a vegetarian sauce made with soya mince. Image Credit: Sohadiszno/iStock/Getty Images Soya mince, called texturized vegetable protein or TVP in the United States, is an easy to use and inexpensive source of protein. Soya mince is made from soy flour and may be left plain or flavored to mimic chicken, sausage or ground beef. You can purchase dried soya mince in a shelf-stable form or opt for frozen or refrigerated products....

No magic pill or diet will erase belly fat; to eliminate your lower-abdominal pouch, you must make lifestyle changes. You must change your diet and activity level to lose excess fat and keep it off. The excess fat of your lower abdominals will return if you don't follow these steps – and continue doing so. Advertisement Step 1 Cut calories from your daily diet by eliminating high-calorie foods and substituting them with low-calorie alternatives....

Short, high-intensity running can help you to get ripped. While many people believe that going for long, steady tempo runs is a good way to lose fat and get ripped, this type of cardiovascular exercise is not the best choice for fat loss, as it only gives results for a short period of time and can burn muscle, according to strength coach Charles Poliquin. If you want to get ripped by running, try interval running instead....

Salmon is one of the best proteins for longevity. Image Credit: miodrag ignjatovic/E+/GettyImages In This Article Salmon for Longevity Buying Salmon Recipes What you eat may directly affect aging well into your sunset years, and salmon is the perfect protein to eat more of for a long and healthy life. Advertisement While how long someone lives is influenced somewhat by genetics, 80 percent of what influences a lifespan is dictated by lifestyle, as found in the landmark 1996 study in ​Human Genetics​, which looked at more than 2,500 twins from Denmark....

Many breakfast staples — including eggs, cheese and coffee — can block iron from being absorbed in your body. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Our bodies need iron to make hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body, says Suzie Finkel, RD and founder of Well Digested. Advertisement "Iron has a role in a wide range of vital processes, including energy metabolism, respiratory processes, and growth and development....

Along with following a healthy diet and getting quality sleep, doing moderate-intensity exercise regularly can help reduce inflammation. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages It’s common knowledge that exercise has a heap of health benefits: It supports weight management, reduces stress, strengthens your heart, builds stronger bones and lowers your risk of certain diseases. Advertisement And now you can add decreases chronic inflammation to the list too. A small March 2017 study published in ​​Brain, Behavior and Immunity​​ found that 20 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise can boost the immune system, producing a cellular response that lowers inflammation levels....

If you're new to using a rowing machine, starting with even 10 to 20 minutes can help you feel more proficient. Image Credit: Tinpixels/iStock/GettyImages If your experience with a rowing machine is limited to skirting around one on your way to the treadmill or elliptical, you may want to reconsider the detour and give the rower a chance. It combines a low-impact, heart-pumping cardio workout with full-body strength. Advertisement Not only is it fairly easy to pick up the basics, it also activates muscles from head to toe —- at least 65-percent lower-body work and up to 35-percent upper-body work, according to the American Fitness Professionals Association....

Advanced barbell workouts are one of the best ways to build muscle and strength. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Everyone’s training goals are different, but if you want to get stronger, you’re probably going to want to get familiar with the best barbell exercises. Advertisement You can build strength faster thanks to how easy barbells make compound movements — exercises where you use more than one muscle group at a time. (Think: squats, where you engage your core, quads, hamstrings, glutes, calf muscles and hip flexors to perform the exercise....

A Healthy Meal Plan for Dancers Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages Dancers may look willowy and boneless, but their singular grace takes incredible strength and skill to achieve. Hours of physically grueling training, rehearsals and performances require a diet plan for dancers: serious nutrition, enough calories to sustain energy and the right combination of amino acids to build and repair overtaxed muscles. Thankfully, the days of George Ballanchine’s malnourished “Baby Ballerinas” are far behind the world of dance....