1 of 12 Overview Have you ever reached for a pint of ice cream when feeling overworked and overwhelmed? From struggling with deadlines to not getting enough sleep, plenty of situations can lead to stress-induced overeating. That's because it's hard to take charge and eat right in times of stress. So we pursue a moment of relief in something that is palatable, such as foods that are high in sugar, salt, fat and refined carbohydrates....
Before you add weight to your step-ups, make sure you're avoiding these mistakes. Image Credit: Alex Potemkin/E+/GettyImages In This Article Knees Caving In Dropping to the Floor Leaning Forward Using Your Back Leg How to Do a Step-Up On the one hand, step-ups are easily among the toughest leg exercises out there. On the other, the results are pretty undeniable. Stronger, sculpted thighs and glutes? Yes, please! Advertisement Considering this lower-body builder can get pretty challenging, you want to make the most of it....
Workout programs are a great resource, but watch out for red flags, like if the trainer doesn't have proper credentials. Image Credit: Thana Prasongsin/Moment/GettyImages We’ve all fallen victim to false advertising a time or two, whether it’s a pair of fake Apple AirPods on eBay (come to think of it, the $45 price tag was too good to be true) or a pair of pricey sneakers that never arrived in the mail....
Drinking water quickly may help you quell a case of midnight hiccups. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages In This Article GERD Eating or Drinking Before Bed Smoking Medications Ear Infection Underlying Condition How to Cope At one point or another, everyone's been shaken from sleep by a nightmare or an intense urge to pee. But waking from a deep slumber because you got the hiccups while sleeping? That might have you wondering what's up with your body....
Skin changes like rashes or dryness can be a sign that you're dealing with chronic inflammation. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages If you want to stay healthy for years to come, you should pay attention to possible signs of systemic inflammation in your body. That’s because chronic inflammation appears to play a part in many debilitating diseases, including heart disease and stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Advertisement To be clear, not all inflammation is bad....
For a night of clean (and healthy) fun, avoid pairing these foods with alcohol. Image Credit: EasyPx/500px/GettyImages Whether you’re enjoying a night on the town or hosting a dinner party, there are some foods you’ll want to avoid pairing with your boozy beverages. Certain food-and-alcohol combinations can prevent nutrient absorption, while others can cause acid reflux or bloating. Find out which pre-game and late-night snacks you’ll want to stay clear of the next time you’re drinking...
Are you making any of these mistakes in Pilates class? Pilates is an intense workout — each exercise requires a total mind-body connection with specific instructions that should be executed correctly to make the routine most efficient. Since working with hundreds of Pilates clients, I've compiled a list of what to do and what not to do to limit distractions and improve your sessions! Advertisement DON'T: Say “Can’t” Hearing someone say they can’t do an exercise is like nails on a chalkboard in the Pilates studio....
Some supplements on the market offer the entire B vitamin complex while others contain only vitamin B12. Image Credit: Dmitry Ageev / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages In This Article B Complex List B Vitamins Functions Food Sources Taking B Complex and B12 Together Which to Take Vitamin B12, along with the rest of what's known as the B complex vitamins, is an essential nutrient for good health. Vitamins are micronutrients, meaning that your body only requires them in small quantities....
Bulletproof coffee (or butter coffee) is said to boost energy, sharpen focus and promote weight loss, but is the beverage actually healthy? Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. In This Article Bulletproof Coffee 101 Nutrition Facts Pros Cons Summary We get it if coffee's your main motivation for getting out of bed in the morning....
A plate of gorgonzola cheese with figs. Image Credit: valeriopardi/iStock/Getty Images If you’re pregnant, you probably want to take every precaution to ensure a healthy baby, including being careful about the foods you eat. While cheese serves as a good source of calcium and protein, soft and semi-soft cheeses like gorgonzola can sometimes cause harm to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about the risks of soft cheeses and which types to avoid during pregnancy....
Check with your doctor before taking yeast medications while on an antibiotic. Image Credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Science Photo Library/GettyImages If you read the indications label on a bottle of antibiotics, it will advise you of the risk of yeast infection, and often some things you can do to mitigate this risk. If you develop a yeast infection during your course of antibiotics, those warnings can make it natural to worry about a drug interaction between your anti-yeast medication and the antibiotics....
Decreasing muscle mass is one cause of belly fat after 50, but regular strength training can help build lean muscle and boost your metabolism. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages As you reach age 50, your body starts gaining extra inches in your midsection for different reasons, even if the scale really isn’t moving. You don’t need to simply accept increased belly fat as a consequence of aging, though. Advertisement Find out what causes you to accrue abdominal fat as you get older and how to adjust your lifestyle to combat it....
Vegetables on a picnic table. Image Credit: fpwing/iStock/Getty Images Cellulose is a thick, strong fiber that that gives vegetables and fruits their structural integrity. It is one type of dietary fiber that can be eaten but is not digested. Many fruits and vegetables are rich sources of cellulose. Interestingly, cellulose in the form of wood pulp is sometimes added to processed foods to increase their fiber content, according to business news website The Street....
Common ingredients in chocolate bars — like nuts or milk — may be to blame for your child's symptoms. Image Credit: Deepak Sethi/iStock/GettyImages Many children (and adults) love chocolate. But sometimes it does more harm than good: For instance, if your child regularly has a bad reaction to the sweet, you may be wondering if they have a chocolate intolerance. Advertisement A true chocolate intolerance, though rare, is possible. That said, an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to one of the ingredients in chocolate is most likely the cause of your child's symptoms....
Diet After Small Bowel Obstruction Image Credit: virusowy/iStock/GettyImages During small bowel obstruction, the normal flow of the contents of the digestive system are completely or partially blocked. Most blockages resolve once the small bowel has had time to rest. A nasogastric tube may be inserted through the nose and into the stomach to remove fluid. During this time, eating and drinking are prohibited, and fluids are administered intravenously. When the blockage is cleared, you can begin to eat an intestinal blockage diet consisting of easily digested foods....
Dark chocolate has healthy phytonutrients but higher calories. Image Credit: andreadonetti/iStock/Getty Images If the total calories you consume don’t exceed the calories you burn, you won’t gain weight – even if some of the calories came from candy. But in truth, most candy is enjoyed in addition to meals rather than considered as part of normal daily calories, and even a small serving of candy can be high in calories. The extra calories plus added sugar – plus the fact that candy isn’t very filling – make it more likely that eating candy will lead to weight gain than if you chose a healthier snack....
An uphill hike is a better calorie burner than a flat jaunt. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Setting your treadmill to an incline or running a hilly route definitely burns more calories than doing the same workout on a flat road. Any climb you can do may boost your total burn by as much as 50 percent. Whether you’re walking or running, you’ll feel the effects of a more intense workout and build greater leg strength....
When sugar is not burned as fuel by the body, it is converted to fat through a process known as lipogenesis Image Credit: FotografiaBasica/E+/GettyImages Most dieters try to avoid cookies, cakes, ice cream and other treats. After all, sugar turns into fat, doesn’t it? Well, sugar metabolism is a little bit more complicated than that. Advertisement Tip When consumed in excess, sugar turns into fat through a process called lipogenesis. Over time, high-sugar intakes may lead to weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and premature death....
Swimming is a fun and easy activity that can help kids get to a healthier weight. Image Credit: Stanislaw Pytel/Stone/Getty Images While overweight and obesity is as much a problem for kids as for adults in the United States, the focus for children shouldn’t be on weight, but on making healthier choices. Kids are still growing, and severely restricting calorie intake to promote a fast weight loss may impair growth and development....
Working a day after a colonoscopy is ok. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages A colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum to detect inflammation, ulcers and abnormal growths. Polyps and small tumors can even be removed during the procedure. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases indicates that your first screening colonoscopy should be at age 50 if you have no gastrointestinal symptoms or cancer risk factors....
