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Extremely high altitudes can affect your heart rate and blood pressure. Image Credit: AscentXmedia/iStock/GettyImages Spending time at high altitudes may raise your blood pressure, according to a growing body of evidence, and these spikes may be particularly dangerous for people with existing heart disease. Advertisement In one study, researchers found that blood pressure steadily increased as climbers ascended Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. What's more, telmisartan, a drug widely used to treat high blood pressure, no longer worked once climbers reached a certain altitude....

Get the low-down on whether your dirty oven is a cause for concern. 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. Between the heaping holiday dinners and hearty meals you prep for the week, your cooker is practically guaranteed to get sloppy this season. And if you’re like many folks, scrubbing it down is not exactly top of mind....

Keep quiche portions small to control calorie intake. Quiche is a food that has the potential to be healthy, but could also be a diet downfall. Traditional quiche is full of cheese, eggs, cream and made with pie crust, all of which are high-calorie and can be fatty. Many recipes for quiche are available, so you can make a healthier quiche by using low-calorie, low-fat ingredients and adding vegetables. Advertisement Ingredients Different quiche recipes call for different ingredients....

Kombucha tea may not be so good for your health. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Kombucha is a fermented tea that is gaining popularity for its potential digestive health benefits. However, it is also known to have some side effects. If you are considering drinking this beverage, you should be aware of both the kombucha benefits and risks. Advertisement Tip The average serving size for kombucha is between 8 and 16 ounces. However, you should not consume more than 12 ounces per day to avoid the potential kombucha dangers....

Liquid protein metabolizes more quickly than solid foods. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Protein is an essential nutrient found in muscle, bone, and other tissues. When you eat it, your digestive system breaks it down into individual amino acids. Protein digestion time is determined by the metabolic process that occurs in each individuals gastrointestinal tract, among other factors. Advertisement Tip Protein metabolism takes time due to the chemical breakdown process that is required in the stomach and small intestine....

A close-up of cooked Canadian bacon. Image Credit: daoleduc/iStock/Getty Images Baked Canadian bacon is a healthier alternative to regular bacon because it has less fat content. While both are pig products, real Canadian bacon is nothing close to the Americanized “Canadian bacon.” In fact, real Canadian bacon resembles the American version of a slice off of the pork loin. However, American “Canadian bacon” is most commonly the processed, presliced meat product that is found in American grocery stores....

Fill lunches and dinners with fresh produce, wholesome proteins and healthy fats to gain weight the healthy way. Image Credit: Amandaliza/iStock/Getty Images While a 2,000-calorie diet likely won’t be enough for weight gain if you’re young or very active, it can allow you to eat enough extra calories for safe weight gain if you’re older, a woman, or you live a relatively inactive lifestyle. Even though any calories count toward a calorie surplus – which is the key to weight gain – you’ll get the most benefits by getting your 2,000 calories from healthy foods....

The neck, gizzard and heart are usually removed from a chicken before it is sold. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages The gizzard and heart of a chicken — usually called giblets — and the neck are typically removed from the bird before cooking and discarded. In many cases, they’re removed before purchase, packaged in plastic and stored inside the abdominal cavity of the chicken. Advertisement You can also purchase giblets separately in many grocery stores and from most butchers....

Lean proteins like fish are good to include in your at-home Optavia diet. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages The Medifast diet — which has been replaced by a new program called Optavia — promises to help you lose weight with pre-packaged snacks and meals. But the plan can be pricey and could harm your health, which is why you may be wondering how to duplicate the Optavia diet to try more safely at home....

Return to exercise gradually after a tummy tuck. Image Credit: vitapix/E+/GettyImages A tummy tuck, medically known as an abdominoplasty, is an invasive surgical procedure performed to remove unwanted fat around the abdomen. The procedure also removes excess skin and aims to tighten abdominal muscles. Advertisement Consult your physician before attempting exercise after a tummy tuck, as your sutures and muscles need plenty of time to rest and recover from the surgery....

Adding an ice cube or two inside the foil can keep your ribs moist and tender. Image Credit: Siraphol/iStock/Getty Images According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, manufacturers shipped more than 15 million outdoor grills to stores for purchase in North America in 2010. Businessman and former boxer George Foreman had sold an additional 100 million indoor grills worldwide as of 2010. Ribs remain a grilling favorite. Using foil and medium heat when you grill them is the secret to moist, tender ribs....

Follow these tips to have regular bowel movements in the morning. Image Credit: Deagreez/iStock/GettyImages People, let’s talk about your poop schedule. Are you someone who goes like clockwork? Or are you more the type who has no idea if or when the urge to go will greet you? Advertisement First thing to know: Gastroenterologists consider normal bowel movement (BM) frequency to be anywhere in the realm of three times a week to several times a day, says Baldeep S....

Bananas are often recommended for when you're recovering from diarrhea Image Credit: Buppha Wuttifery / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Diarrhea — a common condition often described as loose or watery and frequent stools — can be caused by a number of factors. Advertisement Diarrhea is typically related to an infection, medication side effect, food intolerance, food-borne illness or associated with a medical condition, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Video of the Day Most cases of diarrhea last a couple of days and go away without treatment....

Visit Page https://www.livestrong.com This recipe for Plant-Protein Powered Butternut Mac and “Cheese” boasts 11 grams of fiber. Image Credit: Maggie Moon Fiber isn’t just the go-to nutrient for keeping our bodies regular. It’s also a powerful source for maintaining a healthy weight and promoting weight loss. Yes, indeed: Pumping up your fiber intake can help you slim down. Advertisement How Fiber Can Help With Weight Loss There are two types of fiber — soluble and insoluble, per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

More isn’t always better when it comes to certain nutrients, and in the case of sulfur, certain individuals — such as those with ulcerative colitis — might want to follow a low-sulfur diet. Image Credit: Maryna Mashkina/iStock/GettyImages More isn’t always better when it comes to certain nutrients, and in the case of sulfur, certain individuals — such as those with ulcerative colitis — might want to follow a low-sulfur diet....

Look out for these signs of an unhealthy relationship with exercise. If these sound familiar, you could be over-exercising. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages Time for a pop quiz. Two people are running: Runner A is logging a long 20-miler because she truly enjoys it; running clears her head and makes her feel strong. Runner B is tackling 5 miles — but because she just ate a cookie and feels guilty about it....

Drink unsweetened tea when you're trying to lose weight. Image Credit: Tom Merton/OJO Images/Getty Images Made from the flower of a hibiscus plant, hibiscus tea is a tart-tasting herbal tea that may provide you with some benefits during weight loss. Like other herbal teas, hibiscus tea is very low in calories. But drinking hibiscus tea doesn’t guarantee that you’ll lose weight. Advertisement Calorie Content If you replace soda and other high-calorie sugary beverages with hibiscus tea, you’ll boost your chance of shedding pounds....

Selenium is an important mineral found in high concentrations in the thyroid gland. Image Credit: michaklootwijk/iStock/Getty Images Zinc and selenium are two trace elements that are required for human health. Each of these minerals plays an important role in the body, and insufficient levels can lead to a variety of health problems. Both zinc and selenium are required for healthy immune function, which makes these nutrients vital for keeping the body free of disease and common illnesses....

Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images The repetitive punches that a boxer throws during training sessions can lead to injuries of the shoulder involving muscles, ligaments and tendons. Ignoring the pain or "playing through" a shoulder injury and treating it as second nature to your sport can lead to further degeneration of the injured tissues. Orthopaedic surgeons group shoulder problems into two groups; those caused by the instability or dislocation of one or more of the joints of the shoulder or impingement, the result of excessive rubbing of the shoulder muscle against the top part of the shoulder blade....

A bowl of raw mixed nuts is high in calories. Mixed nuts are a healthy snack, but high in calories. However, because mixed nuts contain filling protein, you can keep your appetite under control. Advertisement Nutrition Roughly 1/4 cup of raw mixed nuts has 160 calories, according to FatSecret. A serving contains 14 g of fat, 1.5 of which are saturated. And 1/4 cup contains 7 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of dietary fiber, 2 g of sugars and 5 g of protein....