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references Harvard Health Publishing: "Calories Burned in 30 Minutes for People of Three Different Weights" American Heart Association: "Why Is Walking the Most Popular Form of Exercise?" American Council on Exercise: "Improve Walking Workouts With Weighted Vests" National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: "Physical Activity and Your Heart" Elliptical workouts vs. walking vary slightly on calorie burn and cost, but both can be effective if you know how to get the most out of your workouts....

Gender euphoria looks different for each person, but everyone can benefit from it. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article What It Is Why It's Important What It Looks Like Health Benefits Have you ever felt so overjoyed by how you're presenting your gender identity to the world that you felt like singing? Then you've experienced something called gender euphoria. Advertisement "Gender euphoria is being able to live your authentic self openly and without fear," Jerrica Kirkley, MD, chief medical officer of Plume Health, tells LIVESTRONG....

While most people can enjoy foods that contain gluten, such as pasta, cookies and bread, some cannot. If your face becomes flushed after you’ve eaten gluten, you may have an allergy to the protein. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says that facial flushing is a common sign of anaphylaxis, a severe, whole-body reaction that can be life-threatening. Get help right away if you become flushed after you’ve eaten gluten....

Mix ground flaxseed into your morning oatmeal. Image Credit: natashamam/iStock/GettyImages No doubt about it, losing weight is a real struggle for many people. While it’s generally believed that most people are unable to successfully lose weight and keep it off, that’s not entirely true. To drop weight, you have to change your mindset a bit, and probably some of your habits too. Advertisement What you do to lose the weight shouldn't be viewed as a quick fix, but as a long-term plan to help you slim down and keep it off....

references NIH: "Potassium" American Journal of Kidney Disease: "A Physiologic-Based Approach to the Treatment of a Patient With Hypokalemia" Journal of Athletic Training: "Plasma Potassium Concentration and Content Changes After Banana Ingestion in Exercised Men" USDA: "Banana" USDA: "Watermelon" Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: "Watermelon Juice: Potential Functional Drink for Sore Muscle Relief in Athletes" USDA: "Oranges" Mayo Clinic: "Potassium Supplement" Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: "Potassium" Excess sweating from exercise can lead to fluid and electrolyte loss, making it essential to increase potassium levels after a workout....

The ideal 115-pound woman’s calorie intake can range anywhere from 1300 to 2300 calories for weight maintenance, and vary even more if she wants to gain or lose weight. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages “How many calories should I eat to lose weight — or even to maintain or gain?” One eating plan definitely doesn’t fit all, even within the same weight class. If you weigh 115 pounds, any calorie intake calculator you consult will also consider other variables....

Whether or not you should weigh yourself every day depends on how it makes you feel. Image Credit: OsakaWayne Studios/Moment/GettyImages When you’ve committed to losing weight (or keeping off pounds you’ve previously lost), weighing yourself may be a part of the process. It can help you keep track, after all. But how often should you weigh yourself to ensure you’re headed in the right direction — every day? Once a week?...

Lemon and pepper baked fish makes a delicious and low-calorie meal. Fish is a healthy, low-fat source of protein that contains essential omega-3 fatty acids. Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet can help lower your blood cholesterol and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends you eat at least 8 oz. of seafood each week, especially fatty fish like salmon, to get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids....

There are two main ways to prepare chicken for a BBQ. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages When you boil chicken before grilling, the meat becomes softer and more tender. You have to be careful, though, because it’s easy to overcook the meat, which will affect its flavor and moisture. Advertisement Tip To prepare your chicken for a BBQ, you can marinate or brine it before cooking. You can also boil or poach the chicken, then finish it on the grill to add flavor....

Parboiled rice has some of the minerals that other white rice varieties lack. Image Credit: Mila Bond/iStock/GettyImages In This Article On the Stove Top In the Microwave Uncle Ben's Converted Rice (now known as Ben's Original Parboiled Long Grain White Rice) is parboiled, meaning the rice grains were steamed before they were husked. This process infuses the grains with many nutrients that would otherwise have been thrown away with the husk....

child drinking juice in kitchen setting Image Credit: Kraig Scarbinsky/Digital Vision/Getty Images Magnesium citrate is available over-the-counter in liquid form to help relieve the symptoms of constipation or to clear out your system leading up to a surgical procedure. Because magnesium citrate pulls fluid from your body’s cells to help clean out your intestines, proper hydration is crucial when you take it. If you struggle with the bitter, harsh flavor of the solution, mix it with another drink to help mask it and make it more tolerable....

It's important to properly dispose of expired vitamin and mineral supplements. Image Credit: Iryna Kharkova/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to disposing of old vitamins, tossing them in the garbage with last week’s Chipotle leftovers is an adulting fail. Here’s how to properly get rid of expired vitamins and supplements safely — and why it matters. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Are Supplements Safe? Here's What You Really Need to Know Video of the Day Put Waste in the Right Place Sure, you’re busy and barely have time to clear the number on your email app....

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. It's safe to donate blood — and it's more important now than ever before. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Is It Safe? Can You Donate After Vaccination? Does It Weaken Immunity? What to Know Beforehand In light of the coronavirus pandemic, LIVESTRONG....

Young woman meditating in front of the ocean. Image Credit: Dave & Les Jacobs/Blend Images/Getty Images Cortisol can be your best friend or your sworn enemy. The steroid hormone, which is produced by your adrenal glands, plays a role in the fight-or-flight response – the physiological loop that gears your body up to fight against danger or run for your life. This is vital when faced with immediate danger, but increases in cortisol also occur in response to chronic, everyday stress....

A fit young woman is doing lateral pull downs in a gym. Image Credit: LUNAMARINA/iStock/Getty Images Although they make it look easy, cheerleaders have to be in great physical condition to safely do all the tumbling, dancing, jumping and cheering that their job requires. Whether you desire to become a cheerleader or just look like one, a two-week, gradually progressive workout plan can start you off on the right foot. Your workout should include cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, core strengthening and stretching....

Some trainers overemphasize certain cues, which can lead to mistakes in other areas and improper form. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages As fitness professionals, many certified trainers easily get caught up in using the textbook phrases and exercise jargon that come with knowing their stuff. But just because these training cues make sense to them, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will click for you, too. Advertisement Unfortunately, some training cues don't always translate well in real life, so the average person may take them literally, which can lead to pain and injury....

Fermented vegetables are easy to digest. Image Credit: iuliia_n/iStock/GettyImages Digestive discomfort and gastrointestinal conditions are increasingly common among American adults. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may want to stick to easy to digest vegetables and fruits to improve the quality of your life. Advertisement Conditions and symptoms that may benefit from easily digestible foods include: Video of the Day Upset stomach Constipation Diarrhea Gas Abdominal pain Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Reflux Irritable bowel disease (IBD) Colon cancer...

Forgetting to wash raw carrots can up your risk for food poisoning. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images In This Article Fiber Overload Food Intolerance Allergy Food Poisoning Carrots are delicious and nutritious, so it's no wonder the crunchy veggie is a favorite for many. But carrots are hard to digest for some people, which is why you may experience stomach pain after eating the food. Advertisement Here are four potential reasons why your stomach hurts after eating carrots, and what to do about it....

Collagen supplements are safe to take. Image Credit: PLG/iStock/GettyImages Collagen supplements provide your body with an easily absorbed form of this building-block protein. Synthesized collagen is available as a pill or a mixable powder. Your body’s skin cells receive timely benefits from each dose. Advertisement Tip Your body has always produced its own nutrient-sourced collagen. If age or poor nutrition has decreased that natural supply, it's safe to take a collagen supplement....

Image Credit: princigalli/iStock/Getty Images Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside your ovaries. Although most are harmless and resolve on their own, some can cause pain or heavy menstrual bleeding. Diet modifications, such as avoiding specific foods, is not considered a treatment for ovarian cysts, however some diet patterns may influence their development. In addition, diet plays a role in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a clinical syndrome which is characterized by obesity, irregular periods, abnormal hormone levels and the presence of many small ovarian cysts....