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Hernias aren't always painful, so you might not notice one immediately. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Working out with a hernia can be dangerous, and just worrying about the risk of making it worse can ruin your workout. Although it’s possible that nothing bad will happen and that you’ll live your life normally, you should ​have your hernia repaired​ if you want to be truly safe and worry-free. Advertisement Tip If you have a hernia, you can exercise as long as you avoid lifting heavy weights and performing movements that cause strain....

Can I Take Zinc & Vitamin C at the Same Time? Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages Eating a varied diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats should provide you with all the recommended daily amounts of vitamins and minerals that you need. Sometimes, though, especially in the early stages of a cold or the flu, life gets in the way. Loss of appetite means loss of nutrition....

Two friends laughing and eating pizza. Image Credit: puhhha/iStock/Getty Images When you’re trying to lose weight, what you really want is to lose fat while preserving your lean muscle mass. Ketosis occurs when the body burns fat at a high rate. Lowering your carbohydrate intake gets you into the fat-burning zone, but you don’t necessarily have to be in ketosis to achieve this goal. Advertisement Ketosis Ketosis means that your body is burning fat at high enough rates that you have a lot of ketone bodies, waste compounds produced during the burning of fat....

Many foods besides oranges are good sources of vitamin C. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages If you have acid reflux, you may wonder if vitamin C-containing foods and supplements can aggravate — or even help — your condition, given that vitamin C itself is acidic. Here are the ABCs on vitamin C and acid reflux. Advertisement ​Read more:​ How to Build a Healthy Diet to Tame Acid Reflux Symptoms Video of the Day You Can Eat Vitamin C or Take Supplements Humans cannot make vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid), so it is essential that you get it from your diet, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)....

You can't get a toned stomach in a week, but you can start. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/GettyImages You have a beach vacation coming up in just a week and want to sport toned, tight abs in your swimsuit. Unfortunately, sculpting rockstar abs in a week is nearly impossible, no matter how much exercise and dieting you do. However, you can use the week to kick-start healthier habits and reduce bloating to look slimmer....

Costco sells its own brand of food, including pumpkin pie. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/liquidlibrary/Getty Images Over the years, pumpkin pie desserts have crowned many a holiday table. If you lead a busy lifestyle, purchasing a pre-cooked pumpkin pie dessert can be a real time-saver. Costco is a wholesale retailing outfit with stores worldwide. Costco offers its own brand of goods, including pumpkin pie and pumpkin pie cheesecake. However, you must purchase a membership to shop at Costco....

A roaster oven cooks an individual fillet or an entire turkey. Image Credit: Vstock LLC/VStock/GettyImages A regular oven — also known as a conventional oven — and a roaster oven are two different appliances that both cook food using dry heat. The shape, temperature and design of each cooking appliance affects the quality of your food. Advertisement Traditionally, only solid foods such as meat and potatoes are roasted. A conventional oven, however, can cook both unformed foods, such as cake batter, and structured meat dishes, such as a stuffed turkey....

A woman is biting into a chocolate covered cookie. Image Credit: Lev Dolgachov/Hemera/Getty Images Fats, or lipids, are an essential part of your diet. According to nutritionist Elson Haas, M.D., lipids are part of every cell membrane and every organ and tissue in your body. Along with proteins and carbohydrates, lipids are a primary source of energy for your cells, and they serve as the precursors for immune molecules, sex hormones, vitamin D and cholesterol....

Deep fried french fries on a bar top next to milkshakes. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Making lifestyle changes that foster better health include becoming physically active, learning stress management techniques, smoking cessation and a healthy diet. Healthy diets include adding more fruits and vegetables to your daily consumption, switching from refined carbohydrates to whole grains, lowering salt intake, limiting alcohol consumption and lowering fat consumption. One of the best ways to lower fat consumption is to switch from deep fried foods to baked foods....

These healthy comfort food recipes have all the flavor and coziness of your favorite nostalgic meals. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Stressful times often summon cravings for your favorite comfort foods. After all, a dish of gooey brownies is a small price to pay for feelings of relaxation and nostalgia. Advertisement And while you should absolutely prioritize foods that make you feel good, comfort recipes can be high in unhealthy fats and sugar....

Rest and ice your joints if you have tendinitis. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages Working out with tendinitis is challenging, and you may need to adjust your workout to avoid re-injury. Stretches and exercises for tendinitis in your shoulder, elbow or other joints may help speed your recovery. Advertisement Tip If you have tendinitis, you need to rest the affected joint; however, you can still do exercises for the rest of your body....

Ellipticals support aerobic fitness. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Exercising on the elliptical machine is one way to burn calories and lose weight. For optimal results, use an elliptical or cross-trainer five times per week to create a caloric deficit. Advertisement The elliptical has the added benefit of impacting the joints less than other forms of cardiovascular exercise, such as walking or running. Not only is this a great way to lose weight, it is also good for heart health....

As little as 1/2 teaspoon of stevia replaces a full cup of sugar in a recipe. Image Credit: bdspn/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’re on a diet or have diabetes and wish to enjoy something sweet without sugar, the natural sweetness of stevia provides a good alternative. With no calories and glycemic index of zero, stevia provides sweetness to baked goods without the negative aspects of refined sugar. Advertisement Stevia is naturally much sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way....

London broil should be marinated before grilling. Image Credit: PaulCowan/iStock/Getty Images It is easy to prepare a tasty London broil on the gas grill, which the whole family will enjoy. London broil is a budget-friendly way to cook a lean piece of steak that’s low in cholesterol and fat. Loaded with protein and iron, this delicious piece of meat fits into most diets. Advertisement What Is London Broil? There is no common consensus on how London broil got its name....

Elliptical trainers don’t measure distance in miles; they measure distance as total revolutions. Revolutions refers to the number of turns the flywheel makes as you pedal. Your speed on an elliptical machine is measured in revolutions per minute. A revolution is equal to two strides. Some advanced elliptical models will convert the revolutions to miles and display it on the console. If your elliptical does not provide this information, you can calculate it yourself....

A mature woman is exercising on the beach. Image Credit: michaeljung/iStock/Getty Images As you age, your metabolism slows down and the pounds usually pile up. If you are over the age of 40, it is possible to get a flat stomach as long as you are willing to put in the effort to diet and exercise. Avoid fad diets that have you lose weight quickly but not permanently. Advertisement Step 1 Cut out empty calories from your diet....

1 of 13 Overview I've always been drawn to the decathlon -- I'm amazed at how these athletes can excel in 10 different events. It's an incredible feat, and as an added bonus, decathletes (and heptathletes too, ladies) usually have the muscular, fit and fast bodies most people desire. One reason: These athletes perform a number of activities quickly and explosively, and then recover -- a style of training that closely mimics metabolic training....

Drinking a daily cup of coffee is a simple way to support your metabolism. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages Whenever we struggle with our weight, we’re quick to blame our metabolisms and scour the internet for fast fixes. But let’s be clear: There’s no magic fix guaranteed to boost your metabolism or miraculously blast your belly fat. Advertisement Metabolism — aka the way our bodies convert food into energy — is complex. The process deals with more than just what you eat and how much you work out....

It's normal to feel COVID vaccine guilt, but there are healthy ways to process your feelings. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages You’re on the list! You scored an appointment! Now it’s time to get the vaccine. But wait, something doesn’t feel quite right. There are so many people around you that haven’t gotten theirs. Advertisement The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to every adult who wants it, but finding an appointment can still be difficult....

Don't ignore the pain if putting in a tampon hurts. Image Credit: Isabel Pavia/Moment/GettyImages Your monthly menses can make you massively uncomfortable. Yep, from painful bloating and period farts to crappy cramps, Aunt Flo can be unforgiving. But there’s one thing that should never (ever, ever) produce pain during your period: inserting a tampon. Advertisement If using a tampon makes you twinge, something's up down south. We spoke with Jodie Horton, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn and chief wellness advisor for Love Wellness, to understand why you may develop discomfort using tampons and what you can do to relieve the pain (because periods are unpleasant enough)....