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Be cautious when combining an intensive exercise program, like "Insanity," with additional weight lifting. Image Credit: Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images If you hear someone at the gym talking about “insanity,” it’s likely that your treadmill neighbor isn’t referring to mental unraveling, but to a particularly rigorous exercise regime that promises dramatic improvements in fitness. However, the intensity of the program can also result in burnout or injuries among ill-prepared participants, warns the American Council on Exercise and Fitness....

Losing weight in pregnancy is not typical. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images The rate of weight gain varies for every woman depending on the conditions of her pregnancy. Weight loss is not typical and should be discussed with a medical care provider. Some of the early symptoms of pregnancy may make a woman lose a little weight, but as the first trimester progresses she should have gained at least a few pounds....

There are a few key differences between cold vs. flu symptoms (spoiler: a stuffy nose probably means you've got a cold). Image Credit: Charday Penn/E+/GettyImages They call it cold and flu season for a reason: Both viruses are widespread during the fall, winter and early spring — and often, it can be tough to tell what you actually have. Advertisement But it's always worth taking a closer look at your symptoms when you're feeling under the weather, because colds and the flu pose different health risks, and in some cases, they may need to be managed differently....

Unlike beets, cranberries do not stain or discolor your urine. Image Credit: StephanieFrey/iStock/GettyImages Small, bright red cranberries are popular on the holiday table or in tart glasses of juice enjoyed throughout the year. But despite their appearance, there are few cranberry juice side effects and consuming them should not change the color of your urine. Advertisement Tip Unlike beets, cranberries do not stain or discolor your urine. Urine Color Chart According to Harvard Health Publishing, urine may appear to be yellow, red or brown....

To save calories, swap cow's milk for unsweetened coconut milk. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images The key to losing weight is to reduce the number calories in what you eat. Eliminating 500 calories per day from your typical diet will result in weight loss of about 1 pound per week. Although coconut milk isn’t a weight-loss miracle food, replacing regular milk with a coconut-milk beverage may help you cut calories without feeling deprived....

Woman walking on treadmill. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Walking on a treadmill will do everything but make your legs bulky. This type of exercise is an effective way to challenge your cardiovascular system, improve your health, strengthen your lower body and possibly even reduce your levels of body fat. Treadmill walking is a low-impact means of exercise that can be done every day, rain or shine. Advertisement Heart of the Matter Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise and is one of the easiest activities to add into your daily life since it’s something you already to throughout your day....

Wake up and work out! Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images If you work out right when you wake up, you’ll be done before your body even realizes what’s going on. Early morning abdominal exercises means you get them out of the way for the day, so unforeseen conflicts won’t keep you from the mat later. It’ll also help keep you on track when you’re first starting an exercise program. Advertisement So, once you get up and out of bed, start moving....

The elbow allows us to participate in many sports. Image Credit: KyKyPy3HuK/iStock/Getty Images Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow and baseball elbow all refer to elbow tendonitis, which is the inflammation, swelling and irritation of the tendons in the elbow area, and can occur after participating in these particular sports. Elbow tendonitis is an overuse injury. The cause is repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that you use to straighten and raise your hand and wrist, according to MayoClinic....

Apples are a great food to help with gastric ulcers. Image Credit: sorendls/iStock/GettyImages The hot sauce you add to your eggs and chili did not cause your ulcer, but continuing to add it may not make you feel any better. Gastric ulcers are caused by bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori. Diet may not be responsible for the painful stomach sores. However, eating a balanced and healthy diet and avoiding foods that irritate your ulcer may help prevent flareups and pain....

Our blueberry muffins cut all the unhealthier ingredients you don't want in a breakfast and replace them with the good stuff. Image Credit: GEOLEE/iStock/GettyImages Summertime is the season for fresh fruits, and blueberries are among the best when it comes to serving up scrumptious flavor and good-for-you nutrients. Advertisement Loaded with vitamins A, C, potassium and folate, one cup of blueberries offers up nearly 4 grams of gut-supporting fiber (that's 14 percent of your daily value) for just 84 calories, per the USDA....

Keep washed fruit on hand as a healthy snack for your 13-year-old. Image Credit: JuliaK/RooM/Getty Images Some days, it might seem as if your 13-year-old is eating you out of house and home. Although this constant eating might worry you, it’s normal. To promote healthy growth and development and to prevent excessive weight gain, stock your kitchen with the right foods. Consult your pediatrician if you’re concerned about your teen’s eating habits or weight....

Buffalo Wild Wings is a typical wing restaurant that offers chicken wings in a variety of flavors, in addition to side orders such as fries, potato wedges and fried mozzarella sticks. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/GettyImages Buffalo Wild Wings is a typical wing restaurant that offers chicken wings in a variety of flavors, in addition to side orders such as fries, potato wedges and fried mozzarella sticks. One glance at the Buffalo Wild Wings Nutrition Guide will show that healthy options are few, but do exist....

Different injuries require different therapies. Image Credit: Tatomm/iStock/GettyImages Damage to muscles, tendons that hold muscles to bones, and ligaments that hold bones together can all cause neck and shoulder pain. These injuries can occur after trauma, such as a car accident, or they might develop over time from overuse. Advertisement Heat and cold can both be effective treatments for neck and shoulder pain. In general, ice is used immediately after an injury, while heat is more appropriate 2 to 3 days or longer after an injury....

As the body digests the food you eat, it utilizes vitamins, minerals and macronutrients at different points along the digestive tract. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Your digestive system moves food through your GI tract and breaks it into smaller parts that your body absorbs as macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. Although you eat and excrete every day, the digestive process and how your body absorbs nutrients are more complicated than you might think....

There are many factors that determine how much weight you can lose from drinking meal replacement shakes. Image Credit: Alinakho/iStock/GettyImages When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s tempting to want to switch from three solid meals a day to three meal-replacement shakes a day. But while this strategy may trigger a significant amount of weight loss, especially in the beginning, it’s difficult to stick to it for the long haul....

Picking the right running shoe for you can help prevent sore toes. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages You may be experiencing big toe pain after running, bruised toes after several long-distance jogs or foot pain after a long walk. Whether you have a subungual hematoma or turf toe, there are certain steps you can take to avoid injured toes after physical activity. Advertisement Sore Toes After Running There are a number of reasons why your toes may be sore....

A bucket of potatoes at a market. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images White potatoes are hands-down the best option for baking. While waxy varieties like red, yellow and gold potatoes become soft and creamy in the oven, white potatoes have a relatively high starch content and become light and fluffy when baked. You can use any type of white potato you like, but russets are a favorite because they become exceptionally fluffy with crispy skin and a slightly sweet flavor....

You might think you need a grill to cook a juicy, flavorful hamburger — but you can actually use your oven to create a similar result. Image Credit: KucherAV/iStock/GettyImages You might think you need a grill to cook a juicy, flavorful hamburger — but you can actually use your oven to create a similar result. When you broil hamburgers on the right setting, they come out tasting just as fresh as the version you’d make in your backyard....

By transitioning between an overhand and underhand grip, Zottman curls work the biceps from multiple angles. Image Credit: gradyreese/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Modifications Progressions Biceps curls are an upper-body staple, but they also aren't the most exciting thing you can do with two dumbbells. So why not mix things up with the Zottman curl? Advertisement ​What is a Zottman curl?​ It’s a biceps curl variation that involves raising the weights up to your shoulder, then flipping the dumbbells so your palms face down and lowering from there....

Roasted chicken legs on a wood surface. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Unless you buy chicken freshly killed on the farm or one that’s certified organic, it’s likely that you’ll get poultry that contains added sodium and other chemicals. Adding salt or sodium to chicken helps preserve it, adds moisture and helps remove the blood from the flesh. Brining chicken is the main way of getting excess salt into the flesh; however, you can also add too much salt during cooking....