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Depending on how you use it, the Gazelle offers multiple fitness benefits. The makers and promoters of the Gazelle exercise machine claim the equipment helps you lose weight, improve cardio function and tone muscle. The basic components of the machine are two foot pedals that glide and two handlebars that move in opposition to the pedals. Because of the amount of resistance it offers, some question whether the machine can help you create effective workouts....

Cantaloupe contains high amounts of superoxide dismutase. Image Credit: Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images It’s always better to get your antioxidants from food rather than a pill, and superoxide dismutase, or SOD, is found in a variety of different foods. However, your body is unable to metabolize and absorb the SOD from the food you eat, according to 2006 article published in The Austin Chronicle. But the healthy food sources of SOD contain nutrients that promote the workings of your body’s own SOD....

Stay satisfied and satiated with these healthy chili recipes that serve up cold-weather comfort. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Chili is beloved because of the warmth and comfort it provides, but unlike most comfort foods, it can be very healthy, too. Advertisement Beans, vegetables, lean meats and even whole grains can all work together in a recipe to deliver a balanced dish that is rich in protein and fiber and not too high in calories and saturated fat....

With these high protein oatmeal recipes, you can transform your usual breakfast into a tasty, muscle-building a.m. meal. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages When the temperature dips and there’s frost framing your windowpanes, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of oatmeal to thaw the chill out of your bones. Advertisement These five hot oatmeal recipes will make you as cozy as a bug in a rug on wintery days. Better yet, they'll keep your belly full and your muscles strong with 15 grams or protein or more per serving!...

Consider adding tai chi to your fitness routine for better brain health. Image Credit: Anchiy/E+/GettyImages More than a year into the novel coronavirus pandemic, researchers are still working tirelessly to better understand the virus behind COVID-19 and its short- and long-term health implications. Advertisement The most commonly reported symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, coughing and joint and chest pain, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but long-term effects may include difficulty thinking and concentrating, aka "brain fog....

Working can improve your work productivity. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages If you exercise regularly, you understand there are many more benefits other than just weight loss or staying in shape. Exercise and workplace productivity go hand in hand. Being productive and alert at work can help you get your job done faster and even make you more eligible for a promotion. If you don’t exercise regularly, you could be putting your health — and your job — at risk....

How to Avoid Constipation When Taking Iron Tablets Image Credit: thesomegirl/iStock/GettyImages Doctors prescribe iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia, which can develop when significant blood loss occurs or as a result of certain conditions or diseases such as heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy, Crohn’s disease or kidney failure. Often, a complication of taking iron pills is constipation but there are some things you can do to avoid the discomfort you might experience....

Cooking steak in the oven with foil produces tasty results with minimal effort. Image Credit: Kyryl Gorlov/iStock/GettyImages Cooking steak in the oven with foil produces tasty results with minimal effort. This style of cooking — heating steak in foil packets along with potatoes and vegetables — ensures a stress-free and delicious meal. Advertisement All About Steak According to USDA, there are three different grades of beef: prime, choice and select. Prime, which you’ll generally find in upscale restaurants, has a fairly large amount of marbling — the amount of fat mixed with the lean meat....

It is possible to cook a frozen ham to perfection if you follow a few tips. Image Credit: neiljlangan/iStock/Getty Images Cooking a frozen ham is easy, so you can enjoy the favorite meat anytime. Add it to your salads, pack it in a sandwich with mozzarella and coleslaw, serve it with sweet potato fries or use it in pizza recipes for a smoky flavor. Advertisement Tip The time required for cooking a frozen ham depends on its type and size....

A chef pouring oil into a frying pan. Image Credit: Kung_Mangkorn/iStock/Getty Images Flash frying is a cooking technique in which you fry your food in a frying pan filled with oil at a very high temperature for a minimal amount of time. The technique comes from Chinese cooking and is also known as “bao” or “explode cooking.” The purpose of flash frying is to lock the juices and flavor in your food without too much of the cooking oil seeping into it....

For delicious pulled pork, cook in a roaster for 6 hours at 300 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or until the meat is fall-apart tender. Image Credit: robertsre/iStock/GettyImages Traditionally, pulled pork is roasted over a low fire for hours to create a tender and succulent meat. But cooking for hours over an open flame isn’t always an option, and you may be searching for ways to prepare your pulled pork in roaster....

You can (and should) defrost a Cornish hen immediately before cooking it. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages A Cornish hen is a small bird that weighs one to two pounds. Like all forms of poultry, Cornish hens need to be properly handled to avoid food-borne illness. Advertisement Part of this process is the defrosting of a frozen bird. The microwave allows you to thaw your hen immediately before cooking it. In the microwave, defrosting will take less than 20 minutes....

People with chronic fatigue syndrome need to slowly incorporate exercise into their routine to avoid burning out. Image Credit: Zing Images/DigitalVision/GettyImages Feeling tired every now and then is normal, especially if you haven’t been getting enough sleep or aren’t eating a balanced diet. But people with chronic fatigue syndrome have extreme tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest. So, instead of actually giving you more energy, exercise may make your fatigue even worse....

Diet is a big part in helping fix a double chin. Image Credit: Derkien/iStock/GettyImages Fat has its way of accumulating in the most unwanted places. One of those areas is the area under the chin. Over the years, this has adequately been coined as the double chin. Advertisement Unfortunately for some, there is a predisposition for this to take place and no one is exempt from the aging process. This can cause weak muscles, loose skin in the front of the neck and the development of a double chin....

Weight lifting is a great way to boost your metabolism. Image Credit: Eternity in an Instant/Stone/GettyImages Doing exercises for your muffin top and back fat should help you shed the extra weight around your back and middle, right? Well, not exactly. Here’s what you need to know about the myth of spot reduction and the right way to approach weight loss. Advertisement Tip You can’t target the different parts of your body when it comes to weight loss....

A total-body workout can contain full-body moves as well as isolation exercises. Image Credit: Emily Skye/LIVESTRONG.com You can only do so many regular squats and lunges before you start to get bored. So when you need a short, convenient workout, it’s time to switch things up. And if you’re stuck indoors this winter or on the road traveling, you have limited equipment options. Advertisement "But with low- and no-equipment options, you can get a fast and effective workout done at home or away," says Emily Skye, personal trainer and creator of Emily Skye FIT....

A woman exercising her bicep muscles with a weight. Image Credit: Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images Improper weightlifting technique can cause soft tissue injuries of the arm. Common injuries include ligament sprains, muscle and tendon strains and tendonitis. Although pain is a common symptom of these injuries, inflammation and loss of function may also occur. Most of these injuries are preventable, but when injury does occur, treatment should include rest and ice....

Two mothers walking and pushing strollers in park Image Credit: Olga Sapegina/Hemera/Getty Images Pushing a stroller is a way to stay in shape after having kids. You can burn more calories by walking faster and walking uphill. Advertisement Weight The more you weigh, the more calories you burn. If you push a stroller for an hour, you burn 147 calories if you weigh 130 pounds, 176 calories if you weigh 155 pounds, 204 calories if you weigh 180 and 232 calories if you weigh 205 pounds....

Tight hip flexors, lower back tension and a weak core are common reasons people have trouble with cobra pose. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re a Vinyasa newbie or someone who pulls out their yoga mat every day, cobra pose is one of the most common asanas: You lie on your stomach with your legs together and your hands under your shoulders, then you lift your chest off the floor and roll your shoulders back and down your spine....

One of the most common triggers of acid reflux is cayenne. Image Credit: KOICHI SAITO/amanaimagesRF/amana images/Getty Images Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid moves upwards into the esophageal tract, leading to a burning sensation and feeling of irritation. Cayenne pepper, with its spicy taste, can trigger acid reflux. It is included in a list of foods to avoid if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, which is chronic acid reflux....