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1 of 14 Overview Whether you're planning on sporting your Daisy Dukes, want to look leaner in your skinny jeans or just want to show off sculpted and toned your legs, you'll want to be sure your gams are in tip-top shape. Strong is the new skinny, and this workout will tone, strengthen and tighten your leg muscles and make them the sexiest they've ever been. This workout is your legs' best friend, acting as your virtual four-inch heels and making your legs look longer and leaner....

Include nothing but healthful foods in your multiple meals. Image Credit: thodonal/iStock/Getty Images Grazing is a pattern of eating that involves consuming multiple meals throughout the day. The idea is that if you eat small portions every few hours, you will keep your hunger under control, metabolism elevated and energy levels high. By adopting this eating pattern, you will obtain other health benefits as well. A study conducted at the University of Cambridge found that eating more frequently lowered levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

These at-home Pilates workout videos require minimal equipment — and only take 10 minutes. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/E+/GettyImages Pilates first-timers and experienced fans alike can grow stronger and more flexible in just 10 minutes — all you have to do is press play. Advertisement Amy Jordan, founder of Wundabar Pilates, has an at-home Pilates video for nearly every skill level and goal, from sculpting your arms and shoulders to tightening your core to building your glutes....

1 of 10 Overview When it comes to exercising, whether you're a novice or a seasoned workout veteran, there's a time and place for low-intensity training sessions. They're a great way to introduce yourself to training, start back up after a hiatus, decrease stress on a battle-worn body or boost recovery between higher-intensity sessions. The best part about the following low-intensity, full-body workout is that it should only take 15 minutes to complete, meaning you can easily add it to your day — no excuses....

You don't have to completely cut out these drinks forever, but limiting them can help support healthy aging. Image Credit: Makidotvn/iStock/GettyImages The human body consists of up to 60 percent water, per the U.S. Department of the Interior. Advertisement And with this high H2O concentration, the fluids we take in are especially essential to sustain the body's daily functions, such as flushing out toxins, maintaining chemical balance and repairing tissues, says Janice Padilla, a licensed dietitian who works with older adults....

A bathroom scale. Image Credit: miflippo/iStock/Getty Images The Sacred Heart Diet is a seven-day rapid weight loss plan that is rumored to have been developed by the cardiology department at the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital; the hospital, however, denies this claim. Theories state that the diet was developed to help people with heart problems and overweight lose weight before the start of surgery. A seven-day rapid weight loss diet for people undergoing heart surgery is a soup-based plan that claims you can lose 10 to 17 pounds in the first week....

Whisking up a mushroom omelet can help you start your day with immune-supporting zinc and vitamin D. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages We’re all extra concerned about “boosting” our immune systems these days. And while an overall nutritious diet (along with other healthy lifestyle habits, like getting enough sleep) plays a big role in that, you’ll also want to pay attention to certain nutrients. Advertisement In particular, zinc and vitamin D have spent time in the spotlight as of late: Because of its anti-viral and immune-regulating properties, zinc has the potential to be a supportive treatment in people with COVID-19, per an August 2020 review in the journal ‌Maturitas‌....

Lemons grow from a tree branch. Image Credit: LorenzoPatoia/iStock/Getty Images Approximately 2 percent of adults and 6 percent of children have a food allergy, according to the FamilyDoctor.org website. Any food can trigger an allergic reaction, including a lemon. Symptoms of a lemon allergy can occur within minutes after contact with the fruit or can take up to two hours to manifest. An allergy to lemons can be dangerous if left untreated....

Boiled sweet potatoes are a versatile food rich in many nutrients that support good health, including fiber, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. Image Credit: Juanmonino/iStock/GettyImages Plantains resemble bananas and are part of the same family. These fruits are starchy and rather bland, with a low sugar content. And like bananas, they get sweeter as they ripen. Advertisement Boiled, sweet plantains nutrition makes it a nutrient powerhouses, filled with vitamins A and C, minerals such as potassium and a healthy helping of fiber....

Choose organic oranges so you can safely eat the peel, which is loaded with vitamin C and other potent antioxidants. Image Credit: Verdina Anna/Moment/GettyImages Oranges are healthy citrus fruits filled with vitamin C and other beneficial nutrients. They’re famous for being able to help treat malnutrition-related diseases like scurvy, which are caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. The vitamin C content of oranges is also thought to help with a variety of other conditions and can even influence respiratory issues....

A blood test can determine if you have dangerous cholesterol levels. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). It gets a bad rap, but your body actually needs cholesterol to function properly. The key, as with most things, is striking a healthy balance. Advertisement Too-high cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke....

The potassium dose in beer is 96 milligrams per 12-ounces, a moderate amount. Image Credit: Maren Caruso/Photodisc/GettyImages Potassium is present in just about every cell in your body, and a proper balance of this mineral is critical for good health. Too much, or too little, potassium can be dangerous to your health, and alcohol affects your potassium levels. Advertisement Potassium in beer might help you recover, mildly, after a big sweat session, but excessive alcohol use can lead to dangerously high electrolyte levels....

Caffeine may cause you to feel short of breath if you have certain conditions such heart disease that are worsened by too much caffeine. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages You might expect to be short of breath while exercising or climbing a flight of stairs, but could your favorite morning brew or energy drink with caffeine cause shortness of breath? Although it’s not a common side effect, you might be worried about a caffeine sensitivity and shortness of breath....

Molasses on spoon Image Credit: Norma Cornes/Hemera/Getty Images People with diabetes can eat small amounts of molasses as part of an overall healthy diet. According to the American Diabetes Association, the amount of carbohydrate consumed has a greater impact on blood sugar than does the type of carbohydrate consumed – in this case, molasses. If you choose to consume added sugar, whether from molasses or another source, the ADA advises reducing other carbohydrates in the meal so that your total carbohydrate consumption remains in check....

A close-up of red licorice candy. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Stool color is a topic you may be hesitant or embarrassed to discuss with your health-care provider. Most people have what they consider to be their normal stool color, but when your elimination looks different from your expectations, you may think that your discolored stool is abnormal and cause for worry. A wide range of factors contributes to discolored stools, including licorice candy....

Skipping breakfast and lunch can leave you feeling tired and sluggish. Image Credit: Demid Borodin/iStock/Getty Images Your body needs food for energy and strength. When you don’t eat, your body relies on stored fat for energy and the nutrients it needs. This might sound like a good thing if you are trying to lose weight. But if you go too long without food or do it on a regular basis, your body begins to break down muscle for energy....

Young teenager working out at the gym Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images With more and more schools cutting physical education classes, joining a gym can be a great way for a teen to stay physically active. Teens need 60 minutes of physical activity a day in addition to a healthy diet to stay fit. Many gyms allow teens to join, as long as the teens have their guardian’s permission and the guardians pay and agree to the membership fees....

Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise and can change your health for the better. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Walking is hands-down the easiest form of exercise. So easy, in fact, that you likely do it without even thinking about it. You can walk almost anywhere, and walking provides a broad range of benefits. Unfortunately, researchers and health experts agree that Americans need to be doing a lot more of it....

You can still do aerobic exercises with a sprained ankle. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages There isn’t anything more frustrating than an injury that sidetracks your fitness goals. Regardless of whether aerobics was the ticket to weight loss or insurance against serious health issues down the road — being forced to stop because of a bad ankle could mean losing all that hard-won progress. Advertisement But, does having a sprained ankle mean the end of aerobic exercise until it gets better?...

You can work out 48 hours after getting a tattoo as long as you avoid exercises that rub or pull on the area. Image Credit: lechatnoir/E+/GettyImages Getting a new tattoo is an exciting change and you want the ink to stay bright and the lines to stay clear. While you may feel fine after getting your tattoo, you should avoid exercise for at least 48 hours. Ink Done Right states that tattoos can take up to six weeks to fully heal....