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There are several exercises for a hyperextended finger. Image Credit: Satit Sawtiw / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages A hyperextended finger is usually caused by bending your finger too far backward. This problem often happens when playing a sport, like basketball or football. Treatment for this injury will vary based on the severity of the damage, but in most cases, you’ll need to start with stretching exercises. Advertisement What Is a Hyperextended Finger? Each of your fingers has three joints....

A spinach salad on a plate. Image Credit: adlifemarketing/iStock/Getty Images Your stool can change color for a variety of reasons: from certain medications to medical conditions. Food can also change the color of your stool. While the color of your stool can vary, certain colors can indicate a potentially serious problem. Consult your physician if the color of your stool worries you. Advertisement Shades of Brown Generally all shades of brown are considered normal....

If you have pancreatitis, you may need to start on an IV or liquid diet. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Pancreatitis is a serious condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. This sometimes life-threatening disorder can lead to permanent organ damage. Nutrition is integral to the management of this condition, although immediate and long-term diet guidelines depend on your situation and whether or not you have any problems digesting nutrients. Speak with your doctor and ask for a referral to a dietitian to understand your individual diet and nutrition recommendations....

Combining cardio and strength training is the best way to reduce body fat — including belly fat. Image Credit: vgajic/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: vgajic/iStock/GettyImages The best exercises to get rid of “love handles” include aerobic activities and strength training. But you also need to make sure that you address your diet as well. If you create a daily 500-calorie deficit, theoretically, you’ll lose a pound of fat a week. If you create a 1,000-calorie daily deficit, you’ll shed two pounds a week, some of which may come from your love handles....

Eating brussels sprouts can cause gas. Image Credit: AimeeLeeStudios/iStock/GettyImages You may have experienced the after-effects of eating Brussels sprouts and how they cause gas. This results from their high fiber, fructan and sulfur content. But you shouldn’t give up these mini cabbage-like vegetables because Brussels sprouts provide many healthy nutrients. Advertisement Nutrition in Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are low in calories and carbohydrates and contain only a minimal amount of fat....

To lower your cholesterol, start by eating more soluble fiber. Image Credit: Eduardo Gonzalez Diaz / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Chances are you’ve heard it before: High blood cholesterol levels are linked to an increased risk of health issues like high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Taking steps to lower your cholesterol may sound daunting, but one of the first changes to make is actually simpler than you may think: Eat more fiber....

Two teenage girls are eating. Image Credit: Photodisc/Stockbyte/Getty Images A 14-year old girl is going through many biological and psychological changes. These changes directly affect what, how much and how often she should eat. Several other aspects also affect her diet, such as socioeconomic status and geographical location. Fourteen-year old girls are more prone to body-image issues than boys and are more likely to try a vegetarian diet. Body-image concerns lead to skipping meals and drastic dieting during a period in their life when their bodies require more energy, protein, vitamins and minerals....

Red potatoes are the most common variety of potatoes in the United States and sometimes are referred to as new potatoes. A baby red potato is harvested when the potato is still small. It has red skin, is typically very smooth and is full of flavor. The baby red potato absorbs the flavors you cook it with effectively and is also tasty standing on its own. Baby red potatoes do well boiled or sauteed and can accompany a variety of dishes, such as meat or fish and vegetables....

Cooking frozen crab legs in the oven is a great way to have a healthy quick meal on the nights you don’t feel like making much effort. Image Credit: Svetlanais/iStock/GettyImages Cooking frozen crab legs in the oven is a great way to have a healthy quick meal on the nights you don’t feel like making much effort. You can do it with or without an oven bag, and quick thawing is easy....

Cooking hot dogs on the grill or over an open fire is a favorite summertime activity. Image Credit: Pinghung Chen / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Cooking hot dogs on the grill or over an open fire is a favorite summertime activity. However, if the weather isn’t ideal, you can also cook hot dogs on the stove. Advertisement According to the USDA, one hot dog contains 170 calories and 16 grams of fat. If you're trying to limit fatty foods, you can try a fat-free hot dog instead, which has less than 1 gram of fat....

Make sure both your steak and your skillet are up to the job. Image Credit: Ilia Nesolenyi/iStock/GettyImages When you need only one ingredient and one pan for a dish — such as London broil in a skillet — make sure both are high-quality. Choose a flank steak — the traditional cut used for London broil — with a bright red hue, which indicates freshness and the best odds for tenderness at the table....

Mahi-mahi, also known as dolphin fish, has a firm texture and a mildly sweet taste. Mahi-mahi is a good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B-12. One 200-gram fillet contains 173 calories, 38 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat, 12 grams of niacin and 1.22 micrograms of B-12. The firm texture makes grilling a good option for cooking mahi-mahi, and a simple grilling technique only requires olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper....

Use a bamboo steamer for the best results with pearl rice. Pearl rice is sweet, sticky and like other types of rice, it can be long- or short-grain, processed or unprocessed. Its taste and texture, both common characteristics of glutinous or starchy rice, makes pearl rice a good choice for sushi, rice pudding and a number of oriental main-dish meals. Everything is different when it comes to cooking this type of rice....

Freezing boiled potatoes allows you to save some for later without the chance of them spoiling. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Freezing boiled potatoes is a simple task, and the frozen potatoes are then ready to use as needed. Prepare the frozen potatoes by mashing or roasting, or incorporate them into hot dishes, such as casseroles, scalloped potatoes, soups or stews. Advertisement Tip According to AllRecipes.com, cooked potatoes can be kept in the freezer for up to a year....

Meatloaf is a filling and nutritional main dish, but the preparation process can be time-consuming and tedious. Freezing raw meatloaf not only saves you time, but it preserves the quality of the ingredients so a healthy meal is always on hand when you need it. Whether you make your loaf with ground beef, turkey, lamb or chicken, all meatloaves freeze well -- you can even freeze double or triple batches at once to save even more time....

How to Gain Muscle Mass With a Fast Metabolism Image Credit: Drazen_/E+/GettyImages Gaining muscle mass with a fast metabolism is not impossible, as many so-called “hard-gainers” believe. Hard-gainer types have a high metabolism and are skinny with a smaller bone structure and less natural muscular build than other body types. These are the same people who can get away with eating cookies for lunch while you angrily munch on a salad....

references Increases in physical activity is as important as smoking cessation for reduction in total mortality in elderly men: 12 years of follow-up of the Oslo II study Recreational Physical Activity as an Independent Predictor of Multivariable Cardiovascular Disease Risk Ability to sit and rise from the floor as a predictor of all-cause mortality Muscle activity of the core during bilateral, unilateral, seated and standing resistance exercise Simple Sitting Test Predicts How Long You'll Live Minna Herskowitz, NFPT-certified personal trainer and owner of Sandbox Fitness in Sherman Oaks, California Henry Halse, ACSM-certified personal trainer and owner of Halse Strength and Fitness Robin Gillespie, NASM-certified personal trainer and corrective-exercise specialist 1 of 14 Overview Science may not have given us the fountain of youth in a bottle (yet!...

Image Credit: american911/iStock/GettyImages Setting up a training program will help keep your workouts on track and make it easier to progress. It's easy to skip a workout if you don't have anything planned, but when you know what you have to do in advance there's more accountability. A 12-week periodized strength training and aerobics program doesn't have to be complicated to be effective, but it helps to have some sort of plan....

Pickles can cause gas and other digestive issues. Image Credit: jirkaejc/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Effects How Many Is Too Many? Pickle Juice How to Feel Better A few pickle slices can wake up a sandwich or burger, and a crunchy spear or two makes for a satisfying snack when you're craving something salty. But is it possible to overdo it? Advertisement Pickles are low in calories and fat, and they're technically a vegetable....

The benefits of a big booty and thighs go beyond filling out your favorite pair of jeans. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative If you have a big butt, raise your hand if one or more of these phrases has ever crossed your lips: ​My thighs are too thick​. ​My hips are too wide​. ​My booty is too big​. Advertisement If you were born blessed with a big butt and thighs, you may have lamented your shapely figure at one time or another....