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Older adults need just as much sleep as younger adults, but it can be harder to come by. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages If you’re an older adult, you may feel a bit too well-acquainted with the pre-dawn hours. With age, sleeping through the night — and clocking deep, high-quality sleep — gets trickier. It’s enough to make you wistful for your teen years, when even bright sunshine or blaring alarm clocks wouldn’t stand in the way of shut-eye....

Close-up of cooked lamb rack. Image Credit: robynmac/iStock/Getty Images The news that you have high cholesterol puts you at a greater risk of heart disease, but this diagnosis is possible to reverse. Through diet and exercise, you may lower your cholesterol to a safe level. Familiarizing yourself with the cholesterol level of various red meats, including lamb, helps you make health-conscious choices before meals. Advertisement Similar Cholesterol Levels The cholesterol level of lamb versus other red meats is similar, although the cut of each meat dictates its nutritional value....

Healthy feet reflect a healthy body. Image Credit: Sam Diephuis/Blend Images/Getty Images No food you eat has a direct impact on your feet. Your diet can cause health issues, though, which make you more likely to experience joint pain, poor blood flow and nerve damage – all of which can make foot pain happen. If you have diabetes, too much sugar in your blood can cause serious foot problems; while gout, which results from a buildup of uric-acid crystals, can also be caused by diet....

Vinegar has been used for thousands of years in cooking and medicinal purposes. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Vinegar has been used for thousands of years in cooking and for medicinal purposes. It has many uses, from pickling foods to treating skin conditions. However, there are vinegar side effects that should be taken into consideration when adding it to your health regimen. Advertisement Vinegar is a combination of acetic acid and water....

Vitamin C is important to help gain weight. Image Credit: John Lawson, Belhaven/Moment Open/GettyImages Putting on weight requires eating more calories from nutrient-rich foods. Taking vitamins to gain weight is only effective if you have a nutrient deficiency that has caused you to lose weight. Some nutrient deficiencies that could cause weight loss include vitamins C, B12 and folate. Advertisement Nutrient Deficiencies and Weight Loss Most people who eat a balanced diet can get all the vitamins they need from food and avoid deficiencies....

Bloating From Iron Supplements Image Credit: spukkato/iStock/GettyImages Iron is an essential mineral that can be found in every cell in the human body. It’s required for cells to function and can be absorbed through a variety of foods. If you don’t have enough iron in your body, you may develop negative health symptoms, including anemia. Combating these symptoms often means you must take iron supplements. Unfortunately, iron supplements can cause a range of side effects, like bloating, that affect the digestive system....

Broccoli can benefit your health in a number of ways, including supporting healthy skin and digestive health. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages In This Article Broccoli Nutrition Facts Health Benefits of Broccoli Broccoli Health Risks Broccoli Recipes Alternatives to Broccoli Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that's likely been on your plate since childhood. Despite its wide availability and affordability, this veg is truly a special superfood because it provides a wide variety of health benefits for nearly every part of your body....

A young man is drinking a glass of soda. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Coke and other carbonated drinks contain the gas carbon dioxide. When you drink Coke, you swallow both liquid and gas bubbles. A lot of the time you release this gas with a quick belch. Though not a very polite thing to do, belching lets gas escape from your body. However, in some cases drinking a lot of Coke can cause bloated or gassy feelings in the stomach and digestive tract....

Can Diabetics Eat Too Many Cheerios? Image Credit: vikif/iStock/GettyImages Cheerios is one of the many popular breakfast cereals regularly consumed by many Americans, including diabetics. These breakfast cereals are low in fat, low in sugar and contain a type of fiber called soluble fiber, which has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels. However, like all cereal brands, Cheerios contain carbohydrates, a nutrient that needs to be controlled in order to keep your blood sugar levels within the recommended target of 70 to 130 mg/dL before your meals and no more than 180 mg/dL two hours after the start of your meals....

Too much of anything, including lemons, can be bad for you. Image Credit: Emily Suzanne McDonald/Tetra images/GettyImages With their refreshing flavor, lemons are a perfect summer fruit. Improved immune function, younger looking skin and better digestion are just a few of the benefits of eating lemons or drinking their juice. Low in calories, these fruits fill you up quickly and quench your thirst instantly. But too much of anything can be a bad thing — and lemons are no exception....

Numbness is not a direct side effect of consuming caffeine. Image Credit: Jorn Georg Tomter/The Image Bank/GettyImages Caffeine, in moderate doses, is relatively safe for most people. But if you’re experiencing any adverse side effects such as rapid heart rate, high blood pressure or numbness after drinking coffee or an energy drink, it might be time to take note of the amount of caffeine you’re consuming. Advertisement Tip Numbness is not a direct side effect of consuming caffeine....

It isn't recommended to smoke and exercise. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages If you’re smoking and working out, you might be wondering how nicotine is impacting your performance in the gym. And contrary to what you may think, any rush of adrenaline you feel after a hit of nicotine is often short-lived, and eventually, you will find yourself facing a dangerous habit. Advertisement Tip Yes, you can exercise and smoke, but that doesn't mean you should....

A broken foot can be an inconvenience. Image Credit: YUSUFTUVI/iStock/Getty Images With 26 bones in the foot, a fracture or break to any of them can require medical treatment and immobilization of the entire foot to allow the bone to heal. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be required to wear a protective boot or cast that may necessitate the use of crutches or a cane. While initially challenging, you can learn to use the walking aid to climb stairs if necessary....

Collard greens make for a great low-carb bread swap. Image Credit: Dishing Up The Dirt While spinach and kale get all the love as far as leafy veggies go, underrated collard greens are just as versatile and vital for good health. Advertisement Loaded with nutrients, collard greens contain calcium and vitamin K for strong bones and are abundant in the antioxidant trio called "ACE" (vitamins A, C and E) for supple skin, DJ Blatner, RDN and author of The Superfood Swap: The 4-Week Plan to Eat What You Crave Without the C....

Use earplugs to help prevent feeling dizzy after swimming. Image Credit: didecs/iStock/GettyImages Feeling dizzy after swimming can hamper your plans and lead you to avoid swimming altogether. Most of the time, dizziness after swimming is mild and short-lived and not a cause for medical concern. Prevent or treat dizziness after swimming by making dietary changes and altering your swimming style. Meanwhile, seek care for any underlying medical conditions that can cause dizziness....

Inversion therapy may help with your neck pain. Image Credit: Milan Markovic/iStock/Getty Images Inversion therapy, a subset of spinal decompression therapy, is becoming popular. However, if you have neck pain, you should know a few things before spending your hard-earned money on an inversion table. This therapy isn’t for everyone. Advertisement Inversion And Neck Pain Inversion therapy is a relatively new treatment for spinal problems. According to the Mayo Clinic website, the theory behind inversion is that by hanging upside down, you take the pressure of gravity off your spine, increase the space between your vertebrae, taking pressure off nerves and relieving pain....

Walking is a great exercise to burn calories. Image Credit: Science Photo Library/Science Photo Library/GettyImages Walking is something almost anyone can do at any time, with very little expense or preparation. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, walking is the most popular form of exercise, and about 67 million American men and women walk regularly. Walking is a great starting point for anyone looking to begin an exercise program and is a staple for many who exercise frequently....

Exertion Headaches: A Pain, but Probably Not Dangerous Image Credit: Kevin Kozicki/Image Source/GettyImages You’re halfway through a grueling workout when your head starts to hurt. Before you know it, you’ve got such an intense headache that you have to stop exercising. What’s going on? Advertisement It's probably an exertion headache, also called an exercise headache. These uncommon headaches come on during exercise and may last a short time or as long as two days, according to Sarah Vollbracht, MD, a neurologist and headache specialist with NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester in Eastchester, New York....

With exercise you can keep your face looking youthful and healthy. Nasolabial folds are those unsightly "parentheses" signs that form as you age and run from the sides of your nose to the area around the corners of your mouth. These folds are often one of the first signs of aging that appear on your face, according to Dr. Yael Halaas. These folds can be corrected through cosmetic surgery, but can also be mitigated by performing facial exercises....

Eating omega-3-rich fish at least twice a week is recommended for people who have diabetes. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week is widely recommended for people with diabetes, but getting your omega-3s in the form of fish oil supplements from the store may not provide the same benefits, according to a growing body of evidence. Here’s why. Advertisement Diabetes and Fish Goals The American Diabetes Association (ADA) refers to salmon and other fatty fish high in omega-3s — such as herring, sardines, mackerel, trout and albacore tuna — as “diabetes super foods” and suggests eating non-fried fatty fish twice a week....