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Regular eye exams can help determine problems with depth perception. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images Depth perception refers to your eyes’ ability to focus in on an object and calculate approximately how far away it is. Several conditions – including lazy eye, light deprivation and having one eye that is more dominant than the other – can compromise your depth perception. With regular eye exercises, you might be able to increase your depth perception....

Kellogg's cereal is a popular brand offering many varieties of cereal. Image Credit: Aksenovko/iStock/GettyImages Kellogg’s cereal is a popular brand offering many varieties of cereal. It’s probably no surprise that the number of calories in a bowl of cereal varies greatly. Find out more about the calories and nutrients that your favorite Kellogg’s cereals have to offer. Advertisement Tip When you read the nutrition facts on a box of cereal, pay attention to how much cereal and milk are indicated as a serving....

It is recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise a week. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages Losing 2 pounds a week will require a healthy food and exercise regime, plus a ton of willpower. Don’t worry, you’ve got this! Here’s everything you need to know. Advertisement Tip You need to cut down by 1,000 calories a day for a week to lose 2 pounds....

How Much Protein Does 1 Egg Have? Image Credit: Anna_Shepulova/iStock/GettyImages Eggs are an everyday part of many people’s lives, whether it’s fried eggs for breakfast or a quiche for an easy lunch. From mayonnaise to birthday cake, eggs show up everywhere. Luckily, they’re also a healthy addition to your diet, rich in protein and beneficial vitamins and minerals, which makes them a nutritious, versatile food. Advertisement Tip The amount of protein per egg depends on its size....

Adding preserves to cake mix creates a moist coffee cake. Image Credit: manyakotic/iStock/Getty Images Adding preserves to a box cake mix can create a dessert that resembles a favorite homemade cake. Preserves come in many fruit flavors, offering variations to jazz up plain cake mixes. Preserves also offer a shortcut for glazing or filling a layer cake to save time when you want to create a cake that looks homemade without having to create it from scratch....

Plan to eat small portions six or seven times per day, but choose high-calorie, nutrient-dense options such as natural peanut butter, dried fruits, nuts and homemade smoothies containing fresh fruit, yogurt and milk. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages While being underweight may seem like a good problem to have, it may increase the risk of health issues like weaker bones, anemia and hair loss, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Here are some ways to boost your appetite naturally to help you gain weight in a healthy way....

Close-up of a grilled tuna steak on a plate with a salad. Image Credit: Siraphol/iStock/Getty Images Albacore tuna steak is a good source of lean protein and contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can help protect you against stroke and heart attack. A properly cooked albacore tuna steak can be delicious, but you should limit your consumption of this fish. The FDA has identified albacore tuna steak as a seafood high in mercury....

Homemade tamales are a delicious meal you can sit down with or take on the go. Image Credit: ERNESTO CHI/iStock/GettyImages Tamales contain meat, vegetables and seasonings tucked inside a tender dough wrapped in a corn husk and tied closed. The corn husk protects the tamale during steaming, while also providing its own serving container. Advertisement Steaming tamales, as opposed to baking them, keeps the dough soft and tender. You can steam tamales in a regular pot with modifications if you don't have a vegetable steamer....

You can develop ripped thighs with the right training routine. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages Having a pair of ripped thighs can add shape to your body and improve the symmetry of your physique. If you want to make the muscles more ripped and defined, you have to make them grow and decrease your body fat percentage. Get your legs ready for shorts weather by including specialized leg training in your workout routine and modifying your diet to lose body fat....

Resistance bands can help you tone your muscles. Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images Lightweight and portable, resistance bands provide a workout at home, in the gym or while traveling. These “rubber bands on steroids,” as described by the Family Education website, can help strengthen and tone muscles in nearly all areas of the body. Although getting ripped with resistance bands is possible, you must first identify the exercises that effectively challenge your body....

Administering injections requires good technique to minimize pain and infection. Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is used medically to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency. It's also used as a supplement to increase energy levels and improve concentration. Vitamin B-12 may be administered by mouth, in the nose or by injection. You can inject it into a muscle, called an intramuscular shot, or under the skin, called a subcutaneous shot. Injectable B-12 requires a prescription from a doctor, but you may self-administer the shot at home....

In This Article Phytoestrogens 101 Phytoestrogen Foods Many think of estrogen as a "women's hormone," but that's not entirely true. Estrogen promotes reproductive and sexual health in both sexes. But people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have significantly more estrogen than people assigned male at birth (AMAB). Our bodies naturally produce estrogen at different levels throughout the lifecycle. It’s a delicate balancing act of estrogen and progesterone to keep a person AFAB’s monthly cycles consistent, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

Pork chops pair perfectly with naturally sweet pairs, and you'll learn how to combine them in one of our recipes below. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Pears can be used for almost any recipe — think salads, tarts, smoothies and even meaty dishes. Not only are they extremely versatile, but pears are also good for your gut. Advertisement In fact, one medium pear offers 6 grams of fiber per serving, per the USDA....

Childs pose is a great way to wrap up your stretch session. Image Credit: insta_photos/iStock/GettyImages When you’re glued to your desk all day, a quick stretching session might be just what you need to shake off the stiffness and help you refocus. Advertisement This at-home stretching routine, created by Autumn Calabrese, NASM- and ACE-certified personal trainer, will help you release your muscles in just 10 minutes. Or if you really want to take your full-body stretching to the next level, go through these stretches twice....

Religious beliefs, such as Jainism, contribute to vegetarianism. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, religious beliefs, such as Jainism, contribute to vegetarianism. Jainism is an Indian religion that has existed since ancient times. Advertisement At the heart of the Jain religion is the belief that in order to save one's soul, one must protect other souls, a principle known as "ahimsa," or nonviolence. Video of the Day Read more: 5 Reasons People Become Vegetarian Nonviolence and the Jain Diet Since Jains believe strongly in the principle of nonviolence toward all living beings, their diet is vegetarian....

Close-up of a man holding his wrist in pain. Image Credit: JPC-PROD/iStock/Getty Images Allergic reactions come in many forms, some of which are followed by joint pain. Allergies to medications and food can include symptoms of joint pain. Some substances produce immediate allergic reactions, while others cause delayed reactions and serum sickness that include joint pain. In addition, insect stings often cause allergic reactions in addition to swelling and pain. Finally, any allergy causes inflammation, which can trigger conditions that involve joint pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis....

Different types of bean sprouts contain different nutrients but are typically low in calories and good sources of plant-based protein. Image Credit: Merinka/iStock/GettyImages Sprouts are a commonly consumed food that can come from beans or other plants, like grains, nuts, seeds and vegetables. Although they can come from a variety of different sources, sprouts are all essentially ​young plants​ that can be ​eaten raw or cooked​. Bean sprouts are a particularly good source of plant-based protein and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals....

Beets are filled with essential nutrients and have a variety of health benefits. Image Credit: Liudmyla Chuhunova/iStock/GettyImages Beets are filled with essential nutrients and have a variety of health benefits. However, these sweet root vegetables are not often used in cooked dishes. You might find that consuming a beetroot supplement or beetroot juice is an easier way of integrating this healthy food into your diet. Advertisement Read more: 9 Ways to Make Root Vegetables Anything but Boring Video of the Day Beetroot Juice Nutrition Facts Beetroot is well known for being rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals....

A labral tear can impact your ability to exercise and affect each movement you make. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is a Labral Tear? Torn Labrum Hip Exercises Torn Hip Labrum Stretches Exercises to Avoid Hip Labral Tear Symptoms Causes of a Torn Labrum Labral Tears Diagnosis Torn Labrum Recovery Labral Tear Surgery Warnings and Precautions Finding out you have a hip labral tear may be scary at first, but the diagnosis isn't as grim as it might sound, as this musculoskeletal issue is fairly common, especially among more active individuals....

A buckwheat field. Image Credit: KEITA SAWAKI/a.collectionRF/amana images/Getty Images Buckwheat is finely ground, dark-colored flour. It is commonly used for breads, pancakes and waffles, and as a substitute for individuals allergic to wheat. It contains an extensive amount of proteins, thus an allergic reaction to buckwheat flour is not rare. If you experience a severe allergic reaction and problems breathing, seek immediate medical attention. Advertisement Buckwheat Health Benefits Buckwheat is used as a substitute for rice, oats, barley and rye....