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Springboard diving is one of two different categories in the sport. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Diving Events Score Stats Olympic Events Records Demographics Injury Stats Historical Facts Diving Pool Stats When you think about competitive diving, you might imagine two perfectly synchronized divers leaping into the water from a platform. And while the synchronized dive is a popular event, diving has plenty more to offer. Advertisement But how many events does diving include exactly?...

Recurring styes may be caused by allergies, certain skin conditions or something more serious. Image Credit: mixetto/E+/GettyImages In This Article Allergies Pink Eye Blepharitis Dry Eye Disease Dry Skin Rosacea High Cholesterol Diabetes How to Treat a Stye When to Call a Doctor Getting a stye once in a while is a minor inconvenience. But getting them all the time can become annoying fast, and could be an indication that you've got an underlying condition....

Sculpt and tone your butt with a booty band. Image Credit: Kristen Schellenberg/LIVESTRONG.com Small but effective, the booty band (also known as a mini resistance band or resistance loop) helps you tone and tighten your backside more quickly than body-weight exercises alone. For less than $20, these tiny bands pack a punch while giving your butt a boost. And because they’re light and portable, you can pack them in your suitcase or throw them in your backpack for convenient, on-the-go booty band workouts....

Here is everything Gabrielle Union does to make 46 look like 26. Image Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Entertainment/GettyImages Gabrielle Union is 46 and killing it. Currently starring alongside Jessica Alba in “L.A.’s Finest,” the actress juggles her career, family, and fitness like a pro. Advertisement Read more: Nicole Kidman, Celine Dion and 6 Other Celebrities Who Chose IVF or Surrogacy Video of the Day So just how does Union manage to keep it all together?...

You can meet your amino acid needs through diet if you consume plenty of healthy, high-protein foods. Image Credit: gorchittza2012/iStock/GettyImages What’s left once protein is digested? Amino acids. And as the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains, amino acids are used to perform many body functions. But does that mean amino acid supplements are good for your health? Advertisement ​Read more:​ The 9 Essential Amino Acids and Why Your Body Needs Them Video of the Day Who Needs Amino Acid Supplements?...

Are ankle weights right for you? There are a variety of factors you should take into consideration before strapping them on. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages We’ve all seen the occasional jogger wearing weights attached to their ankles. But are ankle weights good for anything other than a throwback social media post? While the idea that weighted exercise gear can up your game is nothing new, there are a few things you should know about ankle weights before strapping them on....

A vendor sells fresh sardines at a beachfront market. Image Credit: CristiNistor/iStock/Getty Images Whether it’s because they’re economical, intensely flavored or usually found in a can, sardines are widely regarded as low-end fare in the United States. These small, plentiful fish are as nutritious as they are underappreciated, however, which is why “The New York Times” calls them one of the “best foods you aren’t eating.” Making sardines a regular part of your diet can significantly boost your intake of several important nutrients, including calcium....

Muscle building supplements are supposed to help you in the gym, but be careful. Image Credit: Eugeniusz Dudzinski/iStock/GettyImages Muscle building supplements are supposed to help you in the gym, but be careful. There are several negative side effects of workout supplements that may derail your efforts. Advertisement Protein Powders Considerations When you first start experimenting with muscle building supplements, drinking a protein shake after your workout may be one of the first things you try....

Often, light beer has fewer calories than regular wine, but moderation is still key. Image Credit: Kane Skennar/Digital Vision/Getty Images If you’re watching your waistline, choosing sparkling wine or light beer could spare you a few calories over regular wine. It is best, however, to consume any type of alcohol in moderation – at 7 calories per gram, alcohol provides zero nutrition and can lead to weight gain. “The New York Times” reports that although one to two drinks per day can be healthy for adults, excessive consumption can lead to liver damage as well as to certain types of cancer....

If you have high blood pressure, you may be able to safely enjoy fast food sometimes. Image Credit: eclipse_images/E+/GettyImages What makes fast food so tasty? Lots of salt and fat — exactly what you need to limit if you have high blood pressure, says Jennifer Cholewka, RD, CDN, a dietitian and advanced clinical nutrition coordinator at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Advertisement "If you have high blood pressure, you really should make fast food a 'sometime' food," she says....

A salad is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages If it’s salad, that means it’s automatically healthy, right? Well, not so fast. A salad is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, and with the convenience of items like the Costco Caesar salad kit, they’re easy and accessible. But always take a look at the nutrition facts first. Advertisement Is Salad Always Healthy?...

Along with dealing with pain and discomfort, recovering from surgery can require a lot of time spent resting at home and other disruptions to your routine. Image Credit: brizmaker/iStock/GettyImages Surgery is typically performed to improve or manage a health condition and help a person feel better. But from a mental health perspective, operative procedures sometimes cause people to feel worse. Advertisement Depression is a common complication of surgery, which can lead to further side effects and complications including infections and cognitive impairment, according to a February 2016 review published in ​BMC Surgery​....

Use fresh spinach in quiche for the best taste. Image Credit: Peter Zijlstra/iStock/Getty Images Whether you cook spinach first when making quiche depends on the type of spinach you use and your preference. There is no correct answer since quiche can use both cooked and uncooked spinach. But if you want your quiche to turn out with moist spinach pieces, instead of crisp ones, how you prepare the spinach for the quiche makes all the difference....

Chamomile tea. The herb chamomile has a role in traditional and alternative health practices. Two types of this plant are used to make teas. German chamomile and Roman or English chamomile each purport to offer relief for digestive problems. Consult a qualified health care provider before treating gastrointestinal symptoms with chamomile tea. Advertisement Chamomile and Digestive Problems Chamomile has a reputation for possessing relaxing and sedative properties. Some alternative health care practitioners recommend chamomile for digestive problems, particularly those connected with stress....

Soybeans and soy milk Image Credit: number1411/iStock/Getty Images The body absorbs only a limited amount of iron from foods and supplements. We absorb a higher percentage of heme iron, found in meat proteins, than we do nonheme iron, found in plant-based foods, and a variety of food components, including phytates and proteins found in soy, may inhibit nonheme iron absorption. If you have iron deficiency or are at high risk of developing iron deficiency, you should avoid eating nonheme iron sources with soy protein....

What you pack in your gym bag depends on what kind of workout you have planned. Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages A poorly stocked gym bag can wreck even the best of workouts. To ensure you make the most of your time at the gym, we complied a list of workout essentials that every active woman and man should be sure to pack. Whether you’re headed to a low-intensity yoga class or a sweat-drenched HIIT session, here’s what you should have in your gym bag....

Flashing lights in your eyes after running may indicate a detached retina. Image Credit: ViktorCap/iStock/Getty Images Flashing lights in the eyes after running may relate to a number of conditions that affect the eye, and some of these will be more serious than others. If you experience lights flashing in your eyes after running it may signal the onset of a migraine, or in the most extreme cases it may indicate that your retina has become detached....

Sourdough bread is a low gluten bread. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Sourdough bread and rye bread are often considered ideal alternatives for those on a reduced-gluten diet, because they both fall into the category of low-gluten bread. Advertisement Gluten intolerance is more common than many people realize, and there are differences between ​gluten intolerance​, ​gluten allergies​ and ​celiac disease​. Video of the Day ​Read more:​ 5 Theories Why Gluten Intolerance Is Skyrocketing What Is Gluten Intolerance?...

Ginger tea may help relieve bloating and gas. Image Credit: etorres69/iStock/GettyImages When stomach pain stops you in your tracks, it could be tea to the rescue. To help settle your next stomachache, the answer could be in your tea leaves, as certain types may help you get relief. Here are the teas for upset stomach worth a steep — and the science behind them. Advertisement First, Classify the Stomachache “Stomachaches are a broad term that may encompass many conditions that affect the gut,” according to Elena Ivanina, DO, gastroenterologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City....

Expect to see noticeable results after several weeks on a weight-loss plan. Image Credit: laflor/E+/GettyImages You’re committed to eating a healthy, portion-controlled meal plan and you vow to get to the gym several times a week. You want to see and feel the results of your efforts pronto. When you cut calories, your body begins to burn small amounts of fat. How soon you’ll notice that weight loss depends on how much weight you need to lose and on the rate at which you’re losing it....