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Following along with a streaming workout can make you feel like you're in a studio class. Image Credit: agrobacter/iStock/GettyImages Want to shed belly fat and sculpt your abs at home without exercise equipment? Stop cranking out endless crunches. It’s not an effective way to train your core and won’t land you any closer to your weight-loss goals (or six-pack abs). Advertisement But with the right approach, you can boost your core workouts and set the stage to achieve amazing abs from your living room....

Grilling steaks on a flaming grill. Image Credit: sumos/iStock/Getty Images Ball tip steak is easier on your wallet and figure than other types of steak but may lack the tenderness of a better quality cut of steak. Ball tip steak is also known as sirloin tip steak but should not be confused with top sirloin steak, which is much more tender. Ball tip is cut from the top of the hip bone....

Bake a giant cookie by pressing together the edges of smaller cookies and it will bake evenly. Image Credit: Gokcemim/iStock/Getty Images You can use any of your favorite cookie recipes to create a giant cookie to decorate for a party or special occasion, but for any of these recipes to be a hit, you have to get the cookie to cook evenly. It can be difficult to adequately cook the middle of a giant cookie without over-browning or even burning the edges....

There might be healthier ways to get a flat stomach than a detox diet. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Stomach cleanses and detox cleanses for belly fat are growing in popularity, but are they healthy for the body? Although they may reduce calorie intake, alternative methods of losing belly fat may be the way to go. Advertisement What Is a Detox? According to Harvard Health Publishing, the term “detox” once referred to the medical procedure that divested the body of dangerous toxins....

Prostate cancer rates are highest among Black people assigned male at birth, but survival rates are very high across the board. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages In This Article Worldwide Prevalence U.S. Prevalence Demographics Risk Factors Mortality Survival Rates Screening and Treatment Funding and Cost After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among people assigned male at birth (AMAB) — so much so that about 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS)....

There are so many vitamin c skin benefits, especially for older adults. Image Credit: DjordjeDjurdjevic/E+/GettyImages Vitamin C is an essential nutrient — our bodies don’t produce it on their own, so we must get it through the foods we eat, such as fruits and vegetables. While it’s most known for supporting immune health, the vitamin C skin benefits are important to take note of, especially as you get older. Advertisement You can apply vitamin C topically via serums and moisturizers, but skincare isn't the only source of this nutrient....

Fiber is an incredibly important nutrient, but it does way more than just prevent constipation. Dietary fiber helps you feel full, improves digestion, lowers cholesterol levels and is linked to a lower risk of a myriad of chronic diseases including heart disease and certain cancers, per the Mayo Clinic. Video of the Day How Much Fiber Do You Need? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 25 grams of fiber per every 2,000 calories you eat each day....

Some soreness after a workout is normal, but if you're feeling extra sore or are experiencing pain, it could be a sign of something more serious. Image Credit: Ziga Plahutar/E+/GettyImages A hard workout is likely to leave a lasting impression in the form of muscle soreness. You might wake up the next morning and find it hard to swing your legs over the side of the bed, thanks to those deadlifts or that intense HIIT workout....

Get out on the water to take advantage of summer and the added workout. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’ve been hibernating this past winter or confined to indoor workouts, this summer season has the remedy to your cabin fever. From water sports to games in the sand, there are a host of outdoor activities that are not only fun, but that also burn calories and strengthens the body from head to toe!...

Damage to the inner ear can lead to hearing loss and ringing sounds. Image Credit: nortonrsx/iStock/GettyImages A random ringing in your ears can be really annoying. Known as tinnitus, this maddening condition (which can be chronic or temporary) is a common complaint. But what causes ringing in the ears, exactly? Advertisement An estimated 15 percent of Americans — that's more than 50 million people — contend with some form of tinnitus over the course of their life, according to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA)....

Eating nutritious foods like produce, whole grains and protein is an important part of any 2,000-calorie diet. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages The number of calories you need every day depends on factors like your age and size. But in general, a 2,000-calorie diet for people assigned male at birth (AMAB) may help you maintain or lose weight. Advertisement This level of caloric intake isn't just for people AMAB. People assigned female at birth and people with particular health goals — like weight loss or gain — may also benefit from eating this amount of calories every day depending on factors like age, weight and activity level....

Liver damage from alcohol leads to ascites, fluid accumualtion in the abdomen. Alcoholism destroys the liver by replacing normal liver tissue with fibrotic tissue, which can't perform normal liver functions. When enough of the liver turns fibrotic, the liver can no longer carry out its extensive duties, which include producing enzymes and proteins and removing toxins and waste. The alcoholic often develops a large stomach when the liver loses much of its ability to function....

Ascites and belly fat are two distinct conditions that can cause enlargement of your belly, or abdomen. Ascites commonly indicates the presence of significant liver disease, but may also result from a number of other serious medical conditions. Excessive belly fat can increase your risks for disorders such as diabetes, high blood pressure and certain forms of cancer. Advertisement Ascites Ascites is a term used to describe the buildup of excess fluid in your peritoneal cavity, which lines your abdomen and abdominal organs, according to the U....

Chocolate bars typically contain added sugar. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Aside from often being more affordable than artisan or high-end chocolate bars, baking chocolate is found in a different part of the supermarket and distinguishes itself as a treat that’s meant to add flavor rather than to eat out of hand. That’s not always true, since baking chocolate can be quite tasty by itself, but it does have a few notable differences from bar chocolate....

What you eat impacts your blood glucose level. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Cells throughout your body work around the clock, even when you’re sleeping. Clearly, they need a steady supply of energy to keep going. To function, they rely on glucose, a simple type of carbohydrate. Advertisement Glucose enters your bloodstream until the hormone insulin comes around to help cells use or store the circulating glucose. Your blood sugar may go up a bit after eating, but if it's still high four hours after your meal, or if it drops too low, something is awry in your body....

Drinking too much caffeine from coffee may lead to side effects like blurred vision. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Moment/GettyImages There’s a reason why so many people rely on a morning cup of coffee: It can help you feel awake and alert. But sometimes it may cause less desirable side effects like caffeine-induced vision disturbances. Advertisement Caffeine is a substance naturally found in cacao beans, coffee beans and tea and is synthetically produced for use in certain medications, foods and drinks, according to the U....

Can Cardio Workouts Make Your Hair Grow? Image Credit: webphotography/iStock/GettyImages Cardio has many positive health effects, but hair growth isn’t really one of them. Hair growth is a natural three-phase process; growth is never directly caused by exercise. Advertisement But, the hair growth process can be interrupted by mental and physical health problems, resulting in hair loss. Cardio can't make your hair grow, but regular cardio exercise can improve your health and mood — discouraging interruptions in the natural hair cycle....

Ginger tea does not contain caffeine. Image Credit: Maya23K/iStock/GettyImages Ginger root tea is naturally caffeine free and sourced from the root of a flowering plant native to Southeastern Asia. Ginger tea side effects are minimal, and in general, ginger is widely used for culinary purposes. It also has health benefits including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Advertisement Tip Ginger tea is naturally caffeine free, so it should not interfere with sleep. Take care to note if a purchased ginger tea has been combined with green tea, which does contain caffeine....

Certain nutrients may provide chemopreventive measures for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and the risk of this disease increases with age. The MayoClinic.com website reports that by age 50, 1 in 4 men will have some precancerous cells in the prostate gland. This cancer is generally very slow moving, so men who are diagnosed later in life usually experience death from causes other than the cancer....

Vegetables may help relieve diarrhea symptoms. Image Credit: Jack Hollingsworth/Photodisc/Getty Images Your body, especially your digestive system, can react negatively or positively to the food you eat. While certain foods may worsen the symptoms associated with diarrhea, vegetables are not typically one of them. In fact, vegetables may even help to reduce the pain, bloating and loose bowels that come from diarrhea. Advertisement Causes Diarrhea is typically a condition that goes away on its own in a matter of hours or days....