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Caffeine can cause jitters and tremors. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, and it can cause hand tremors in some people. When caffeine is the cause of hand tremors, it is known as enhanced physiologic tremor. You may also experience shaky hands due to caffeine withdrawal. Advertisement Tip Consuming caffeine may cause hand tremors. Generally, you would need to consume a lot of caffeine, or be very sensitive to it, to experience hand tremors from drinking caffeine....

Unsalted nuts eaten in moderation can be a great addition to a diet for gout. Image Credit: victoriya89/iStock/GettyImages If you like nuts and have gout, you will be happy to learn that the crunchy snack does not trigger gout. In fact, when eaten in moderation, nuts are recommended by health experts as part of an ideal diet for gout. Advertisement According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMSD), gout is a form of arthritis stemming from an excessive buildup of uric acid....

You can use coconut milk in your steamer drinks. Image Credit: Black Lollipop/iStock/GettyImages There are many milk alternatives made from nuts and other foods, each with different characteristics. One of the most versatile is coconut milk, a staple in the cuisine of most tropical countries around the world. Advertisement Like cow milk, it separates into thinner "milk" and thicker "cream," which can be stirred together or used separately. Also like cow milk, it tolerates heat well and can be boiled or steamed for various purposes....

You can safely eat lower-sodium cheeses like fresh mozzarella if you have hypertension. Image Credit: barmalini/iStock/GettyImages While it may sound cheesy, love comes in many forms — shredded, sliced, melted. And if you’re a cheese lover with high blood pressure, you might wonder how it fits into your diet, and which cheeses are best. Here, we slice and serve the best cheese choices for a high blood pressure diet. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 6 Reasons Why Dietitians Don't Want You to Eat Too Much Cheese Video of the Day High Blood Pressure Diet Basics In its guide to lowering blood pressure (BP), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says you have high blood pressure — aka hypertension — if your BP readings are consistently above 140/90 millimeters of mercury....

Ocean Spary cranberry juice has a lot of sugar. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages While it’s true that Ocean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry has no added sugar, even the manufacturer admits that it’s not a low-calorie food. So if you want to use this drink as part of a weight-loss plan, you’ll have to consume it sparingly. Advertisement Tip Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice has too much sugar and too little fiber to be the mainstay of a weight-loss diet....

A well-balanced diet can help you lose thigh fat. Exercise and weight loss pills are not the only way of achieving your goal of smaller thighs. While most doctors and fitness professionals will strongly recommend participation in exercise, you can trim your thighs by monitoring your overall diet. Consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet and counting your calories can help you burn unwanted body fat -- including the fat on your thighs....

Resist the temptation to scroll on your phone during your rest periods, otherwise 30 seconds could turn into 3 minutes. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages It’s always a little awkward to know where to look or what to do during your rest intervals. After all, you can only stare at the floor, your shoes and the back wall so many times until your phone seems ever so tempting. Advertisement And while scrolling through social media, drinking a peanut butter shake or stretching between sets may all seem like good ideas in the moment, these are just a few mistakes you'll want to avoid during your workout....

Natural corn starch is used to make HFCS and crystalline fructose. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images High-fructose corn syrup doesn’t contain any more fructose than you’ll get from table sugar, but since it has more fructose than its source – corn starch – it’s called high-fructose. On the other hand, crystalline fructose truly is high in fructose. Both HFCS and crystalline fructose are used commercially to sweeten foods. They’re also both sources of empty calories, so the American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount you consume....

The digestion of whole and nonfat milk differs only slightly. Image Credit: pilip76/iStock/Getty Images Milk has many vital health benefits for both children and adults. Among its nine essential nutrients, milk provides calcium and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth, protein for energy and muscle repair, vitamin B12 for healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue and niacin for effective metabolism. You may have your preference for whole vs. nonfat milk, but your body digests both varieties in nearly the same manner....

Having overweight or obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing certain diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and certain cancers. But take heart from the silver lining in this cloud: The heavier you weigh, the faster you burn calories. Estimating Calorie Burn The American Council on Exercise lists a number of activities according to how many calories they burn per minute, depending on your body weight....

A small cup of ginger and lemon tea with lemons, ginger root and honey next to it on a wooden table. Image Credit: villagemoon/iStock/Getty Images As long as you’re in good health, your liver and kidneys help your body get rid of all the toxic substances it accumulates from the environment and your diet. These toxins are eliminated through your sweat, urine and feces. Detox teas claim they contain substances that help improve your body’s natural ability to detox....

Speaking with a doctor about your fatigue is the best first step to determine what's causing your tiredness. Image Credit: Juanmonino/E+/Getty Images Fatigue and your weight are tightly intertwined. Having overweight means you have to work harder to do simple physical tasks, such as climbing the stairs and walking from the bus stop. A large body size may also interfere with nightly sleep as it increases the chances that you experience sleep apnea....

A muscular man drinking a protein shake. Image Credit: Srdjana Sijan/iStock/Getty Images Protein that causes your heart to beat faster is most likely related to an allergic reaction. Proteins are an essential part of every food and beverage that you consume. After you ingest a food, your digestive system breaks down the proteins and absorbs them into the body to build muscles and cells. In rare circumstances, your immune system may mistake a protein for something dangerous, when it’s actually safe, triggering an allergic reaction....

A woman is running uphill. Image Credit: CEBImagery/iStock/Getty Images When you’re slogging your way up a long hill, it helps to give yourself a little reminder about why you’re putting yourself through this ordeal. It may be helpful to remember that running uphill not only increases your aerobic fitness, but it alsos help you in your quest to get a flatter abdominal area. Advertisement Burning Fat If your stomach area is bulkier than you’d like it to be, it’s likely due to excess fat....

A woman holds her stomach in pain. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images Diarrhea is the result of your body eliminating stool before the large intestine can properly absorb water back into your body, which causes the stool to be runny and watery. Diarrhea is a symptom of several conditions that relate to a deficiency of vitamin B-12. Often though the condition that causes the deficiency also causes the diarrhea, but occasionally the diarrhea is a direct result of a vitamin B-12 deficiency....

A smattering of blood cells. Image Credit: Usere6035d91_515/iStock/Getty Images Your body contains thousands of genes, which code for thousands of different proteins. Each protein, which is made up of a sequence of amino acids, contributes to the structure or function of your cells by supporting your metabolism, promoting cellular communication, and supporting the shape and structure of your cells. Each of your proteins has a primary structure, which is important for how the protein functions....

HIIT is a great way to burn calories. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages The only way to get rid of back rolls is to lose fat from all over your body. Regular exercise burns calories and builds lean mass, which can make your back firmer and more defined. But not all types of exercise are created equal. Advertisement Burning Calories to Lose Weight Trying to get rid of back rolls? Then you need to get leaner overall....

There are several exercises you can do with a broken ankle. Image Credit: Juice Images/Juice Images/GettyImages A broken ankle can have you laid up, unable to do your normal activities. Also referred to as an ankle fracture, a broken ankle involves damaged bones and ligaments in the ankle joint. Symptoms include severe pain, swelling, bruising and inability to carry weight on the foot. This injury can take several weeks or months to heal, but you can still exercise with a broken ankle....

If gains are the goal, you may need to adjust your weightlifting program to five sets of 15 reps. Increasing the volume of your training could stimulate the hypertrophy (increase in muscle size) you’re looking for. Why you should lift five sets of 15 reps to build muscle mass Image Credit: Sergey Nazarov/iStock/GettyImages Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy — muscle growth stimulated by the higher rep, higher set ranges — may be what your specific body needs to build mass, according to Holly Perkins, certified personal trainer and author of Lift To Get Lean....

A burger with french fries on a tray. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images Nausea is a result of a variety of conditions, including pregnancy, gastroenteritis and medication use. It is quite common for vomiting to accompany nausea in many cases, and therefore it could become potentially dangerous if not addressed by a medical professional to find the root of the problem. Avoiding certain foods can help prevent exacerbating the nausea. Advertisement Acidic Fruit If you’re experiencing nausea, especially related to the stomach flu, avoiding fruits high in acid can help reduce the need to vomit....