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HIIT and sprint interval training torch fat, preserve lean mass and improve overall conditioning. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Do you eat clean and stick to your workouts, but still can’t get rid of belly fat? Then it’s time to change your approach to diet and exercise. An expanding waistline can increase your risk of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. Luckily, there are plenty of belly-fat-burning workouts that can be done anytime, anywhere....

Chia pudding topped with berries is one of our favorite high-protein, low-carb breakfast ideas to wake up to. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages Whether or not you ditched believing the cliché that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, starting your day with a healthy meal can set you up for success. Choosing high-protein, low-carb foods can not only supply your day with energy but keep you satiated well until lunch so you can effortlessly ignore those breakroom doughnuts....

Having overweight or obesity increases health risks. Image Credit: MichaelNivelet/iStock/Getty Images Doctors use body mass index, or BMI, to help determine who has overweight or obesity. Although it isn’t a perfect measurement, it is free and easy to calculate so it is good for screening patients. If you have a high BMI, you are classified as having obesity, which puts you at higher risk for a number of health conditions....

A woman is standing on a bathroom scale set in kilograms. Image Credit: David De Lossy/Photodisc/Getty Images If your doctor has suggested that you stick to a 1,200-calorie diet in order to lose weight, it’s not automatically set in stone how quickly you’ll shed 50 pounds. Weight loss isn’t solely related to how many calories you consume; the calories you burn during exercise and everyday activities also play a role. Be patient, though, as it could take you close to a year to reach your 50-pound goal....

A healthy diet is part of a proper weight loss plan. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/GettyImages There are as many theories on how to lose weight as there are pounds needing to be lost, and one of the newest weight loss trends involves a food macro counter. Macro is shorthand for macronutrient, of which there are three. Advertisement Carbohydrates are a macronutrient, as are fat and protein. Eating them in certain percentages is one way to plan a weight loss diet....

Mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, one of the most common human viruses. While symptoms of EBV are indistinguishable from other mild illnesses in children, up to 50 percent of cases lead to mono, the drawn-out, glandular infection. Symptoms include high fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat and sometimes a swollen spleen. In the early stages of mono it’s not uncommon to lose weight from nausea, loss of muscle tone and decreased appetite....

When baking bread in convection oven, you may be able to have your fresh bread out of the oven a little faster. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/GettyImages Nothing warms the heart or belly better than fresh-baked bread right out of the oven. When baking bread in a convection oven, you may be able to have your fresh bread out of the oven a little faster. Advertisement The Convection Oven Your convection oven looks a lot like your conventional oven, but its heating mechanism is a little different....

A woman's feet running on a treadmill. Image Credit: Sergey Nivens/iStock/Getty Images Having an unwanted large exercise machine, such as a treadmill, can take up a lot of space and be a problem, especially if its been worn and seen better days. If you purchased a new replacement treadmill or simply don’t want to use your old one anymore, you will need to dispose of your treadmill properly. Throwing it away at a junkyard or dump-site is the most obvious choice, but there are plenty of other options to choose from which far more environmentally friendly and can be rewarding too....

A short, low-impact workout is a great way to relax and unwind after a hard day. Image Credit: Yuricazac/iStock/GettyImages Whether you missed a workout earlier or simply want to cap the day off with some stretches to unwind and de-stress after a hard day, a 10-minute, low-impact Pilates workout is the perfect way to ease into a restful evening. Advertisement "Pilates establishes a strong mind-body connection that can be used to help ground you when feeling overworked or distracted," says Lacy Looney, a Pilates instructor at Hot Pilates in Los Angeles....

Start your day with a HIIT workout. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages Starting your day with a HIIT workout is one of the best ways to make sure you get the calorie-burning, body-sculpting benefits of high-intensity interval training. It’s the perfect choice for people who are on a time crunch in the AM (so all of us, basically). Advertisement HIIT involves "short stints of exercise that keep your heart rate up with little rest in between each move, torching a ton of calories when you're short on time," says Jami Rogenski, personal trainer and HIIT group training instructor at Sweat Garage in Los Angeles....

HIIT isn't for everyone — or every workout. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Once again, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has earned a spot as one of 2019’s top fitness trends, according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey. And for good reason: HIIT is a great way to improve your fitness level and burn loads of calories in a relatively short amount of time, making it a popular choice for those looking to lose weight and get in shape....

If you keep getting cavities, you might want to take a look at the foods you're eating. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to dental hygiene, you always bring your A-game: You’re a flawless flosser and a brilliant brusher. Which is why you’re also probably stumped, because you keep getting cavities. So what gives? Advertisement Hate to break it to you, but brushing and flossing are only part of the cavity-fighting battle....

Nighttime eating isn't bad — as long as it doesn't involve certain food selections or larger-than-recommended portions. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages Even if you have no problem faithfully sticking to healthy food choices during the day, the hours between finishing work and going to sleep can be plagued by pitfalls that can send weight-loss plans veering off course. Advertisement At the end of a busy day, food can go from simple sustenance to a source of relaxation and even stress relief....

You don't need mountain climbers to get a good ab workout. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages When it’s time for an ab workout, do you automatically think of mountain climbers and groan a little? They’re one of the most dreaded ab exercises, and while effective, they’re not 100-percent necessary. Advertisement "Mountain climbers are one popular form of core development, however, there are tons of other exercises that can help you strengthen your abdominal muscles," Warren Kelly, performance coach, mobility specialist and owner of East Coast Strength and Performance, tells LIVESTRONG....

If you want to increase the intensity of your kettlebell workout, add a second kettlebell to your routine. Image Credit: PixelsEffect/E+/GettyImages If you’ve been training with a single kettlebell for some time and want to take your workout up a notch, this 20-minute double kettlebell workout can help you ease into this new challenge. After all, working with two kettlebells versus just one is inevitably going to be harder. Advertisement That's why, when it comes to deciding how heavy you should go for double kettlebells, you should use the same total weight you normally lift with single-kettlebell movements....

Use food to combat excess saliva. Image Credit: Thinkstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Various conditions from sinus infections and heartburn to allergies and tonsillitis cause your body to make too much saliva. Ask your doctor about steps to take to reduce excess saliva until the underlying condition is under control. Some people find eating certain foods while avoiding others helps manage excess saliva. Dietary changes alone are likely not enough if you have a more serious underlying issue....

Close-up of a cup of black coffee. Image Credit: Jack Hollingsworth/Blend Images/Getty Images Your peripheral nerves communicate information between your body and your brain, carrying the signals through the spinal cord and other tissues, according to a report from Elmhurst College. Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can involve just one or several nerves in your body. Although certain customary and alternative treatments may help with neuropathy, there is no evidence that the drug caffeine plays a role in causing or preventing this nerve disorder....

There are about 23 calories per Hershey's Kiss. Image Credit: Jen Tepp/iStock/GettyImages Hershey’s Kisses are undeniably cute, but is that enough to earn them a place in your snack cabinet? If you’re wondering about the appropriate Hershey’s Kisses serving size and how many calories each one has, here’s what you need to know. Advertisement Hershey's Kisses Serving Size There are seven Hershey's kisses in one serving (or 32 grams), but specialty flavors (like caramel kisses) might list six pieces as the serving size....

The beverages you choose to drink can make a big difference in your weight-loss efforts. Opt for high-calorie drinks and you may find yourself gaining weight instead of losing it, since it isn’t hard to consume hundreds of extra calories in a day through beverages. This doesn’t mean you have to stick with just water. Some other calorie-free beverages, including unsweetened iced tea, may have weight-loss benefits, especially if you use them to replace higher-calorie beverages....

A catfish steak on a wooden board. Image Credit: Lester120/iStock/Getty Images Catfish makes regular appearances in many Americans’ diets, and serves as a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, an important fatty acid for the body. Because catfish is a popular food item and is beneficial for health, it is important that the fish consumed is prepared safely to prevent food poisoning and food-borne illness. Advertisement Catfish Nutrition Raw, farmed catfish provides 13 grams of protein and 6 grams of fat per 3-ounce fillet, Nutrition Data reports....