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Rosacea is a skin condition that can look like flushing, causing red cheeks, nose or chin. Image Credit: Marili Forastieri/Photodisc/Getty Images If you’re red in the face, even when you’re not working out or feeling embarrassed, you could have rosacea. An estimated 16 million Americans suffer from the skin disorder, which most commonly appears in individuals over 30 and has symptoms of red nose, cheeks and chin – with or without pimples – pronounced blood vessels in the face, and red, irritated, bloodshot eyes, according to the National Rosacea Society, Although no cure exists for rosacea, you can control its symptoms with anti-inflammatory prescriptive medication and by avoiding the triggers in certain foods....

Hard water makes it hard to lather up in a shower. Image Credit: Laurence Monneret/The Image Bank/GettyImages Do you find scaly mineral buildup on appliances that use water, or find it hard to get a good lather in the shower? If that’s the case, you might have hard water — so it’s time to consider the drawbacks and benefits of a water softener in to your home’s water system. Advertisement Hard Water vs....

Experts typically recommend replacing your running sneakers every 300 to 500 miles to help prevent overuse injuries. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Running is a relatively cheap way to get your cardio in and get outside — and you don’t need much equipment to get started. Sure, the right outfit might make you feel like a track star in the making, but going for a run in your old basketball shorts and a T-shirt probably isn’t going to ​hurt​....

Stepping on scale Image Credit: Cecile Lavabre/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images Even when formal muscle-building exercise isn’t an option, making quality dietary choices to gain weight will improve your appearance and function. Being underweight puts you at greater risk for infection, osteoporosis, weakness and poor self-esteem, so your doctor may suggest that you gain weight to improve your health. But if you have a small appetite or a high metabolism or if you’re recovering from illness, gaining weight can be as difficult as losing weight....

Don't be afraid of the numbers; tracking your body fat will help in the long run. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages Weight loss is an accomplishment, but you should be aware that you lose fat AND muscle when the pounds come off. Muscle mass is important, whether you’re losing weight to be healthier or to look better. By monitoring your body fat percentage, you can gauge how much fat you’re losing vs....

Tracking your blood sugar levels can help you understand whether your diabetes treatment plan is working. Image Credit: lisegagne/E+/GettyImages When you have diabetes, you know how important it is to monitor blood sugar levels. Besides daily glucose meter readings, you may want to find out your average blood sugar number and convert it into an A1C percentage. Here’s how to do that A1C conversion. Advertisement The Importance of A1C One way to monitor your blood sugar is to extract a little blood with a glucometer device....

BodyPump classes can burn a lot of calories. Image Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/iStock/GettyImages BODYPUMP is a branded workout from Les Mills with classes offered in gyms around the country and online. BODYPUMP calories burned will vary from person to person and class to class. It depends on how hard you work during the class and how much you weigh. Advertisement Tip You can burn up to 540 calories per class, according to Les Mills, the creator of BODYPUMP....

Pad thai is a nutritious meal, but beware of giant restaurant portions. Image Credit: Dokmaihaeng/iStock/GettyImages When dining out, choosing a dish full of healthy ingredients, such as Pad Thai, can support your overall health and fitness goals. But beware, this Thai noodle dish can be packed with unexpected calories. Advertisement Tip Restaurant Pad Thai's calories start out at a base of 32 calories per ounce. The total calorie content of your dish will depend on the restaurant's specific recipe and ingredients, including meat and vegetables....

Marine recruits travel close to 165 miles cumulatively running and hiking during basic training. The Marine Corps physical training program is rigorous. Throughout basic training, your cardiovascular system, muscular strength and mental endurance are tested. You will have to complete multiple exercises in unpredictable situations and surroundings. Workout conditions include water and heavy lifting tests in addition to fully uniformed, sprint and distance runs. Running is a regular part of the physical training program and you must meet Marine Corps standards....

Battle ropes is a great exercise with a walking cast. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages If you’re in a walking cast after an injury, you might be tempted to go about business as usual — even at the gym. However, being injured doesn’t mean you can’t do cardio exercise with a broken foot. Advertisement But, performing the wrong type of exercises, even if they don't involve your leg or foot, can lead to further injury....

Cardio is an important part in slimming down. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages There’s no secret to slimming down — it takes a commitment to exercising and eating healthy. Doing regular cardiovascular exercise and total-body strength training will help you shed calories and build lean muscle; curbing your calorie intake will give you the extra edge. Advertisement Just keep in mind that there's no such thing as spot reduction — when you lose weight in your lower body, you'll also lose weight in your upper body....

Stomach pain or cramps are a common sign of a food intolerance. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Just like weight loss and fat loss, food intolerance and food allergy kind of sound like the same thing. But that’s not quite the case. Advertisement Although they're often used interchangeably, food intolerances and food allergies are different. An allergy is your immune system reacting to and fighting off an ingredient that it mistakes as being harmful, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

When the weather heats up, whip up a no-cook zucchini "pasta" dish, featuring the flavors of a Caprese salad. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages We know the winter weight gain struggle is real, but what about the summertime? While it seems like the summer months are primed for healthy habits — fresh summer fruits and veggies, warm workout weather and so on — there are a few potential pitfalls that can sabotage those efforts....

references National Eczema Association: “Seborrheic Dermatitis” Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. A greasy scalp could be due to dandruff, genetics, certain medication or other factors. Image Credit: Compassionate Eye Foundation/Gary Burchell/DigitalVision/GettyImages Image Credit: Compassionate Eye Foundation/Gary Burchell/DigitalVision/GettyImages Dandruff Hair Products Too Much Washing Diet Fluctuating Hormones Hairstyle Medications Genetics You can try other natural remedies for dandruff, too, like tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar and changing your diet....

A rash from tomatoes is most likely due to an allergy. In This Article Contact Dermatitis Food Allergy Treatment Tomatoes are a very popular food worldwide, but some people are allergic to them. And although a tomato allergy is rare, skin rashes are one possible symptom. Advertisement Indeed, a skin rash from tomatoes can be caused by a contact allergy or an ingested (food) allergy. Here, learn more about the causes of a tomato rash, how it's diagnosed and possible treatments....

Too much salt can raise your risk for heart disease. Image Credit: Phynart Studio/E+/GettyImages Too much cholesterol can raise your risk for cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure can also raise that risk, and eating a lot of salt can raise your blood pressure. But does too much salt affect your cholesterol levels as well? Advertisement Read more: What You Need to Know About Cholesterol Video of the Day Key Points on Cholesterol Cholesterol itself isn’t bad for you....

Baking a banana doesn't change its nutritional value very much. Image Credit: ARTindividual/iStock/GettyImages In terms of nutritional value, bananas are rich in potassium, riboflavin, niacin and fiber, making them a nutritious snack. While baking a banana by itself will change the texture and temperature of the banana, the nutritional facts stay relative to the ripeness of the banana. Advertisement Banana Nutrition Facts According to the USDA Nutrient Database, a single serving of a slightly ripe or ripe banana, approximately 7 1/4 inches long, contains:...

A knife and cloves of garlic on a cutting board. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Many cultures have used both garlic and cayenne pepper in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Each of these medicinal foods possesses antioxidant properties that can help protect against cancer. Garlic is most studied for its role in promoting heart health and boosting immune function, whereas cayenne pepper is most known for its potential to induce weight loss and reduce pain....

A woman is weighing a piece of chicken. Image Credit: Milan Markovic/iStock/Getty Images At its simplest, weight loss is simply a matter of balancing calories taken in with activities that use calories. However, it’s important to maintain your intake of nutrients while lowering your intake of calories to lose weight safely. To calculate the amount of calories you should eat to lose about 2 lbs. a week you need to know how many calories you are eating now, how many calories you need to maintain your current weight and how many calories you can use up by exercise....

Alcohol can affect Lexapro. Image Credit: donfiore/iStock/Getty Images Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, treats depression and anxiety disorders. While this medication may interact negatively with a variety of other medications or supplements, the only known food interaction is with alcohol. Always talk to your doctor to rule out all potential interactions before taking this medication. Advertisement About Drug-Food Interactions Food may delay or increase the absorption of certain medications. Medications that are affected by food generally recommend that the drug be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before eating or two hours after eating....