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Many antidepressants can cause weight gain. Image Credit: SbytovaMN/iStock/Getty Images Most medications prescribed for depression can cause weight gain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Antidepressants that are more likely to cause weight gain than others include tricyclic antidepressants, paroxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs. However, individuals vary in their responses to medications, so some patients may not experience this side effect. In addition, weight gain may be a result of inactivity or increased appetite rather than the medication....

Enjoy eggs in moderation if you have high triglycerides. Image Credit: GMVozd/E+/GettyImages An egg is a nutrient-rich food loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein and fats. However, eggs have gotten a bad reputation due to their natural levels of cholesterol. But, if you have high triglyceride levels, eggs don’t seem to be the culprit — and may be enjoyed in moderation. Advertisement Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Having an elevated triglyceride level is concerning, explains Mayo Clinic, because it can lead to thickening or hardening of the arteries....

There’s a biological reason your body’s caloric needs change. Image Credit: Ivanko_Brnjakovic/iStock/GettyImages It should come as no great surprise that your menstrual cycle can seriously mess with your mood, hunger and cravings. So those days when you just can’t resist fries at lunch or keep your hands off the office candy dish? Yeah, you can thank your fluctuating hormones for that. Advertisement It can be frustrating to feel like you're at the mercy of your biology, especially when you're having an "off" day (or two)....

The butterfly stretch is a great stretch for the hip flexors. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages The sartorius muscle is part of a group of muscles in your hip that are known as hip flexors. Hip flexor exercises include sartorius exercises that help with sartorius muscle strengthening. These exercises can also help with sartorius rehab, in case you’re recovering from an injury. Advertisement Read more: 4 Tips for Getting Rid of Hip Flexor Pain Video of the Day Sartorius Muscle Strengthening A study published in the August 2014 issue of the journal Folia Morphologica notes that the sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the human body....

Reach your cardio zone doing any aerobic activity that gets your heart rate up. Image Credit: VioletaStoimenova/E+/GettyImages The “fat-burning zone” and “cardio zone” became popular buzz phrases when equipment manufacturers began displaying the red and yellow graph on the consoles of treadmills, ellipticals and bikes. This phenomenon has led to the theory that you must exercise at low intensities in order to burn fat. As with many myths, there is some truth in this concept....

Gender-affirming services have evolved quite a bit in the last 50 years, but we still have a long way to go. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article What Is It Who Needs It What It Looks Like History Innovations Surgical Advances How to Access It From "genderqueer" to "gender-affirming care," the newest terminology in the LGBTQ+ community does much more than slap a new label on an old idea. The words we're now using to identify patients and their health care needs show that the goals of care providers are becoming more closely aligned with the needs of transgender and gender-nonconforming people....

Runners may suffer groin and inner-thigh pain due to overuse. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Groin and inner-thigh pain in runners can arise from a number of factors, but usually result from overuse. The condition affects sprinters and marathoners alike, and often persists unless properly identified and subsequently treated. Understanding the signs of groin and inner-thigh pain can better equip you to recover faster and run sooner. Advertisement Identification Inner-thigh pain, often referred to as a groin pull, generally occurs on the upper inner thigh muscle....

An unripe banana with peanut butter is one of many IBS-friendly snacks you can enjoy. Image Credit: tataks/iStock/GettyImages Choosing snacks while managing your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may seem challenging at first, especially if you rely on packaged, processed snack foods. But there are many simple fresh choices you can try that are satisfying, nourishing and IBS-friendly. Advertisement Read more: How the Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS Works, and How to Get Started Video of the Day First, Foods to Avoid Researchers have found that following what’s called a low-FODMAP diet translates to fewer painful IBS symptoms, such as abdominal pain and bloating, according to a review of existing research published in August 2017 in Nutrients....

A roasted ham ready to be eaten. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Technically, a picnic ham isn’t ham; it’s pork. Ham is defined as a cut of meat taken from the top of the hind legs of a pig. A picnic ham, on the other hand, is a cut of pork taken from the pig’s front legs, and it includes part of the shoulder. While a true ham may be on or off the bone, a picnic ham is traditionally on the bone....

Light beers often have fewer calories and carbs than darker ones. Image Credit: andresr/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Beck's Blue Moon Budweiser Busch Coors Light Corona Golden Monkey Heineken Hoegaarden Kingfisher Natural Light Newcastle Brown Ale Red Stripe Samuel Adams Shiner Bock Stella Artois Tecate Weiss Alcohol contains calories while offering little to no nutritional value — after all, when you drink a brew, you're really only getting calories from carbs and alcohol....

Boiled eggs are one of the healthiest ways to eat them. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages Eggs are known for being rich in a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These foods are considered to be so healthy that they have whole diets created around their consumption. As long as you’re not adding lots of fat during the cooking process, eggs can usually be considered low-calorie, healthy foods. Boiled eggs are thought to be one of the healthiest types of eggs, as they don’t require any fat or direct heat during the cooking process....

Doctors recommend feeding 10-month-old babies "on demand." Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images A 10-month-old infant generally consumes a diet of breast milk or cow milk based formula along with solid foods. You should feed on demand and trust your baby to eat the right amount, according to the United States Department of Education. Your baby will show you when she is hungry. You can monitor the exact amount your baby consumes if you are feeding her formula or if you are using a pump and putting breast milk in bottles....

It is important to drink water when you workout. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages You’ve probably heard the old adage: Drink eight glasses of water each day. You may wonder if that’s because human bodies need to process a certain amount of water in a certain period of time. Humans do need water, because the human body is about 60 percent water. But the body processes only so much, and you can drink either too much or too little water....

You can lose a significant amount of weight in a month on Weight Watchers. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages If you’re following a Weight Watchers diet, which is now called WW, it’s important to lose weight gradually — whether your goal is to lose 10 pounds or 50 pounds. Advertisement During your first month on a WW plan, you might lose weight at a faster pace than during subsequent months. This is normal, and the initial period of rapid weight loss shouldn't last more than a few weeks....

Ask you doctor how often you should receive vitamin B12 injections. Your doctor may prescribe vitamin B12 injections if you have low levels of B12 in your blood, a condition known as vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency can result if you don't eat enough of certain foods, particularly meat, poultry and seafood, or if you have an inability to absorb vitamin B12 from food. If your B12 absorption is impaired, you will need to receive injections more frequently than you will if your deficiency is a result of an inadequate diet....

Fish makes a healthy addition to any diet plan, unless you’re only eating fried fish. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Fish makes a healthy addition to any diet plan, unless you’re only eating fried fish. But there are many delicious ways of cooking fish without oil to reap the health benefits. Additionally, fried fish is as detrimental to your health as any other fried food. Advertisement Fried Fish and Health According to the nutrition experts at Harvard T....

Move, massage and stretch your way to slimmer calf muscles. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages Many women strive for toned calf muscles. While some find it difficult for their calf muscles to grow and become toned, others complain their calf muscles are too large, and they search for ways to reduce the muscle bulk. Advertisement Huge calf muscles may be the result of genetics, poor nutrition or a lack of exercise. By taking the appropriate steps, you can reduce the size of bulky calf muscles without losing their toned appearance....

Bean flour is gluten-free. Image Credit: indiaphotos/iStock/GettyImages Beans are a nutritious food commonly used as a side dish or in salads, soups and casseroles. Vegetarians often use beans combined with a starch like rice as an alternative complete protein source. Advertisement You can expand your bean use by making bean flours and using them in place of regular wheat flour. Bean flour is gluten-free and is more easily tolerated by people with gluten sensitivities....

Liposuction can improve your shape, but it's not a weight-loss solution. Image Credit: biglike/iStock/Getty Images If you’re unhappy about fat deposits around your stomach that won’t surrender to diet or exercise, you have plenty of company. Liposuction is now the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States, with 396,048 procedures performed in 2015, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. While there’s no magic wand to make jiggly belly fat go away, liposuction may offer a solution for love handles and other unwanted forms of flab....

If you grind your teeth, write reminders to yourself to unclench your jaw and stick them where you'll see them throughout the day. Image Credit: Pheelings Media/iStock/GettyImages The Refresh is helping you freshen up on your oral-care knowledge and upgrade your dental-hygiene routine. It’s no secret that every dentist is a fan of brushing and flossing. In fact, let’s brush up (har, har) on the American Dental Association’s (ADA) recommendation for doing so:...