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To get a more toned backside and a smaller waist, try pairing regular cardiovascular exercise with targeted strength exercises for the glutes and abdominal muscles. Image Credit: Cultura RF/Cultura/GettyImages You may be wondering how to get a smaller waist and bigger hips — and you’re not alone. Keeping up with the Kardashians in terms of booty-to-waist ratio may seem unrealistic, but obtaining more of an hourglass figure is certainly possible with a little hard work and dedication....

Low body fat can disrupt your monthly cycles. For many years, experts have investigated the effects of low body fat on menstrual cycles in women. Some women with low body fat percentages report several irregularities, including infrequent periods, abnormally painful periods and even no period at all. Before beginning a weight-loss diet or training for your next endurance event, it's important to know just how low you can go before menstrual dysfunction occurs....

Flax seeds can result in constipation. Image Credit: Amarita/iStock/GettyImages Flaxseeds are tiny, dark-brown or golden-colored seeds of the flax plant. They have a very mild, nutty flavor and can be eaten whole, ground into powder, used as an oil or taken in a pill form as a supplement. Adding some flaxseed into your daily diet is a great way to incorporate dietary fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, providing you with health benefits that outweigh any flaxseed side effects....

Can't poop without coffee? Here's what you should know. Image Credit: Dougal Waters/DigitalVision/GettyImages Remember way back pre-pandemic when you were a little nervous about taking a cup of coffee into the morning meeting? That’s because you knew that soon, you’d have to head to the bathroom for a poop. Now, you might be able to amble about your house and take care of business whenever nature calls. Still, is it really the coffee?...

Use caution when combining fish oil and garlic. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images Both fish oil and garlic contain a mixture of chemicals that have physiological effects on the human body, leading to concerns of possible interactions from taking both at the same time. While no evidence of toxic interactions between garlic and fish oil has been found, there is still a risk of possible adverse effects. As with any supplement, consult your doctor before taking fish oil and garlic supplements at the same time....

A female nurse it adjusting a heart rate monitor. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images A slow heart rate, called bradycardia, may result from various medications. Some drugs were developed specifically to slow the heart rate. But bradycardia may be an unwanted side effect of a wide range of other medications that were not developed to have any impact on the heart. When taking more than one medication that can slow the heart rate, the additive effect has the potential to be profound....

A woman is sitting on a stability ball. Image Credit: John Lund/Blend Images/Getty Images Originally designed as a toy called a Gymnastik, the exercise ball has predominantly been used in fitness and rehabilitation settings. Today, many office workers are replacing their desk chairs with an exercise ball chair because it provides a mini workout while at work. No need to go to the gym, simply sitting on an unstable ball engages and strengthens your core muscles....

A workout for a 50-year-old woman can be invigorating, inspiring and fun and can also help to improve mobility and strength. Image Credit: JohnnyGreig/E+/GettyImages Don’t let being 50 hold you back from starting an exercise program. You don’t have to join a gym or invest in a lot of expensive equipment. The best exercise program for a 50-year-old woman is a well-rounded one. Start small and start slow, but make sure you incorporate resistance training, cardiovascular activity, stretching, core and balance training....

Fish and vegetables are both healthy for you, but variety in your diet is also important. Image Credit: ansonmiao/iStock/GettyImages One of the healthiest diets you can follow is the Mediterranean diet, in which fish and vegetables figure prominently. So if you decide to follow a pescatarian diet — a plant-based regimen that includes fish and seafood — you’ll cut your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognition problems. However, if you do choose to incorporate more fish into your diet, be sure to choose varieties with minimal contamination from heavy metals....

Low-cholesterol foods are often also low in saturated fat, which helps keep your heart healthy. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages If you have high cholesterol, your diet might be the culprit. Low-cholesterol protein sources, such as beans, nuts and fish, as well as foods high in fiber, are an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Foods rich in plant-based proteins and low in saturated fats are your best bet. Advertisement Tip Low-cholesterol foods are often also low in saturated fat, which helps keep your heart healthy....

A woman is eating a hamburger and fries. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images With its toy tucked inside, McDonald’s Happy Meals are a hit with kids, and are available with hamburgers, cheeseburgers or chicken McNuggets. The total calorie count in the hamburger Happy Meal depends on the side and beverage you choose to have with the burger. Advertisement Hamburger The hamburger in the Happy Meal contains 250 calories, with 80 of those calories coming from fat....

Normally you should only eat about one egg a day, but the egg diet encourages much more. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages You might’ve heard that the egg diet can help you drop pounds quickly. But is it healthy to load up on omelets and scrambles every day — or at every meal? Advertisement Eggs ‌do‌ have a lot of good things going for them. But just like with other nutritious foods, it's totally possible to overdo it....

Bottom round steak and top round steak are cuts of beef that come from the rear end of the cow. Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages Bottom round steak and top round steak are cuts of beef that come from the rear end of the cow. Both of these are fairly tough cuts, which can make them a bit challenging to cook. The easiest way to cook a juicy bottom round steak is through oven braising it or slow cooking it in a Crock Pot....

If you’re cooking lasagna noodles, here are a few tricks that can help you get them perfectly al dente. Image Credit: Silvia Borzani/iStock/GettyImages If you’re cooking lasagna noodles, here are a few tricks that can help you get them perfectly al dente. Alternatively, you can try this simple lasagna recipe with uncooked noodles where all you have to do is layer all the ingredients in a dish and put it in the oven....

See a general physician or dietitian for treatment of vitamin deficiencies. According to MayoClinic.com, the human body requires specific levels of both vitamins and minerals in order to function correctly. You can maintain proper vitamin levels by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet in accordance with nutritional guidelines outlined by the Food and Drug Administration. If you have concerns about specific nutritional deficiencies, seek consultation with a medical professional to assess the nature and possible causes of any deficiencies....

Sneezing after a workout could be caused by exercise-induced rhinitis, allergies or photosensitivity. Image Credit: champja/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Rhinitis Allergies Sun Exposure Illness How to Stop Sneezing Ever finish up your workout feeling triumphant, but then start sneezing after running? For some people, this is all too common — especially if you were just outside getting your sweat on. Advertisement In fact, rhinitis (aka a stuffy nose) affects up to 74 percent of athletes, according to an August 2017 review in the ​International Journal of Otolaryngology​, and it seems to be worse in those who do water sports like swimming or cold-air activities like skiing....

NFL drills are no joke, and now you can try them, too. Image Credit: franckreporter/E+/GettyImages Football fan or not, you can draw some workout motivation from the annual NFL combine. For four grueling days, prospective football players are put through an array of fitness tests and drills to gauge their potential in the league. The camp is nothing short of inspiring and intimidating. Advertisement While you may not be a prospective professional athlete, that doesn't mean you can't take some train cues from them....

1 of 8 Overview Autumn is the start of a big old sugar party that starts on Halloween and lasts through New Year's Eve. And the repercussions aren't usually very pretty when it comes to your body image. But Valerie Bertinelli once told People magazine, "You know what, I lose weight, not gain it, during the holidays." That’s quite the challenge, when the general modus operandi is: “It’s the holidays — everyone gains 10 pounds....

Too much added sugar isn't just bad news for your waistline — over time, it could harm your brain, too. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages We all want to stay sharp as we age. But unhealthy choices and unintentional missteps could be messing with your brain health. Advertisement Here, Rahul Jandial, MD,PhD, an LA-based neurosurgeon-scientist and author of ​, shares which harmful habits are hampering your brainpower, plus tips to keep your cognitive function in fighting shape....

1 of 11 Overview Chickpeas. Avocados. Spinach. No, we're not making a salad. We're talking desserts! We spent hours in the kitchen concocting seriously delicious desserts out of good-for-you, whole-food ingredients. We slashed the sugar, but not the yumminess. Scout's honor! These nine recipes focus on nutrient richness and "good carbs" like whole grains and fruits, rather than added sugars. Why cut sugars? Basically, they provide "empty" calories -- meaning they provide calories with no nutritional benefits....