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Turmeric roots on a wooden table. Image Credit: sommail/iStock/Getty Images Native to southern Asia, the roots of the turmeric plant have been used medicinally for thousands of years. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Fresh turmeric has a taste similar to ginger and can be used to make a healthy and tasty juice. Advertisement Blend the Root Start with about five pieces of fresh turmeric root....

Power walking can help you lose weight and stay healthy for life. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages It’s no secret that power walking is an excellent form of physical activity. A daily brisk walk can help you decrease or maintain weight, lower blood pressure, improve heart health, strengthen bones and muscles, enhance balance and coordination and reduce symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement What Counts as Power Walking?...

Regular use of the Bowflex machine can help define muscles. Image Credit: golero/E+/GettyImages The Bowflex is a series of home gym machines that use resistance rods to help consumers build muscle mass. When used in conjunction with an active lifestyle and healthy diet, Bowflex machines help you strength train using a variety of 90 or more exercises. Advertisement While the Bowflex can be an effective piece of home equipment, experienced bodybuilders utilize more than 90 exercises to work large and small muscle groups....

Honey has been linked to health benefits thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Image Credit: Metkalova/iStock/GettyImages Compared with other sweeteners (we’re looking at you, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup), honey is sometimes touted as a “healthy” option. And there’s some merit to that: Honey boasts health benefits, such as soothing a sore throat, treating burns and more. Advertisement But as with any sweetener, enjoying it in moderation is your best bet....

You don't need plyometrics to build muscular power. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com Whether you to look like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, PR your next race or build muscle and strength more efficiently, training for power is key. The problem is that traditional power-building exercises are usually also high-impact, which can put tons of stress on your joints. Advertisement And even if your knees, back and hips can handle high-impact moves, it's still a good idea to take a break from them to promote recovery and decrease your risk of injury....

references FoodData Central: "Apple, Raw" American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap" The Scientific World Journal: "Chemical Composition and Nutritive Benefits of Chicory (Cichorium intybus) as an Ideal Complementary and/or Alternative Livestock Feed Supplement" Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Efficacy and Safety of Aloe Vera Syrup for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Pilot Randomized Positive-Controlled Trial"ournal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: " FoodData Central: "Coconut Water" FoodData Central: "Kiwifruit, Raw" Nutrition Today: "Kiwifruit: Overview of Potential Health Benefits" Nutrition Today: "Turmeric Potential Health Benefits" Mayo Clinic: "Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits" Making your own craft cocktail is a fun at-home activity —just remember to practice moderation....

Brown rice might make the healthier option. Image Credit: Gilnature/iStock/GettyImages As far as grains go, rice is up there in terms of consumption. But when it comes to nutrition in jasmine rice vs. brown rice, the brown rice might make the healthier option. As a whole grain, your body utilizes the carbohydrate and protein content of brown rice more than white. Advertisement But you don't have to limit yourself to plain brown rice....

You can easily boost turmeric's benefits by pairing it with another spice. Image Credit: jchizhe/iStock/GettyImages If you’re not cooking with turmeric yet, it’s a spice you’ll want to add to your repertoire. The classic seasoning that gives curry its golden yellow color comes with some pretty impressive health benefits — but your body likes it even better when paired with another common spice, black pepper. Advertisement Read more: 7 Ways to Add the Health Benefits of Turmeric to Your Diet Video of the Day Why You Should Always Combine Turmeric and Black Pepper Turmeric is a major source of a polyphenol called curcumin....

Cup of mint tea Image Credit: elena korolenko/iStock/Getty Images Stomach bloating, also known as abdominal bloating, is a condition characterized by abnormal sensations of fullness or tightness in your stomach or abdomen. This condition has a number of potential causes, including weight gain, constipation, overeating and unconscious or habitual swallowing of air. Peppermint tea has properties that may help relieve bloating symptoms. Consult your doctor before you take peppermint tea....

Adderall is not meant for weight loss, so don't take it unless your doctor prescribes it for a different condition like ADHD. Image Credit: Richard Bailey/Photodisc/GettyImages If you’re considering weight loss pills, you may be investigating phentermine versus Adderall. But these drugs are intended to be used for very different purposes, and misusing either can jeopardize your health. Advertisement In fact, it's not safe or recommended to use either medication unless your doctor prescribes it....

Good form decreases the likelihood that you'll develop tendinitis. Image Credit: VeryUlissa/iStock/Getty Images If you’ve got a dull ache, tenderness or mild swelling in the area around your elbows, wrists or shoulders, push-ups could be causing you to experience tendinitis. This inflammation of the joints most often occurs due to repetitive movement over time. So, if you dove into the 100-push-ups-per-day challenge, it could be afflicting you. Advertisement Although push-ups might not be the cause of your tendinitis either, the exercise could aggravate the condition....

Add cheese and other toppings to your burger right in the pan. Image Credit: donstock/iStock/Getty Images A grilled burger might have that special smoky appeal only outdoor cooking can achieve, but cooking burgers indoors yields juicy, satisfying patties in a snap. It doesn’t matter if you use a non-stick, aluminum or cast-iron pan to get the job done; the same techniques apply regardless of your cookware preferences. The secret to cooking burgers in a pan – or even on the griddle – is as much about your choice of meat as it is about the proper heat....

Cayenne pepper can cause stomach irritation in some people. Image Credit: Seva_blsv/iStock/GettyImages Cayenne pepper (capsicum_)_ can spice up your life when added to a recipe. The active ingredients that make it spicy also come with numerous health benefits. If you don’t like the taste, you can get benefits by swallowing it in capsule form. Advertisement Know Capsaicin Capsules Benefits The fruit and seeds of the cayenne pepper plant have treated a variety of diseases and disorders throughout history, according to the University of Connecticut’s School of Pharmacy....

Child's pose is one exercise that can help promote tailbone pain relief in just a few breaths. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages With coccydynia, aka tailbone pain, sitting is one of the most painful things you can do. Fortunately, (literally) getting off your rear and doing some tailbone pain exercises can help you feel better. Advertisement Exercises for tailbone pain work by both stretching and strengthening the muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding the tailbone, or coccyx....

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Create a productive morning routine in three simple steps. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages Want to get your day off to a super-healthy start? Just remember the number 15. Advertisement Developed by sleep doctor Michael Breus, PhD, the 15x15x15 formula is something he does himself every morning to boost his productivity. Video of the Day Here's how to do it: Get 15 Minutes of Sun on Your Face “Fifteen minutes of sunlight helps remove brain fog,” Breus says....

Vitamins That Help With Focus & Concentration Image Credit: twomeows/Moment/GettyImages Vitamins have important biochemical roles in the brain and are needed for proper cognitive function. Certain vitamins not only help keep your brain functioning at its peak, but also protect against brain disease and functional decline. When you provide your brain with the right vitamins, you’re boosting your ability to focus and concentrate. Advertisement Try Some B-3 Vitamin for Concentration Your brain requires niacin, vitamin B-3, to maintain a constant supply of glucose to meet its energy needs, which makes niacin a good vitamin for concentration....

What Are the Benefits of Sweet Gherkin Pickles? Image Credit: IGraDesign/iStock/GettyImages Do you enjoy the zing and crunch of a gherkin pickle? You might be surprised to learn that sweet gherkin pickles don’t just taste good, they have several health benefits. Adding them to your diet can increase your intake of a few nutrients. These pickles are prepared using a gherkin vegetable, which is a cucumber that produces smaller fruit than a garden cucumber....

Be careful of your choices if you have diabetes and eat at McDonald's. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Fast food isn’t the first thing someone with diabetes should be reaching for when hunger strikes. There are times, however, when fast food is the only thing available. Advertisement If you have diabetes and looking for a meal that won't send your blood sugar shooting through the roof, McDonald's just might be one of the best restaurants for you....