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You might aggravate coccyx pain when exercising. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages The coccyx sits at the base of your spine — it may be small, but when it hurts, it’s mighty. If your tailbone hurts when walking, then other exercises may also aggravate coccyx pain, depending on the nature of your discomfort and the type of exercise you pursue. Advertisement Tip Exercise may worsen coccyx pain, depending on the cause of your symptoms and the type of activity....

You may not be able to lose belly fat in two weeks, but you can start making changes that will whittle your waistline over time. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Let’s face it: Belly fat just might be the most despised type of body fat. And for good reason, considering the health risks that come along with it (more on that later). Advertisement There's no such thing as a "belly fat burner," and you're unlikely to lose a significant amount of belly fat in two weeks....

Eating healthy, exercising, avoiding alcohol and sleeping more are just a few ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep the extra pounds at bay. Image Credit: Jecapix/E+/GettyImages There’s no magic bullet when it comes to losing fat in your face, but there are methods to decrease overall body weight. Eating healthy, exercising, avoiding alcohol and sleeping more are just a few ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep the extra pounds at bay....

Lose weight in 20 days by cutting calories and eating healthy. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images Quick results in weight loss require consistent action. You can safely lose 3 to 6 pounds in 20 days by making changes in your diet and physical activity. According to the Weight-control Information Network, incorporating healthy habits into your daily life not only increases the chance of weight loss, but will help you keep the lost pounds off....

Raw minced chicken forms chicken meatballs for a change of pace. Image Credit: tycoon751/iStock/Getty Images There’s no sense mincing words – chopping poultry into ever-finer pieces for minced chicken can be challenging. If you’re truly skillful with a cleaver, by all means do your own mincing by hand. But because poultry flesh puts up more resistance than crispy vegetables, mincing chicken is more challenging than, say, fine-chopping shallots. When in doubt, turn to your trusty food processor to take over the mincing tasks....

Use a vegetable peeler to remove shallow eyes. Image Credit: Grandbrothers/iStock/GettyImages Finding lumpy, protruding eyes on your potatoes can be disconcerting. The smooth, firm potatoes you brought home from the supermarket have started to sprout and now have white, green or purple protuberances on their surfaces. Advertisement The eyes are sprouts that can be planted to grow potato plants. However, if you'd rather eat potatoes than grow them, remove the eyes and cook the potatoes well....

Sit-ups might not be the gold standard of ab strength anymore, but they can still tell you a lot about your core. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Once the gold standard of ab exercises, sit-ups have fallen out of favor as gym-goers look to more functional, full-body movements — like squats and deadlifts — to train their entire core more effectively and efficiently. Even the U.S. military has scrapped sit-ups from its physical fitness test....

Although it's delicious, too much sugar can be bad for your health. Image Credit: Firn/iStock/GettyImages Sugary foods can be hard to resist, and a few sweet treats won’t generally do any harm as part of a balanced diet. However when it comes to the health of your pancreas, sugar in excessive amounts probably isn’t a good idea. Though, as with most diet and health stories, it’s not simple. Advertisement Tip According to the Mayo Clinic, having overweight (from excess calories in general, not just too much sugar) harms your pancreas, which may lead to type 2 diabetes....

Is Juice From Concentrate Healthy? Image Credit: Diana Taliun/iStock/GettyImages Juice from concentrate is a staple item in many homes because of its small footprint and low price compared to freshly squeezed juice. Simply store it in your freezer until you’re ready to drink it, mix in some water, and you have a pitcher full of juice. The term “concentrate” simply means that the water has been extracted from the fruit. Juice from concentrate can be just as healthy as other fruit juice choices out there, assuming you go with the 100 percent fruit juice varieties....

Whether a food is alkaline or acidic can impact how it affects your digestive system. Image Credit: krisanapong detraphiphat/Moment/GettyImages There’s a lot of buzz around whether foods are alkaline or acidic. The theory is that eating too many acid-forming foods and not enough alkaline foods changes the body’s pH levels and leads to disease. Advertisement The pH of milk is 6.7 to 6.9, making it slightly below neutral and therefore acid-forming....

Lactose intolerance can develop at any age. Image Credit: Harbucks/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve been experiencing uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms that seem to have just popped up, you might wonder if it’s possible to suddenly become lactose intolerant. The answer is yes. You can indeed develop lactose intolerance as you age, and it can be temporary or permanent. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Lactic Acid & Lactose Intolerance Video of the Day Understanding Lactose Intolerance There are four types of lactose intolerance and, according to Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine, here’s how these causes of lactase deficiency shake out:...

It is important for a lifeguard to be physically fit. Image Credit: Byron Moore/Hemera/Getty Images The physical fitness of lifeguards has a direct impact on their ability to perform rescues, whether working poolside or patrolling beaches and open water. A lifeguard workout should regularly include swimming and strength training exercises. Advertisement Beach lifeguards choose workouts that help them develop specific skills, such as swimming speed, so they can optimally perform their jobs....

A man is jogging on the treadmill. Image Credit: Pekic/iStock/Getty Images If your knees hurt after using the treadmill, there are several things you could be doing incorrectly. You might not have proper sneakers or your shoes are worn out and need to be replaced. It’s also possible that your running form is incorrect, such as your posture or stride length. Another possibility is that your body is imbalanced due to tight muscles, so you cannot evenly distribute the impact of running between all of your joints....

Achieve potassium balance and stay healthy. Potassium levels are determined by three factors: the amount consumed, the amount excreted and its distribution in the body. A variety of conditions and behaviors can change these factors and affect the potassium level. In healthy people, potassium is well-regulated by normal body mechanisms. In people with certain diseases, the body may be less able to maintain a healthy potassium balance. High potassium, or hyperkalemia, is serious and can be life-threatening....

No-Meat Diet Plan Meal Image Credit: vaaseenaa/iStock/GettyImages Giving up meat does not relegate you to a diet of salads and celery sticks. You can still enjoy a varied diet with optimal nutrition on a no-meat diet plan. There are benefits of not eating meat — the reduction in calories and saturated fat, compared to a meat-based diet, can help you better manage your weight and health. Advertisement Benefits of Not Eating Meat A vegetarian diet can provide many benefits of not eating meat and be appropriate for any person at any stage of their life, as long as it is appropriately planned, according to the American Dietetic Association....

Ketchup packets often accompany fast food. Image Credit: LeszekCzerwonka/iStock/GettyImages Fries, hamburgers and (arguably) scrambled eggs all go well with ketchup. When eating these foods on the run, having ketchup packets handy can save the day. But be mindful of ketchup packet calories and ingredients if you are hoping to lose weight or decrease your sugar intake — as they can add up. Advertisement Heinz Ketchup Packet Calories According to the Kraft Heinz Company, one packet of Heinz ketchup contains 10 calories....

A sliced filet mignon. Image Credit: keko64/iStock/Getty Images New York strip, filet mignon and rib-eye are three different cuts of beef that are frequently used to make a juicy and delicious steak. Both the New York strip and the filet mignon are cut from the tenderloin portion of the cow, while the rib-eye is cut from the rib portion. Choose a low-fat, low-sodium marinade to keep your steak healthy, and consider grilling rather than pan-frying to reduce the amount of fat....

Occasional pelvic pain after exercising can stem from several causes. Image Credit: Filip_Krstic/iStock/GettyImages If you experience occasional pelvic pain after exercising, it’s likely not a major cause for concern, as it’s not unusual to have pain in your pelvis or abdomen after you work out, especially if you exercise hard. However, if you experience frequent pelvic pain after exercising, or your pain seems to be getting worse, see your physician for a diagnosis and to rule out any potentially serious causes....

Adding pistachios to your daily regimen is a smart way to get more fiber in. Image Credit: Julio Ricco/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever eaten a handful of pistachios, you’d probably agree that these Hulk-hued nuts are nothing short of addicting. Advertisement And while it may be difficult to stop chomping once you've started, you'd be happy to learn that pistachios are one of the best healthy snacks you can grab and go with....

Tai chi, qigong and yoga are meditative practices that share many similarities, but they are different. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages In This Article The Origins Tai Chi vs. Yoga Qigong vs. Yoga Qigong vs. Tai Chi Benefits Incorporating Mindful Movement Tai chi, qigong and yoga are all ancient meditative practices that involve doing low-impact exercises that help strengthen your mind-body connection. Although they share similarities, they are different forms of mindful movement....