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Stay active and accountable during one of the busiest times of the year with a fun, quick video workout to do every day this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. There are few topics quite as divisive as leg day among fitness fans. While some eagerly await their squats and deadlifts each week, others have to dig deep to summon much-needed leg-day motivation. Love it or hate it, there’s one truth about leg day we can all agree on: You don’t need to devote hours to the squat rack or leg press to get your lower body burning....

Turmeric roots on a cutting board beside a small dish of turmeric powder. Image Credit: Xiebiyun/iStock/Getty Images The health benefits of turmeric come mainly from its primary active agent, which is curcumin. The World’s Healthiest Foods encyclopedia explains that along with health benefits, curcumin is also what gives turmeric its yellow color. Turmeric does contain a few vitamins, however, and eating a little turmeric throughout the day will not only help you consume necessary vitamins, it will increase your intake of beneficial curcumin....

Noni tea, a folk medicine and herbal remedy, comes from noni, a shrub or small tree also known as Great Morinda or Indian Mulberry. Noni, native to Southeast Asia, produces fruit throughout the year and grows along rocky shores and in forests. Noni tea utilizes the large leaves of the noni shrub, as well as the fruit, seeds, roots and bark, according to CrazyforTea.com. You may reap several health benefits by drinking tea made from noni leaves or noni juice....

A slender person eating and drinking in a restaurant. Image Credit: AID/a.collectionRF/amana images/Getty Images Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in the bloodstream. After you eat a meal, any calories that are not needed for immediate use are converted into triglycerides. Triglycerides can then be used for energy between meals. Although triglycerides play an important role in body function, elevated triglycerides can be harmful to your health. High triglyceride levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease....

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images As a low-impact exercise, swimming is easier on the joints and bones compared to other workouts, like running or biking. Anyone can benefit from swimming for exercise, so it’s often a top choice for those looking to lose weight, get in shape or maintain their current weight. If you’re just beginning to swim for exercise, consider investing in swimwear and accessories to improve your workout....

get complex carbohydrates and fiber from fruits and vegetables Image Credit: boggy22/iStock/Getty Images Plavix, or clopidogrel bisulfate, keeps platelets from clumping to form blood clots. Anti-platelet drugs work best when used with heart-healthy lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a balanced diet, according to the American Heart Association. It’s possible to integrate foods of all types into a healthy diet as long as they’re eaten in moderation. Still, you should follow the specific recommendations of your doctor or registered dietitian....

A throbbing vein in your temple could be a vascular headache. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages If you have head pain that feels like a throbbing vein in your temple or a pulsating vein in your head, you may have one of the many types of vascular headaches. Vascular headaches are a group of headaches that cause throbbing pain, according to the National Headache Foundation. Advertisement Throbbing or pulsating headaches are partly caused by swelling of blood vessels — either veins or arteries — in your scalp or your head, the foundation says....

The old-school sit-up involves bringing your top half all the way up. Image Credit: Minerva Studio/iStock/Getty Images You’ve been ingrained to view sit-ups as the pinnacle of abdominal exercise since grade school. After all, this move is included as part of the President’s Challenge, a program put forth by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition to encourage people be more active in their daily lives. Advertisement While sit-ups do target the abdominal muscles, they also engage a whole lot of other parts of the body....

Saw palmetto hasn't been shown to help lower blood pressure. Image Credit: Michelle Lee Photography/iStock/GettyImages The herbal supplement saw palmetto is used by some in an attempt to help with an enlarged prostate gland, a lower sex drive, hair loss or other health issues, though the evidence is lacking. But what about high blood pressure — can it help with that? Advertisement Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is a health condition that requires regular management with the help of a doctor....

Man at driving range Image Credit: XiXinXing/iStock/Getty Images If you’re still eating right and exercising but can’t seem to lose any more weight, you might have hit a weight loss plateau. It’s normal for weight loss to stall after a while. This is not necessarily an indication that you’re doing something wrong. It might just be that you need to adjust your weight loss plan to account for the changes in your body and metabolism....

Chest pain after cardio can be due to overexertion. Image Credit: puckons/iStock/GettyImages Exercise should make you feel good, both physically and mentally. If your chest hurts after doing cardio, something isn’t right. Mild chest pain could be from pushing yourself too hard, cramps or heartburn. Advertisement More severe chest pain could be the sign of a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. Whatever the cause, it's always best to cease activity and have a conversation with your doctor....

Certain health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension can decrease your libido as you age. Image Credit: AzmanL/E+/GettyImages In This Article Hormone Changes Health Issues Medications Body Image Mental Health Relationship Issues How to Deal With Libido Decline Everyone's libido is different, but what we all have in common is that our libido (desire for sex and intimacy) fluctuates throughout our lives. We all experience lower libido at different points, and especially as we age....

Drinking water will not, however, counteract the effects of a junk food diet. Image Credit: Nawarit Rittiyotee / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Drinking water is usually a healthy thing to do. Water has no calories. It keeps you hydrated. It regulates your body temperature. It does all this and more, for zero calories. Yet drinking water alone won’t wipe out the effects of a bad diet. Advertisement Tip Drinking water is good for you....

Your fingers can shrink when you lose weight. Image Credit: Denis Valakhanovich/iStock/GettyImages When you’re trying to lose weight, there are certain areas on your body that you might want to trim down. Losing weight in the fingers might not be your goal, but it could happen. When it does, it can change your ring size. Advertisement Tip Your fingers may shrink when you lose weight. This is because there are stores of fat underneath the skin....

Lose weight by incorporating high-calorie days. Image Credit: Bine Å edivy/iStock/Getty Images The Zig Zag Diet, also known as calorie shifting, involves staggering a low-calorie diet with high-calorie days. The belief is that if you can keep your body guessing, you can avoid homeostasis. By confusing your body, the hope is that your metabolism will shift into high gear burning calories more effectively. Advertisement How to Do the Zig Zag Use calorie cycling to lose weight....

Lower your BMI as quickly as safely possible with a healthy diet and exercise program. Image Credit: Bambu Productions/Taxi/Getty Images Body mass index, or BMI, measures the ratio of your weight to your height. Lowering your BMI means losing weight, which you can accomplish through adjustments to your diet and activity levels. Advertisement Lowering your BMI as quickly as possible, however, isn't necessarily the best approach for long-term results. You'll stand a better chance of keeping the weight off and feeling satisfied if you go for slower weight loss and measure other health metrics in addition to BMI....

Fresh pineapple adds a tropical taste to many dishes and can be eaten alone for a nutritious treat. If you need crushed pineapple for a recipe, or prefer to eat it crushed as opposed to chunks, you can crush it right in your kitchen. If using fresh pineapple in recipes, be aware that fresh pineapple contains enzymes that will break up gelatin proteins. Pineapple that has already been cooked does not have the same effect, as its enzyme has been denatured....

While avocados are typically consumed with savory foods, they make a great addition to desserts to replace oil and butter. Image Credit: Linda Raymond It may sound strange initially, but avocado isn’t only a savory food. With its healthy unsaturated fats and creamy texture, avocado can actually replace oil or butter in many baked goods. The nation’s love for avocados has extended far beyond toast, making its way into cookies, cakes, ice creams and puddings....

A cheeseburger with bacon and a side of french fries on a wooden table. Image Credit: GeorgeDolgikh/iStock/Getty Images Eating unhealthy foods on a regular basis may contribute to health problems. Studies continue to show the negative effects of many common unhealthy food products. For optimal health and wellness, eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains – and save the empty calories for occasional treats. Advertisement Obesity In addition to other causes such as inactivity and medical problems, obesity is also related to an unhealthy diet....

If you're in your second or third trimester, you're better off skipping planks. 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. Pregnancy drastically changes your body to support your growing baby. That also means it changes the way you work out — especially the way you train your abs. As your uterus expands, your rectus abdominis (the superficial ab muscle covering the front of your belly) stretches....