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Vitamin E supplements are readily available in most health-food stores. Image Credit: gendesigner/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin E is essential for many aspects of good health. Fortunately, it’s usually easy to get your recommended daily amount of this nutrient through the foods you eat. If you don’t think you’re getting enough vitamin E, talk to your doctor about the best vitamin E supplement for you. Advertisement Tip Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, but you only need it in limited amounts....

Man touching his throat Image Credit: Hlib Shabashnyi/iStock/Getty Images Laryngitis is the loss of your voice or hoarseness that occurs when you have swelling or irritation of your larynx, or voice box. Your voice box contains your vocal cords and is located at the top of your trachea, which is the airway to your lungs. Vocal cord swelling can cause the hoarse voice associated with laryngitis. There is no medical indication that you shouldn’t exercise with laryngitis or that physical activity helps the condition....

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative to rice and can replace it in most recipes. Image Credit: etienne voss/iStock/GettyImages Touted as the supergrain of the future, quinoa is a popular choice for health-conscious consumers, vegans and athletes. It’s gluten-free, rich in fiber and higher in protein than most grains. Plus, it is one of the few plant-based proteins containing all of the essential amino acids required for muscle development and overall health....

Bench pressing weight requires the work of several major muscle groups. Image Credit: IT Stock/Polka Dot/Getty Images Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles that work together to move your shoulder joint through its range of motion. When you bench press a barbell, you use your rotator cuff muscles. Strengthening these muscles may help improve your bench pressing technique and increase your maximum weight. But improper technique and too much weight can injure your rotator cuff, potentially tearing one or more of the muscles....

When a pregnant person experiences bradycardia, or slow heart rate, it can have negative consequences for their health and that of their unborn child. Fortunately, access to pregnancy health care can often prevent and even resolve any medical issues related to slow heart rate. Always bring any questions you have about your own and your baby's health to your doctor. Advertisement Cardiovascular Development The fetal heart and circulatory system develop at an astonishing rate, starting within the first week after conception....

references Cleveland Clinic: "4 Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet" Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: "Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin" BMC Research Notes : "Co-operative inhibitory effects of hydrogen peroxide and iodine against bacterial and yeast species" Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal : "A Comparative Study Between Specific and Non-Specific Antifungal Agents to Treat the Rhodotorula Mucilaginosa Athletes foot" BMJ Clinical Evidence: "Athlete's foot: oral antifungals" Is this an emergency?...

Clothes Shoes Tech Equipment We make deliberate choices about the language we use when it comes to gender. While more brands now carry gender-neutral workout clothes, you’ll still typically see clothing marketed to men or women. We’ve included “men’s” and “women’s” labels below, according to each company’s description. However, we encourage everyone to purchase the products that feel right for them. Visit Page https://www.amazon.com Image Credit: BALEAF/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: BALEAF/LIVESTRONG....

Image Credit: автор/iStock/GettyImages Sciatic nerve pain, aka sciatica, is a pain in the butt like no other. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your entire body. It runs from your lower spine to your hips and down the back of each leg all of the way to your feet, according to the Mayo Clinic. And when it gets ticked off, woah. Advertisement There are a lot of lovely ways to describe sciatic nerve pain: sharp, shooting, burning, electric and stabbing, among others....

Having a mirror on your bike can help make your rides safer and smoother. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best for Road Bikes Best for Mountain Bikes Best for Bike Helmets Best for Bar Ends Shopping Tips Visit Page https://www.amazon.com ​Mirror Mount Location: ​Bar ends ​Mount Type: ​Clamp/screw-on Visit Page https://www.avantlink.com Image Credit: REI/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: REI/LIVESTRONG.com ​Mirror Mount Location: ​Bar ends ​Mount Type: ​Clamp...

Salt water can be used to help detox your body. Image Credit: Kentaroo Tryman/Maskot/GettyImages As more people seek alternative remedies to improve their health, drinking salt water has become yet another method to consider. Commonly followed by practitioners of the Master Cleanse, drinking salt water — also called a salt water flush or sole water — is used to detox the body and cleanse the colon. Advertisement Advocates tout that drinking salt water improves sleep patterns and skin tone, as well as relieve muscle cramps after a rigorous workout....

references MayoClinic.com; Exercising with Osteoporosis - Stay Active the Safe Way Aetna; Osteoporosis Exercises; Paulette Chandler; April 2008 National Osteoporosis Foundation: Exercise for Healthy Bones Gait Posture: "Referent Body Weight Values in Over Ground Walking, Over Ground Jogging, Treadmill Jogging, and Elliptical Exercise" Gait Posture: "The Influence of Incline Walking on Joint Mechanics" The treadmill is a generally safe machine for people with osteoporosis. Image Credit: izusek/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: izusek/E+/GettyImages...

If you want to keep your bad cholesterol levels down, fish may be your best bet. Image Credit: VictoriaBee/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve just been told you have high levels of bad cholesterol, there’s a good chance the news came with the suggestion to eat fewer fatty animal foods, especially meat. It’s a tough sell for meat lovers, but fear not — cutting back on meat doesn’t have to mean eliminating it altogether....

references Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift: “Risk of disease in 10,500 travelers to tropical countries and 1,300 tourists to North America” Digestive Diseases and Sciences: “Development of functional diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and dyspepsia during and after traveling outside the USA” American Gastroenterological Association: “Constipation” American College of Gastroenterology: “Constipation and Defecation Problems” The American Journal of Gastroenterology: “Traveler's Constipation” University of Washington Medicine: “What You Want to Know about Travel Constipation and Diarrhea but Won’t Ask” Cleveland Clinic: “8 Tips to Keep You Regular While Traveling” Aspen Valley Hospital: “The Effects of Altitude on Visitors” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “Tips for Preventing Constipation” Is this an emergency?...

Triathletes need a balance of carbs, protein and fat to fuel their training and recovery. Image Credit: Romilly Lockyer/The Image Bank/GettyImages Training for a triathlon is grueling, often requiring two workouts a day. In addition to training sessions and work and family responsibilities, triathletes also need to find time to develop and follow a triathlon meal plan. Advertisement Whether you're competing in your first triathlon or your tenth, what to eat before a triathlon plays a major role in helping you gain the strength and endurance you need for training and competition....

Pita bread is a type of unleavened bread. Image Credit: Olga Lyubkina/iStock/Getty Images Before bakers discovered the power of yeast, bread was made unleavened, which means it did not rise. While you may think of matzo when someone says unleavened bread, pita bread and tortillas are also unleavened bread products. In addition to adding variety to your diet, unleavened breads offer a number of health benefits. But be sure to include the whole-grain varieties to get the most benefit....

Surbex Z offers more than double the daily recommended daily amount of zinc for most people, as well as several other vital vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: Jennifer A Smith/Moment/GettyImages When you’re feeling sluggish, a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals could be what your body needs. Touting itself as a supplement that “recoups vitality,” the vitamin Surbex Z might catch your eye. So what does it have to offer?...

Incline walking strengthens your heart, lungs and leg muscles. Image Credit: nortonrsx/iStock/GettyImages The many benefits of walking include improved heart and lung function, along with an increased ability to burn excess weight and body fat. When compared to running, walking on a flat terrain is a lower intensity activity. Unlike running, walking places a lower level of strain on your lower body joints. Advertisement Tip Walking uphill increases the intensity of your workout and helps tone your leg muscles....

Make sure to pay attention to your situp form. Image Credit: BROOK PIFER/Taxi/GettyImages How to get better at sit-ups can be a matter of pride and job security. If you’re employed in the military or law enforcement, you may be required to complete a certain number in just a minute or two as part of your regular physical fitness exam. The “norm” for people trying to enter the Secret Service varies between age and gender....

Dips work your chest, upper arms, and shoulders. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages Dips are a body-weight exercise that can be performed even without fancy equipment. You can even do a dips workout at home. Advertisement Dips are a compound push-type exercise that works a large number of muscles at the same time. This exercise targets the upper body. Dips can be performed in two different ways to work various parts of multiple muscles in your upper body....

BMI is one piece of the puzzle when it comes to knowing whether or not you're at a healthy weight. Image Credit: PhotoTalk/iStock/GettyImages You likely already know that having overweight is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, certain cancers and myriad other conditions. And you know that BMI, or body mass index, is the best measure of whether you have overweight — right? Advertisement For years, BMI has been the gold standard for determining whether your weight falls in a healthy range....