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cup of assam tea Image Credit: mbears/iStock/Getty Images Strong, tart and malty with a dark reddish brown color, Assam tea is named after the Assam region of northeast India, the world’s largest tea growing region. Assam tea is classified as a type of black tea and is commonly referred to as English breakfast or Irish breakfast tea. Advertisement Mental Alertness woman holding cup of assam tea Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images The caffeine content of Assam tea affects thinking and alertness....

The color you paint your room depends on what type of exercises you do in it. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Motivation and willpower are key to a good workout. Workout room colors can play into building that motivation and willpower, as different hues can make a difference in how you feel. Not all workouts call for the same color, though. Advertisement High-Intensity Workouts The goal of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is to get your heart rate up and burn as many calories as possible....

Give your shoulders more burn with these front and lateral raise variations. Image Credit: tonefotografia/iStock/GettyImages Anyone looking to build stronger, more defined shoulders is probably familiar with the front and lateral raise. And if you’re not, you’re about to discover your new favorite deltoid exercise. Advertisement Whether you're new to or familiar with these shoulder exercises, your upper-body workouts will probably hit a plateau sooner or later — when you can't go up in weight but your current dumbbells feel too easy....

Atrophy should be taken seriously. Image Credit: ninikas/iStock/GettyImages The quadriceps are a large group of muscles located on the front of the thighs. They are a powerful knee extensor used in climbing, jumping and rising from a seated position. Well-functioning quadriceps plays an important role in strengthening the knee joint. When these muscles begin to atrophy, or decrease in size, problems in the knee joint may arise. Advertisement Muscle Atrophy Muscle atrophy is defined as the wasting, or loss, of muscle mass....

Image Credit: Ungnoikalookjeab/iStock/Getty Images Tempura is a traditional Japanese style of cooking that involves deep-frying food that is coated in a light, eggless batter prepared from flour and water. Thinly sliced meat, fish, shellfish like prawns and all types of vegetables, including green beans, bell pepper strips, sliced sweet potato, mushrooms or broccoli florets can be prepared as tempura. While vegetable tempura may seem like a relatively healthy choice, the American Heart Association advises that it's best to avoid fried foods because they are higher in calories and fat than vegetables that are roasted, broiled or stir-fried....

Add liquid chlorophyll to smoothies, green juices and fresh fruit juices to reap its benefits. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages Do you remember what you learned about chlorophyll in school? It’s the pigment that gives plants and algae their beautiful green color. What you may not know is that chlorophyll benefits your health and well-being. This compound can be obtained from food or supplements, and it exhibits ​therapeutic properties​. Advertisement Tip Chlorophyll exhibits strong antioxidant effects and may protect against free radical damage....

A glass of broccoli juice next to some florets. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/Getty Images A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is more commonly served chopped – raw or cooked – than juiced. Drinking broccoli juice is another way to take advantage of the health benefits of this nutrient-packed food. Because the taste of pure broccoli juice can be strong, try blending it with sweeter juices such as apple, orange or carrot to make it more palatable....

The stationary bike is a good exercise to do after bunion surgery. Image Credit: Eugenio Marongiu/Cultura/GettyImages A bunion is a bony bump that appears on the side of the big toe. Usually the result of ill-fitting shoes, most bunions are harmless. Unfortunately, if your bunion becomes so painful that it interrupts your daily activities, your doctor may recommend surgical removal. Advertisement The recovery period after bunion surgery lasts for about six to eight weeks....

White wine risotto in a dish. Image Credit: larik_malasha/iStock/Getty Images Disulfiram, sold commercially as Antabuse, helps people stop drinking alcohol by causing an unpleasant physical reaction after consuming alcohol. Antabuse causes blurred vision, chest pain, confusion, dizziness, flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and weakness if taken within 12 hours after consuming alcohol, Drugs.com states. Antabuse can stay in your system for up to 14 days, so reactions can occur any time you consume alcohol within two weeks of your last dose....

What Is Anaerobic Respiration in Humans? Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/GettyImages All cells of the human body employ biochemical reactions known as cellular respiration to produce the energy they need to function and stay alive. The sugar glucose serves as the primary fuel for human cellular respiration. Cells can break down glucose to generate energy using oxygen-dependent aerobic respiration or anaerobic respiration, which does not require oxygen. While aerobic respiration generates energy more efficiently, human muscle cells can utilize anaerobic respiration when they lack sufficient oxygen or require a quick burst of energy....

A low-calorie diet can help you to reduce body fat and lose weight. However, drastically reducing your calories can have a reverse effect and actually hinder your weight loss goals. Properly calculating the amount of calories your body requires on a daily basis is important to safely lose weight. Safe Weight Loss Healthy weight loss usually occurs slowly and steadily. Plan to lose no more than 1 to 2 lbs. a week, even if your initial weight loss is a little faster in the first week or two, notes the Mayo Clinic....

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Hydrating before bed and in the a.m. can help fight early morning bloat. Image Credit: Maskot/Maskot/GettyImages Especially if you’re a night owl, mornings are rough enough as it is. Add a bloated, gassy stomach into the mix and it’s no wonder if you don’t feel like a ray of sunshine in the a.m. Advertisement Some of your evening habits, including your nightly dessert or glass of wine, may be to blame for that less-than-bushy-tailed feeling....

Man lifting weights Your muscles grow in response to stress. Heavy weights are one of the ways to introduce this stress and to encourage muscle growth. You can't go for just one heavy-lifting session and hope to come out looking bigger and feeling stronger. Muscle growth is a complex, gradual process that requires regular training. Advertisement Muscle Growth 101 Woman with trainer at gym Lifting weights traumatizes the muscle cells, triggering your body to repair them....

Use your frozen banana to make a sweet treat. Image Credit: happy_lark/iStock/GettyImages Frozen bananas can be a cool snack on a hot day; used as a delicious smoothie ingredient; saved for future baking endeavors; or made into sweet treats by adding a chocolate dip and toppings. Advertisement Since a medium banana (about seven inches long) has three grams of fiber, 422 milligrams of potassium and 105-110 calories, according to LIVESTRONG's food database MyPlate and Medical News Today, frozen bananas pack a healthy punch to boot....

A woman is holding a protein shake in her hands. Image Credit: zegers06/iStock/Getty Images According to Ensure’s official website, the ready-to-drink shake contains 24 vitamins and minerals, making it a rich, well-balanced source of calories, proteins and carbohydrates. However, Ensure was not originally created as a weight loss aid, but to help people gain weight. At 350 calories per bottle, it’s too high to use as a snack or add-on to your regular diet....

Iron supplements Image Credit: ksena32/iStock/Getty Images Rectal bleeding refers to bleeding from the lower portion of the colon or the rectum, which is the last few inches of the colon. You may notice it as ribbons of red blood mixed in with your stool, blood on toilet paper or pink-colored water in the toilet after you have a bowel movement. Iron supplements may contribute to rectal bleeding. If you experience rectal bleeding, stop taking iron supplements and call your doctor right away....

Taking painkillers every day puts you at risk for a host of dangerous side effects. 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. Maybe your head is throbbing at the end of the day. Maybe you twisted your ankle while jogging. Or perhaps you’re cramping up during your monthly flow. If you’re like a lot of people, your first line of defense against aches and pains is to pop an over-the-counter pain reliever, like ibuprofen....

Raw whiting fish filets rolled up on a cutting board. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Whiting fish, not to be confused with all types of white fish, is a commonly consumed seafood found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The term, however, can refer to a number of types, including pacific whiting, trumpeter whiting and sand whiting, according to Queensland Government. Advertisement Fish in general makes for a healthy source of lean protein and, luckily, whiting is a species low in mercury that can be consumed with confidence....

If you’re an athlete, you may find it’s tough to lose weight. You’re already more active than the average person, so increasing physical activity probably doesn’t represent an option for weight loss. Instead, you’ll need to lose weight by changing what you eat. A meal plan to lose weight for athletes should reduce fat in the diet and include plenty of high-fiber carbohydrates. Talk to a sports scientist or medical professional to figure out a calorie intake that facilitates weight loss, and meet your calorie needs with healthful foods that will support your training program....