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Hairspray being sprayed onto young woman's hair in a salon. Image Credit: Voyagerix/iStock/Getty Images According to “Hair Care: An Illustrated Dermatologic Handbook,” when hairspray is used frequently, it can build up in the hair, leaving it looking heavy and dull. Fortunately, you can remove hairspray buildup with a few household ingredients and about a 1/2 hour of time, restoring your hair’s original shine and luster. Advertisement Step 1 Pour 2 tbsp....

references U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Safe Cooking Temperature Chart SimplyRecipes: Classic Rack of Lamb FoodReference.com: Aspen Peak's Roasted Leg of Lamb RecipeTips.com: Lamb Roasting Times Cook the perfect rack of lamb in a roasting bag. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Cooking Times Chart Oven Bag Lamb Recipe Lamb Weight Cooking Time at 325 F 2 to 4 lbs. (1 to 2 kgs.) 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. 4 to 5 lbs....

An exercise ball can help reduce back pain when sitting at a desk. Image Credit: Onfokus/E+/GettyImages Prolonged periods of sitting may contribute to back pain and tight muscles in your neck and shoulders. Replacing your office chair with an exercise ball may reduce back pain and improve your posture while building core strength. Advertisement Exercise balls allow more freedom of movement than chairs and sitting on one at work may prevent stiffness associated with sitting in a constrained position....

Calcium supplement doesn't interact with folic acid. Image Credit: zokov/iStock/Getty Images Some dietary supplements, such as calcium and iron, should not be combined, as they may interact with one another. However, this isn’t the case with calcium and folic acid tablets. These supplements can be taken together for better health and wellbeing. Advertisement Tip Calcium does not interact with folic acid. It's perfectly safe and even beneficial to take these supplements together....

Woman running on a hillside Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Pain below the knee cap from running is quite common. Two main types exist. Patella-Femoral syndrome occurs behind the knee cap while patellar tendontits is felt below the kneecap. Running, walking and jumping can be the source of both of these painful and performance-limiting conditions. Proper training and knee care may help prevent and self-manage these conditions. Advertisement Anatomy The kneecap, or patella, is located in the front of the knee....

The Cobra pose opens up and stretches your chest muscles. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Spending long days hunched over a desk and squeezed into a car can leave your muscles sore and tight. While you might think that your shoulders feel the most strain, you’ll likely feel aches in other parts of your upper body, too, and that includes your chest muscles. Advertisement Of course, any significant and sudden chest pain should be evaluated by a physician to rule out any cardiac events....

Exercise may help relieve pain caused by retrolisthesis. Image Credit: stockdevil/iStock/Getty Images Retrolisthesis is a relatively rare degenerative spinal disc condition that originates in the lower area of the spine. The condition may cause lower back and lower extremity pain in some cases. A variety of pelvic exercises may help relieve and reduce symptoms of retrolisthesis, according to Chiropractic Research Review. The condition causes vertebrae to misalign and place pressure against the vertebral discs, causing pain, difficulty moving and limited range of motion....

There isn't evidence to suggest that drinking ACV for constipation is effective. Image Credit: masa44/iStock/GettyImages If you have a case of constipation, you’re probably hoping for a quick fix. But a swig of apple cider vinegar isn’t the way to go. Sure, it feels “natural” to sip a pantry staple in the hopes that it’ll clear your system, but drinking ACV for constipation hasn’t been proven effective. Advertisement Your best bet?...

These versatile recipes prove that skyr should become your next dairy staple. Image Credit: GMVozd/E+/GettyImages If you’ve found yourself browsing through the dairy aisle at your local grocery store, you may have noticed skyr on shelves. This Icelandic dairy yogurt is chock-full of protein and has less sugar than other yogurts. Advertisement And if you're not a fan of Greek yogurt's tang, you'll be happy to know that it has less of that sour aftertaste — which also means it can be used in various recipes without altering the flavor....

A stability ball may be right for you. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images According to the American Association of Retired Persons, seniors who perform muscle-building exercises can achieve muscles resembling those of people in their 20s and 30s. However, many seniors do not engage in the strength training necessary to build muscles. Although it is lightweight, a stability ball can provide a strength-training workout that also emphasizes balance. Choose a stability ball that allows your legs to form a 90-degree angle while seated....

Bowl of oatmeal. Image Credit: seregam/iStock/Getty Images Although Starbucks is best known for its beverages, the coffee chain also offers several types of foods as well. Starbucks’ Perfect Oatmeal uses whole grains, and it can be ordered plain or made-to-order with your choice of nuts, dried fruits or brown sugar. The nutritional value of the oatmeal will vary by the specific order. Advertisement Oatmeal The plain oatmeal has 140 calories, and 25 of these calories come from fat....

references NIH: "Multivitamin/mineral Supplements" Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health: "Should I Take a Daily Multivitamin" FDA: "Current Good Manufacturing Practices" The Medical Clinics of North America:"Nutrition Recommendations in Pregnancy and Lactation" NIH: "Folate" U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Zinc" U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" When you're picking a multivitamin, opt for one from a reputable brand, look for third-party testing certifications and make sure the multi meets your specific nutritional needs....

Strengthen your lower-body with our 4-Week Legs Challenge. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Healthy habits are built one day at a time. Our monthly fitness challenges can help you stay on track all year long. In This Article Challenge Basics Challenge Calendar How to Join Warm-Up Exercises Best Leg Exercises Leg Workout Videos They say you should never skip leg day, and with this four-week challenge, you'll never want to. The LIVESTRONG....

references Harvard Health Publishing: "10 Tips for Finding the Right Shoes" Sportswear companies don't make specific elliptical shoes, but the best sneakers for elliptical workouts have a few important things in common. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com How We Chose Best Budget Best Style Best for Heel Support Best Eco-Friendly Best for Cushioning Things to Look for Manufacturers typically market shoes according to gender, so we have listed both women’s and men’s picks below....

references Kate Zoumboukos, DMD of SW Austin Dental Victoria Veytsman, DDS, Cosmetic Dentist and founder of Cosmetic Dental Studios in Waltham, Massachusetts Annali Di Stomatologia ADA Seal of Acceptance American Dental Association Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. The best natural toothpastes have active ingredients that help keep your teeth and gums healthy....

Aloe is a common holistic remedy. A common herbal remedy and holistic treatment, aloe vera tea has many nutritional benefits when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Aloe vera tea comes from the sap of an aloe plant. This plant grows in warm environments, and can be used to treat many things from sunburn to digestive issues. Be sure to contact your physician before taking any herbal supplements, such as aloe vera tea....

Folding bicycle tires offer some advantages over regular tires. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images If you have been shopping for new bicycle tires you have likely encountered tires of the “folding” variety, which generally sell for $6 to $30 dollars more per tire than regular tires, as of late 2013. This increase in cost is the result of several differences in tire construction and cycling enthusiasts may find the superior features of folding tires to be worth the added cost....

Cutting toenails in a curved shape can lead to painful ingrown nails. Image Credit: Bunphot/iStock/GettyImages Ugh, the agony of an ingrown toenail. All that toe redness, swelling, pain and (perhaps) pus around your toenail is all because the corner of the nail grew down into the skin. Advertisement Painful ingrowns can happen for a bunch of reasons, including shoes that are too tight, your specific foot shape or if you stubbed your toe on something ​really​ hard, per the Cleveland Clinic....

To get the most from triceps kickbacks, move your elbow joint and nothing else. Image Credit: RichLegg/E+/GettyImages Triceps kickbacks are notorious for being an arm exercise that everyone gets wrong. To a beginner’s eyes, they’re as simple as extending your arm behind you with the weight in your hand, but the devil is in the details. Advertisement Sculpting the triceps requires precision and careful attention to form, and one minor change in position can mean you're enlisting a whole other muscle group and not giving your triceps the spotlight they deserve, says Anthony Crouchelli, CPT, a founding trainer at Grit Bxing in New York City....

Exercising with just one dumbbell recruits more of your stabilizing core muscles. Image Credit: Chainarong Prasertthai/iStock/GettyImages Your core is your body’s powerhouse. Most physical activity depends on a stable core, so strengthening yours makes daily movements and exercises easier to perform. Plus, you don’t need fancy gym equipment or hours of crunches: All it takes is 20 minutes and a single dumbbell. Advertisement While body-weight core exercises are great, adding a dumbbell can help you activate muscles that your usual workout misses....