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Chuck roast is a flavorful cut of beef that needs slow cooking to make it tender. Image Credit: Максим Крысанов/iStock/GettyImages Chuck roast is a flavorful cut of beef that needs slow cooking to make it tender. Cooking roast beef in a roaster oven is convenient because it is portable. You can plug it in the garage, for instance, if the weather is hot or your kitchen cramped. Advertisement Tip Roaster oven recipes for beef cuts such as chuck roast are great because it allows you to cook the meat long and slow for tenderness and flavor....

The fat in hummus is generally good for you. Image Credit: vladi79/iStock/GettyImages If you love hummus, here’s good news: The fat in hummus is generally good for you, and hummus itself is not fattening — as long as you make it part of a balanced diet. But snackers, beware. If your love for hummus leads you to eat more calories than your body needs, you’ll start to put on weight....

A skateboarder rides a board designed for cruising on a country road. Image Credit: Boyshots/iStock/Getty Images The physical activity skateboarding entails makes it a moderately intense aerobic activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether you’re performing daring tricks or cruising down the sidewalk, skateboarding burns calories and improves your health. If you’re interested in incorporating skateboarding into your exercise regimen, choose the type of board that works best for your fitness goals....

Muscle building for beginners requires a bit of planning, but with some expert guidance you can get started in no time. Image Credit: adamkaz/iStock/GettyImages If you haven’t been strength training, now’s the time to start lifting. Rocking muscle is more than just looking good in a tank top. It comes with a variety of health benefits, including reduced risk of injury, stronger bones, a faster metabolism and increased lean body mass (to name just a few)....

Roti is a type of flatbread made from pearl millet. Image Credit: Arundhati Sathe/iStock/GettyImages Roti is a simple flatbread that is traditionally made from flour, water and ghee. It’s popularly consumed in Indian, Caribbean and South American cuisine. While roti can be made from virtually any flour, bajra roti is specifically made using pearl millet. Advertisement Read more: The 10 Weirdest Foods At Your Grocery Store (And Why You Should Eat Them) Video of the Day What Is Bajra Roti?...

Pouring water into a glass from a bottle. Image Credit: lekstuntkite/iStock/Getty Images Water and electrolytes are needed for the body to work properly. These substances help maintain the balance of the blood and other fluids present in tissues and cells. If your fluid or electrolyte levels fall too low, you will need to replenish them. You can do this with oral solutions or intravenous solutions. Advertisement Indications Typically, fluid replacement is needed if you become dehydrated....

Compressed nerves in the lower back can cause numbness and tingling in the legs. Image Credit: Khosrork/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve got pain and numbness in your legs, you likely have a compressed nerve — either in your lower back where these nerves exit the spine or where they branch off to supply muscles and skin in your leg. In both cases, exercises can help. Advertisement According to a July 2014 article published by World Journal of Anesthesiology, lumbar radiculopathy is the most common cause of neuropathic pain in the legs....

Planks work your entire core while keeping your lower back healthy. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages Achieving washboard abs is a complicated proposition, and no one exercise alone is going to get you there. But when it comes to doing planks versus crunches, which abs exercise is your best investment? Advertisement While crunches might be a staple in your ab workouts, it's possible they're doing more harm than good. Advertisement Read on to learn why crunches can be ineffective — and potentially painful — and why you should be doing planks instead....

Processed foods for weight loss? Yes, it's possible. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages The truth is, not all processed foods are unhealthy. There, I said it. Some of the healthiest foods are processed in some way. Rolled oats? Processed. Pistachios? Processed. Canned chickpeas? Those are processed, too. Advertisement "'Processed foods' has become a buzzword term, and it's unfortunate because it gives a lot of healthy foods a bad rap," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, dietitian, creator of BetterThanDieting....

If you consume too much protein you can suffer kidney problems. There is evidence that links protein supplementation with decreased renal, or kidney, function. The results of a research study reported by the "Harvard Gazette" looked at the effects of high-protein diets on renal function in women. The study found that participants who already had impaired kidney function were most affected by the high-protein diet, while women with healthy kidneys were not affected by increased protein intake....

Blackberry tea on a table ready to be served. Image Credit: Mariha-kitchen/iStock/Getty Images While a handful of blackberries make a tasty summer treat, tea made from blackberry leaves and parts of the berry may also have health benefits ranging from antioxidant benefits from the anthocyanocides it contains to cancer treatment. Drinking blackberry tea can also have side effects, although they’re generally mild. Little clinical research has been done on blackberry tea; most information comes from anecdotal evidence....

Certain supplements can strengthen your mucous membranes. Mucous membranes are tissues that line organs and entrance points to your body including your nasal cavity, eyelids, windpipe and lungs, nose, mouth, urethra and genital organs. These areas are the first to be hit by invading parasites and microbes. Taking supplements that strengthen mucous membranes will protect your overall health. Not all supplements may be right for your individual situation. Consult with your doctor before taking supplements....

references Arthritis Foundation: "Topical NSAIDs offer joint pain relief" Cleveland Clinic: "Topical pain relief: What it is + how does it work?" Harvard Health Publishing: "Rubbing it in" International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: "A comparison of topical menthol to ice on pain, evoked tetanic and voluntary force during delayed onset muscle soreness" Mayo Clinic: "Arthritis pain: Treatment absorbed through your skin" U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Lidocaine transdermal patch" Cochrane: "Capsaicin applied to the skin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults" Nutrients: "Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement" National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine: "Low-back pain and complementary health approaches: what you need to know" Osteoarthritis and Cartilage: "Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial" Reumatologia: "Diclofenac in the treatment of pain in patients with rheumatic diseases" Drug Design, Development and Therapy: "Topical Lidocaine for Chronic Pain Treatment" Is this an emergency?...

These kettlebell abs exercises take your core workouts to the next level with an added load. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages A kettlebell might not be the first fitness tool you grab to train your abs, but that’s about to change. Advertisement These versatile weights provide a unique challenge for your core. Unlike dumbbells, which have equal weights on both sides, kettlebells are weighted more irregularly. Most of the weight is centered around the bell, while the handle still has some weight to it....

The average weight loss on a low carb high protein diet can be quite a bit. Image Credit: igorr1/iStock/GettyImages The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of 2016, 71 percent of American adults over the age of 20 had overweight or obesity. Some health professionals recommend a low-carb, high-protein diet as a way to lose weight. Is this the answer to the quest for quick weight loss?...

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Breathing deeply can help you manage symptoms of an ongoing panic attack. Image Credit: recep-bg/E+/GettyImages In This Article Panic Attack Definition Anxiety Attack Definition Causes How to Cope Long-Term Management You may think of anxiety as a matter of the mind, but it can get physical. Enter anxiety and panic attacks, which can trigger symptoms like dizziness, nausea and chest pain. But is there a difference between an anxiety attack and panic attack?...

Serotonin increases with exercise. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Exercise and serotonin have been linked in studies, indicating that serotonin levels can be increased through exercise. Overall, exercise has a positive effect on the mind and body when done in proper doses. Advertisement Depression, Exercise and Serotonin According to Health Direct, serotonin levels can be increased naturally by exercising, and increased serotonin can help combat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder....

Malanga is a healthy corm vegetable with many nutritional benefits. Image Credit: popovaphoto/iStock/GettyImages If you are looking for a new food to add to your repertoire, consider giving the corm vegetable malanga a try. Hearty and versatile, malanga has many healthy benefits and a good nutritional value. Advertisement Malanga is grown all around the world and is delicious baked, steamed and roasted. It can be served mashed, diced up and put into stews, or dried and ground into flour....

The best exercises to build strength are compound movements because they target multiple muscle groups at once. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages Getting stronger requires progressively lifting heavier weight, and the best strength-training exercises are those that challenge your muscles, balance and coordination. By focusing on these three things, you’ll build functional strength that carries over to everyday life. Advertisement The best exercises to build strength are compound movements, says Teddy Savage, CPT, the head of health and fitness at Planet Fitness....