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Drinking water in the morning supports your heart, your memory and much more. Image Credit: Dean Mitchell/E+/GettyImages Forget the wrinkle-smoothing creams and anti-aging serums. The secret to growing old gracefully comes straight from your sink. Yep, water helps keep every system in your body working smoothly. Advertisement So, when you don't get enough of it, you'll eventually run into problems, especially as you age. Indeed, dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization in older adults, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

Sitting with poor posture is a common cause of neck and shoulder tension. Image Credit: Capuski/E+/GettyImages Whether it’s typing on the computer or scrolling on a phone, we seem to spend most of our time with our shoulders rounded, head craned and back hunched. And if you’ve been feeling tightness in your neck and shoulders, your posture is probably the culprit. Advertisement "Holding [bad] posture for long periods of time forces the body to adapt to the new shape, making some muscles shorter in length and tighter, and others longer and weaker,"says April Whitney, certified personal trainer....

Prime rib roast is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages Prime rib roast, also referred to as “standing rib roast,” is a tender cut of beef from the rib section, according to the Chicago Steak Company. Advertisement Prime rib roast is delicious and tender because it has a lot of fat marbling (which also makes it higher in saturated fat). You'll want to cook it in liquid or its own juices to prevent it from drying out....

A bunch of apples on a tray. Image Credit: iuliia_n/iStock/Getty Images Dehydrated foods can be convenient staples or emergency supplies to keep in your home. You can store many kinds of dried food, such as beans, fruits and meats, at room temperature without worrying about them spoiling or losing quality. However, dehydrated foods have different properties than fresh ones, and they can be less healthy or more cumbersome to use....

White Castle hamburgers should be considered an occasional treat. Image Credit: gilaxia/iStock/GettyImages White Castle is a fast-food chain that has been in operation since 1921. According to White Castle, the chain was the first to sell 1 billion burgers. White Castle is known for its small burgers (aka sliders), which can be high in calories if you consume several during one sitting. Advertisement Like regular hamburgers, White Castle hamburgers are made with ground beef, which is high in fat, protein and calories....

Eating fast food every day may have negative effects on your health. Image Credit: Pineapple Studio/iStock/GettyImages While it’s possible to make healthier choices at fast-food restaurants, eating fast food every day or very often can have negative effects on your health, like promoting weight gain and chronic disease. It’s partly about what’s in your fast food — but also about what’s not in your fast food. Advertisement Tip When eating at fast-food restaurants, opt for choices that are lower in calories, fat and sugar....

Navy SEALS embark on some of the most dangerous missions. Image Credit: zabelin/iStock/Getty Images When your mission is to run small, specialized maritime military operations in unpredictable conditions and environments, you have to be in superior shape. Navy SEALs undergo some of the most demanding missions and training in the armed forces. Casual visits to the gym aren’t going to cut it when your goal is to get into, and pass, SEAL training....

Making sushi at home isn't as difficult as it seems, and omitting the raw fish makes the process even more simple. Image Credit: AleksandarNakic/E+/GettyImages Whether you want to wow your partner on date night or treat yourself to an upscale DIY dinner in, homemade sushi never disappoints. Advertisement Buying and prepping raw fish can be challenging and potentially risky, though: Raw fish can harbor parasites, which can cause mild-to-moderate illness (like diarrhea and cramps) or even severe symptoms such as organ damage in serious cases, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to abdominal weight gain. Image Credit: serdjophoto/iStock/Getty Images Gaining weight in the stomach area can make you feel uncomfortable and unattractive, but if the fat isn’t the “pinchable” kind just under your skin, it can also be dangerous. Visceral fat – the deep abdominal fat that gives some women an apple shape – has links to chronic illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The good news is that when you shed pounds through a combined program of healthy diet and regular exercise, you’ll begin losing weight in the stomach first....

A woman is sprinting on a treadmill. Image Credit: decisiveimages/iStock/Getty Images Exercise is known to promote relaxation, battle stress and boost mood. So if you leave the gym feeling sick, it can be a warning sign that you’re not doing something properly. Your body may be telling you that you’ve pushed too hard, or your fluid intake wasn’t right. If you don’t feel well after exercising, evaluate your pre-workout routine and your workout regimen to figure out why....

Gluten is a protein found in foods made with wheat such as whole-wheat bread. Image Credit: Radu Bighian/iStock/GettyImages The effect gluten has on the body depends on how your body responds to gluten. For people who have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten, the effects can cause an array of unpleasant or even debilitating symptoms. For everyone else, gluten plays an important role in a healthy diet. Advertisement Tip Gluten does not have a negative effect on most people....

If you're donating blood early in the day, make sure to nourish your body with a substantial breakfast. Image Credit: nensuria/iStock/Getty Images In This Article What to Eat What to Drink What to Avoid Unless you're giving blood on a whim or in an emergency, you usually have time to prep your body. Advertisement If you're able to, make sure your blood is donation-ready by upping your iron and vitamin C intake in the days before you give....

Butter has twice as many calories as regular cream cheese. Image Credit: surreal studios/Moment/GettyImages Cream cheese and butter are two of America’s favorite spreads, but how do the calories in butter stack up against cream cheese calories? Are they similar or is it more beneficial to swap out one for the other when you’re watching your calorie intake? Advertisement Butter has double the calories of regular cream cheese and almost three times as many calories as whipped cream cheese, which has more air in it....

Blueberries can cause diarrhea for some people, but they can help the condition in others. In This Article Fiber Overload Food Poisoning Allergies Fructose Intolerance Salicylate Sensitivity Can Blueberries Ease Diarrhea? Green Poop Blueberries are a nutritious, sweet fruit often added to yogurt, cereal or eaten plain by the handful. But some people may have digestive issues after eating them. So, why do blueberries cause diarrhea, exactly? Advertisement Here's everything you need to know about blueberries and diarrhea, including some potential reasons why blueberries can cause diarrhea, if they're a good food to eat while you have loose stool and how they can affect the color of your bowel movements....

Zucchini provides several health benefits and tastes delicious in a variety of dishes. Image Credit: Aniko Hobel/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Zucchini Recipes Zucchini Prep Tips Alternatives to Zucchini Zucchini is a type of summer squash that is deliciously found in a variety of dishes (think vegetable sautés and classic zucchini bread). It provides several beneficial vitamins and can improve and protect the health of your heart, eyes and digestive system....

A healthy jawbone allows you to yawn without pain. A strong and healthy jawbone is essential for activities such as talking and eating food. Additionally, a strong jawbone is necessary to keep all of your teeth in place, according to Medical News Today. Like any bone in your body, however, the jawbone is susceptible to osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease which Medical News Today reports is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States....

Eggplants are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Eggplants belong to the nightshade plant family, which includes tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are high in dietary fiber, containing 2.5 g per 3 1/2-oz. serving. They’re also rich in potassium and vitamins B1 and B6, and are good sources of folic acid, niacin, magnesium and phosphorous. The large, pear-shaped purple variety is the most common variety found in American grocery stores, eggplants come in numerous shapes and sizes, ranging from long and zucchini-like to small and round like a tomato....

The elliptical's console unit displays data about the current workout, such as distance traveled and calories burned. Image Credit: pamela burley/iStock/Getty Images Elliptical machines allow the user to perform an aerobic workout by simulating some of the movements involved in walking and cycling. These devices consist of a set of pedals and handlebars mounted on a base unit. As the pedals move, a drive belt installed inside the base unit turns a flywheel, which provides resistance when exercising....

Image Credit: Diego Cervo / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Gamma-aminobutyric acid, more commonly known as GABA, is classified as a neurotransmitter – a chemical that sends messages to the brain. Under stress, the body releases chemicals that signal the brain to initiate the fight or flight response. When the source of stress passes, the body releases other chemicals, such as GABA, to signal the brain to stop the fight or flight response. GABA supplements are non-sedating tranquilizers formulated to calm anxiety and relieve the effects of stress, such as insomnia....

Image Credit: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Getty Images If you're like most people, you're already tracking exercises, reps and weight. But you're likely neglecting a huge part of your fat-loss program: rest periods. (You know, those breaks you're supposed to take between sets during your workout?) Advertisement Luckily, there are guidelines to get you back on track to lose more body fat and improve your training. Video of the Day It seems counterintuitive, but the amount of time between exercises and sets has implications to the amount of fat your body burns (provided the rest of your program is sensibly designed)....