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Close up of tuna with salad. What you should eat and drink immediately after a workout is a topic of ongoing debate. Exercise burns energy and exhausts the muscles of a key fuel source, glycogen. One fact not in dispute is that muscles need to replenish the supply of glycogen, and it takes the proper nutrients to make that happen. Understanding the role glycogen plays in energy may help you decide which is better after a workout: tuna or a protein shake....

Popcorn is a nutritious, easy-to-digest food with plenty of fiber. Image Credit: Karen Ilagan/Moment/GettyImages In This Article How Digestible Is Popcorn? Benefits Downsides The Bottom Line After eating any food, your digestive system turns it into nutrients to be used throughout your entire body. Then, it passes the rest. While some foods are easy to digest, others are a little more difficult. Advertisement One food that tends to raise questions is popcorn....

Levothyroxine is not not as effective if you are taking magnesium at the same time. Image Credit: Aleksandr_Gromov/iStock/GettyImages When your thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone, you develop a condition known as hypothyroidism, and your doctor might prescribe levothyroxine for this condition. If you take both magnesium and levothyroxine, your body could experience an interaction with negative side effects. Advertisement Tip Levothyroxine offsets the lack of thyroid hormone so your body continues to function properly when you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism....

Visit Page https://liquidiv.pxf.io Liquid IV's Energy Multiplier is great for long, intense endurance workouts where energy and hydration are a must. Image Credit: Liquid IV/LIVESTRONG.com I’m going to be totally transparent: I’m a sweaty gal. Yep, you read that right. I walk out of a workout looking like a glazed donut practically every day — and I’m proud of it. After all, my body is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do, salt streaks included....

Glass of pineapple juice Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Pineapple is a tropical fruit widely available in most grocery stores and produce markets. It is rich in manganese and contains plenty of copper, fiber and vitamins B-1, B-6 and C. While these nutrients are important to health, it is the bromelain present in pineapple juice that gives the fruit its anti-inflammatory properties. Advertisement Function Pineapple’s high bromelain content is believed to be responsible for the fruit’s numerous health benefits....

Doing ab exercises to prevent diastasis recti can help minimize abdominal muscle separation during pregnancy. Image Credit: Peathegee Inc/Tetra images/GettyImages While there’s no way to guarantee preventing diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles). Doing certain core and ab exercises to prevent diastasis recti can help reduce the severity of the condition while minimizing back pain and discomfort throughout pregnancy. Advertisement "Between 35 percent and 60 percent of pregnant people have diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), with the highest incidence being within the first six weeks postpartum," Kasia Gondek, DPT, CSCS, a women's health physical therapist at Femina Physical Therapy, tells LIVESTRONG....

Smart, healthy snack choices help you slim down. Image Credit: Mark Bowden/iStock/Getty Images Once you reach age 40, the weight-loss tactics you used in your 20s seem to stop working. You can no longer refuse dessert and fit in extra workout once a week to effortlessly drop a few extra pounds. Even if you make every effort to eat healthfully and exercise when possible, the number on your scale keeps climbing....

Image Credit: fotoquique/iStock/GettyImages Blood chemistry panels usually include a total protein test, a measure of the concentration of protein in the liquid component of your blood. A low total protein level can occur for a variety of reasons that fall into the general categories of dilution, increased loss, decreased production and malnutrition. Slightly reduced blood protein often causes no symptoms but a markedly low level can lead to weakness, fatigue and leakage of fluid from your circulation into the soft tissues of your body, which you might notice as swelling in your feet, lower legs, hands and/or face....

The back of a woman's legs as she runs outside on a sidewalk. Image Credit: Starcevic/iStock/Getty Images Making the decision to take up running can lead to immeasurable benefits in your life, including helping you build a physically healthy body, decreasing your risk of illness and improving your emotional well-being. Once you change into your running gear and lace up your shoes, your next priority is to find a route for running....

Image Credit: Getty images/ svetikd Together with Athleta, we're compiling actionable wellness advice you need from the experts—and Well+Good is bringing it to life all year long at events in NYC. Here, reiki master and empowerment coach Kelsey J. Patel explains how to take care of yourself this holiday season. Advertisement If thinking about all the family you'll be interacting with, old friends you haven't seen in ages, and copious amounts of sugar (so much sugar) that happens over the holidays sends you into a stress nose-dive, you're not alone....

Muscular man working out at the gym Image Credit: Hlib Shabashnyi/iStock/Getty Images Athletes looking for increased muscle size and a boost in exercise performance often turn to dietary supplements like L-arginine. Although some clinical evidence suggests the supplement may be helpful, the mixed results may be a determining factor in your decision whether to try L-arginine, especially since it can be expensive. If you do add L-arginine to your workout regimen, it may be most effective when taken before exercise....

Sleep and muscle growth go hand in hand, and not getting enough shut-eye can sabotage your workouts. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages You hit the gym and eat well during the day. Then at night, there’s so much else to do — everything except sleep. But just like you need to invest in your fitness and food intake, you also need to catch the right amount of zzzs, especially if you’re trying to build muscle....

A loaf of homemade bread made with spelt flour. Image Credit: Heike Rau/iStock/Getty Images Spelt is an ancient grain that’s both delicious and full of health benefits. “It’s sweet yet mild, so it can be used for a variety of baked goods. And it’ll lend your food a nice nutty flavor,” says Jonathan Davis, head baker and SVP of research and development at La Brea Bakery. Advertisement Ready to get started incorporating spelt flour in your baked goods?...

Squats are a great lower body workout. Image Credit: dusanpetkovic/iStock/GettyImages Whether you prefer to gain lean muscle mass, bulk up or simply want to get in better shape, a squat is one of the most effective exercises a man can do for these purposes. The benefits of squats for men include injury resilience, strength in lower limbs and better functional movement patterns. Advertisement Read more: The Difference Between Dumbbell Curls and Incline Dumbbell Curls Video of the Day Squats for Men According to a December 2014 review from the Strength and Conditioning Journal, the squat pattern is one of the most critical movements necessary for improving sports performance, mitigating injury risks and supporting a life full of physical activity and health....

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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 sunrise alarm clocks have multiple brightness settings, sound options and go-to-sleep features. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best Overall Most Customizable Best on a Budget Best for Kids Best for Different Schedules What to Look For Although they look similar, sunrise alarm clocks aren’t the same thing as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lamps, which are used to treat a type of depression related to the change in seasons....

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Tricep exercercises can help with tendonitis in the area. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages Elbow pain can sideline your workouts and interfere with even the most basic daily tasks. Although uncommon, triceps tendonitis — inflammation of the tendon attached to the back of your elbow — can lead to microtearing of the fibers in your tendon. Advertisement Triceps tendonitis is not a common injury. In fact, according to a January 2014 study published in the journal Shoulder & Elbow, distal triceps tendinopathy is the rarest type of tendinopathy that affects the elbow....

Talk to your doctor if you suspect you have a vitamin B deficiency. Image Credit: Nopphon Pattanasri/iStock/GettyImages There’s a reason that B vitamins are considered “essential” nutrients: Your body needs them to function. Because it can’t make them on its own, you need to get them from food, and sometimes supplements, every day. Shortages can turn into serious health problems, like blood pressure that’s too low. Advertisement Read more: The 6 Big Health Risks of Low Blood Pressure — and What to Do About It Video of the Day Understanding B Vitamins The B vitamins play a number of important roles in the body....

Daniel Fast approved lentil pasta with creamy vegan sauce Image Credit: Sarah Pflugradt/LIVESTRONG.COM The Daniel Fast is a 21-day eating pattern based on the words of Daniel in the Bible. Plant foods are the focus of this eating plan, and it’s based on the principle of restriction and becoming closer to God. Advertisement Unlike other religious fasts, it's more of a partial fast that restricts all animal products, additives, preservatives, flavorings, caffeine, alcohol, added sugars and refined grains....