Posts

An anti-inflammatory medication may help with headaches. Anti-inflammatory drugs, also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or NSAIDs, include common over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin, and prescription medications, such as celecoxib (known by the trade name Celebrex). NSAIDs reduce the pain and inflammation related to arthritis, menstrual cramps, headaches and muscle pain by creating a shield against COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which cause inflammation. Advertisement Ibuprofen Ibuprofen, a generic name, is used by millions of people each day....

Big greasy meals might make you feel nauseous at breakfast. Image Credit: dschnarrs/iStock/Getty Images If you feel nauseous after breakfast, it could be because of the food, the time or a related condition. Feeling nauseous every morning for a prolonged period may also be an early sign of pregnancy. You can often prevent nausea at breakfast with a few changes to your morning meal and your routine. If your nausea makes you vomit regularly, develop a fever or otherwise feel weak and unwell, speak to a doctor....

Kids need their bike seats adjusted lower than adults so their feet can safely reach the pedals. Image Credit: eclipse_images/E+/GettyImages In This Article Bike Size Pedals Feet On the Ground Comfort Level Whether your kids are using their bikes to cruise to the park on the weekends or for daily transportation to school, the right fit means they'll be ready to ride safely. Among the adjustments you'll need to make is ensuring the proper bike seat height....

Work with your doctor to assess your individual breast cancer risk before age 40. Together you'll make a screening and prevention plan that's best for you. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative When Lori Wilson, MD, decided to wean her son from breastfeeding in 2011, something unexpected happened: Only her right breast shrank back to its normal size. Advertisement Being a breast cancer specialist — she's currently the chief of surgical oncology at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D....

Hill or stair training can help improve your ability to run uphill come race day. Image Credit: Mike Powell/Photodisc/Getty Images The intrigue of running faster and improving your performance makes the sport anything but boring. To take your running to the next level, integrate uphill interval workouts into your training. Jack Daniels, founder of the Daniels’ Running Formula, estimates that you slow 12 to 15 seconds per mile when going uphill....

Avocado calories vary by the fruit's size, so make sure to keep your portion size in check! Image Credit: AllaSaa/iStock/GettyImages Avocados come in all beautiful shapes and sizes — we don’t discriminate. Regardless of whether they’re in guacamole or on toast, extra large or extra small, avocados make for a nutritious and delicious snack. Advertisement But while they're certainly good for your health, avocados are calorie-dense and should be consumed mindfully....

Despite all the positive emotions associated with chocolate candies and other treats, some people have a chocolate sensitivity or allergy. Image Credit: republica/E+/GettyImages Chocolate is associated with love, comfort and indulgence. It is often the first thing we offer to loved ones during times of celebration and even sadness. Despite all the positive emotions associated with chocolate candies and other treats, some people have a chocolate sensitivity or allergy. Advertisement Experiencing a stomach ache after eating chocolate can turn those positive associations into negative ones....

Variety is the spice of life — and your ab workout. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/mariematata Straight-leg sit-ups are a variation of sit-ups performed with both legs flat on the ground as opposed to the traditional version with both knees bent. This version of the sit-up is different from the traditional, bent-leg sit-up. Advertisement While the original version of the sit-up with bent knees is a great ab exercise, it has certain drawbacks....

A cup of oolong tea. Image Credit: Waisconsin/iStock/Getty Images Not only is tea one of the nation’s favorite beverages, but research suggests regular consumption helps fight diabetes. In 2012, 29 million Americans had diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2014. While Type 1 diabetes is unrelated to lifestyle, poor eating habits and lack of physical activity increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Green, black and oolong teas may possess blood sugar-lowering properties....

The best weightlifting clothes should feel like an extension of your body. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com In This Article How We Chose Sports Bras Tops Shorts Leggings Does your shirt fall over your face during push-ups? Do your leggings droop when you get low on those Bulgarian split squats? Dread wedgies during dumbbell deadlifts? Advertisement If you're focusing more on your outfit than your lifts, then it's time to give your wardrobe a makeover....

If you struggle with sweat, try applying your antiperspirant at night. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Your beauty and skin-care routine is made for little hacks. Like letting conditioner sit in your hair while you shower for enhanced silkiness and softness. Or slathering on body lotion right after the shower, when skin is still damp, to lock in hydration. Advertisement But there's one thing you might want to rethink in your post-shower routine: applying antiperspirant right after you towel off in the morning and head out to meet all the sweat-inducing stressors of the day....

Forearm muscle and tendon injuries can commonly be treated with conservative measures. Image Credit: Staras/iStock/GettyImages Forearm pain can make simple everyday tasks, such as getting milk out of the fridge, seem like a big deal. You might even find yourself dropping things. It can seem like this pain came out of nowhere, but in reality, these injuries most often develop over time from overuse of your forearm muscles and arm tendons....

Cauliflower is a high purine vegetable that may contribute to symptoms in some people with gout. Image Credit: MCv300/iStock/GettyImages One of the things most nutrition professionals, along with doctors, tend to agree on is that vegetables are good for you. So you may be surprised to hear that it’s possible for some vegetables to cause negative symptoms in people with certain health conditions. Advertisement In people who have a medical condition called gout or for those prone to kidney stones, vegetables high in purines — substances that break down to form a waste product called uric acid — may make pain worse....

Vitamin B12 pills help strengthen your immune system. Image Credit: TARIK KIZILKAYA/iStock/GettyImages Vitamin B-12 pills and shots are both effective forms of supplementation used to fortify levels of B-12, which aids in numerous essential bodily functions. Advertisement Vitamin B-12 deficiency can be highly detrimental to your health, so supplementation is an important route to take if you start to run low on B-12. Knowing which is better for you, vitamin B-12 injections or pills, depends on many factors, including individual makeup and circumstances....

Cucumber juice can be an expensive trend to try, and may not provide as many benefits as eating a cucumber does. Image Credit: etorres69/iStock/GettyImages Bright green celery juice may have been the “it” drink of 2019, taking up precious real estate on our social media feeds with endorsements from celebs and self-proclaimed wellness gurus. Advertisement But it appears our love for the veg is waning — as happens with most fads — and a new green fruit is beginning to earn our attention: The ever-so-cool cucumber (yes, it's technically a fruit!...

Kentucky Fried Chicken and a side of coleslaw on a table. Image Credit: MorePixels/iStock/Getty Images Among fast food connoisseurs, KFC cole slaw occupies an honored spot. It is considered by some to be the finest offering on the KFC menu, and copycat recipes abound. KFC publishes ingredients and nutritional information about all of its products, including cole slaw. However, those who make it at home insist the taste comes from other ingredients not listed on the KFC website....

Man doing pushups on a BOSU balance trainer Image Credit: LUNAMARINA/iStock/Getty Images The BOSU balance trainers are versatile exercise tools that are shaped like half-circles, featuring a curved side and a flat side. You can stand, sit, lie or lean on the device, which produces different challenges, depending on whether you put the flat or the curved side on the floor. The BOSU Pro is the company’s highest-end device, although it’s really not much different than BOSU’s basic home version....

Your body naturally loses muscle as you age, but training with weights can help you gain it back and boost your metabolism. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages As the years add up, so do the pounds, it seems. Even if you maintain the same diet and the same physical activity level, you may still see the number on the scale creep up as you age. Advertisement Adults in the U.S. gain an average of 1 pound per year, according to a September 2019 study in ​BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health​....

Yuca root is a nutritious vegetable that provides several health benefits and is a good choice for gluten-free diets. Image Credit: gustavomellossa/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Preparation and Helpful Tips Alternatives to Yuca A hearty root vegetable, yuca root (also known as cassava) originated in Brazil yet is grown throughout the world's tropical regions. There are two species of yuca root: one bitter and one sweet although the bitter kind is more commonly used, per the USDA....

45 minutes of cardio is a great way to start losing weight. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages A gym membership might seem exactly what you need when you want to lose weight. But rarely does exercise alone promote or sustain weight loss. Doing 45 minutes of cardio per day is a good start, but you’ll also need to amend your eating habits and lifestyle to make significant body changes. Advertisement Mechanisms of Weight Loss The process of losing weight is whittled down to the simple equation of consuming fewer calories than you burn....