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In some cases, water in the lungs may be coughed up or reabsorbed into the blood stream. Image Credit: Stanislaw Pytel/DigitalVision/GettyImages Extra water in your lungs complicates breathing and must be removed. How do you remove fluid from the lungs? Removal methods depend on the cause of fluid accumulation. Advertisement Water can be inhaled, as in near-drowning, or it can enter by a medical lung-washing procedure called lavage. Your lungs can also fill up with water leaking from your blood stream into your lungs' air spaces, a condition called pulmonary edema, or it can leak out of your lungs into the chest cavity, a problem called pleural effusion or pleurisy....

Beverages can be a sneaky source of sugar for many people. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages Sugar is one of the most common food additives in America, used to improve the taste of foods and beverages and prolong the shelf-life of countless packaged food products. And all that sugar is hiding in some pretty unexpected places. (Case in point: Did you know that, cup for cup, there’s more sugar in ketchup than vanilla ice cream?...

If you're eligible to get the COVID-19, get it — for your health and the health of others. Image Credit: Marko Geber/DigitalVision/GettyImages States each have their own way of allocating COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, and maybe it’s your turn now. You might be an essential worker, a caretaker, a teacher or someone at higher risk for getting really sick from the virus. Advertisement But what if you're healthy and feel like you really "don't need" to get the vaccine right away?...

Incorrect squat techniques may lead to injuries. Image Credit: FatCamera/iStock/GettyImages The pros and cons of squats are numerous: squats strengthen the buttocks, hips and thighs, yet they may injure the lower back or other parts of the body when performed improperly. Learn how to do a proper squat, as well as the advantages and risks involved. Advertisement The Proper Squat According to Harvard Medical School, there’s more than one way to do a classic squat: in the neutral stance, with feet shoulder-width apart; and wide stance, with your feet wider apart than your shoulders, pointed outward at a 45 degree angle....

Man swimming in pool Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Nasal congestion following swimming is not uncommon. If you are swimming in a pool and experience nasal congestion, you may be sensitive to the chemicals added to keep the water clean. If you experience problems following lake or ocean swimming, water may have entered your nose and nasal passages, which can result in inflammation or infection. Advertisement Breathing Proper breathing during swimming is essential to help reduce nasal congestion and discomfort....

Balance exercises for older adults like standing on one foot will help you build lower-body strength and coordination. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Balance is an essential skill for exercisers of all ages and fitness levels, but it becomes increasingly important as you get older. Older adults are more susceptible to falls and related injuries due to a decrease in both muscle mass and bone density, as well as vision loss and other age-related health conditions....

Upgrade your grocery list game with these nifty apps. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages Technology has come so far (we landed a rover on Mars!), so why do we still depend on old-fashioned pen and paper to make our grocery lists? Advertisement Enter, grocery list apps. Like your very own personal shopping assistant, these grocery apps help you save time, money and energy, Lauren Harris-Pincus, RDN, author of ​, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Video of the Day Here are just a few ways grocery list apps can boost your weekly shopping experience: ​You won’t need a pen....

The best shoes for hammertoe are made with durable materials and have extra room in the toe box. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How We Chose Best Overall ​Best on a Budget Best for Walking Best for Running Best for Bunions and Hammertoe What to Look For If you've got hammertoe, you know just how bothersome it can be. And you've likely realized that choosing the right footwear is key to managing the condition....

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A cyclist in a white room trains on a stationary bike while wearing a heart monitor. Image Credit: gabriel__bostan/iStock/Getty Images In order to use heart-rate monitoring effectively in your cycling training, it is important to understand how to figure out your average heart rate and how cycling differs from other athletic endeavors. For example, in a review of scientific studies published on October 29, 2009, in the journal “Sports Medicine,” cycling and running heart rates were found to differ for many reasons, including the level of impact and the amount of oxygen used....

The main adverse effect of overeating nuts is the possibility of weight gain. Image Credit: Seksak Kerdkanno / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages There are few worries about eating too many nuts because they are actually surprisingly delicious. To avoid weight gain, eat the recommended serving size, and use them to replace less-healthy foods. Advertisement Nuts have impressive wellness benefits due to their significant omega-3 fatty acids and mono- and polyunsaturated fat content, notes Harvard Health....

Although coconut oil has some benefits, most of its purported uses are not backed by science. Image Credit: klenova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Health Benefits Unsupported Claims Drawbacks and Risks How to Use It Coconut oil exploded in popularity over the past decade, but some of its claims to fame have since been questioned or entirely debunked. Advertisement That said, coconut oil does provide some health benefits if you use it in moderation or under your doctor's guidance....

The simple carbohydrates in fruit may worsen your yeast infection. Image Credit: Redjina Ph/Moment/GettyImages An overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans causes a condition know as candidiasis, also called a yeast infection. Yeast infections often affect dark, moist areas of your body such as your mouth, genital area, intestines, urinary tract or skin folds. While no scientific evidence proves that dietary changes help improve yeast infections, avoiding certain foods may help enhance your body’s ability to control the overgrowth of Candida albicans....

Caffeine may cause tingling in high doses, or if you suffer an allergic reaction. Image Credit: Jorn Georg Tomter/The Image Bank/GettyImages Caffeine neuropathy is uncommon, though caffeine does induce other side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, insomnia and more. Tingling hands and feet caused by neuropathy, is often associated with other substances, conditions and diseases. Advertisement Too Much Caffeine Multitudes of people take in caffeine every day: to improve concentration, keep awake, heighten focus....

Olive oil contains healthy omega-3 fats that may help protect your heart. Image Credit: MariaUspenskaya/iStock/GettyImages Olive oil is the natural juice of the fruit of the olive tree. Extra virgin olive oil has become a go-to cooking oil if you are health conscious. Some of its many health benefits are demonstrated by the low rate of cardiovascular disease in people who eat a Mediterranean diet, of which olive oil is the key component....

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You may find your breasts get smaller when you lose weight because they are made of fatty tissue. Image Credit: Kostikova/iStock/GettyImages You diet and exercise faithfully, but the fat in your hips, buttocks and thighs refuses to budge. Your breasts, however, seem to shrink right before your eyes. As women move from girlhood to adolescence, all of these areas of the body begin to store more fat due to hormonal changes that support childbirth and breastfeeding....

Lemons and limes are fairly similar. Image Credit: Alter_photo/iStock/GettyImages Lemons and limes are very similar, and they’re both nutritious, just like other citrus fruits. Although the difference between limes and lemons is minimal, lemons have twice as much vitamin C compared to limes ⁠— making them slightly healthier. Advertisement Tip Lemons and limes are fairly similar. However, gram for gram, limes' vitamin C content is less than that of lemons. This means that lemons have a slight nutritional advantage....

Yoga can relieve symptoms of stress due to rib subluxation injury. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Rib injuries can be very painful. Rib subluxation — also called slipping rib syndrome — occurs when a rib partially dislocates. Yoga can help with rib subluxation in two ways: by reducing stress caused by your injury and by stretching and strengthening muscles that support your ribs. Advertisement Read more: Rib Cage Stretching Exercises Video of the Day Yoga for Ribs Your ribs have muscles between them, called the intercostals....

Along with eating nutritious food, consider using either a notebook or app to track what you eat and the calories. Image Credit: Atstock Productions/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How It Works Calculate Daily Calories Nutrition Track Calories Exercise Water Alcohol Sleep Plateaus Maintain Weight Loss Planning to lose 60 pounds in general is a little intimidating, but setting a six-month deadline to do it is a downright daunting endeavor. For safe, sustainable weight loss, experts suggest aiming for 1-2 pounds a week....