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A close-up of a woman running on old cobblestone. Image Credit: pojoslaw/iStock/Getty Images According to “The Benefits of Running,” which is a paper written by Elizabeth McLeod Sadler of Vanderbilt University, there are a number of benefits associated with running, including drops in blood pressure and body weight, and increases in lung capacity. While the types of equipment needed by runners is relatively limited, a good pair of running shoes is a must....

A row of treadmills in a gym studio. Image Credit: starush/iStock/Getty Images If you are interested a purchasing a treadmill for your house or apartment, you are in good company. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association, treadmill sales exceed a billion dollars annually. Having your very own machine is an important investment in your health, but it will set you back some serious coin. New treadmills generally cost several thousand dollars....

Sprinters must stay in their lane. The 100-meter sprint is an exciting event. One of the truest forms of human competition, sprinters must run in a straight line as fast as possible. The winner of the 100-meter sprint is the first runner to cross the finish line. Competition rules for the 100-meter sprint are governed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Advertisement Related Reading 126 Running Statistics You Need to Know Start Every 100-meter sprinter must begin the race with his feet in the starting blocks....

A woman is eating berries. Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images Getting the recommended 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day for adults may help lower your risk for high cholesterol, heart disease and constipation, according to Colorado State University Extension. A study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” in December 2009 found that increasing your fiber intake may also help you lose weight. It doesn’t have to be hard to get 30 grams of fiber per day – just replace a few refined foods with high-fiber foods....

A woman drinks from a water bottle after jogging. Image Credit: Crdjan/iStock/Getty Images A muscle cramp is a sudden painful and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. Long periods of exercise or fluid loss from sweating, vomiting or diarrhea may lead to muscle cramps. Muscle cramps are generally harmless and subside on their own, however, there are ways to minimize the risk of cramping or treat cramps once they start....

The COVID-19 vaccine was developed and distributed in record time. Image Credit: Manjurul/iStock/GettyImages Not too long ago, the world hadn’t even heard of COVID-19, much less SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus that causes the illness). Now, in the United States, there are three vaccines readily available for COVID-19. Advertisement This is remarkable, because vaccine development typically stretches over years, not months — it's a mammoth undertaking to develop, manufacture and deploy millions of doses of a vaccine....

Close-up wheat bran cereal. Image Credit: Mark Herreid/iStock/Getty Images Consuming more bran or whole grains can help lower your risk for heart disease, according to a study published in “Circulation” in 2010. You can add bran to baked goods in place of up to one-fourth of the flour, sprinkle it on yogurt or in smoothies or cook it with water or milk to make a hot cereal. Wheat bran and oat bran offer different health and nutrition benefits, so you may want to include both in your diet....

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. During a COVID-19 test, a health care worker will use swabs to take samples from inside your nose and from the back of your throat. Image Credit: narvikk/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: narvikk/E+/GettyImages ​Get tips on how to stay healthy, safe and sane during the novel coronavirus pandemic....

Children can have all sorts of different colored stools, most of which are perfectly normal and due to the foods that they ate that day. However, having white stools is something to be concerned about, according to Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco, M.D. Reasons for white stool vary, but some possibilities are very serious, so children with stool this color need to be checked out by a doctor right away....

Sliced roast beef on a cutting board. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images Pairing a roast beef with instant onion soup mix and canned soup is a tasty way to prepare any type of roast but is an especially effective cooking technique to moisten and tenderize an inexpensive roast. Preparing the roast takes only minutes. Put the roast in your oven on low temperature before you leave for work in the morning, or cook the meat at a higher temperature for a roast that will be ready in three or four hours, depending on the size....

If you eat too much protein you can potentially get diarrhea. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Diarrhea on a high-protein diet, a side effect also called “keto diarrhea,” isn’t just uncomfortable. It can also lead to dehydration. The good news is that diarrhea isn’t a typical side effect of a well-formulated high-protein diet, so some simple changes may be enough to solve the problem. Advertisement In many cases, diarrhea usually isn't caused by the protein itself, but is more likely a result of the types of protein you're eating....

This fridge staple is vegetarian-friendly and gives your sammies that restaurant feel. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages While mayonnaise is an integral ingredient in signature subs like BLTs and chicken, tuna or egg salad, the classic condiment — which doesn’t offer much in the way of nutrients — isn’t conducive to your health. Advertisement Luckily, there's a simple way to tweak your sandwich topper that'll provide health benefits without sacrificing deliciousness. Video of the Day Believe it or not, Greek yogurt makes a surprisingly stellar substitute for mayonnaise....

Close-up of a ham and cheese sandwich. Image Credit: Sebalos/iStock/Getty Images Eating a diet high in red meat and processed meat increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. High consumption of dairy products, such as cheese, elevates your risk of fatal prostate and ovarian cancers. In previous generations, people who restricted eating meat and cheese together, knowingly or unknowingly, made a healthy dietary choice....

Kettlebells are great for working the pec muscles. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Aside from their shape and center of balance, kettlebells aren’t significantly different to dumbbells. If you need more variety in your life, you can do a kettlebell chest workout that’s very similar to a chest workout with dumbbells. The main difference is how you hold and control the weights. Advertisement Performing Kettlebell Chest Exercises Move 1: Basic Kettlebell Press...

Low-sodium salad dressings may be an option, but check the ingredient labels first. Image Credit: A_Lein/iStock/GettyImages Finding MSG-free foods might be a challenge, as it’s uncommon to find prepackaged or frozen foods without this flavor enhancer. MSG is also present in many seasonings and sauces. Carefully reading labels and opting for fresh and minimally processed foods will put you on the right track. Advertisement View This MSG Snapshot Finding an unbiased presentation on MSG (or monosodium glutamate) might take some work....

Legumes — which include beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages Following a starch-free diet and consuming starch-free foods is a popular choice for those looking to reduce their intake of carbohydrates. Additionally, no-starch diet results may include weight loss or improvements in other medical conditions. Advertisement Tip Although high in carbohydrates, starch can also fuel the body with energy and should be included in a healthy diet....

Plant-based foods fill you with dietary fiber. No single meal plan will suit everyone's preferences and lifestyle. However, using a meal plan with diverse whole foods and reduced calories will help you lose 100 lbs. in about one year. Keep your weight-loss plan interesting by substituting different low-calorie ingredients from day to day. If you have medical concerns, speak with a nutritionist or your doctor before adopting a low-calorie meal plan....

Taking laxatives for weight loss is futile -- and dangerous. Image Credit: Vladimir Arndt/iStock/Getty Images Some do-it-yourself weight loss techniques are filed under “desperate measures,” and laxative abuse is one of them. Taking milk of magnesia, also known as magnesium hydroxide, on a regular basis is risky business, causing chronic diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Many people take laxatives to make them feel thinner. However, milk of magnesia won’t help with weight loss....

Kraft Miracle Whip is meant to provide the texture and flavor of mayonnaise but with less fat, according to product information. It can be used in salads, as a spread for sandwiches, as an ingredient in entrees and even in desserts. The serving size for Miracle Whip is 1 tbsp. Significance A 1 tbsp. serving of Kraft Miracle Whip has 40 calories. That compares to the 110 calories in a same-size serving of mayonnaise, says certified nutritionist Anne Collins of Ireland....

Lactic acid does not cause the muscle soreness experienced after exercise. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Many people commonly, but wrongly, view lactic acid as a waste product that causes fatigue and muscle soreness. While lactic acid production often accompanies fatigue, however, it does not directly cause tired muscles, nor is it responsible for the muscle soreness you may feel a day or two after your workout. Advertisement In fact, rather than being a waste product, lactic acid is an important energy source for your body both during and after your workout....