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Yogurt and lemon are great for the skin. Image Credit: kazmulka/iStock/GettyImages Citrus and dairy might be an uncommon pairing, but the yogurt and lemon face mask is an exception. Both yogurt and lemon have components that are beneficial for skin. When applied topically, one can use yogurt and lemon for skin lightening or brightening, acne-clearing and anti-aging benefits. Advertisement Is Lemon Good for Skin? As part of the citrus family, it’s no surprise that lemons are high in vitamin C....

A dynamic warm-up can help you have a safer, more enjoyable turkey trot, especially if you're racing in chilly weather. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages It doesn’t matter if you’re a walker, runner or just love to stomp on leaves, turkey trots are the funnest way to work up a good appetite before your Thanksgiving feast. Advertisement But if you're new to running or planning your first turkey trot this year, you may want to brush up on some last-minute race-day tips....

Vegetarian diets can result in low creatinine levels for high-intensity athletes, such as bodybuilders. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Vegetarian diets can easily provide enough protein and most amino acids to meet the average person’s needs, including creatine and creatinine. The latter is the major waste product resulting from your body’s use of creatine; however, athletes performing high-intensity, short-term exercises tend to use much more creatine than the average person. Because there are no major vegetarian sources of creatine, a vegetarian diet can result in low creatinine levels among athletes such as bodybuilders and sprinters....

Vitamin C can help with thin skin. Image Credit: Buppha Wuttifery / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Thin, fragile skin is a symptom of age that many older adults experience. Fragile skin is caused by a variety of factors, including aging, sun exposure, medications and genetics. Fortunately, a variety of vitamins and other products are available as thin skin treatment supplements. Advertisement ​Read more​: 43 Supplements Exposed: Which Ones to Consider, Which Ones to Avoid Video of the Day Skin Health and Aging As you age, your skin changes....

Push-ups are a challenging full-body exercise — and as such, you'll see better results with some rest. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. There’s no shortage of YouTube vlogs documenting week-, month- and year-long push-up challenges. In many cases, these fitness bloggers show off jaw-dropping results, but that’s not the whole story....

Wear layers when running in cold weather. Deciding what to wear in cold weather conditions doesn't have to be confusing. Staying comfortable, visible and warm are all important elements to consider when getting dressed for an outdoor run in 40-degree weather. Dressing appropriately for the weather allows you to feel comfortable without becoming dizzy or overheated during your run. Advertisement Layer Jenny Hadfield, coauthor of “Running for Mortals” and “Marathoning for Mortals,” says that layering is essential to avoid under- or overdressing for your run....

Wall squats are a great way to exercise with an IT band injury. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages The iliotibial band, also known as the IT band, can become injured and painful for a number of reasons. You can do some weight training, stretching and cardio exercises with an IT band injury, but it’s important to be careful. Gradually getting back to exercise can help your recovery. Advertisement Tip If you have an IT band injury, you can still do hip strengthening and stretching exercises....

HIIT is great to burn extra calories. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages Weight gain in the stomach and chest regions of the body is a common problem. Fortunately, there are many ways of dealing with the fat around these areas. Workouts to lose belly and chest fat often target the core, but all exercises can help since it’s not possible to reduce fat in a specific spot. Advertisement Tip There are many ways to decrease abdominal and upper-body fat....

Sucralose may give you headaches. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener derived from sugar. Known by the brand name, Splenda, you can use this sweetener for both cooking and baking. According to “Sweet Stuff: An American History of Sweeteners From Sugar to Sucralose,” sucralose is approximately 600-times sweeter than sugar. Manufacturers also use sucralose in a variety of packaged foods and beverages. Sucralose also has several side effects associated with its use, including migraines....

A healthy heart rate for a woman may be somewhat faster than it is for a man. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages Your pulse, or heart rate, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute. Even if you know your heart rate, do you know how it affects your health or whether it’s considered normal? Read on to find out. Advertisement Read more: Relationship Between Heart Rate and Cardiovascular Fitness Video of the Day The Normal Range Your pulse goes up when you’re active and slows down when you’re not....

Two glasses of red wine on a table in a winery. Image Credit: Cineberg/iStock/Getty Images Red grapes, the primary ingredient in red wine, are full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Some of those micronutrients get passed on to red wine, but you wouldn’t want to rely on red wine to increase the micronutrients in your diet. An average 5-ounce glass of red wine has less than 10 percent of the recommended amounts of many vitamins and minerals....

Dieting is hard enough, but when you’ve made the effort to change your eating habits only to experience powerful cravings, it can seem especially cruel. Unfortunately, many aspects of dieting are the very things that can lead to cravings, but others are emotional or lifestyle issues that you can overcome with practice. Learn to make your healthy eating a lifestyle rather than a temporary thing, and keep yourself occupied with non-food activities when you feel most vulnerable....

A chef adds flour to dough on a cutting board. Image Credit: stockvisual/iStock/Getty Images While eating foods made with flour won’t necessarily make you fat, overindulging in this or any other food may lead to weight gain. The type of flour you eat also matters, so choose wisely to help you stay lean and slim. The best options for your health as well as your waistline are whole-grain flours such as whole wheat and whole rye....

A man and woman are walking together. Image Credit: Janie Airey/Photodisc/Getty Images Walking is an excellent choice for fitness novices who want to become more active, and it can even help you achieve your weight-loss goals. A mile and a half a day is a good start but won’t yield much immediate weight loss. Over time, however, you may steadily lose weight or build sufficient stamina to cover more distance....

Running tones your stomach and burns fat throughout your body. Image Credit: Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images Regardless of your motivation for running, this simple exercise can lead to a number of health benefits you might not have expected. Many people associate running with fat loss, but this activity is also adept at toning your muscles. Running won’t necessarily give you a six pack, but dedication to this workout strengthens and tones your abdominal muscles....

An Everlast Punching Bag can be installed in your home in a short time. Image Credit: BartekSzewczyk/iStock/Getty Images The heavy bag is one of the most important training tools for an individual involved in boxing or martial arts. Training at home can help you hone your craft. If you have a couple basic tools an Everlast Punching bag can be permanently installed in a short time. Properly installing your punching bag is extremely important as improper installation can lead to structural damage to your home or possibly even bodily injury....

Cranberries can be tart, but if you make juice out of them the right way, they can be delicious and nutritious. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Cranberries are a tart fruit with a subtly sweet taste. Additionally, they’re full of antioxidants that may help lower the risk of certain cancers and contain proanthocyanidins, which help combat bacteria associated with urinary tract infections. Advertisement Since the cranberry fruit is so tart, however, some people struggle to eat the pure fruit, which prevents them from enjoying their health benefits....

You need to train and eat correctly. Image Credit: Eternity in an Instant/Stone/GettyImages When trying to transform your body, you may end up finding you’re building muscle but not losing weight. If weight loss is one of your goals, this can be a frustrating situation. Here’s how to tell if you’re on the right track and how to spark fat loss if you’re not getting the results you’d hoped. Advertisement The process of building muscle requires fuel — excess fuel in the form of calories from food....

If you have chest pain while exercising, you should see a doctor. Image Credit: Kentaroo Tryman/Maskot/GettyImages Feeling heart palpitations a day after exercise or even while exercising can be alarming. The sensation of palpitations, which people call " your heart skipping a beat," can be a sign of a potentially life-threatening heart condition, or might not be related to your heart at all. Advertisement Stop exercising and see your doctor to determine the underlying cause of your irregular heart beat....

Added sugar in yogurt is not good for you. Image Credit: IngridsI/iStock/Getty Images The natural sugar in milk and yogurt isn’t bad for you, but fruit-flavored yogurts can be full of added sugar. Added sugars can contribute to weight gain, Type 2 diabetes and even cancer. When choosing yogurt, go for plain varieties and add your own fruit to curb your sugar intake. Advertisement Tip Naturally occurring sugars in milk and yogurt aren't bad for you, but the added sugar in flavored yogurts is....