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Different colors of modeling clay Image Credit: pranodhm/iStock/Getty Images The two basic types of clay used as a modeling material are hardening clay and non-hardening clay. Hardening clay hardens in one of three ways: by fire in a kiln, by baking in an oven, or through the process of air drying. Non-hardening clay is malleable and reusable. Several types of hardening clay harden in a regular home oven rather than through kiln fire or air drying....

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), watermelon may rev up symptoms like gas, pain, diarrhea or constipation. Image Credit: Charlene Collins/Moment/GettyImages “Watermelon, watermelon, on the vine, on the vine, Sweet and red and juicy, Sweet and red and juicy, Please be mine, please be mine…” The popular preschool singalong aside, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this juicy fruit may rev up symptoms like gas, pain, diarrhea or constipation....

Lipton green tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and a small kick of caffeine, making it a convenient choice for those who are on the go. Image Credit: DENIO RIGACCI/iStock/Getty Images Lipton green tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and a small kick of caffeine, making it a convenient choice for those who are on the go. But you can also prepare iced green tea at home to boost your antioxidant intake without the added sugar and preservatives....

Corn is present in many foods. Corn is an inexpensive and versatile ingredient that is used to prepare a wide range of foods. According to FoodReference.com, more than 200 varieties of corn exist and all are good sources of vitamins A. While not common, a corn allergy will necessitate eliminating corn and foods made with corn from your diet so knowing which ones contain corn is a good way to avoid a reaction....

Cottage cheese on block Image Credit: olvas/iStock/Getty Images Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt cheese and cottage cheese, contain essential nutrients and may offer health benefits. Dairy products are high in calcium and vitamin D, both of which help to maintain strong bones and teeth. Dairy products also contain potassium, which offers heart protection and may help to lower blood pressure. In addition, dairy products are high in muscle-building protein....

Eating in front of a screen, whether it's your smartphone or the TV, can cause you to overeat during you meal and later on in the day. Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages Portion control may sound like the weight-loss tip you’ve been hearing about since, well, forever, but there’s a good reason why: It works. Over the past 20 years, portion sizes have increased more than twofold in America, per the National Institutes of Health....

Feeling lightheaded after exercising can indicate a drop in blood pressure. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages You have just concluded an exercise session when you begin to feel dizzy and lightheaded as if you might faint. As your heart beats faster, you wonder if it is common to be lightheaded after a workout or a sign of something more serious. Advertisement Understanding why you get lightheaded after a workout and how to prevent and treat it can reduce this occurrence....

Electric shocks do not build six-pack abs. The Contour Ab Belt is a device that wraps around your middle and delivers tiny electric shocks to your abdominal muscles. Contour Technology, the maker, claims that the stimulation of the muscles will allow you to build six-pack abs without doing any sit-ups. While it is possible to tone your abs without doing sit-ups, the probability of the Ab Belt causing the change is slim....

Pain that occurs when walking or running uphill can radiate to thighs and shins. The knee is a complex joint consisting of the intersection of several bones bound together by tendons, ligaments and menisci and surrounded by soft tissue and muscles. Injury to the knee can result in sudden, sharp pain, swelling and difficulty walking. Pain may radiate to surrounding areas such as the thighs, calves and hips. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the pain....

Herbal supplements don't generally affect blood pressure, but some have been known to have negative impacts. Image Credit: DedMityay/iStock/GettyImages If you take herbal supplements to be sure you’re getting all that your body needs to function at its best, it’s possible that you could be putting your health at risk. Certain herbal supplements have been shown to raise blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood against the walls of your blood vessels....

Sweet potatoes are an excellent addition to a weight-loss plan. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When you’re trying to lose weight, a food with “sweet” and “potato” in its name may sound like a no-no. But think again — you can eat a sweet potato for weight loss. Advertisement Sweet potatoes are technically a vegetable. They're an extremely nutritious carbohydrate that offers lots of weight-loss-friendly nutrients, such as fiber, potassium and antioxidants. Incorporate them in your diet plan in moderation to support your healthy physique goals....

The air fryer transforms your favorite restaurant meals into healthier versions — all in the comfort of your own home. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Many of us fall into one of two categories: Air fryer-obsessed or desperately wishing we had one because there’s so much to love about it. After all, the air fryer is relatively easy to use and can recreate that deep-fried texture and flavor we hate to admit we love....

Seated exercises are ideal for anyone who lacks leg mobility, experiences musculoskeletal pain or has low levels of leg function, mobility or balance. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Upper Body Lower Body Core Who Can Benefit? Seated exercises are a tried-and-true method for building strength. And the best part is, seated exercises are great for every body and anybody. Advertisement The value of seated exercises is they add stability, which enables you to focus on isolated movement patterns or joint-specific work without worrying about balance, says James Norris, an adaptive athlete with cerebral palsy and founder of Handi Capable Fitness....

Woman using an inhaler Image Credit: Huntstock/DisabilityImages/Getty Images A change of scenery is often a welcome break. But for people with asthma, spending time in a high altitude environment can cause unexpected effects. With reduced air pressure at high altitude, the air is thinner and there is less available oxygen to breathe. Air temperature and humidity also tend to be lower at high altitudes. These environmental changes can affect people with asthma....

Getting too many calories from refined, processed carbohydrates has risks. Image Credit: DreamPictures/Blend Images/Getty Images More than two out of every three adults in America has overweight or obesity, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. For some people, this is due to something other than dietary intake, such as hormonal disorders. For everyone else, it’s the result of taking in too many calories from food and not leading an active enough lifestyle....

HIIT is a great way to burn calories. Image Credit: FlamingoImages/iStock/GettyImages Wondering whether you should choose HIIT or cardio for fat loss? While both HIIT and steady-state cardio work, the former is more time-efficient. High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, can easily fit into a busy schedule and burns massive calories. Advertisement What Is HIIT? HIIT is a workout method that alternates between high-intensity exercise and lower-intensity training or active/passive recovery. The intervals can last anywhere from 20 seconds to one minute, depending on the HIIT protocol....

Rhubarb is a fruit to avoid if you have gout. Gout is a type of arthritis in which excess uric acid crystals form in the joints, causing inflammation and pain. It often runs in families, and is especially prevalent in males over the age of 40, although women, usually after menopause, may be affected. Other causes of gout may include alcohol consumption, infection or metabolic syndrome. Side effects of gout include uric acid-based and calcium oxalate-based kidney stones....

Pike push-ups are a challenging way to work your upper body without weights. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative This month-long challenge is all about sculpting and strengthening your upper body. You’ll work your biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. Biceps curls, triceps kickbacks and shoulder presses will only get you so far in your upper-body workouts. At a certain point, you’ll either get bored or your gains will start plateauing — or both....

Image Credit: Adobe Stock/alfa27 Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you're stronger today than you were yesterday. If you train with weights on a regular basis, chances are you know how exciting it is to nail a heavy lift you could once barely budge. Advertisement To score your next PR (personal record), give post-activation potentiation (PAP) a try. This method can help you go heavier on maximum-effort lifts like squats, bench presses and deadlifts — today....

Eat more foods that are high in vitamin C. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages It can be alarming to find more than a few hairs in your sink or hairbrush at the end of the day. For those with telogen effluvium, hair thinning can be noticeable, with 300 or more hairs falling out daily. Advertisement Learn which telogen effluvium treatments and vitamins can help reverse the condition. Before taking supplements, talk to your health care provider about it....