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More than 2 million pounds of chicken has been recalled due to possible metal contamination. Image Credit: fotofrog/E+/GettyImages More than 2 million pounds of chicken products were recalled Wednesday, November 6, due to possible metal contamination, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall was issued by Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Advertisement The recalled chicken — including whole chicken, wings and breast meat — was produced between October 21 and November 4 and sold in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania....

Stop foam rolling your IT band and focus on the muscles around it instead. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Your IT Band Isn't Tight How to Treat IT Band Pain If you've heard of the iliotibial (IT) band, it's probably in terms of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), which commonly causes knee pain for runners and cyclists. But if that's all you know about the IT band, you're missing out on some important information for injury prevention and treatment....

A woman is pressing a barbell over her head. Image Credit: Ammentorp Photography/iStock/Getty Images Repeated overhead activities, such as a dumbbell shoulder press with poor technique, may increase your risk of injuring the shoulder joint. Strengthen the muscles that support the shoulder to decrease your risk. These muscles are collectively known as the rotator cuff, which is responsible for keeping the shoulder ball joint in its socket. It should only add a few minutes to your workout and may save you days of discomfort, especially if you are already experiencing shoulder pain with dumbbell presses....

references International Hyperhidrosis Society: “Antiperspirant Basics” National Cancer Institute: “Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer” PeerJ: “The effect of habitual and experimental antiperspirant and deodorant product use on the armpit microbiome” 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. It's a myth that switching to natural deodorant requires an "armpit detox....

"I couldn’t have predicted how much the experience would change me." Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages I’ll never forget the moment I felt that all-too-familiar roll come back to my stomach. Advertisement I had just returned from a day of bike riding from one temple to another in Japan, eating warm ramen that ignited every sense and singing my lungs out in a dark karaoke speakeasy. Video of the Day Though it was a remarkable day, many felt that way while I was on Remote Year....

Eating varied and balanced meals can help offset some of the symptoms and complications of hyperparathyroidism. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/Getty Images Hyperparathyroidism is a treatable condition, but something as simple as diet can also help control symptoms and promote and maintain overall health. Eating varied and balanced meals can help offset some of the symptoms and complications of hyperparathyroidism, but should not be used in place of the treatments your doctor has prescribed....

Poly-Vi-Sol is a vitamin supplement for babies. Poly-Vi-Sol is a vitamin and mineral supplement in drop form made by Enfamil, a company that also makes formula for infants. The drops contain several different nutrients that infants need for proper development, and are particularly recommended for periods of rapid growth or growth spurts, and during the transition to solid foods. Advertisement Components Poly-Vi-Sol contains nine different vitamins and minerals that all humans need to maintain health and cellular function, but that are particularly hard for infants to get enough of if they’re transitioning to solid foods and aren’t eating a balanced diet....

From reducing bad breath to calming an upset stomach, there are plenty peppermint oil benefits to take advantage of. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Most candies offer zilch when it comes to nutritional value, but pop-in-your-mouth peppermint sweets boast small amounts of healthy peppermint oil (extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant) or extract (made by soaking the plant in alcohol). Advertisement While this refreshing oil may provide some modest pluses for your health, try turning to different methods — other than sucking on candy — if you want to really reap those peppermint oil benefits....

Ketogenic Diet & Body Odor Image Credit: Azurita/iStock/GettyImages Pills, powders, shakes — many people are willing to do whatever it takes to lose weight, even risk unpleasant odors wafting from their bodies. High-fat, low-carb diets, such as the Atkins diet, also referred to as ketogenic diets, induce ketosis, which causes you to lose your appetite. But ketosis has a number of unpleasant side effects, including body odor and bad breath. Consult your doctor before starting a ketogenic diet....

Stretching your calf muscles helps decrease heel pain in the morning. Image Credit: Peter Berglund/iStock/GettyImages After a good night’s rest, it can be alarming to step out of bed and immediately have pain at the back of your calf. This thick tendon, called the Achilles, is where your two calf muscles attach to your foot. There are two common reasons you might have a sore Achilles tendon in the morning — injury or positioning....

5 oz. steaks being cooked on a grill. Image Credit: Nanisimova/iStock/Getty Images Steak is a protein-rich dish that is often reserved for special occasions, because it can be expensive. Although steak is a broad term, most restaurants use the term to refer to beef sirloin, a type of steak that provides rich flavor due to its moderately high fat content. These nutritional facts refer to a broiled 5 oz top sirloin steak; if you prepare your steak with oil or top it with butter, the nutritional values are different....

Image Credit: ehaurylik/iStock/Getty Images Whether you enjoy yellow onions for the big flavor they add to home-cooked meals or red onions for their sweet tang that jazzes up any salad, onions offer plenty of nutrition. Advertisement In addition to healthful fiber, onions serve up vitamins and minerals useful for meeting your nutritional goals. Pay no attention to that onion breath you may get from eating them; your significant other may not thank you, but your body will....

Having problems digesting meat may be a sign of a more serious issue. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/Getty Images Digesting meat begins in your mouth when you chew, before it even reaches your stomach or intestines. For the most part, poor meat digestion can probably be adjusted with a few simple changes. In some cases, digestion issues may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease....

Steel-Cut Oats Nutritional Facts Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Steel-cut oats, sometimes called Irish oats or Scottish oats, are made by running whole oat groats through a steel mill to chop them into pieces. This variety of oats imparts a slightly nuttier taste than regular oats, and it has a chewy texture. You can use steel-cut oats as a cereal, such as in oatmeal, or add them to baked goods for a heavy, nutritious product....

An overhead squat is a variation on the standard squat by incorporating a barbell. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com Squats are the ultimate customizable exercise. Performed by bodybuilders, powerlifters, Olympians and everyday gym goers on a regular basis, this compound exercise is among the most useful and effective for strengthening your lower body. Advertisement When programming squats into your training routine, there are a number of variations to consider based on your individualized goals....

Fiber-rich fruits, veggies and whole grains are among the foods to eat to lose weight. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages The focus of weight loss typically is to eat less, but what if you focused on eating more? Advertisement A major concern with the way we eat today is that we're filling up on a lot of foods that don't serve us well (i.e. fast-food, ultra-processed foods, foods high in sugar and saturated fats), and are falling short on the foods that not only provide us with the nutrition we need (fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc....

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Dress size doesn't always exactly translate to your weight. Image Credit: Alina Buzunova/iStock/GettyImages Changes in weight may mean you have to update your wardrobe. And indeed, some people use clothing size as a benchmark for losing weight. But if you’re wondering how much weight loss it takes to lose a size, there’s no straightforward answer. Advertisement That's because people have unique body types and compositions that don't necessarily cleanly correlate to clothing sizes....

The health benefits of blueberries are far and wide, so go ahead and snack on them on their own or add them to smoothies, parfaits and salads. Image Credit: Manuta/iStock/GettyImages Blueberries are perfect in pancakes, superb in smoothies and truly snackable on their own. But besides for their juiciness and versatility, the blue fruit also boasts some serious health benefits. Advertisement "Blueberries are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals including potassium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K and immune-boosting vitamin C," says Jennifer Oikarinen, RD at Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix....

Your doctor can order blood tests that reveal your ratio of total cholesterol to HDL. Image Credit: Nomad/E+/GettyImages High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Your cholesterol ratio, which compares your total cholesterol to your HDL, or “good,” cholesterol, can help better assess your risk. Advertisement While a healthy total cholesterol is less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), the ideal ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is a bit more complicated....