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Getting off the floor requires strength, coordination and mobility. Image Credit: Oliver Rossi/Stone/GettyImages You sat down on the floor to cuddle your dog, hang with your kid or work in your garden. All was well until it was time to get up… but you couldn’t. Advertisement Struggling to get up from the floor is "not common for a functional, healthy human, but it is common in our modern culture where most people have adapted to a sitting lifestyle," says Chad Walding, doctor of physical therapy and founder of NativePath....

A healthy diet is important to lose thigh fat. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages There is a magic formula to losing thigh fat. It requires diligence on your part and creating a calorie deficit. In other words, you must burn more calories through exercise than you consume. Advertisement Since you can't spot reduce any one area of your body, you can pick one or more cardio activities to perform on a daily basis that will help you lose weight all over....

Trying to bulk up and increase mass may mean consuming protein drinks to help your muscles recover and grow faster. Whey protein, which is a high quality protein derived from dairy, mostly milk, is a common source of protein used in shakes and drinks. However, if the chalkiness of protein drinks is unappealing to you, even when using the chocolate whey version, there are ways to improve the flavor and consistency....

A woman is adjusting a treadmill. Image Credit: Nikolodion/iStock/Getty Images Matrix Fitness makes a series of treadmills loaded with modern features. They feature touch screen technology, multiple workout programs and some even have virtual scenery. Each section of the treadmill is color-coded for easy navigation. Those sections, the oversized buttons and large text make it easy to operate a Matrix treadmill. Advertisement Step 1 Press the green “Go” button to start....

Gumbo can be eaten hot or cold. Image Credit: Selwa Baroody/iStock/GettyImages Gumbo is a traditional New Orleans stew, often served over rice, that contains meat or seafood, vegetables and seasonings, according to PBS. Properly storing leftovers allows you to enjoy a delicious meal the next day without concern about bacterial growth that could make you sick. Advertisement Warning Recipes that call for shellfish require extra caution as shellfish spoil much more quickly than other types of meat....

People following a clear liquid diet prescribed by their doctor may eat clear broth, tea, cranberry juice, Jell-O and popsicles. Image Credit: Photosiber/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’re on a doctor-prescribed liquid diet or you’re following one in an effort to lose weight, we’ll break down what a liquid diet is, which foods are included, the risks and when it might be worth trying. Advertisement What Is a Liquid Diet, Exactly? A liquid diet is one where you only “eat” foods that are liquid, or become liquid at room temperature (think: ice pops)....

Never face a failed stew again! Learn how to thicken stew in a Crock-Pot with a few simple steps. Image Credit: nito100/iStock/GettyImages The beauty in a good stew is that you can combine a bunch of leftover veggies and meat and end up with a hearty and flavorful dinner that’s comforting to come home to. However, the last thing you want is to find is a thin stew in your Crock-Pot after a long day at the office....

There are a lot of fitness apps to help you track your calories burned while exercising. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images There are several calorie burn apps that you can download on your iPhone to help you with your fitness goals. Here’s how to go about using them. Advertisement Read more: How to Make Your Own Workout Routine on an iPhone Video of the Day Tip You can use a fitness app on your iPhone to track how many calories you burn when you exercise....

Ice cream can cause diarrhea for a variety of reasons. Image Credit: Stephanie Frey/iStock/Getty Images If you love ice cream, but find that it sends you running to the bathroom with full-blown diarrhea or even symptoms like slight bloating or mild cramping, you may have a disorder that prevents you from digesting dairy products properly. Learn what conditions might be responsible for your digestive discomfort and what you can do to avoid diarrhea after ice cream....

Coconut oil is good for frying. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages Given the many health claims surrounding coconut oil, you may be searching for ways to incorporate the plant fat into your diet. Frying with coconut oil is possible. But for high-temperature frying, use refined coconut oil. Advertisement Tip Yes, coconut oil is good for frying. However, when you fry foods at high temperatures always use refined coconut oil, which has a higher smoke point than virgin coconut oil....

A properly fitting bike is important for avoiding cycling-related knee injuries. Image Credit: GibsonPictures/E+/GettyImages Riding a bike is a low-impact exercise, but knee pain for cycling enthusiasts is common. This could lead you to think that cycling is bad for your knees, but that’s not necessarily true. You need to have the right equipment and engage in the exercise correctly for cycling to be good for your knees. Advertisement Tip Cycling is a low-impact alternative to exercises such as running, which can significantly tax your knees....

Ground psyllium husk on a table. Image Credit: konok1a/iStock/Getty Images It is safe to take psyllium husk while you are nursing as long as you drink plenty of fluids. Psyllium husk is the outer coating of mucilage around the seed of the Plantago ovata plant, which is grown primarily in India. It is taken for its fiber benefits, which include improved digestive tract health and cholesterol levels. Advertisement About Psyllium Husk Psyllium husk is pure dietary fiber that passes undigested through the stomach and small intestine....

Jackfruit makes for a great vegan take on pulled pork sandwiches. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Imagine a juicy, mouth-watering pulled pork sandwich that boasts fewer calories, less fat, absolutely no cholesterol and is vegan. Yes, ​vegan​. So what gives? Well, there’s no pork in sight — instead, jackfruit is the star of the show. Advertisement At first glance, jackfruit definitely doesn't look like a fruit. As the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, the spiky green find can grow up to 80 pounds, looking more like an oversized porcupine than something you'd eat....

Lean cuisine meals may appear to be healthy when considering calories alone. Image Credit: Tetra Images/Tetra images/GettyImages Lean Cuisine meals are advertised as a quick and easy way to eat healthily while you’re trying to lose weight. A closer look at Lean Cuisine nutrition facts reveals they may not be what you expect them to be. Advertisement Tip Lean cuisine meals may appear to be healthy when considering calories alone. However, because they are processed food, many are high in sodium while being low in protein and fiber....

A woman selecting a yogurt in the grocery store. Image Credit: Minerva Studio/iStock/Getty Images Desserts from the grocery store are rarely healthy choices. Often created to deliberately seduce shoppers into buying them, they can tempt even the healthiest, most well-disciplined eater. If you have a sweet tooth but don’t want to eat a dessert with a lot of fat, minimize your temptations by knowing the low-fat options. Advertisement Frozen Treats Opt for frozen yogurt, which is low in fat....

With a creamy, cheese-based sauce, fettuccine Alfredo is a dish high in fat. Image Credit: BWFolsom/iStock/GettyImages Pasta dishes are a meal staple for many people, and some choose to enjoy creamy, cheese-laden fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta used for this dish, fettuccine, is similar to spaghetti, but this noodle is flat and thin instead of round and thin. Advertisement While this tasty dish offers carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, its other nutritional facts may give you pause....

Stretching and strengthening maneuvers can improve ankle health. Image Credit: praisaeng/iStock/Getty Images A broken ankle can significantly impact your daily activities — particularly if your bones have to be stabilized with hardware. Broken ankle recovery time after surgery varies based on the severity of your injury, but it’s important to allow your bones to heal properly. Advertisement After an immobilization period, physical therapy exercises for ankle fracture concentrate on restoring ankle flexibility and strength....

Your knee pain during full squats might be due to lack of mobility in your ankles. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Squatting is a foundational human movement, along with pushing, pulling, rotation and hinging. And while you may hear warnings that squatting — especially with your thighs below parallel — is dangerous for your knees, that’s a myth. Advertisement "Performing a deep squat, in which your thighs are below parallel is completely safe, and is actually healthy for your hip, knee and ankle joints," says Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, founder of Movement Vault....

Arnica creams are used to treat muscle sprains. Arnica cream, or arnica montana cream, is a homeopathic medicine obtained from the arnica plant. Arnica extracts, obtained from the fresh or dried flower of the plant, have been used since the 1500s as a treatment for various muscle issues, including sprains, muscle aches, rheumatic pain, inflammation caused by fractures and insect bites, as well as to treat bruises and heal wounds. However, arnica must be used with caution as serious side effects can occur....

If you're missing your favorite workout studio class, there are some precautions you should take to lower your risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages When stay-at-home orders were put in place at the beginning of the pandemic, gyms and fitness studios across the country shut their doors, forcing lots of people to re-imagine their approach to exercise. Some turned to online workouts, others began hiking or biking, and many opted out of exercise altogether....