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Muscle relaxers are a group of medications that are most commonly prescribed for spasms and pain. Image Credit: borgogniels/iStock/GettyImages Muscle relaxers are a group of medications that are most commonly prescribed for spasms and pain. These could be due to musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle strains, tension headaches, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Advertisement They are also used for spasticity due to neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy....

A close-up of pimento olives. Image Credit: severija kirilovaite/iStock/Getty Images Table olives, often eaten as a garnish or as a food or salad topping, are the bitter fruit of the olive tree. Olives aren’t very palatable upon immediate harvest and are not usually eaten until they have been cured with salt and water. They are a low-calorie, oily fruit whose unsaturated oil is touted for its health benefits. Advertisement Nutrition Information According to The Daily Plate on LIVESTRONG....

A skinny margarita is a lightened-up version of the popular cocktail. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages A skinny margarita is a lightened-up version of the popular cocktail. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) FoodData Central, 1.5 fluid ounces of 80 proof distilled liquor contains 97 calories. Adding all the other ingredients makes it worse for your diet. Advertisement What is A Skinny Margarita? A skinny margarita is a spin on the traditional version....

Milk has less fat than half and half. Image Credit: Anikona/iStock/GettyImages If you like drinking your coffee with cream, you’re likely familiar with half-and-half. Half-and-half is an emulsified product made of half whole milk and half cream. It’s consequently fattier than any type of milk, with a fat content that typically ranges between 10.5 and 18 percent. Advertisement Half-and-Half Fat Content Half-and-half is half whole milk and half cream, but this cream can be heavy cream (36 percent or more fat) or light cream (18 to 30 percent fat)....

Heel-to-toe walking helps prevent falls and injury by improving balance. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages Once you’re over 60, doing balance exercises is crucial. That’s because falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death among adults ages 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advertisement One of the simplest balance activities of all is heel-to-toe walking. Making simple stabilizing movements, like the heel-to-toe walk, a regular part of your exercise routine can greatly reduce your risk of falls....

Different body shapes suit different sports. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images As an athlete, you want to get in the best shape possible, but understanding exactly what that means can be a challenge. Weight tables drawn up for the general population do not necessarily reflect appropriate height-to-weight ratios for athletes. The type of sport you engage in determines how extra pounds affect your performance. Advertisement BMI Limitations Body mass index is a number derived from your height and weight; it helps health-care professionals identify a healthy weight range....

Supraventricular tachycardia can be aggravated by abnormal electrolyte levels. Image Credit: Merzavka/iStock/Getty Images The human heart is a complex electrical organ with its own switch-like pacemaker and “wiring.” Your heart rate is influenced by a variety of factors, including impulses from your nervous system and alterations in the levels of electrolytes, such as potassium and magnesium, in your heart’s cells. Supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, is a term physicians use to describe a faster-than-normal firing of electrical centers in the upper chambers of your heart....

Different arm positions in push ups work out different muscles. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Proper push-up form strengthens your muscles without damaging your joints. Incorrect body mechanics when doing a push-up, such as flaring your elbow out, can lead to pain and injury in the shoulder, elbow and wrist and limit your muscle gains. Advertisement Push-Ups: Elbows In or Out? To do a push-up, place your hands flat on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart....

Ragi java is made by cooking ground finger millet, also known as ragi, with water or milk. Image Credit: Hans-Joachim Schneider/iStock/Getty Images Ragi java, also known as ragi malt, is a thick, warm drink popular in southern India. It is made by cooking ground finger millet, also known as ragi, with water or milk. Ragi java is a highly nutritious drink due to the ragi nutrition profile, which includes high amounts of minerals and vitamins....

Music can alleviate stress during exercise. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Music can set the entire tone of your workout — it can motivate you to push harder, encourage you to move faster, and help you relax into a cool down stretch. When you recognize the strong connection between your heartbeat and music, you can create the ideal workout playlist from start to finish. Advertisement Correlation Between Heartbeat and Music If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class at the gym, you are no stranger to the idea that music can play a big role in how hard you’re working....

There are several alternatives to triceps pushdowns. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Any time you straighten an arm or use your arm(s) to push, your triceps is at work. Tricep pushdowns are a popular way of working this muscle on the back of your arm. But if you don’t have access to the right equipment for that exercise, you can choose from any tricep pushdown alternative. Advertisement Exactly how many sets and repetitions you should do, and how much weight you should lift, depends on your strength-training goals....

Muscle Milk uses several types of proteins across its line of products. Image Credit: Peter Berglund/iStock/GettyImages This brand of protein products are popular in the fitness community, but you should consider the potential Muscle Milk side effects before incorporating it into your diet. While these high-protein shakes and bars work well for many people, they can cause mild to severe side effects in others. Advertisement Muscle Milk is a brand with a full range of products that includes ready-to-drink shakes, protein powders and high-protein bars....

Lack of vitamin D and iron can result in fatigue. Image Credit: IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Science Photo Library/GettyImages Nutrition statistics show deficiencies in both iron and vitamin D are major worldwide health concerns, reports the International Journal of Preventive Medicine. Iron and vitamin D may have a relationship as cofactors for each other. Vitamin D is needed to absorb iron; low iron or anemia may indicate a vitamin D deficiency in your body....

Image Credit: Demand Media Studios Candy is meant to be a treat, but even when consumed in moderation some varieties push the wellness envelope. To have your sweets and stay healthy too, limit candy that's particularly high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial ingredients. Read on for 20 candies that can really spook your health. Advertisement 1. Sour Patch Kids Image Credit: Demand Media Studios Naturally colorful foods are highly nutritious, but Sour Patch Kids definitely don't grow on trees....

There are more and more low-carb bread options available that rely on wholesome ingredients and deliver on taste. Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/GettyImages How We Chose What Is ‘Low-Carb’? Best Overall Best Budget Best Gluten-Free Best Sprouted Best Paleo Best Seeded Best Wheat Best Multi-Grain Best Alternative What to Know Before Buying Instead of counting total carbs, tracking net carbs will give you the number of carbs your body actually digests....

Chicken is a great food in a diet for apple shaped women. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages You can’t control how or where your body gains or loses weight, but most women tend to carry weight either in their hips and thighs, giving them a pear-shaped body, or in their abdomen and chest, giving them an apple-shaped body. If you have an apple shape, diet is important for your health. Advertisement Tip If you have more belly fat, you’re at greater risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease....

Clear liquids are a soothing option after throwing up. Image Credit: iko636/iStock/GettyImages Vomiting is a common symptom of motion sickness, morning sickness, or gastroenteritis — an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by an infection, such as the stomach flu or food-borne illness. This symptom may also be caused by excessive alcohol intake or certain medications, most notably chemotherapy drugs. Advertisement While persistent vomiting or severe dehydration requires medical intervention, mild vomiting is often managed at home, with the priority of replacing fluids and electrolytes to prevent or treat dehydration....

A woman is eating breakfast at the table. Image Credit: amanaimagesRF/amana images/Getty Images Macronutrients – the big three of protein, carbohydrates and fat – are the cornerstone of any dietary plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that all three are important to your health, but balance is important. The best ratio for you depends on age. Advertisement Age Affects Recommendations Young children need extra fuel to grow, which means they should have more fat than older children, adolescents and adults, according to the USDA....

If you've been hitting the disinfectant pretty hard during the pandemic, you may not be doing your healthy any favors. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Disinfecting Surfaces During COVID What Happens if Disinfectant Is in the Air? 4 Other Side Effects of Using Disinfectants What If Someone in My Home Has COVID?...

Watermelon contains sucrose. Image Credit: fotosr/iStock/GettyImages Disaccharides may not come up in your day-to-day conversation, but the two-molecule sugar is probably present in some of the foods you eat. Now before you go and clear out your kitchen of this sugar, you need to understand the biological importance of disaccharides. Advertisement Why You Need Carbohydrates While the human body is an amazing machine, it can’t perform all the necessary functions of life without a little outside help....