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The Best Cardio Exercise for Heart Patients Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages A heart problem can leave you feeling vulnerable and nervous about exercise. Whether you’ve had a heart surgery or are simply on medication for a heart problem, you need to know that you can trust your heart. That’s why the best cardio exercise for heart patients is something light, such as brisk walking. Advertisement Starting Slowly When you exercise, your heart beats faster and faster....

A smoothie made of fresh fruits and vegetables may be easier to swallow than raw produce. Image Credit: John_Kasawa/iStock/Getty Images Severe weight loss and dehydration during radiation treatment is common, particularly if you are undergoing therapy for cancers of the head and neck. Eating a nutrient-dense diet and keeping up your weight is vital to your battle and recovery during and after treatment. Choose healthy, whole foods that you enjoy eating to replenish and energize your body....

Rolled oats, which are whole-grain oats that have been steamed and pressed with a roller to flatten them, take about five minutes to cook. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Nothing warms a body on a cold winter morning better than a hot bowl of oatmeal. Unless, of course, you have to wait for it to cook — the biggest difference between rolled oats and instant oats. Advertisement Rolled oats, which are whole-grain oats that have been steamed and pressed with a roller to flatten them, take about five minutes to cook, while instant oats, which are basically very thinly pressed rolled oats, are ready as soon as you mix in hot water....

Losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/GettyImages Maybe an upcoming wedding or vacation has you wanting to lose 30 pounds in two months. You might be tempted to try a fad diet with promises of speedy results — but those promises are usually too good to be true, unfortunately. Advertisement Losing 30 pounds in such a relatively short period of time is not realistic for most people....

A woman is measuring her waist. Image Credit: David De Lossy/Photodisc/Getty Images Spotting refers to menstrual bleeding that occurs between a woman’s regular periods. Stress, eating disorders and extreme weight loss can all cause menstrual irregularities, such as total cessation of periods, reports Medline Plus. Although spotting is not specifically mentioned as a possible side effect of weight loss, hormonal irregularities that may result from extreme dieting and exercising may cause mid-cycle bleeding....

Weighted hula hoops are great to help strengthen your core. Image Credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/Chris Whitehead/Cultura Exclusive/GettyImages If you’re bored with your current fitness routine and need something to turn up the excitement level, then grab a weighted hula hoop and get moving. Advertisement Not only will swinging your hips like you did as a kid make you laugh, but it can also work your core muscles, tone your lower body and burn a ton of calories....

Several treatments can help you prevent the tightness you feel after working out. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Most people’s muscles feel tight a few hours after an intense workout. Such muscle tightness is part of a muscle injury known as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. The exact causes of DOMS remain unknown, but scientists have recently started to understand its underlying mechanisms. This new information can help you prevent post-workout tightness and lower your injury risk....

Lower body exercises are ok to do if you have a bruised rib. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages Exercises for bruised ribs can help you recover faster and fight pneumonia, which is one risk of rib injuries. Try to stay active, even though it might be painful. Stretching, walking and other gentle activities are best. Advertisement Tip With a bruised rib, you can still do lower body or cardiovascular exercises, but don't pursue anything that starts to hurt....

A female doctor pointing at a chest x-ray. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Inhaling food into your lungs – known as aspiration – can cause serious complications, especially if you have a condition that makes you aspirate food or fluids on a regular basis. According to an article published in 2011 by “Critical Care Medicine,” aspiration is the leading cause of pneumonia in the intensive care unit. A piece of tissue called the epiglottis normally prevents food from entering your lungs by covering your trachea, or windpipe, as you’re swallowing....

Many, but not all, onions are considered to be low in carbohydrates. Image Credit: Qwart/iStock/GettyImages Onions are a delicious, nutritious food that can be consumed in various ways. Even people on low-carbohydrate diets eat this vegetable as it is fairly low in carbs. However, the serving size of onions should be limited for people on low-carbohydrate diets, depending on the type of onion being consumed. Advertisement Tip There are many types of onions, and the exact carb count for each one is different....

Carbs are the primary fuel for workouts. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/Caiaimage/GettyImages Carbs are found in all foods except meat, including grains, fruits, vegetables and even dairy. Regardless of the source, after absorption, carbs exist in the body as glucose. Glucose is the body’s first and often preferred energy source. Advertisement When you consume more carbs, or energy, than your body needs, the excess glucose is stored in your liver and muscles as glycogen....

What Is the Main Function of Glucose? Image Credit: Mykola Sosiukin/iStock/GettyImages There are many types of sugars, which are the simplest type of carbohydrate. While too much dietary sugar poses a number of health risks, the simple sugar glucose serves a critical role in the human body. Glucose serves a primary fuel to generate energy that the body’s cells use to carry out their metabolic and biological functions. Glucose is particularly important for the brain, red blood cells and muscle cells during exercise....

Dumbbell pullovers are a great way to work your chest and back at the same time. Image Credit: gilaxia/E+/GettyImages If you’re looking for a way to train your chest and back at the same time, then there are two words for you: dumbbell pullover. The dumbbell or db pullover is a staple in many split routines and bodybuilding workouts because it’s one exercise that hits many muscles. Some training plans include it as part of a push/pull day, while others add it to a single body part day such as chest day....

The primary acids in tomatoes are citric and malic acid. Image Credit: Serghei Starus / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The acid in tomatoes can be beneficial for many bodily functions, including energy release and reduced risk of certain ailments. Citric acid, ascorbic acid and malic acid are all found in tomatoes, and all of these provide help to the body’s cellular functions. Advertisement Tip The principal acids found in tomatoes are citric, ascorbic and malic acids, all of which play key roles in the production and release of energy....

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is linked to high sodium intake and excess body weight, and it can go undetected -- often for years. Most sodium in the average American diet comes from packaged, processed foods, which are high in sodium and often loaded with saturated fat. Making healthy snack choices can help prevent or lower high blood pressure. Advertisement Handy Veggies Keep resealable bags filled with bite-size veggies in the refrigerator as a quick snack....

A pile of mortadella sits on a white counter. Image Credit: Photopips/iStock/Getty Images The 4- to 6-month mark, when most babies begin eating solid foods, is an exciting time for parents and infants alike. Not only can your little one start eating with your family, but you can share your favorite foods with him. Not all foods are safe at this stage, though, and most babies won’t be ready for table foods – such as deli meat – for several more months....

Vitamin B supplements can turn your urine yellow. Image Credit: Piyapong Thongcharoen/iStock/GettyImages Have you noticed any changes in urine color recently? You might have what’s known as “vitamin B yellow pee.” Some B vitamins, such as riboflavin and folic acid, can turn your urine yellow when consumed in excess. Luckily, this condition does not pose any serious risks. Advertisement Tip Riboflavin, vitamin B12, folic acid and other B-complex vitamins contain yellow-green or yellow-orange pigments that may change urine color....

A large middle is a sign of increased health risks. Image Credit: Markus Guhl/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images Call it your “muffin top,” “middle-age spread,” “jelly rolls” or “apron,” but there’s nothing harmless about belly fat. Excessive belly fat puts you at a high risk of developing chronic disease. Men with a waist larger than 37 inches and women with one larger than 31.5 inches should be concerned about the potential health consequences....

There are several yoga poses you can do to help relieve hemorrhoids. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Unfortunately, there’s no scientific evidence supporting the use of yoga for hemorrhoids. But yoga does count as exercise and a healthy lifestyle choice in general — both of which can help you maintain healthy bowel function to reduce or avoid hemorrhoids. Advertisement The Lowdown on Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids may be the butt of many jokes — get it?...

You need to be proactive with blisters when running. Image Credit: Matthew Leete/DigitalVision/GettyImages Running with blisters is something most endurance athletes or weekend warriors have dealt with at some point while on a long run, in the middle of hill training or during a race. While typically small in size, these fluid-filled bubbles pack a huge ouch factor that can bring even the toughest runners to their knees. Advertisement How Do Blisters Form?...