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Permanent is a pretty serious word. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages Fat makes friends with people in different places. Some folks are apple-shaped and accumulate padding around the middle, while others are pear-shaped and pack it on below the waist. The pear-shaped can rejoice that junk in the trunk puts you at lower risk for cancer, diabetes and other problems. Advertisement Of course, there's a trade-off. The fat below the waist is subcutaneous fat, which is harder — but not impossible — to lose....

One way to do it is to keep the tortillas warm in a Crock-Pot. If you're having a party and trying to figure out the best way to keep tortillas warm for a taco bar, here's what you need to know. One way to do it is to keep the tortillas warm in a Crock-Pot. Advertisement Read more: How to Heat Up a Fully Cooked Ham in a Crock Pot Video of the Day Best Way to Keep Tortillas Warm for a Taco Bar A taco bar is a great idea for a party because you can feed a lot of people with little effort....

If you're looking for variety in your diet, there are lots of option for carbs in Indian food. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Indian cuisine uses sour, sweet, spicy and hot flavors to create rich, luscious dishes that are often sopped up with flavorful rice or toasty naan. If you’re looking for variety in your diet, there are lots of option for carbs in Indian food. Advertisement High-carbohydrate foods in Indian cuisine include many of the vegetarian options based on beans and served over rice....

Bike riding is good for knee osteoarthritis, as long as you keep a few key things in mind. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images If you’re one of the 14 million people in the U.S. who have knee osteoarthritis, exercising is a must. Not only can physical activity help ease joint pain and preserve joint function, it can also help stave off arthritis-related disabilities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

If you feel knee pain after running, it could be a sign you might have muscle imbalances or alignment issues. Image Credit: Nikada/E+/GettyImages It’s completely normal to feel a little bit of muscle soreness after running, especially if you’re pounding pavement for long periods of time. However, if you experience knee pain after running, it could be a sign that something more serious is up. Advertisement The good news is that most knee issues from running can be treated to keep you on your feet....

Although more research is needed to confirm the health benefits of licorice tea, it may help ease an upset stomach and certain skin conditions. Image Credit: alexander ruiz/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Benefits Safety Considerations How Much to Drink a Day Licorice tea has long been used to soothe an upset stomach. But does this treatment hold up? Here, we look at licorice tea benefits and drawbacks, plus how much licorice tea is too much....

You can eat cheese on a low-fiber diet, which is why cheese and crackers makes a great snack. Image Credit: tirc83/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks If you're recovering from surgery or treatment on your digestive tract or have a condition like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), your doctor may recommend a low-residue diet menu. This is an eating plan that's low in fiber, which reduces strain on your digestive system so it can heal....

A man is testing his blood sugar levels. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images Your blood glucose levels can determine whether you have or are at risk for developing diabetes, a condition in which your body no longer effectively processes and absorbs glucose from the bloodstream. Blood glucose levels fluctuate during the day, particularly after meals. Postprandial – which means after eating – glucose levels that rise beyond a certain level may mean you have diabetes or prediabetes....

Image Credit: heshphoto/Image Source/GettyImages If you own a Keurig coffee maker, you have the benefit of brewing "coffee house quality" coffee and custom beverages at home. Advertisement The Keurig coffee maker allows you to make coffee, tea and other beverages such as apple cider and hot chocolate, one cup at a time with Keurig K-Cups. This eliminates the occurrence of wasting excess quantities of coffee. Video of the Day While you might regularly consume the Keurig coffee for its taste and quality, you should also know its nutritional value....

Downward Dog is a challenging yoga pose that requires full-body flexibility. Image Credit: Kilito Chan/Moment/GettyImages Anyone who’s ever practiced yoga has done Downward Facing Dog. Even if you’re not a yogi, you’ve likely performed this popular posture during a dynamic warm-up or a post-workout cooldown. That’s because this classic yoga pose yields so many mind and body benefits. Advertisement "It strengthens and stretches almost every muscle in the body and builds bone density, as it is considered a weight-bearing exercise," Koya Webb, yoga instructor, creator of the Get Loved Up Online Yoga Teacher Training and author of ​Let Your Fears Make You Fierce​, tells LIVESTRONG....

You should be able to do full pull-ups without your legs interfering with your range of motion. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Pull-up or chin-up bars are an inexpensive piece of home workout equipment. When you’re installing one, you need to take two factors into account if you want to install it at the correct height. Advertisement The bar needs to be low enough that you don't bump your head at the top of your repetitions....

Learn more about the different bike categories to find your perfect fit. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How We Chose Road Bikes Fitness Bikes Mountain Bikes E-Bikes What to Look for Bike Accessories Getting started with cycling as an adult can have a steep learning curve. But getting comfortable in the seat (aka saddle) is just a matter of time. Advertisement One of the trickiest parts is finding a good bike for beginner adults....

references Clinics in Geriatric Medicine: "Strength Training in Older Adults: The Benefits for Osteoarthritis" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Arthritis" Seated exercises for older adults let you build strength for healthy aging no matter your mobility levels or health concerns. Image Credit: BakiBG/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: BakiBG/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: Deborah Lensing/LIVESTRONG.com Body Part Shoulders Goal Build Muscle Sit tall with your shoulders back and down and your feet flat on the floor....

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Running helps build cardiovascular endurance. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Cardiovascular endurance is described as the ability to perform large-muscle dynamic, moderate-to-high intensity exercise for prolonged periods. This can be tested in a variety of ways. There are many types of standardized tests developed by professionals to test cardiovascular endurance. Some of these tests require specialized equipment in order to be performed properly and accurately. However, there are also tests that can be done with minimal equipment or outside resources that will give you an accurate measurement of your cardiovascular endurance....

Woman making a protein drink Image Credit: Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images People often associate protein shakes with bodybuilders and, by default, big muscles. Because many women don’t want to bulk up, they may avoid drinking protein shakes. But some women may have good reasons to supplement their diets with whey shakes, ranging from improved body composition to better hunger control. As with all supplements, talk to your doctor before adding whey protein drinks to your diet....

Enjoy a little Halloween treat and sweat session — candy, included. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages This Halloween, put your sugar rush to good use and build a candy-themed HIIT workout based on your favorite treats. Pick three or four candies and run through their respective exercise (listed below) for 10 reps. Do four or five rounds total, resting 30 to 60 seconds in between. Advertisement Take breaks as needed and keep some water handy....

Ramp up your training to help run quicker. Image Credit: Tony Anderson/DigitalVision/GettyImages Running 1.5 miles in 10 minutes is no easy feat. To do it, you’ll have to maintain a pace of 6 minutes, 40 seconds, per mile. Depending on your current level of fitness, you may have a little or a long way to go to reach this goal. Advertisement Regardless, you'll need to ramp up your training, varying your workouts each week to include longer runs and short speed workouts balanced with proper recovery....

Tomatoes growing on a vine. Image Credit: Virynja/iStock/Getty Images Itchy skin after eating tomatoes may be more common than you think. The acidity from the tomato can cause skin irritation and can even cause allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is not the same condition as a food allergy because it’s only a surface allergy that occurs whenever you touch tomatoes with your skin, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology....

Vitamin B is great for helping you when you are tired. Image Credit: kerdkanno/iStock/GettyImages Fatigue is a hallmark of today’s fast-paced, go-go-go culture. According to the National Safety Council, fatigue costs employers about $136 billion a year in lost productivity. Worse, fatigue leads to depression, obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Advertisement Supplement manufacturers don't hesitate to use this as a money-making scheme, marketing vitamins for fatigue that promise to perk you up when you can't get your zzzs....