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The best mattresses for side sleepers are medium-firm and plush enough to provide pressure point relief. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How We Chose Best Overall Best on a Budget Best for Hip Pain Best Hybrid Best for Couples Best Breathable Best for Back and Neck Pain Best Splurge What to Look For Side sleeping is a common sleeping position and can offer myriad benefits, such as improved breathing for people with sleep apnea and reduced pressure for those experiencing joint pain....

The right pre-marathon diet fuels you from the start of your training through the finish line on race day. Image Credit: john shepherd/iStock/GettyImages The word “diet” calls to mind fast fixes and a focus on weight loss. But when you’re training for a distance as demanding as the marathon, a restrictive approach can leave you too depleted to log all your miles. Advertisement Instead, focus on consuming enough of the right kinds of energy to fuel your performance, says Dina Griffin, a board certified sports dietitian and registered dietitian nutritionist at The Nutrition Mechanic....

references Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences: "The Effect of Short-Term Exercise on Oxygen Saturation in Soccer Players" Mayo Clinic: "Hypoxemia" Mayo Clinic: "Pulse Oximetry" Cleveland Clinic: "Hypoxemia" An oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in your blood during exercise. Image Credit: opolja/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: opolja/iStock/GettyImages How a Pulse Oximeter Works Why Measure Levels During Exercise When to See a Doctor In healthy adults, normal pulse oximeter readings range from 95 to 100 percent, according to the Mayo Clinic....

The Recommended Meat Serving at a Meal Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Red meat may not be as demonized in the diet as carbohydrates have become, but you’ll still see experts demanding that you cut back on your intake. This can be a challenge, especially if you are contemplating a low-carb lifestyle. It can also be confusing to figure out what “cut back” even means. The good news is that the cautions against red meat are old news, and as long as you keep to appropriate portion sizes and don’t overdo the frequency, you can enjoy all kinds of meat as part of a fit and healthy lifestyle....

A woman is doing tricep dips on bars. Image Credit: Ammentorp Photography/iStock/Getty Images From a functional perspective, your triceps help extend your elbow and push objects. From an aesthetic perspective, well-defined triceps make your arms look fully developed. Weighted exercises like tricep extensions and push-downs can build your upper triceps, as can modified bench presses and body-weight exercises like dips. Advertisement Anatomy Your triceps brachii has three regions or heads. The long head begins near your scapula....

Research on the benefits of soursop tea is very limited and preliminary, but it may help prevent certain types of cancer, relieve inflammation and reduce pain. The benefits of drinking soursop tea may include some antibacterial and antiviral effects, as well as protection against certain cancers. The tea may also reduce inflammation, relieve pain and help prevent ulcers. Advertisement Tip Research on the benefits of soursop tea is very limited and preliminary, but it may help prevent certain types of cancer, relieve inflammation and reduce pain....

Upper-body exercises help burn fat. Image Credit: Darrin Klimek/Photodisc/Getty Images Breast fat can be just as problematic as extra fat anywhere else on the body. If you carry excess weight in your breasts, you may be subject to back pain and premature sagging. While cosmetic surgery is an option, it is expensive and requires recovery time. By incorporating fat burning activities and strength training into your daily routine you will lose body fat, including extra breast fat....

Cellulite on a woman's legs. Image Credit: Nikola Miljkovic/E+/Getty Images If you have cellulite, stretch marks or both, you are not alone. A whopping 90 percent of women have cellulite and 80 percent of Americans have stretch marks. They are both harmless, but that probably doesn’t make their appearance bother you any less. No matter what the cause, you may be able to reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks once and for all....

references The Mayo Clinic: "Fast Weight Loss: What's Wrong With It?" The American Academy of Dietetics: "Back to Basics for Healthy Weight Loss" Change in Seconds: "Virtual Weight Loss Simulator and Body Visualizer" Model My Diet: "Virtual Weight Loss Simulator and Motivation Tool" The American Council on Exercise: "Weight Lifting for Weight Loss" National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: "Factors Affecting Weight & Health" The American Council on Exercise: "Myths and Misconceptions: Spot Reduction and Feeling the Burn" Cleveland Clinic: "Excess Skin Removal" Mayo Clinic: "Stretch marks" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Not Just Your Grandma’s Diabetes" Visualize You: "Visualize Your Weight" U....

Push-up bars increase your range of motion. Image Credit: Zephyr18/iStock/GettyImages Just in case you thought push-ups were too easy, there’s a simple invention called a push-up bar that adds even more of a challenge to the exercise. This simple tool makes push-ups more challenging and allows you to get more out of every rep. The push-up bars increase the range of motion of your push-up and the science behind the subsequent results is simple: increasing your range of motion in an exercise makes you stronger and builds muscle faster....

Choose fiber-rich vegetables, not cupcakes, if you get hungry at night. Image Credit: sharpshutter/iStock/Getty Images The timing of your meals and snacks may affect your caloric intake, but your total daily caloric consumption and energy expenditure determine whether or not you’ll effectively lose weight. Avoiding carbohydrates after 6 p.m. may help prevent you from overeating. However, eliminating carbs after 6 p.m. isn’t a guarantee you’ll lose weight. Advertisement Benefits of Cutting Carbs Eating carbohydrates after 6 p....

Certain foods have been linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer. Image Credit: franckreporter/E+/GettyImages Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., according to prostate cancer statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS) — and age plays a big role in those who have it, with more than 80 percent of diagnoses in people 65 and older. Advertisement While you might not be able to change your age, there are things you ​can​ do to help reduce your risk of this cancer, says Christopher Weight, MD, a board-certified urologist, surgical oncologist and Center Director of Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic....

Speed bag with boxing gloves against a wood backdrop Image Credit: nautiluz56/iStock/Getty Images Speed bags are an effective tool for training hand speed, rhythm and timing while building endurance in your arms, shoulders and back. Small bags, such as Everlast’s 8-by-5-inch Kangaroo bag, moves faster, so it requires considerable skill to control. Larger bags, such as Everlast’s 10-by-7-inch bag, moves slower, so it’s better for beginner boxers. Proper inflation of the bag is just as important as size....

These farro breakfast recipes are full of fiber and other important nutrients. Image Credit: Kitchen Confidante Oatmeal is probably the most widely used and recognized breakfast grain. But while a 1-cup serving of oatmeal serves up 4 grams of fiber, the same amount of farro will give you 9 grams. Advertisement This versatile ancient grain is the perfect addition to your favorite breakfast bowl, as it can be served sweet, savory, hot or cold....

An apple that is firm and has no signs of mold or holes from insects should be safe to eat. Image Credit: whitetag/iStock/Getty Images Have you seen mold on apples and other fruits in your fridge or cupboard? Then it’s time to toss them. Like most fruits, apples can go bad and make you sick. Advertisement Tip An apple that is firm and has no signs of mold or holes from insects should be safe to eat....

Punching power has more to do with technique than size. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages In boxing and other combat sports, the most feared fighters are often those who possess the most punching power. It might seem obvious that a heavyweight will usually deliver a more powerful punch than a lightweight, but boxing isn’t called the “Sweet Science” for nothing, and body mass isn’t directly proportional to knockout power. Advertisement Measuring Punch Power When measuring punching power, scientists use differing methods to collect their data....

Three drinks from Taco Bell. Image Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images News/Getty Images It is wise to consider the nutrition information for the beverages you consume with your meals, and eating at Taco Bell is no exception. While the fast-food restaurant offers several beverages that contain a significant amount of calories and sugar, those limiting their consumption of these things have acceptable beverages available as well. Knowing the nutritional facts of each beverage can help you avoid consuming unnecessary calories and sugar....

Just a half-cup of cooked pinto beans will provide nearly a third of your daily fiber needs. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative If you’ve had refried beans before then you’ve had pinto beans. Not only are they a staple in Mexican and South American cooking, but their popularity in southern cooking also can’t be understated. Advertisement Pinto beans are in a class of plant foods called pulses, which are edible seeds grown in a pod — pulses also include lentils, peas and soybeans....

When pain strikes one side of your head, it's most likely caused by a migraine attack or temporal arteritis. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages Sharp pain on the side of your head, above your ear, might make you wonder about the whys and wherefores. It could be what’s known as a temporal headache, meaning a headache on the side of your head at the temple. Or it could be something more serious....

A fresh grapefruit on a blue table. Image Credit: Diana Taliun/iStock/Getty Images Grapefruit is low in calories, with just 41 calories per half, and high in vitamin C, with 73 percent of the daily value per half. There is some preliminary evidence that grapefruit may help with weight loss in different ways, depending on when you eat it. Advertisement Before-Meal Benefits A study published in the “Journal of Medicinal Food” in 2006 found that people who ate half of a grapefruit before each meal lost more weight and had improvements in insulin resistance compared to those who didn’t eat grapefruit....