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Hiatal hernias don't always create symptoms, but they can be painful. Image Credit: Deagreez/iStock/GettyImages Most hiatal hernias rarely cause symptoms. But if yours bothers you, there are some steps you can take to feel better. Changes in diet and losing weight are a good place to start, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Advertisement What Exactly Is Hiatal Hernia? There is an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your belly, for your esophagus to pass through and attach to the upper part of your stomach....

When you're concerned about your health, deep-fried crispy potatoes are off the menu. Image Credit: Yulia-Images/Moment/GettyImages When you’re concerned about your health, deep-fried, crispy potatoes are off the menu. But that doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy your craving for crunchy spuds. Dehydrated potato chips and aren’t quite like the real thing, but they are a lot better for your heart and your waistline. Advertisement Why Dehydrate Your Spuds? Almost no one doesn’t like crispy, crunchy, greasy potato chips....

Turmeric's earthy aroma and flavor make it a delicious addition to many dishes. Turmeric's earthy aroma and flavor make it a delicious addition to many dishes. Turmeric is almost always sold with the dried spices at grocery stores, but some specialty markets carry the fresh root. Swapping fresh turmeric root for dried in recipes is possible. Advertisement According to Michigan State University, turmeric has multiple uses. It is used in food for to add both color and flavor....

Running on soft surfaces may be less tiring than pavement. Image Credit: Jasmina007/E+/GettyImages Running and jogging are excellent forms of physical exercise, which can help you maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, regular aerobic exercise can improve everything from your cardiovascular health to your overall mood says ACE Fitness. Advertisement If you find running very physically tiring, you should address any issues or factors that could be slowing you down. Consult your doctor for medical advice before starting any new exercise regimen or if you are concerned about your tiredness....

A healthy breakfast cereal with fat-free milk gives a boost of nutrients. Image Credit: Pedro_Turrini/iStock/GettyImages For a quick breakfast or snack, nothing beats a bowl of cereal with cold milk. With its sweet and crunchy clusters, Honey Bunches of Oats is a fan favorite, but its high sugar content makes it closer to a dessert than a healthy breakfast. Advertisement Tip Honey Bunches of Oats is not very healthy due to its high sugar content....

Rubbing your hands with a disinfecting wipe can cause skin irritation and contact dermatitis. 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. We understand the temptation to reach for one of those handy disinfecting wipes when you need to clean your hands, which, during the age of COVID-19, is pretty much all the time. After all, the wipes are convenient and they kill germs so… why not, right?...

Lunch meat can be healthy or unhealthy depending on the source. Image Credit: Tom Baker / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Lunch meat comes in many forms, from freshly sliced turkey breast to highly processed bologna. The former is a healthy source of lean protein, but the latter is a concoction of poultry and meat byproducts chock-full of sodium, saturated fat, and chemicals and low in nutritional value. Make healthy lunch choices by reading ingredient labels and choosing fresh cuts of meat over questionable “processed meat foods....

Many people wonder if pita bread is healthy, and the answer depends on how it's made and what you eat it with. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Is It Healthier Than Other Types of Bread? Choosing Healthy Pita Meal Ideas There's nothing like biting into a freshly baked piece of warm, fluffy pita bread. The soft bread is comforting and satiating, but many wonder if pita bread is healthy....

Knee pain can be frustrating for weight lifters since it can bring your workout routine to a stop. Due to the excess force you place on the knees during weight lifting, knee pain is a fairly common complaint. Most knee pain can be resolved at home, but if your pain is severe or does not get better with rest, see your doctor. Causes Knee pain that’s associated with weight lifting is often caused by squats and lunges, which require excess force to be placed on the knee....

Kiwi fruit is high in oxalic acid. Image Credit: Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images If you have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones or kidney disease, you may need to limit oxalate consumption. Plants naturally contain oxalic acid, so if you eat a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, beans and nuts, you also consume oxalic acid, or oxalate. For most people, this isn’t a problem because it’s eliminated through urine. Those on a low-oxalate diet may choose from a variety of fruits that are low in oxalate....

Once you're ready to eat again you may want to start with soft foods like Jell-O, mashed potatoes, smoothies and soup before gradually working your way back to your normal diet. Image Credit: instamatics/iStock/GettyImages There’s no specific diet recommended after gallbladder surgery, but your physician can provide guidelines based on your situation. You may experience diarrhea after eating high-fat, sugary and spicy foods, but some people will be able to eat their usual pre-surgery diet without any side effects....

Glutathione supplements can cause gastric issues. Image Credit: phasinphoto/iStock/GettyImages Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that your body makes as a defense against the oxidative stresses of everyday life. Although the oral supplemental form is generally considered safe for many conditions, some glutathione side effects can result with its improper use. Advertisement Role of Glutathione Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of high levels of three amino acids, namely cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid....

Eating green is good for your body and the environment. Image Credit: sanjeri/E+/GettyImages You know eating healthier is good for you. But did you know it benefits the environment, too? Advertisement That's right: Consuming foods associated with improved health and lower risk of disease — like whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and olive oil — is better for Mother Earth, according to a large analysis published October 2019 in the ​Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)....

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Alpha and beta glucose form the basis for two key components of a healthy diet: starch and fiber. Image Credit: marilyna/iStock/GettyImages Glucose is one of your body’s favorite sources of energy. Alpha and beta glucose are two common forms of the fuel that differ in their molecular structure and the types of nutrients they create. Advertisement What Is Glucose? Glucose molecules are simple sugars found in carbohydrate foods like fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy, according to the U....

Even gym veterans need to work back up to their regular routines after taking a break from exercise. Image Credit: Unsplash/Victor Freitas The last thing you want to do after a long exercise hiatus is return to your old routine like nothing has changed. Even if you’re riding high on the thrill of being back in the gym, you need to ease back into things and not overdo it on day one....

A woman is holding a barbell. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images Muscle “toning” is a bit of a misnomer. Muscle tone refers to the state of tension in your muscles that contributes to your ability to maintain proper posture and coordination. Exercises that claim to tone your muscles really aim to increase the definition of your muscles. Resistance training is a great method to gain muscle definition and can be divided into two further categories: muscular endurance training and muscular strength training....

Man doing pull-ups Image Credit: nishka321/iStock/Getty Images If you see an athelete with noticeably great posture, they likely have well developed trapezius, or back, muscles. Overdeveloping the chest muscles will cause the shoulders to hunch forward and limit flexibility, contributing to poor posture. The trapezius is a muscle with three regions, running from the base of the skull to middle of the back. The upper portion shrugs your shoulders. The middle and lower area controls movements such as rowing....

Doing a dynamic warm-up before your run may help reduce your risk of injury and might give you a boost in performance. Image Credit: Claire Hsing/LIVESTRONG.com When you’ve got only so much time to squeeze a run into your day, it can feel like an internal battle to use some of those precious minutes for a warm-up. Advertisement But carving out some time to warm up before you hit the ground running is an important piece of the puzzle....

Image Credit: JackF/iStock/Getty Images A good exercise program helps patients with spinal stenosis slow the progress of the disorder. For many, spinal stenosis is acquired from or worsened by other medical conditions such as osteoporosis. Those with spinal stenosis have a spinal column that is narrower than normal, causing possible nerve impingement, bone spurs or grating. Certain exercises may increase pain or the chance of injury. Speak with your medical provider prior to starting a new weight-training program....