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Make sure to properly warm up before your workout. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages Don’t let fatigue knock you off your game when exercising. Stop getting really tired during your workout by taking safety precautions before and during your workout. Engaging in a brief session of warm-up exercises prepares your muscles for the stress a workout creates. Advertisement Your body requires proper nutrition and hydration to perform at optimum levels while exercising....

Focus on lifting weights to help lose thigh fat. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Few things in the world of fitness are more frustrating than dedicating yourself to working out but failing to see any progress. If you exercise regularly but you’re still not losing thigh fat, several factors could be at play. Advertisement Evaluating your workout and lifestyle and deciding what areas to change can quickly put you on track toward fat loss....

Being too harsh when brushing or styling your hair can lead to dry, brittle locks. Image Credit: Boyloso/iStock/GettyImages When your hair feels like straw and is falling out, you might jump to conclusions about your health. But don’t panic: A number of things can cause dry, brittle hair, and some are fairly simple to fix. Advertisement Chronic dry hair can lead to hair loss, says Mary Stevenson, MD, a dermatologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, which is why you'll want to get to the root of the problem....

These two women enjoy eating spaghetti at a party. Image Credit: Jaclyn Burke/iStock/Getty Images A party with tasty food can contribute toward an enjoyable event. Unfortunately, foods may lose their flavor or spoil if they are supposed to be served warm but become cold. Spaghetti noodles are commonly served during parties. Spaghetti is easy to prepare. Served warm with pasta sauce poured over top, spaghetti is a party food enjoyed by party-goers of all ages....

If you want fantastic baked lasagna, you need to know what temperature to bake it at and how long to bake lasagna for. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Oven-baked lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, but it can also be a surprisingly healthy dish if you switch up a few ingredients. Whether you like it meaty, vegetarian or low-carb, there are ways to customize a traditional lasagna recipe and turn it into a healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor....

A stationary bike is a good cardio workout. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Taxi/GettyImages If your stationary bike cardio workout consists of leisurely pedaling while paying more attention to the overhead TV than to your heart rate, level of intensity or speed, then an exercise bike will not provide a good cardio workout. On the other hand, if you pedal briskly, with a medium to high resistance level, an exercise bike provides excellent cardio exercise....

Moderate amounts of licorice may be tasty and offer mild health benefits. Image Credit: Moussa81/iStock/GettyImages Love it or hate it, licorice candy is a mainstay sweet for snacking. Licorice itself is a sweet root, often used as a sweetener in candies and beverages, that has a long history of perceived medicinal benefits. Too much licorice candy can be detrimental to some people’s health. Advertisement Tip Moderate amounts of licorice may be tasty and offer mild health benefits....

Grape juice has the highest sugar content of several popular drinks. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages If you like to start your day with a glass of juice, you might want to check the nutrition label to see how much sweet stuff is lingering in your favorite morning beverage. Believe it or not, the sugar in some orange juice and the sugar in some apple juice may be higher than other commercial drinks....

Adding more lemons to a whole food, plant-based diet may reduce your risk of cancer. Image Credit: Davizro/iStock/GettyImages Lemons are popular in many cuisines, but they also have a long history of medicinal uses. You may wonder about the benefits of lemon for cancer prevention or as part of your diet during cancer treatment. Here’s what the research says. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Benefits and Side Effects of Lemon Juice Video of the Day What Makes Lemons So Healthy?...

It is easy to confuse kidney and back pain after working out. Image Credit: strixcode/iStock/Getty Images If you have pain after exercising, you’re likely to think it is related to your workout. But, it is easy to confuse kidney pain with back pain after exercising. Typically, you will feel pain and soreness due to the muscles in the back contracting and being worked. Advertisement However, there are times when the pain may indicate a more serious condition....

A pescatarian diet has been linked to a range of health benefits, including weight loss. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In the eating world, there are all sorts of “-arians” these days. There are vegetarians, of course, but also fruitarians (those who eat only or mostly fruit) and even breatharians (those who believe they only need air or sunlight for sustenance — please, don’t try that one at home!). Advertisement Some of these eating approaches are controversial, to say the least, but the pescatarian diet is a sound, scientifically backed plan that can help you reach a variety of health goals....

For people whose bodies are naturally low in certain nutrients, taking calcium pills and magnesium can help maintain strong bones and muscle function Image Credit: Farion_O/iStock/GettyImages For people whose bodies are naturally low in certain nutrients, taking calcium pills and magnesium can help maintain strong bones and muscle function. While these two minerals are similar in many ways, you may not always want to take magnesium and calcium together. Advertisement Tip When taken together, calcium and magnesium can sometimes interfere with one another's absorption in the body....

Correcting a low sodium level with supplements may not be the best choice. Image Credit: grafvision/iStock/Getty Images While most Americans eat more sodium then they need, there are situations and medical conditions that can make your sodium levels drop too low. Since a level of sodium either too high or too low can cause health problems, it is best to talk to your physician before taking supplements to prevent complications....

Vodka is only one part of the caloric equation when making mixed drinks, Image Credit: warrengoldswain/iStock/GettyImages A simple vodka cocktail won’t make much of a dent in your daily caloric budget, but the calories in vodka can really add up if you drink too many of them. Stolichnaya vodka calories are the same as other brands of vodka, but the number of calories in a vodka-based cocktail will depend on what else has been mixed with the spirit....

Full-body strength-training exercises to make you a stronger cyclist. Image Credit: Getty Images / Light Field Studios Strength training has long gotten a bad rap among cyclists. Many think it’s either unnecessary or counterproductive. “I can build all the strength I need from cycling alone,” some say. Or, “won’t adding muscle mass slow me down?” Advertisement Science says otherwise. An August 2014 article in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports discusses several perks: Strength training boosts endurance, its authors write, by facilitating "economy of movement, delaying fatigue, improving anaerobic capacity and enhancing maximal speed....

The subscapularis is a stabilizing mucsle for the shoulder. Image Credit: Milshot/iStock/GettyImages The subscapularis is part of your rotator cuff muscles. Subscapularis exercises can help to prevent injury and strengthen the muscles of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is the the root of most shoulder pain complaints in active people, according to the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement Warning If you experience pain in your shoulder, be sure to seek medical attention to determine the cause....

Green tea is a good source of l-theanine. Image Credit: Alvaro Fernandez Echeverria/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Benefits Foods Rich in L-Theanine How to Get Theanine If you tend to hit a mid-day slump, you may want to trade your coffee break for an afternoon tea where you can find L-theanine, an amino acid known for its soothing effects and potential to improve concentration. Finding foods rich in theanine is a tough task, though....

Thai tea is a delicious but decadent drink that can have a lot of added sugar and calories. Image Credit: Swanya Charoonwatana/iStock/GettyImages Thai tea is a delicious but decadent drink that can have a lot of added sugar and calories, depending on how it’s made. Here’s what you need to know about the ingredients in your Thai tea and its nutritional information. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Can Iced Tea Replace Water for the Body?...

No matter your favorite color or fitness activity, there's a pair of Lululemon leggings out there for you. Image Credit: Lululemon/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article How We Chose Best for Everyday Wear Best for Working Out Best for Strength Training Best for Men Best for Running Best for Yoga Best for Cycling Best for Curvy Bodies Shopping Tips If there's one thing Lululemon does right, it's leggings. In fact, their leggings have gained legions of fans throughout the years, and for good reason....

Mother holding a baby boy while lying down. Image Credit: altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images The weight and height of a 7-month-old boy depend primarily on his birth weight. Babies grow and develop at different rates, and what’s normal for one may be cause for concern in another. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention develop growth charts that health professionals use to help monitor your infant’s growth. Advertisement About Growth Charts During well-baby visits, your child’s pediatrician records your baby’s height and weight, then tracks these measurements on standard growth charts developed by the CDC....