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A run streak can be a great time, if you're smart about picking up the pace. Image Credit: pixdeluxe/E+/GettyImages Taking up running for the first time can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. That’s why many beginners start their training with a running streak — otherwise known as setting a goal to run every day for a set period of time. Advertisement In a streak, runners typically pledge to run at least a mile (or maybe a half hour) every day for several weeks, months or even years....

Woman reading ingredients on a box in grocery store. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images/Monkey Business/Getty Images If you have started paying more attention to the nutrient content of your food, you might notice that “ash” frequently turns up as a component in most foods. While you might picture the leftover residue at the bottom of your fireplace, ash actually is a much more general term that can refer to a number of substances in your food....

Royal jelly is rich in antioxidants. Image Credit: JPC-PROD/iStock/Getty Images Royal jelly is substance produced by honeybees to serve as food for the queen bee, helping to make her larger and longer-lived than other bees. Whether consuming royal jelly benefits humans is still undetermined, as there haven’t been sufficient clinical studies to prove health benefits. Royal jelly comes in several forms, but no matter which kind you consider taking, talk with your doctor first to make sure it’s a safe supplement for you....

Prostate cancer is more common in Black men, and your risk rises as you age. Image Credit: izusek/E+/GettyImages Prostate cancer has a high survival rate overall — in fact, most people who get prostate cancer will survive it — but it’s still the second-leading cause of cancer death in people with prostates in the U.S., according to prostate cancer statistics from the American Cancer Society. Advertisement That gives you an idea of how common this type of cancer is....

You need to have a healthy balanced diet to safely lose weight. Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages If you want to lose 35 pounds, it can be frustrating to hear that there’s no single food that will help you magically lose weight, because every diet and body is unique, But that’s also good news, because as long as you follow a few key principles, you have some leeway to choose favorite foods....

references European Medical Journal: "Exercise and Rhinitis in Athletes" Mayo Clinic: "Non-Allergic Rhinitis" Baylor College of Medicine: "Non-Allergic Perennial Rhinitis: A Family of Disorders" Annals of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology: "Exercise Induced Rhinitis: A Prevalent but Elusive Disease" Aurora Health Care: "Find Relief From Dry Nostrils. 5 Tips That Work" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911....

Do this 20-minute thigh workout lying down to zero in on your hip-stabilizing muscles. Image Credit: Ziga Plahutar/E+/GettyImages Just because you’re off your feet, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t able to work your legs. In fact, many athletes and bodybuilders do leg workouts lying down to build stability in their core and lower body, including their glutes and quads. Advertisement Your thigh muscles, also known as your hip adductors and abductors, are often a neglected part of your leg day routine....

A row of weight machines in a gym. Image Credit: uatp2/iStock/Getty Images Keeping your weight machine lubricated is very important, as it can add years of life to it. You can purchase the lubrication that you need from any major sporting equipment store, or even at the supermarket. Sometimes, weight machine manufacturers have their own brand of lubricant, so try to use that if possible, for optimal effect. If you have never lubricated parts of a moving machine, contact a professional to walk you through the steps on your first try....

Manual treadmills are similar in design and function to automatic treadmills but lack a motor unit to drive the walking belt. Instead, you push the belt backward with your feet, gradually accelerating; eventually, momentum helps to keep the belt in motion. Despite this difference, manual treadmills experience some of the same problems faced by automatic treadmills, such as belt misalignment and insufficient lubrication. In such cases, a few basic maintenance procedures will help to restore the device to working order....

Using a microwave can help you quickly and easily heat up your food. Image Credit: Qwart/iStock/GettyImages Using a microwave can help you quickly and easily heat up your food. However, the method for reheating meat and meat dishes in a microwave does vary depending on the meat – reheating chicken in a microwave can differ from reheating a steak or meatloaf. Advertisement Food Safety When Microwaving Meat According to Harvard Health Publishing, microwaving is a healthy and safe way to heat up food....

Drinking enough water everyday helps keep things moving through your digestive tract. Image Credit: LeonidKos/iStock/GettyImages Sluggish digestion can cause bloating, gas, constipation, an uncomfortable feeling of fullness and other undesirable symptoms. Often, taking some simple steps to improve your diet and get more physical activity in your day can help speed up your digestion and relieve the associated symptoms. If the problem is persistent, or if you have other symptoms, a visit to your doctor is a good idea....

The two most common causes of feeling sick after weight lifting are dehydration and low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Image Credit: Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images Intense weight training may be necessary if you are training for an athletic event or have a personal goal of optimal fitness that you are trying to reach. While you may be focusing on your workout exercises and sets, also closely monitor your diet if you are feeling sick after weight lifting....

A woman is eating oatmeal. Image Credit: Alliance/iStock/Getty Images Oatmeal is the proverbial poster child for a heart-healthy breakfast. It’s an excellent source of satiating complex carbohydrates and a top source of beta-glucan, a highly viscous soluble fiber that helps reduce high cholesterol levels. As a whole-grain food – even the instant variety retains all parts of the grain kernel – oatmeal also contains a significant amount of insoluble fiber, the type that affects digestion....

A bagel can be a great post-workout meal, but you'll probably want to serve it with some protein. Image Credit: Natalia Semenova/iStock/GettyImages To help your muscles recover and to replace glycogen stores, have something to eat immediately after you exercise. The snack or meal you have after exercise should contain a mix of carbohydrates and protein. A bagel is a good post-workout meal as long as you serve it with a high-protein food....

references Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium Campbell's: Chicken Noodle Soup Campbell's: Vegetable Soup Good Housekeeping: Shop for the Healthiest Soup Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Low-Energy-Dense Foods and Weight Management: Cutting Calories While Controlling Hunger Penn State: Eating Soup Will Help Cut Calories at Meal Fitness: Choosing the Best Canned Soup Colorado State University Extension: Dietary Fiber MSN Healthy Living: The New Scary Threat in Canned Soup The Journal of the American Medical Association: Canned Soup Consumption and Urinary Bisphenol A: A Randomized Crossover Trial USDA: How Much Fiber Should I Eat?...

Eating oatmeal at dinner may prevent late-night snacking and help chase away insomnia. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages Oatmeal for dinner, or even for a late-night snack, is a very healthy option. Oats are rich in fiber that will help avoid hunger pangs at night. In addition, the nutrients in oatmeal contribute to your overall well-being and can help reduce conditions that cause chronic disease. Oatmeal for dinner is also instrumental in making sure you get a restful night’s sleep....

A man is looking at his heart rate monitor on his wrist. Image Credit: blyjak/iStock/Getty Images An exercise heart rate greater than 200 beats per minute is likely doing you and your heart more harm than good, and it may even be putting your overall health at risk. Safe and beneficial aerobic exercise is that which elevates your heart rate to a number of beats per minute that falls within your THR, or target heart rate, zone....

P90X Core Synergistics Exercises Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages A well-rounded fitness program should include cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training, and the P90X Core Synergistics workout combines all three in one fitness routine. In this routine, you can expect to perform core exercises in rapid-fire succession with short breaks in between sections. Focusing on your core muscles can help to bring more stability to the rest of your body and can improve your overall fitness performance....

Both almonds and walnuts are nutritious additions to your diet, but only walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids. Image Credit: Towfiqu Photography/Moment/GettyImages Nuts are often maligned for their high fat content. However, they are a valuable part of a healthy diet, because they contain essential fats necessary for a healthy heart and brain. Fatty acids in almonds aren’t abundant, but walnuts are a rich source. Advertisement Tip Both almonds and walnuts are nutritious additions to your diet, but only walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids....

A small bowl of sona masoori rice. Image Credit: robertcicchetti/iStock/Getty Images Sona masoori is a type of Indian white rice, mostly grown in the areas of Andra Pradesh and Karnataka in India, according to the Spices of India website. It is a medium-grain, aromatic rice that is lightweight and low in starch. Sona masoori is typically used in dishes such as sweet pongal, biryani, idlis and fried rice. Knowing its nutrition information can help you determine how it fits into your meal plan....