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A stationary bike is a great exercise machine for people over 50. Image Credit: Sorrorwoot Chaiyawong / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Exercise machines like treadmills, exercise bikes, and ellipticals allow you to perform aerobic workouts of varying intensity. Machines like these are some of the best exercise equipment for seniors. However, don’t forget about strength training, which needs to be done using different equipment. Advertisement Read more: 9 Ways to Get the Most out of Cardio Exercise Machines Video of the Day Exercise and the Aging Population If you’ve reached the age of 50, aging is likely on your mind....

A man looking at bicycles in a shop. Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images Bike messengers need a ride that’s both fast and durable. Although many road warriors get by with single-speed cruisers or ancient 10-speeds, take comfort in knowing you have a quality machine beneath you. Not only will you shave time off of your runs, you’ll be able to get out of dodgy situations quickly. The best messenger bikes are hybrids because they offer the speed of a road bike with the strength of a mountain bike....

The next time someone tells you to “shake a leg,” take their advice. Shaking your leg and fidgeting in your seat or with your hands can burn calories. NEAT Ways to Lose Weight NEAT, an acronym for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, refers to maintenance of posture, fidgeting and other non-exercise activities of day-to-day life that burn calories. In an early study published in Science, James Levine, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic, over-fed volunteers by 1000 calories per day for 8 weeks....

Pasta is a major comfort food, but unfortunately, white pasta nutrition leaves something to be desired. Image Credit: Ockra/iStock/GettyImages Pasta is a major comfort food, but unfortunately, white pasta nutrition leaves something to be desired. It’s not just about the calories in pasta, though. Many commercial varieties of pasta are loaded with simple carbohydrates and stripped of other important nutrients that make up a healthy meal. Advertisement While the nutrition of pasta is similar across the board, the exact number of calories in your bowl depends on what type of pasta you choose, the number of servings you have and what type of sauce you finish your meal with....

Sliced tilapia fish cooking on an outdoor grill. Image Credit: Tuayai/iStock/Getty Images Tilapia is a popular fish worldwide; it can be found roasted whole with herbs or in dishes such as fish soup and curried tilapia. This fish is commonly available fresh or frozen, and it is a source of many essential nutrients. Be sure to cook tilapia (and all other seafood) well before eating it to reduce your risk of food-borne illnesses....

Lemon water has several upsides, but there can be disadvantages to drinking it daily. Image Credit: Tobias Titz/fStop/GettyImages Zinging up a glass of water with lemon juice can make it taste more interesting and may even offer some health benefits. But there can be disadvantages to drinking lemon water daily, including worsening heartburn and damaging tooth enamel. Advertisement But you don't have to avoid lemon water entirely — moderation is key here....

A vegetarian salad composed of all the food groups. Image Credit: evil_beau/iStock/Getty Images Your thyroid is a small gland located just below your Adam’s apple. It produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your body does not produce enough of the necessary hormones, causing your metabolism to slow down. There is no specific vegetarian diet for hypothyroidism. However, a vegetarian diet is a healthy diet that can aid in weight control and help you meet your nutrient needs....

Learn how to prevent nutritional deficiencies while taking wellbutrin. Image Credit: champja/iStock/Getty Images Although depression has genetic, social and environmental components, your risk of developing depression is 1.5 to three times higher if someone in your family has depression. Antidepressants, which include Wellbutrin, are the third most prescribed medications in America. Weight loss can be a positive side effect to Wellbutrin. However, Wellbutrin’s side effects that might decrease food intake have the potential to create vitamin and mineral deficiencies....

Fenugreek seeds spill out of a burlap sack while a bottle of the oil stands in the background. Image Credit: bdspn/iStock/Getty Images Fenugreek, an herbal supplement made from the seeds of the Trigonella foenum-graecum plant, has a number of traditional uses. Breastfeeding mothers use it to increase milk supply. Fenugreek has also been used as an alternative medicine for diabetes, inflammation and to induce childbirth. Like any drug, fenugreek can have side effects, some potentially serious....

There are many benefits to swimming in sea water. Image Credit: Gary Yeowell/DigitalVision/GettyImages Many people see the ocean as a way to relax and get away from the chaos of everyday life. However, the benefits of swimming in the ocean extend beyond stress-relieving qualities. It strengthens muscles, increases endurance, boosts skin health and can even improve your mood. Advertisement Tip Open water swimming is an excellent way to increase endurance and strength....

Get rid of the salt shaker and use herbs and spices to flavor food. Image Credit: AndreyGorulko/iStock/Getty Images Fluid in the lungs may not make you think about your heart, but congestive heart failure is the most common cause of the buildup of fluids in your lungs, also known as pulmonary edema. CHF occurs when your heart is too weak to pump blood efficiently throughout your body, leading to the accumulation of fluids, which, in turn, makes your heart work even harder....

Spicy salsa and salty chips may keep you up at night with digestive issues. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages Before you reach for that late-night snack, pump the brakes. Indulging nighttime cravings can do more than expand your waistline — your sleep might suffer, too. Advertisement That's right: Certain foods can sabotage your shut-eye. Here, Carl Bazil, MD, PhD, director of Columbia University's Sleep Disorders Center, explains how some of your favorite comfort foods (and beverages) can disrupt your zzzs, plus what sleep-inducing snacks to eat instead Video of the Day 1....

If seeing stars after you work out is a regular occurrence, it may be time to talk to your doctor. Image Credit: Nevena1987/iStock/GettyImages Hitting the gym or heading outdoors for a jog can trigger all sorts of physical responses that boost your health and make you feel fabulous. However, seeing stars while working out or immediately after you finish is a response to exercise you should not ignore. Advertisement Health Links to the 'Stars' “Seeing stars while working out or after exercise is a common phenomenon,” says Douglas P....

Turn your household chores into a fun way to get more steps. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative The Daily Steps Challenge helps keep you committed to walking more throughout your day. Click here for all the details on the challenge. You may have heard you should aim to walk 10,000 steps a day. And while that’s not quite accurate — there’s no universal perfect number of steps per day — there ​are​ benefits to pushing yourself to get up out of your seat and walk a little bit more....

Avoid having bugs in rice found in your pantry by inspecting all grains purchased closely, and discarding any infested foods. Image Credit: izzzy71/iStock/GettyImages An infestation of bugs in rice in your pantry can be quite alarming, and gross, but isn’t harmful to your health. Of course, you want to avoid getting bugs in rice in the first place with proper storage. Advertisement Tip Avoid having bugs in rice found in your pantry by inspecting all grains purchased closely, and discarding any infested foods....

Broccoli and cauliflower are among the vegetables associated with an increased bloating risk. Image Credit: hawk111/iStock/Getty Images While vegetables can be a way to incorporate fiber and a low-calorie food source into your daily diet, some vegetables come with an unwanted symptom: bloating. Vegetables can especially contribute to bloating because they contain carbohydrates, which break down as sugars. One example is raffinose, which is found in vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and asparagus....

Fried chicken is one of the 10 most popular comfort foods in the United States, says Alton Brown in the "Food Network Magazine." But it's also a food that may be difficult to incorporate into a healthy, balanced diet. Besides being high in fat, fried chicken can contain large amounts of sodium: Commercially prepared fried chicken may have as much as 860 milligrams of sodium per serving, an amount that supplies 37 percent of the sodium a healthy adult should limit herself to daily....

How you slice meat can actually make the difference between an enjoyable meal and one that is just plain hard to chew. How you slice your meat can actually make the difference between an enjoyable meal and one that is just plain hard to chew. When you're making corned beef, make sure to cut it against the grain so that it's tender. Advertisement Corned beef is made from the muscle of a cow, and that muscle is formed with a variety of fibers that are attached together....

It is important to exercise even when you are over 58. Image Credit: doble-d/iStock/GettyImages Once you’ve reached age 58, you may think your health is dictated by your genes and the lifestyle choices you made when you were younger. But there’s still plenty of time to start or continue healthy habits that will make your golden years enjoyable. Advertisement Fitness at 58 Fitness at 58 and beyond improves the release of sex hormones, heart health, flexibility, mood and self image, the Mayo Clinic says....

Cheese can be a problem if you have irritable bowel syndrome. Stress and foods are the main triggers for people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, which can experience a bloated belly, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramps, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea. The trigger foods with IBS can vary from one person to another. Gassy foods, such as broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, as well as foods with a high short-chain fermentable carbohydrates, such as apples, wheat, onions, garlic and high-fructose corn syrup, are common culprits for most IBS sufferers....