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Woman doing crunches outside Image Credit: AntonioGuillem/iStock/Getty Images Many people work the area around the abdomen by doing crunches or situps expecting to get a flatter stomach, but the opposite is often the case. Working the abdominal muscles with crunches builds the muscle, but crunches alone won’t reduce fat in the abdomen – spot reducing isn’t possible. Your diet, hydration level and muscle-building are factors regarding why your stomach is bigger even after crunches....

The bread you're eating could be making you feel sleepy for several reasons. Image Credit: Promo_Link/iStock/GettyImages Love sandwiches, but feel sleepy afterward? There are reasons why you may find yourself feeling tired after eating bread. Depending on the kind of bread you consume (white vs. whole grain, etc.), that oh-so-good dough could make you sleepy as the result of either glycemic load or gluten — or both. Advertisement ‌Read more:‌ Build the Perfect Healthy Sandwich With This Easy Formula Video of the Day Gluten Got You Tired?...

There are some tips and tricks that may remove fishy taste from salmon. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages Unless you’re catching your salmon yourself, or the fish has been flash frozen as soon as it’s been plucked out of the water, it’s possible that your salmon may have a fishy taste. But there are some tips and tricks that may remove fishy taste from salmon. Advertisement Salmon and Your Health According to Seafood Nutrition Partnership, Americans are eating more seafood, including more salmon....

Beam Scale Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images When visiting the doctor’s office it is likely that you have noticed the scales used there to measure your weight are very different than most at-home models. This type of scale is referred to as a physician beam scale and is ideal for determining an accurate weight. Advertisement Step 1 Ensure that the scale is calibrated. When the large counter weight and the small sliding weight are both on zero, the rotating beam should come to a stop where it is completely horizontal and the needle on the far right end is in the center of the slot....

Young woman holding her irritated stomach. Image Credit: 9nong/iStock/Getty Images Iron is an essential mineral in your body. Your body doesn’t create iron so you must consume it in foods such as leafy green vegetables and red meat. Iron is absorbed into the protein hemoglobin found in red blood cells. Your body needs iron to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body. When the body fails to absorb enough iron, people sometimes must take iron supplements....

AriZona Green Tea might seem healthy, given its low calorie count. Image Credit: Valeriia Sviridova / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Sipping on green tea might seem like a healthy choice, but if your go-to beverage is AriZona, you might want to re-think that. After all, have you ever actually taken the time to read an AriZona Green Tea nutrition label? It might be tasty, but it certainly isn’t healthy. Advertisement Tip AriZona Green Tea might seem healthy, given its low calorie count....

A plate of roasted pork tenderloin. Image Credit: Wiktory/iStock/Getty Images When you’re looking for lean protein to include in your diet, or when you simply crave some healthy meat, pork tenderloin is a good choice. It’s low in fat, high in protein and a rich source of B vitamins and selenium. Pork tenderloin works well with any cooking method – just be sure to cook it well enough to eliminate any parasites or bacteria that may be in the raw meat....

Getting a six-pack takes a lot of work — and a healthy diet. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images If you have a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher, you quality as having obesity. BMI is a ratio of your weight and height, and although not perfect, it’s a good indicator of overall health for most of the population. Advertisement Commitment to reducing body fat so you achieve a healthy BMI is commendable....

Grilled fish and vegetables make for a healthy, easy keto meal. Image Credit: GooDween123/iStock/Getty Images The ketogenic or keto diet promises quick weight loss, improved metabolism and the ability to eat foods that are often off-limits for people trying to slim down, like cheese and fatty meats. Advertisement Keto meal plans have become extremely popular — but are they safe? Video of the Day Doctors first developed the ketogenic diet in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy in children....

Caffeine consumption may worsen or counteract LYRICA's side effects. Image Credit: stevanovicigor/iStock/Getty Images LYRICA, the brand name for pregabalin, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to treat several disorders, including seizures, fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage. Like other medications, LYRICA might cause side effects. Caffeine use may be able to minimize LYRICA’s bothersome effects, but talk with your doctor about your caffeine habits before taking LYRICA. Advertisement About LYRICA Pfizer, the manufacturer of LYRICA, offers medicating capsules in 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225 and 300 mg doses....

Multivitamins contain many different vitamins and minerals that support your health. Image Credit: narith_2527/iStock/Getty Images Multivitamins are supplements that contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that your body needs. The contents of a multivitamin can vary, so it is possible to find a multivitamin that does not contain the B complex. This vitamin would be a good choice for you if you already consume an ample amount of the B complex through your diet....

Dumbbells Image Credit: Chattrawutt/iStock/Getty Images How you execute a dumbbell shrug, sometimes referred to as the shoulder shrug, determines whether you’re strengthening your trapezius muscles or risking an injury. A properly performed dumbbell shrug involves holding the weights straight by your side and using your trapezius muscles to shrug your shoulders toward your ears before slowly returning to your starting position. Improper posture, excessive range of motion and overloading your dumbbell weights can leave you injured....

Consuming 20 to 35 g of fiber each day may help prevent the complications of diverticulosis. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Diverticulosis, or the presence of small herniations in your intestinal lining, may occur when you exert pressure on your colon while straining to pass hard stools. If you have bulging, weakened areas, or diverticula, in the lining of your colon, undergoing a colon cleanse to detoxify your body may pose a risk of bowel perforation....

In addition to drinking your fluids, stay hydrated with these summer salads full of fruits and veggies. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages Summer means farmers’ markets are full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and that means — salads! They’re the perfect food for picnics and cookouts, but really, they can be enjoyed any day of the week. Advertisement Aside from being chock-full of nutrients, salads are also hydrating if you build them with healthy water-rich foods....

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Before you invest a ton of money in at-home fitness equipment, consider one of the best smart home gyms instead. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative/Tonal/Mirror/Tempo In This Article How We Chose Best Cable System Best on a Budget Best for Advanced Exercisers Best for Functional Fitness Best for Small Spaces What to Know Before Buying What do whipped coffee, Abercrombie & Fitch and home gyms have in common? In the past few years, they've experienced quite the glow up....

The average dumbbell curl weight depends on many factors. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/iStock/GettyImages The dumbbell biceps curl is among the most commonly practiced free weight exercises for strengthening the arms. Designed to isolate the biceps brachii muscles, the dumbbell curl exercise directs most of the weight directly to the biceps for quick and effective muscle building. Advertisement Although there are no official average curl weights for dumbbell curls across the board, a general range can be estimated based on information gathered from a variety of sources....

Eating fibrous foods like whole grains may help prevent constipation, which can aggravate a hernia. Image Credit: apomares/E+/GettyImages In This Article Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias Hiatal Hernias Other Tips Hernia got you down? While your diet can't cure it, knowing which foods to eat and which foods to avoid if you have hernia may help keep symptoms at bay. Advertisement A hernia forms when there is a weakness or hole in a portion of muscle tissue near an organ, and part of that organ bulges or pushes through the hole, according to the U....

references American Academy of Family Physicians: “Fiber: How to Increase the Amount in Your Diet” American Academy of Family Physicians: “Nutrition for Athletes” Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council: “Oats” USDA FoodData Central: “Cereals, Oats, Instant” British Journal of Nutrition: “Systematic Review of the Effect of Processing of Whole-Grain Oat Cereals on Glycaemic Response” Mayo Clinic: "Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet" Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Oats" U....

A group of women performing step aerobics Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images Step aerobics has been around since the late 1980s. It differs from other forms of aerobic exercise because it involves use of an elevated platform, or aerobic step. The height can be adjusted to meet individual needs by inserting risers under the step. Step aerobics – the brainchild of instructor Gin Miller – enables you to elevate your heart rate more quickly than traditional low-impact aerobics and enhances lower body shaping....