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Diarrhea after every meal may indicate a larger digestive issue. Image Credit: Ratree Khotchalee/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Digestive Disorders Gallbladder or Pancreas Issues IBS Food Allergies or Intolerances When to See a Doctor Nearly everyone experiences diarrhea from time to time, but diarrhea after every meal can be a sign of a larger problem. It may also take a bit of detective work to diagnose, as there are a number of possible causes of diarrhea after eating....

When your muscle tissue's main energy source ATP — adenosine triphosphate — becomes depleted through weight training, your muscles become fatigued. Image Credit: Peathegee Inc/DigitalVision/GettyImages During exercise your muscles work hard to lift a load. Whether it be resistance training or aerobic exercise, your muscles are under siege and you feel weakness during exercise. Advertisement Your body's neural response to this load is to recruit muscle fibers to complete the task, but muscle fibers become tired rather quickly....

Painless hip popping during exercise is common, but there are some things you can do to address it. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages At some point or another, you’ve probably felt your shoulder pop or finger crack, right? And while these usually aren’t cause for concern, hip popping during your workout (especially during ab exercises) can be particularly annoying and bothersome. Advertisement While hip pops during ab workouts aren't necessarily a red flag, it's best that you take time to figure out the cause of the sound to ensure your joints are safe and sound....

Your exercise intensity and volume both play a role in ketosis. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages The fastest way to get into ketosis is through a low-carb diet, intermittent fasting and exercise. Once you’re in ketosis, your body burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Endurance athletes may benefit from ketosis, but power and strength athletes may experience issues. Advertisement Tip Along with following a low-carb diet, performing high-energy exercises, such as sprinting or HIIT, will use up your glucose stores so you can achieve ketosis more quickly....

Rest easy, avocado lovers! You won't get fat just from eating an avocado every day. Image Credit: Enrique Díaz / 7cero/Moment/GettyImages Avocados: Everyone’s current favorite source of fat. Their beautiful green color and buttery, nutty flavor have made them increasingly popular. They are so popular, in fact, that after an interview on “60 Minutes,” property mogul Tim Gurner was famously quoted saying that millennials can’t afford houses because of how much avocado toast they buy....

Relieve stress and tension with Cat pose. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Many people hold stress and tension in their upper backs, leading to tightness and pain. And although playing sports and lifting weights are good for your body, some activities can leave your upper back muscles feeling sore and stiff. Release tension and stretch tight upper back muscles with the ancient practice of yoga. Just a few poses performed when you’re feeling particularly tense or after a workout can immediately help you feel better....

Try reading a book before bedtime for a better night's rest. Image Credit: Tetra Images/Tetra images/GettyImages Good sleep is a cornerstone of mental health. So it might not come as a surprise that many therapists take their shut-eye pretty seriously. Advertisement "As I often tell my clients, when we protect our sleep, we give our brain a chance to reset and rejuvenate. A solid night of sleep will support your overall wellbeing in a way that nothing else can," says Carla Marie Manly, PhD, a clinical psychologist and author of ​Joy From Fear....

Sprinting revs your heart rate so you torch more calories in a shorter amount of time. Image Credit: Nikada/E+/GettyImages Tired of the same old running routine? Mix it up with sprint intervals. Running intervals not only busts boredom but burns a bounty of calories too, making it an ideal weight-loss workout. That’s what you call a win-win. Advertisement Plus, there's no special equipment required — just you and the open road....

An image of a crank on someone's mountain bike. Image Credit: yyyahuuu/iStock/Getty Images Bicycles have two types of cranks, cotterless and cottered. Cottered cranks are often found on older bicycles, and you can identify these from the cotter bolts that thread through the top of the crank arm. A cotterless crank has a hex bolt in the center top of the crank arm. Regardless of type, check your crank every other month to keep the crank tight....

Chicken and beef liver contain the more easily absorbed heme iron. Image Credit: Ivan MajtA!n/iStock/Getty Images Iron deficiency is considered the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Iron is an essential mineral found in all cells of the body and integral to a variety of processes. Iron deficiency is a condition in which too little iron is in the body, resulting in weakness and fatigue, among other symptoms....

Healthy people can use 5 Hour Energy in moderation. Image Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images Everyone who relies on energy drinks to make it through their day may not have an issue with 5-Hour Energy side effects. But, for certain people, they can be dangerous. Advertisement Tip Healthy people can use 5-Hour Energy in moderation. If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, you should avoid it. What Is 5-Hour Energy?...

Japanese mayonnaise is commonly used as an ingredient in sushi maki rolls. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/Getty Images Kewpie mayonnaise, commonly referred to as Japanese mayonnaise, is not quite the same as the standard American mayonnaise. While it can be used in a similar fashion, Japanese mayonnaise is more savory and usually contains rice wine vinegar and monosodium glutamate, or MSG. Like traditional mayonnaise, it is important to limit your consumption to the recommended serving size and you should be aware of its nutritional value....

L-arginine and pycnogenol are dietary supplements with many possible practical applications. Image Credit: chonrawit/iStock/Getty Images L-Arginine and pycnogenol have become relevant dietary supplements because of their effect on nitric oxide, NO, production in the human body. NO was named the “molecule of the year” in 1992 by “Science” magazine because of its many important functions in the human body. In fact, the scientists who discovered NO’s function in the cardiovascular system won the Nobel Prize for medicine/physiology....

A bowl of dried apricots on a wooden table. Image Credit: The_Pixeltree/iStock/Getty Images Salicylates are a natural chemical produced by plants, believed to be used as a pest repellent, according to the Auckland Allergy Clinic. Salicylates are naturally related to the chemical compound, salicylcic acid, found in aspirin. A diet high in salicylates may offer the same type of protection against heart disease as a daily aspirin. However, some people have difficulty tolerating large amounts of salicylates and have to avoid foods containing high amounts....

A young girl holding a lunch tray of food at school. Image Credit: XiXinXing/XiXinXing/Getty Images The nutrition of school lunches — or lack thereof — is a hotly contested debate as childhood obesity rates have risen in the United States. A part of this debate focuses on the length of school lunch times, whether school lunch times should be extended to give students more time to eat — and eat healthily....

Practice boxing technique on the heavy bag. Image Credit: Igor-Kardasov/iStock/GettyImages So you’ve decided that you want to take up boxing but don’t know where to start? Well, look no further. While a lot depends on how serious you are with your training and how far you want to take it, this guide is designed to be a good start. Advertisement For example, are you only looking for a fun workout? Or are you trying to actually get in the ring and fight, maybe even turn professional?...

references National Institutes of Health: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance Center for Science in the Public Interest: Caffeine Chart American Journal of Physiology: Effects of chronic dietary nitrate supplementation on the hemodynamic response to dynamic exercise Berkeley Wellness: Do B Vitamins Really Give You Energy? Your pre-workout supplements can either help or hurt your health. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages National Institutes of Health: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance Center for Science in the Public Interest: Caffeine Chart American Journal of Physiology: Effects of chronic dietary nitrate supplementation on the hemodynamic response to dynamic exercise Berkeley Wellness: Do B Vitamins Really Give You Energy?...

Combining two ab exercises into one move is a surefire way to take your workout to the next level. Image Credit: FlamingoImages/iStock/GettyImages Sure, six-pack abs are nice, but having a strong core isn’t just about looking dazzling when you go shirtless. Your core is critical for everything you do, whether it’s sitting for long hours on the job or running up and down the stairs. Advertisement But building a strong midsection isn't just about maxing out on crunches....

Moderate exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle may help stave off non-genetic hair loss. Image Credit: Richard Drury/DigitalVision/GettyImages We all know that regular exercise helps keep our bodies healthy — but did you know that includes your hair? Regular exercise may help prevent some forms of hair loss because it boosts general health as well as circulation. Advertisement "The condition of your hair is often a reflection of the overall health of your body," says Jerrold Bass, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based master haircutter with three decades of experience....

A group of friends toasting their red wine glasses. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. Eventually, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart failure. In addition to blood pressure medications and lifestyle changes, red wine may be an appropriate supplement to improve your blood pressure. Before drinking red wine, consult your physician to make sure that the alcohol in red wine will not alter the effects of your medications....