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Causes of knee pain when you wake up can range from runner's knee to osteoarthritis. Image Credit: Anut21ng/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Runner’s Knee IT Band Syndrome Osteoarthritis Meniscal Tears Ligament Tears Waking up with unexpected knee pain can really take the spring out of your step first thing in the morning. Advertisement Once you've ruled out something like bruising from bumping into furniture on a late-night trip to the bathroom, you might start running through the list of other possible causes of knee pain to help determine your treatment options — and whether or not you'll still be able to tackle the workout you had planned for today....

A man is training his legs outside. Image Credit: vladans/iStock/Getty Images If you gain 10 pounds of muscle while maintaining the same body weight, you can expect a significant reduction in your body fat percentage, 3 percent or more. If you want to lose weight while gaining muscle, you must reduce your overall caloric intake and engage in a regular workout routine that includes both aerobic and resistance exercises. Advertisement Reduce Calories Step 1 Reduce your caloric intake....

Getting more fiber in your diet can make your bathroom time easier. Image Credit: aywan88/E+/GettyImages We can all agree that being backed up is miserable. But here’s another indisputable fact about poop: Simple behavioral shifts are often enough to relieve constipation and make your bathroom trips more pleasant. Advertisement "Lifestyle or habit changes can help manage or prevent bowel issues like constipation," confirms Vanessa Méndez, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in digestive disorders....

You'll want to make sure to marinade your sirloin steak before stir frying it to add delicious flavor. Image Credit: cagkansayin/iStock/GettyImages With little fat and usually no bone, sirloin steak is one of the easiest meats to prepare for stir fry. That doesn’t mean no preparation, though. Taking certain steps prior to stir frying sirloin steak can make the difference between steak that’s tender and flavorful and one that’s tough or mushy....

A woman is running on the road. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Training yourself to run long distances faster can be a tricky endeavor. You want to increase your speed without sacrificing your ability to complete a longer distance. If you don’t run enough miles with too much speed work, you risk losing your endurance. If you run too many miles, you risk losing your leg speed. To find a happy medium, combine weekly long runs, speed workouts, tempo runs and easy runs to develop a training schedule that works for you....

Do functional exercises such as push ups to help strengthen joints and ligaments. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Ligaments are cords of connective tissue composed primarily of collagen that bind one organ to another. Most frequently ligaments bind one bone to another, and in the process form an area of relative mobility, known as a joint or articulation. During sports, ligaments work together with tendons and other connective tissues to passively support joints....

Woman spreading peanut butter on bread. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Weight Watchers bases its diet program around a calculated points system. Each and every food has a points value based on calories and nutrient content. For example, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter is five weight watchers points. Weight Watchers classifies peanut butter as a healthy source of fat. Peanut butter is in a variety of Weight Watchers’ recipes and prepackaged foods....

Corned beef is OK as an occasional treat, especially if you're sticking to the proper serving size. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Corned Beef and Cabbage Health Benefits Health Risks Storage and Cooking Is Corned Beef Healthy? Corned beef is a cut of meat, usually brisket, that is pickled in seasoned salt brine and sliced for sandwiches or served as a main course. The cured meat has a decent amount of calories, total fat and sodium even just by itself....

L-glutamine supplements aren't typically recommended for GERD. Image Credit: Dima Berlin/iStock/GettyImages The common amino acid known as L-glutamine plays a key role in keeping the cells that line your intestines functioning at their best, boosting immune function and more. But does that mean it can play a role in preventing or treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Advertisement ​Read more:​ GERD: Its Signs and Symptoms Video of the Day More About L-Glutamine L-glutamine is a protein that your body often has in abundance without much effort....

Leafy greens tend to be lower in calories yet dense in nutrition. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages Edible plant leaves are often referred to as a dark leafy green or leaf vegetable. Greens like spinach and kale are among the most common, but there are other green leafy vegetables that are just as nutritious. Advertisement Leafy greens tend to be lower in calories yet dense in nutrition. This is why greens are often used as the base of salads for weight loss....

A bottle of antacid with pills in a spoon in front of it. Image Credit: ckellyphoto/iStock/Getty Images Lactose is a sugar naturally found in some foods, particularly dairy products. Sugars require special enzymes that help your body break down foods. Those who are lactose-intolerant do not have the proper enzyme, known as lactase, to break down lactose, which can cause symptoms like bloating, flatulence, diarrhea and nausea. While most lactose-intolerant individuals can avoid dairy products, there can be a surprising lactose source: the medications you take....

Range of motion allows the body to move in many ways. The human body is capable of a wide range of movement. This movement occurs in the various areas of the body including the spine and extremities. Range of motion refers to the amount of movement that a particular joint or body part can move measured in degrees. Injuries to muscle, ligaments or bone can impair range of motion, which is commonly assessed after an orthopedic injury....

Older adults have different nutritional needs in terms of calories, macros and micronutrients. Image Credit: Punnarong/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Calories Carbs Protein Fat Vitamins Minerals Water The nutritional needs and requirements for older adults differ from people in other age groups. It's important to keep these in mind as the years go by. Advertisement People over age 60 are more at risk of being undernourished, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)....

Stuffed green olives contain healthy fats and make a great snack. Image Credit: vikif/iStock/GettyImages Olives are a popular food, particularly in the Mediterranean. Italy is famous for its stuffed olives, but many other countries — including Greece, Malta, Portugal and Spain — have created their own variations of stuffed olives too. The nutrition of stuffed green olives changes based on the type of olive and type of stuffing used, as well as the method used to cure them....

Oral cancer is often detected during routine dental visits, which is one more reason to keep up with regular checkups. Image Credit: Tom Werner/DigitalVision/GettyImages In This Article Types Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Stages Treatment Recovery Outlook Prevention Each year, an estimated 54,000 people will develop oral cancer — i.e., cancer that starts in the mouth, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Advertisement While the number of new cases has risen slightly over the past few decades — in part due to the increase in the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection — "oral cancer is very treatable," says Kunal Jain, MD, an associate professor in the department of otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston....

Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Pain in the stomach after eating eggs is most likely the result of an egg allergy. If the pain in the stomach is from an egg allergy, other symptoms will accompany the pain, such as skin rashes, nasal congestion or asthma. An egg allergy is the second most common food allergy, according to the Food Allergy Initiative. If you have been diagnosed with an egg allergy, you should abstain from all products containing eggs....

Cooked sweet potato and vegetables. Image Credit: Violette Nlandu Ngoy/iStock/Getty Images When you eke out your last rep or sprint through your final mile, your work isn’t quite done. Even if you aren’t hungry immediately after exercise, this is one of the best times to eat. A post-workout snack isn’t necessary after a mild session, such as a walk around the block, but if you are hitting the weights with gusto or boosting your heart rate into a work zone for an hour or longer, a small snack or meal with a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein is in order....

These salads without lettuce can help you get nutrients. Image Credit: Bartosz Luczak/iStock/GettyImages Vitamin K might seem like an obscure nutrient to track, but for those on certain medications like warfarin (aka Coumadin), it’s crucial. Advertisement These blood-thinning drugs help prevent blood clots or prevent current blood clots from worsening. Vitamin K comes into play because it interacts with these medications. Video of the Day One of the roles of vitamin K in the body is to help blood clot, so for those who are on medications to prevent this from happening, the two work against each other....

Couple mountain biking Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Specialized Bicycle Components produces a variety of bicycles and bicycle products, including computerized speedometers. With a touch of a button, these devices provide valuable information such as the time, the miles you’ve traveled, your speed and the temperature. To get information to display the way you want, and to get accurate estimates for your speedometer and odometer, you must go through an initial program to enter specific setup information....

When it comes to home remedies to fall asleep quickly, a combination of behavioral and environmental changes usually works best. Image Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages In This Article Sleep Schedule Exercise Mind Matters Relaxation Techniques Sleep Environment Strategy Foods and Drinks Acupuncture Meditation Yoga Melatonin Honey Other Tips When to See a Doctor Medical Treatments Not sleeping one night is bad enough. But it's normal, especially if life has been a little stressful lately....