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Having a healthy voice is important even for amateur vocalists, and you can improve your voice with a few simple diet and hygiene tips. Image Credit: XiXinXing/XiXinXing/Getty Images Professional vocalists, freelance singers, podcasters, public speakers and even people who just enjoy karaoke once in a while can all enhance the way their voice sounds by eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods, drinks and lifestyle choices that can harm vocal health....

Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea and some soft drinks. Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain reliever sold in the U.S. and other countries. Tylenol has been used for many years to treat muscle aches, toothaches, arthritis and fever. Caffeine is a nervous system stimulant found in soft drinks, tea, chocolate and coffee. Adverse reactions can occur when you combine caffeine with certain medications, so it is important to know caffeine's effect on Tylenol before taking the medication....

Nosebleeds are more common when the air is dry. Image Credit: wernerimages/iStock/GettyImages Nosebleeds are an almost inevitable part of life. Approximately 60 percent of people will have at least one nosebleed during their life, according to an article published in “Australian Family Physician” in September 2015. Advertisement Most nosebleeds occur near the front of the nose and stop on their own. Dry air, picking or blowing the nose and having a cold are among the most common causes....

Skipping breakfast — or having a light meal in the morning — can set you up for hunger pangs and sugar cravings later in the day. Image Credit: Tim Gray/iStock/GettyImages When you start a new weight-loss plan, it’s common to experience cravings, especially for sweets, as you adjust to a shift in your daily diet. But if your pining for sugar persists, you might need to take a closer look at your weight-loss strategy....

Carrot juice benefits abound, but the juicing process can also strip it of some of its nutrients. Image Credit: losinstantes/iStock/GettyImages Bright orange, sweet and refreshing, fresh carrot juice can be a good way of getting some of your essential nutrients. Although the health benefits of carrots (and by extension, carrot juice) from its vitamin and mineral content is important, it can cause some side effects, such as yellowing skin, if you drink too much....

Glucose is similar to table sugar but with different effects on the body. Image Credit: peredniankina/iStock/Getty Images Glucose powder is an abundant, simple sugar derived from corn. It is more cheaply produced but not as sweet as high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar, according to “Time” magazine. In humans, glucose is produced when ingested carbohydrates are broken down to be used as the basic fuel in the body. Glucose is also commonly referred to as dextrose and is included in many food products....

Excessive sweating and a spike in heart rate during exercise can be a sign of illness. Image Credit: DeanDrobot/iStock/Getty Images Exercise is beneficial for strengthening the cardiovascular system, and the body typically responds by raising your heart rate, expanding your breathing patterns and increasing how much you sweat. But while these are normal responses to exercise, a sudden spike in heart rate or uncontrollable sweating is not only detrimental, it can be a sign of illness or an underlying disorder....

Cut and whole avocados. Image Credit: Polka Dot Images/Polka Dot/Getty Images Food spoilage is a rapid and inevitable process when you don’t take adequate preventative measures. Microscopic organisms feast on food items that you leave unattended. Several traditional and modern techniques allow for long-term food preservation. While nothing can preserve food forever, these techniques offer the chance to keep foods well past their time of production. Advertisement Bacteria Microscopic bacteria cause food to spoil....

Hamstring pain while cycling can come from several causes, including an acute muscle strain, improper seat height, the wrong frame geometry for your body and cycling goals, or hamstrings that are too tight or too weak. Image Credit: Luxy Images/Luxy/GettyImages For some, the burn of muscles under vigorous use is a positive sensation — confirmation that you’re working out hard. But if you feel pain in your hamstrings when cycling, stop what you’re doing and consider the cause: That pain might signal an injury or a problem with your posture....

The 'skinny fat' body type has gotten a lot of attention lately, but is it really all that bad? Image Credit: simarik/iStock/GettyImages How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Deep down, you may suspect your diet could be cleaner. It’d be a good idea to sub carrots for potato chips for your afternoon snack every now and then, you think....

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers your trachea, or windpipe, while you eat to prevent food from entering your lungs. Image Credit: igor_kell/iStock/GettyImages Chances are, you’ve experienced food “going down the wrong tube” at some point. Your near-choking experience is caused by malfunction of the epiglottis — the structure that prevents food or liquids from getting into the lungs. Advertisement Typically, this causes a coughing fit and the food or liquid eventually finds its way into your esophagus to travel to your stomach, rather than continuing down your trachea to your lungs....

Not all oils are equal when it comes to baking a cake. Image Credit: TARIK KIZILKAYA/E+/GettyImages In This Article Best Oil for Baking Olive Oil Grapeseed Oil A moist cake is the goal of every baker, but it's sometimes easier said than done. Using vegetable oil can help prevent a dry cake, and you might find it as an ingredient in many recipes and boxed cake mixes. Advertisement Canola oil is one of the most common cooking oils because it's easy to use and widely available....

Get bigger shoulder and chest muscles with a dumbbell fly. Image Credit: Barry Austin/Digital Vision/Getty Images A dumbbell fly is an exercise for your upper body. To allow your elbows to move behind your torso, you should do the exercise on a bench. A dumbbell fly will primarily work muscles in your chest and shoulders; however, it will have some strengthening effect on other muscles in your back and arms as well....

Plan your preworkout meal for fat loss and muscle building in advance. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages If you’re working out to lose weight, you’re well on your way to a slimmer body. But what you eat before or after your workout to lose weight is important too. What you eat before affects performance, and what you eat afterward is necessary to build calorie-burning muscle and replenish stored carbs. Consult your doctor before starting an exercise program or making changes to your diet....

Image Credit: Tonktiti/iStock/Getty Images Potassium is an important mineral for your body, and a lack of potassium can cause serious health problems. Certain medications, including albuterol, can cause you to develop decreased potassium levels in your blood. Your doctor will be able to tell if your potassium levels are too low while you are taking albuterol. Advertisement What Is Albuterol? Albuterol is a medication that is often prescribed to help relax the airways....

A woman is doing lunges outside. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Everyone has problem areas when it comes to weight loss. For many women, this area is often the thigh. This is at least partly due to genetics, but age, method of weight loss and weight-loss plateaus can also lead to problems losing weight in the thighs. Advertisement Genetics Genetics is most likely the biggest culprit to why you have difficulty losing weight in the thighs....

A young woman is walking on a treadmill. Image Credit: Wisky/iStock/Getty Images Treadmills are complex machines made up of mechanical elements, like belts, motors and electronic components. Just like a car, there will be times when things go wrong and the machine may signal this to you with a squeaking noise. If your treadmill is squeaking, it can be caused by several factors and generally signals the need some extra care....

Being high in protein in one of the health advantages of burgers. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Burgers are an American classic at home, backyard barbecues and on restaurant menus. However, those watching their waistlines shouldn’t fear the harmful effects of eating burgers, as they can fit into a diet plan when eaten in moderation or made in a healthier manner. Advertisement Tip Even if you're watching your waistline, you don't have to rule out burgers....

The type of knives and cooking equipment you use can help prevent red cabbage from changing color. Image Credit: Anjelika Gretskaia/Moment/GettyImages Red cabbage, often called purple cabbage because it tends to look more purple than red, turns into a visually depressing mess if not cooked in the right conditions. This is due to chemical reactions with substances in the water and metal with which it comes in contact. Advertisement Rather than choosing the other ingredients for their ability to match a blue or gray color scheme in your dinner, prevent the cabbage from changing color in the first place....

It's easy to make a homemade electrolyte drink to hydrate after a workout. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages You’ve seen the Gatorade commercials, so you know that sports drinks help you run faster, jump higher and basically turn you into a superhuman — right? Well, not quite. But the electrolytes delivered by these drinks are super important when it comes to refueling and rehydrating after a workout. Advertisement If you're suspicious of the neon-colored, sugar-loaded options on shelves, though, there's good news: Whipping up a homemade electrolyte drink is a piece of cake....