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Woman wearing pink sneakers walking Image Credit: pojoslaw/iStock/Getty Images Your Omron pedometer is a fitness accessory used to provide a great amount of information about your activity. The pedometer displays a history of the number of steps you take, the amount of time you walk, the distance you travel and an approximation of the number of calories you burn. Omron pedometers can either store information about each session in their internal memory or delete each session after a regular reset or a system reset....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Image Credit: TeerawatWinyarat/iStock/Getty Images Image Credit: TeerawatWinyarat/iStock/Getty Images Trekking poles Swim fins Ice pack Heating pad Stationary bike Once you start running, you will most likely experience pain and inflammation around the surgical site. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends applying a heating pad to your hip for about 15 minutes prior to exercising to reduce the pain....

Four bottles of wine are lined up on a white counter. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images A person who drinks two bottles of wine every day classifies as an alcoholic, defined as a person who can’t control his drinking. As many as 2 million Americans may undergo detoxification from alcohol abuse at home each year without medical supervision, Max Bayard, M.D., reports on the American Academy of Family Physicians website. Detoxing from alcohol can cause a number of unpleasant and physically dangerous symptoms that occur between six and 48 hours after the last drink of wine....

Woman practicing balance yoga on the beach. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Although your upper thigh is wide, the muscles that combine to make up the quadriceps are small. The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius work together to form the quadriceps. The main function is knee extension, with the rectus femoris being responsible for hip flexion. While you cannot contract only one muscle of the quadriceps group, you can change the focus of your exercises to target the inner quads, which are made up of the vastus medialis muscles....

Changes in mood and personality can be a tipoff that a loved one is feeling high levels of stress. Image Credit: MangoStar_Studio/iStock/GettyImages From work to finances and family responsibilities, there’s simply no avoiding stress. And with the latest news of the novel coronavirus pandemic, political instability and racial injustice, our country’s collective stress meter is through the roof. Advertisement But people aren't always good at connecting the dots and recognizing stress in themselves....

A close-up of a scoop of vanilla icecream. Image Credit: Mindstyle/iStock/Getty Images Although muscle growth requires you to consume a surplus of calories – you need to eat more calories than you burn through exercise and other activities – not all high-calorie foods are ideal for muscle growth. In addition to considering how many calories a food will add to your diet, you need to consider the nutrients provided by the food, such as protein....

The fact that there's no motor on a manual treadmill means you get to set the pace. Image Credit: raquel arocena torres/Moment/GettyImages The fanciest and most expensive alternative to running outdoors — the computer-controlled, electric-powered treadmill — isn’t the only indoor training option for runners. As long as you don’t mind sacrificing a few fancy features, manual treadmills offer cheaper roads to fitness. Advertisement Provide the entertainment yourself via laptop, tablet, smartphone or stereo system and challenge your running muscles in a way you can't with powered machines....

Itchy legs during exercise may be a hypersensitive immune response. Image Credit: John Foxx/Stockbyte/Getty Images Perhaps nothing can be more vexing than uncontrollable itching while exercising. The burning and swelling add to your discomfort and ruin the quality of your workout. Some cases of itchy legs are caused by lack of fitness. Your body has not adapted to exercise to better direct blood flow. It can also indicate an allergic reaction or a more serious health condition, depending upon your symptoms....

The kettlebell deadlift is a great hamstring exercise. Image Credit: vladans/iStock/GettyImages You may be focusing on building your booty or strengthening your quads, but your favorite leg exercises (think deadlift and squat) also help build your hamstrings. If you’re stopping at these two exercises, though, you may not be giving these muscles the focus they deserve. Advertisement People often fail to target their hamstrings, especially those that mostly participate in quad-dominant activities, like running....

Eating little to no carbs affects everything from your fat cells to your muscles. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. Very low-carbohydrate diets — hello, keto — have become so popular, most people have either tried them or know someone else who has. While the long-term risks and benefits of these diets are the subject of ongoing debate, nixing grains, dairy and fruit has a significant effect on your body and overall health....

Mat Pilates is usually offered in a classroom-style setting. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Dancers do it. So do swimmers and other professional athletes. Maybe you should too — but what exactly is mat Pilates? Advertisement Mat Pilates is a way to stretch and strengthen your body, primarily the muscles of the core, which span from your hips to your shoulders. Joseph Pilates developed this exercise methodology in the early 1900s, and it borrows from disciplines such as dance, yoga and classic calisthenics....

Besan flour, made from chickpeas, is higher in fiber and protein than wheat flour. Image Credit: DipaliS/iStock/GettyImages Besan flour, made from chickpeas, is a wheat-free product rich in fiber and nutrients. Found primarily at health food stores in the United States, besan powders can stand in for wheat flour in many recipes, adding a nutty taste to breads, sauces and other foods. Advertisement If you have to avoid gluten or are watching your weight, besan, or chickpea flour nutrition makes a healthy and versatile alternative to high-carbohydrate wheat flour....

The downside of pineapples is that it may cause diarrhea. Image Credit: Jennifer A Smith/Moment/GettyImages Pineapple isn’t just delicious — it also contains natural enzymes that aid in digestion and may relieve stomach upset. Vitamin C, thiamin, folate and other vitamins in pineapple support immune function and overall health. The downside is that some people have a problem with pineapple and diarrhea. Advertisement Vitamins in Pineapple Did you know that pineapple can facilitate weight loss, suppress inflammation and boost immunity?...

Knee clicking while running could be harmless or a sign of a more serious problem. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Knee clicking while running is a common complaint — but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Especially when paired with pain, it’s important to figure out what’s causing the sensation and how to best treat it, so you can get back to running creak-free. Advertisement The first thing you need to ask yourself: Does your knee only click occasionally, without pain?...

Many sodas contain additives, including potassium citrate. Image Credit: Dolucan/iStock/Getty Images Processed foods and beverages often contain non-nutritive substances added to enhance the products in some way, be it for flavoring, coloring or preserving. Potassium citrate is an additive found in soft drinks as well as candy and ice creams. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration deemed it GRAS – generally recognized as safe – in 1977. Advertisement Background on Potassium Citrate Potassium citrate is a prescription medication that reduces the acidity of urine to prevent kidney stones....

Temporarily eliminating steak from your diet is a good idea while you have diarrhea. Image Credit: Kesu01/iStock/Getty Images Diarrhea is a condition characterized by the thinning of the stool, sometimes associated with severe urges to empty the bowels, gas or bloating. Diarrhea can be both a distinct condition or a symptom of another illness. Diarrhea commonly occurs as a result of foods you eat, particular proteins such as steak if they have come into contact with bacteria or were cooked improperly....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. The best face washes for dry skin are fragrance-free and made with gentle cleansing ingredients. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best Overall Best on a Budget Best for Acne and Dry Skin Best for Eczema and Dry Skin Best for Sensitive Skin What to Know Before You Buy Visit Page https://www....

Low-impact exercise like yoga, water aerobics and tai chi can help lessen painful fibromyalgia symptoms. Image Credit: JLco - Julia Amaral/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Best Types of Exercises How Much to Exercise Workout Tips If you're in severe discomfort and exhausted, physical activity may be the last thing you're in the mood for. But if you're one of the 4 million adults in the U.S. who have fibromyalgia, per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), exercise may actually help you feel better....

Tricep dips can be done almost anywhere. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages You should feel 100-percent confident in your tank tops. If you’re feeling a little self conscious, though, toning your triceps — the back part of your arms — can help. Another good reason to commit to easy tricep workouts, beyond the tightened, well-defined muscles you’ll develop? They can help you during everyday tasks. Advertisement Your triceps allow your arms to move without any dysfunction, says Lindsay Bennett, a celebrity trainer in Nashville, Tennessee....

A healthy diet is very important, especially the older you get. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages As women age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. A healthy eating plan for women over 50 should incorporate certain foods to provide essential nutrients and protect the body from diseases associated with aging. Advertisement Daily Caloric Intake for Women The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises that women in their 50s consume between 1,600 to 2,200 calories per day....