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Taking the time to practice gratitude can have a positive effect on both your emotional and physical health. Image Credit: Hiraman/E+/GettyImages While counting your blessings won’t solve everything, being thankful for the small stuff — scoring the perfect parking space or savoring a glass of wine — can have a surprisingly big effect on your happiness. Advertisement Here, therapist Michelle P. Maidenberg, PhD, president and clinical director of Westchester Group Works and author of Free Your Child from Overeating: A Handbook for Helping Kids and Teens, breaks down why gratitude is so beneficial for your mind and body....

A woman is doing sit-ups in a gym. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Any time you try a new exercise that your body is not adjusted to, you can expect some muscle soreness. After your workout, pain may be triggered by certain movements or by bodily functions such as sneezing or coughing. Most of these pains are common and short-lived, but some may be symptoms of a larger problem. Learn ways to avoid soreness and which symptoms signal a need for medical attention....

Increase tidal volume through exercise. Image Credit: Gonalo Barriga/Cultura/GettyImages Tidal volume is the volume of air you breathe in a single breath. Exercise causes an increase in tidal volume because your requirements for oxygen go up. This increase is mediated in different ways depending on when it occurs during your exercise. An increase in tidal volume is necessary to effectively meet your body’s increased oxygen requirements, as an increase in your rate of respiration alone is not sufficient....

Many bison are now raised for meat due to the meat's high nutritional value. Image Credit: Fuse/Fuse/Getty Images Buffalo meat, more commonly referred to as bison meat, can be used in most recipes that call for beef. Bison meat is one of the leanest, most nutritious meats available, and you can use it for burgers, roasts, steaks and stew. Because most meat bison are raised on open ranches and fed grass, the meat contains far fewer – if any – artificial antibiotics, hormones and steroids than beef and other more common meats....

references Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" USDA: "Cornstarch" U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Gluten and Food Labeling" Gluten-Free Certification Organization Pure cornstarch is gluten-free but you should verify with the packaging to prevent cross-contamination. Image Credit: Pawarun/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Pawarun/iStock/GettyImages What Are the Health Benefits of Cornstarch? Modified corn starch is a common additive in both packaged gluten foods and gluten-free foods. Most modified food starch in the U....

Glasses of carrot juice on a wooden table. Image Credit: anshu18/iStock/Getty Images Making the best choice between carrot juice and whole carrots depends on how much you plan to consume. It takes about three to six carrots to make 1 cup of carrot juice, so the juice ends up with a boost of concentrated nutrients and a little fiber. If you will actually eat three large carrots, you’ll get the same nutrients and more fiber....

Tripe, like all organ meat, is a good low-fat source of protein. Image Credit: carpaumar/iStock/GettyImages Tripe is an organ meat made from the lining of animal stomachs. Although it may come from pigs, lambs, goats, chickens or ducks, tripe is usually made from the first three of the cow’s four stomachs. In many countries, tripe is popular as an economical source of protein and nutrients. It needs to be slow-cooked for a tender result but, even then, the chewy texture is an acquired taste....

Itchy gums usually mean you need to up your dental hygiene, but there are culprits beyond plaque and gingivitis. Image Credit: Nico De Pasquale Photography/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Causes Treatment Prevention When to See a Dentist ​Why are my gums itchy?​ If you've been asking yourself this question, you probably want answers — and fast. Could it be hormones, anxiety or even COVID-19? Advertisement "Itchy gums are a common problem. They're typically a sign that something is wrong, and the cause is usually plaque buildup and gum disease," says Kami Hoss, DDS, a San Diego-based dentist and author of ​If Your Mouth Could Talk​....

Coffee can cause stomach bloating for some people. Image Credit: phive2015/iStock/GettyImages For most people, drinking coffee is part of a daily routine. But for some individuals, that cup of joe can result in uncomfortable stomach bloat. There are a number of reasons why you may experience coffee bloating, and not all of them have to do with the coffee itself. Advertisement Read More: Can Coffee Cause Bloating? Video of the Day Bloating and Digestive Issues If you’ve found yourself saying, “Caffeine makes me bloated,” there could be multiple reasons why....

Both N-acetyl-l-cysteine and acetyl-l-carnitine have potent antioxidant properties. Image Credit: 5432action/iStock/GettyImages Acetyl-l-carnitine and N-acetyl-l-cysteine are nutritional supplements derived from naturally occurring amino acids. Although they share somewhat similar names, these antioxidant supplements have markedly different properties and effects. Advertisement Acetyl-l-carnitine, or ALCAR, is synthesized from carnitine, while N-acetyl-l-cysteine, or NAC, is derived from the amino acid cysteine. ALCAR and NAC are used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Video of the Day Both are also used by weightlifters and athletes who believe these supplements help enhance performance and build muscle....

Two small bowls of rice. Image Credit: ajafoto/iStock/Getty Images Dietary guidelines released by the USDA recommend that you make grains a part of your diet, and both rice and bread contribute to your daily intake. A cup of cooked rice, or 2 ounces of bread – the approximate equivalent of 2 slices – boost your grain intake by 2 ounces. The USDA recommends that you get the majority of your grain intake from whole grains, and choosing whole-wheat bread and brown or wild rice over white bread or rice allows you to follow these guidelines....

What you do on rest and recovery days is just as important as what you do during workouts. Image Credit: Halfpoint Images/Moment/GettyImages Sure, it’s super important to make time for exercise — lifting weights, getting stronger, training for a 5K and working up a sweat. However, you can’t put your body through all that stress without giving it plenty of rest, too. Advertisement In order to repair muscle damage (and in fact, to get bigger, stronger, faster, leaner, etc....

Gentle stretching can help relieve pectoral soreness. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/GettyImages If you have pain in your shoulder area, you might automatically assume it’s a rotator cuff issue. However, pec muscle injuries can cause shoulder pain as well — particularly when you push a door closed or use your arms to get up from a chair. Once an uncommon injury, pectoral muscle strains are occurring more frequently as weight-training sports have increased in popularity....

For a quick, low-cal snack that provides fiber, grab a plum or nosh on a few prunes. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Plum Nutrition Plums vs. Prunes Benefits Risks Tips and Recipes Plums are a type of stone fruit, which means they contain a hard pit (or stone) that's surrounded by soft, pulpy flesh and a thin skin. There are about 20 main types of plums, but the one we're most used to seeing at the grocery store is the Japanese plum, according to the University of California, Berkeley....

The Progresso diet plan requires you to replace two meals with Progresso soups to help you lose weight. Image Credit: BWFolsom/iStock/GettyImages As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is — and the Progresso soup diet is no exception. Like other soup diets, the Progresso diet plan requires you to replace two meals with Progresso soups to help you lose weight. Advertisement The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics warns against this kind of fad diet, however....

Prosciutto is high in fat and sodium and may not make the healthiest addition to your daily diet. Image Credit: beats3/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Recipes Prep Tips Alternatives Prosciutto might look like thinly sliced deli ham, but it has a much bolder flavor that's part smoky, part tangy and part salty. Advertisement The meat is often added to pizza or wrapped around fruits or vegetables....

Pregnenolone is a powerful hormone. It does not occur naturally in your diet. Your body generally makes enough pregnenolone to meet your needs, under normal circumstances. However, pregnenolone levels decline with age. Pregnenolone is available as a dietary supplement in doses ranging from 5 mg to 50 mg. There is no standard dose. As with any supplement, take pregnenolone only under your doctor’s supervision. Significance Your adrenal glands produce pregnenolone – a steroid hormone – from cholesterol....

A woman is wiping perspiration from her face. Image Credit: Andy Sotiriou/Photodisc/Getty Images The weight-loss industry has introduced a nearly countless assortment of gadgets promising fast weight loss. The sauna belt resembles a long heating pad that fits around your waste. Once turned on, the sauna belt causes perspiration around the midsection. Proponents of the device believe that sauna belts can improve health and speed weight loss. While the short-term weight loss may be encouraging, the sauna belt can also cause side effects that may make you think twice before wearing one....

The blueberry glaze brightens salmon's rich texture, making for a surprisingly delicious combination. Image Credit: iuliia_n/iStock/GettyImages They may be small in size, but blueberries are a super source of nutritional goodness. Just a single cup contains 16 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C as well as inflammation-reducing antioxidants. Advertisement These antioxidants, also known as flavonoids, are linked to heart and brain health — and quercetin, a specific antioxidant found in blueberries, is also tied to treating metabolic and inflammatory disorders, according to extensive July 2016 research in ​​Pharmacognosy Review​....

We all have that one friend who is already eagerly standing in line for her PSL and counting down the days to sweater weather. But for those of you still holding on to what’s left of summer, we’ve got you. Barbecuing outdoors with friends is what summers are made of, so to help you keep that feeling alive, we’ve pulled together five smokeless indoor grilling recipes you can enjoy year-round. We’re also sharing some expert tips (e....