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Taking too many vitamins can make you excessively thirsty. Image Credit: JGI/Blend Images/Getty Images Excessive thirst is a not a simple matter; it is a medical symptom called polydipsia. Although excessive thirst may be a symptom of serious conditions, taking too many vitamin supplements is also a possible cause. Vitamins are necessary nutrients for your health, and although not getting enough vitamins can cause significant health problems, taking too many is also dangerous....

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If you want to sit less and move more, a treadmill desk offers the health benefits of physical activity with the space you need to get work done. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best Overall Best Budget Best Quiet Best for Small Spaces Best Treadmill Desk Attachment What to Look for Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com Image Credit: LifeSpan Fitness/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LifeSpan Fitness/LIVESTRONG.com ‌Dimensions: ‌58 inches (L) x 28....

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Hiking backpacks fit everyone differently, so it's best to try a few on before making a purchase. Image Credit: hobo_018/E+/GettyImages In This Article How We Chose Most Versatile Best With Easy Storage Best for Hiking Through Tough Elements Best for Daily Use Best Hydration Pack Best Small Backpack Most Supportive Best for Flexible Storage What to Look For When the mountains call, you simply must go. And regardless of weather or season, you can always reap the benefits of hiking if you're well prepared....

Freestyle is the fastest swimming stroke in major competitions. Image Credit: ViktorCap/iStock/Getty Images International swimming competitions feature four strokes: freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke. Swimming statistics show freestyle remains the fastest stroke, according to world records posted on USAswimming.com, followed by butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke, the slowest competitive swimming stroke. Advertisement Freestyle Rules The classic freestyle, also known as the front crawl, combines a scissor kick with an overhead arm pull in which the arms move in an alternating pattern....

Carrots are full of vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages If you have diabetes or are on a low-carb diet, you might be familiar with the glycemic index. You probably know that vegetables such as carrots are “good” for you. Advertisement Whether you eat carrots on a daily basis or are thinking about eating them for their health benefits, you might be curious what their glycemic index is and how your body reacts to them....

The Health Benefits of Sparkling Mineral Water Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages With its refreshing effervescence, sparkling water already has a leg up on plain, old still water. In addition to keeping you hydrated, sparkling water might have benefits to your health as a result of its mineral content. Dress up a glass of cold sparkling water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toast to your health. Advertisement Just the Basics: Hydration People often find the bland taste of plain water unappealing, and as a result they might not drink enough....

Root vegetables for sale at a farmers market. Image Credit: AnikaSalsera/iStock/Getty Images Several different conditions can lead to arthritis, or painful inflammation of your joints. In gout, a metabolic problem can cause joint pain because the body has difficulty getting rid of a waste product in blood called uric acid. Choosing the right foods can help prevent or improve symptoms of gout, with certain vegetables being better choices than others....

Tossing a bunch of fruits and veggies into your blender is an easy and delicious way to get vitamin C. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages Oranges might be the face of vitamin C, but while the citrus is an excellent source of C, there’s an abundance of other foods high in this nutrient. Advertisement This is good news because vitamin C plays many important roles in our bodies, from making collagen to increasing iron absorption to fighting free radicals from pollution and the sun, according to the National Institutes of Health....

Jaw pain may be related to a vitamin D deficiency. Many people have jaw pain caused by problems with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, a joint located near your ear that allows your lower jaw to function. While there's not much evidence that specifically links jaw pain with a vitamin D deficiency, research has shown that low levels of vitamin D can contribute to pain all over your body....

1 of 17 Overview When you consider the fact that we're a country covered in coffee shops, juice bars and convenience stores that offer tanker-sized sodas, it's no surprise that many of us drink way more calories than we need to. In fact, adding empty liquid calories is one of the worst dietary offenses we make. But the problem isn’t just the added calories; it’s also that many drinks can also influence hunger and fullness — thus coaxing you to eat even more....

Some people with extremely high blood pressure may get headaches. Image Credit: anon-tae/iStock/GettyImages High blood pressure might have no symptoms — that’s why it’s called a silent killer. But there’s no mistaking the number of life-threatening conditions it can lead to and why taking steps to avoid or control it has a longer, healthier life as your chief benefit. Advertisement High blood pressure (or hypertension, in medical terms) is a major health problem worldwide....

An exercise bike is a useful tool for losing belly fat, but it's best when combined with a healthy diet and strength training. Image Credit: Matt Lincoln/Cultura/GettyImages An exercise bike is a great tool for weight loss: It’s low-impact, can be adjusted to suit a variety of body types and offers difference resistance levels to match your fitness level. But even the best weight-loss tools can’t spot-reduce fat only from your belly....

1 of 14 Overview Fat loss is hard work. Despite being a simple formula on paper, the overwhelming amount of false information out there makes it seem like there should be some magic shortcut to fat loss. Unfortunately, there isn't. To reach your fat-loss goals, you'll need to make some changes that may be uncomfortable or difficult at first. But the good news is that you don't need to be miserable!...

Incorporate 30 to 60 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise into five days of the week. Image Credit: Irina Vodneva/iStock/GettyImages If you look in the mirror and see more jiggle in your middle than you’d like, brace yourself for some good news and bad news: You can lose that extra belly fat, but there are no magic exercises for middle stomach fat. Instead, you’ll have to lose fat from all over your body....

A plate of roasted beef. Image Credit: Rasulovs/iStock/Getty Images One method of making the perfect meat dish is to sear the meat prior to cooking it. Searing uses high heat at the start of the cooking process to caramelize the surface of the meat. This locks in the internal juices released during the roasting process. Searing can be done by frying the meat on all sides first. Oven-roasting is more practical for large roasts because it might be difficult to fry a large cut of meat on the stove top....

Take one misstep when measuring out ingredients, and baking a cake can instantly turn from a sweet, lighthearted endeavor into a baking disaster. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Take one misstep when measuring out ingredients, and baking a cake can instantly turn from a sweet, lighthearted endeavor into a baking disaster. Several simple solutions exist if your fruit cake is moist but crumbly, and your cake falls apart when you cut it....

Cardio exercise is a great way to help lose belly fat. Image Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images If you hate crunches (really, who doesn’t?) you’ll be delighted to know you don’t have to do a single one to lose belly fat. In fact, crunches are completely ineffective for trimming your tummy. Total-body strength training and intense cardio are the quickest ways to lose belly fat. Advertisement How to Lose Belly Fat According to Harvard Health Publishing, one type of belly fat called visceral fat is particularly dangerous....

Smoked beef bottom round roast makes for great shaved beef sandwiches. Image Credit: mu_mu_/iStock/Getty Images The beef bottom round can be found in a variety of weights – usually between 3 and 30 lb. You can find smaller cuts at the supermarket, usually under 10 lb., or you can have your local butcher provide you with a larger cut. And bottom round, which is generally a tougher cut of beef than brisket, for example, can still turn out great in the smoker....