The romaine scare is officially over — here's how to stay safe in the future
The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the romaine lettuce scare is officially over.
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Boiled Egg White Diet
Although boiled egg whites can be healthy, a boiled egg white diet isn't ideal for your health. Boiled egg whites are low in calories, which is helpful for weight loss, but consuming too few calories can be dangerous.
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Does Drinking Milk Cause Sinus Problems?
Some people may experience sinus problems like congestion, runny nose and sinus headaches due to a reaction to dairy products including milk.
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Does Chewing Gum After Eating Affect the Metabolism?
Chewing sugar-free gum slightly boosts metabolism. Researchers from the University of Rhode Island found that those who chewed sugar-free gum for three 20-minute intervals consumed 67 fewer calories that day and had a 5 percent increase in their metabolism.
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Calories Burned Standing Vs. Sitting
The simple act of standing instead of sitting may help you burn 20 to 50 more calories per hour, depending on your size.
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8 Energizing Yoga Moves You Can Do in Bed
If you're not a morning person, the struggle is real to get out of bed, much less work out. Here are 8 energizing yoga moves you can do IN bed. It's a win-win.
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The 20 Most Awe-Inspiring Places in the World
If you want to be healthy, travel! While it’s not the usual advice you hear from your doctor, a 2015 study from UC Berkley found that being in awe can be beneficial to your well-being. Viewing wonders like the Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong or a sunrise over volcanic Mt.
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The 10 Most Common CrossFit Mistakes
Seven years ago, not many people had heard of CrossFit, let alone participated in any sort of CrossFit Workout of the Day (a.k.a. WOD). Today, CrossFit has become one of the fastest-growing sports. There are currently more than 10,000 affiliate gyms, (called “boxes” in CrossFit lingo), up from just 13 in 2005.
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Endurance Training & Skeletal Muscle Adaptation
As you train your muscles adapt, becoming more efficient at utilizing fuel and producing energy, so you can run, bike and swim longer.
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How to Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts in Tin Foil in the Oven
Keep splatters at bay by baking chicken wrapped in foil in the oven. This cooking method allows you to roast plain chicken, coat it with crumbs, infuse it with seasonings, or smother it with sauce. Wrapping chicken in foil seals in juices, keeping boneless, skinless chicken breasts moist and tender.
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Are There Foods High in Hyaluronic Acid?
Also known as hyaluronan or sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid is a compound naturally found in the body. It's a major part of tissue health and helps fill the space between the tissues and skin.
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The number of times you should exercise each week to keep your arteries healthy
According to a new study, you should be exercising at least four times a week to keep your arteries unclogged and your heart young.
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5 Sketchy Things to Avoid In Your Protein Powder
Here's what to look for when you buy protein powder — and what to avoid. Steer clear of these 5 harmful additives.
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11 Essential Yoga Poses Everyone Should Practice
Ancient yoga tradition describes thousands -- and by some accounts, tens of thousands -- of yoga postures. But chances are, with your likely packed schedule, fitting in enough time to practice even a fraction of those postures is nearly impossible.
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10 Things to Never Say to Someone With Depression
Depression is undoubtedly common -- 6.7 percent of people 18 and older had at least one depressive episode in 2013, according to the National Institute of Mental Health -- and it’s likely you’ll eventually have to deal with a loved one who’s suffering.
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Top 10 Multivitamins for Women
Women have special nutritional requirements: A woman's multivitamin should have adequate folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin D, and magnesium.
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Can Foods and Vitamins Stop DHT?
Contrary to outdated research indicating that elevated levels of DHT play a role in prostate cancer development, recent research in 2017 published in Endocrine Reviews shows there is no association between high DHT levels and prostate cancer.
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The 5 Best and Worst Foods to Eat When Flying
You pay special attention to what you put in your suitcase before traveling, but do you do the same for what you put in your body before flying?
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Cat Litter Exfoliators, Vampire Facials and 8 Other Gross Celebrity Beauty Habits
Read on to find out whether these wacky celeb beauty secrets are worth your time or if you’re better off sticking with your tried and true beauty routine.
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19 Ways to Improve Your Barbecue
Every summer barbecue has room for a few healthy dishes that will keep guests happy and your body looking and feeling good.
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