Few women experience their periods at exactly the same time each month. Although menstrual cycles normally range between 21 and 35 days, stress, illness and change in routine can affect cycle length in a given month. A late period combined with abdominal cramping may occur for several reasons.
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Abnormal or excessive hair loss, also called alopecia, can may be caused by a variety of conditions or stressors, and this loss may be temporary or permanent.
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Bloating is common after eating, and is often linked to eating too much, swallowing air, or foods that are either gas forming or incompletely digested.
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At least 1 percent of adults suffer from a bed wetting problem, which is also known as nocturnal enuresis. The cause of bed wetting in adults is not always clear, but an array of medical, physical or emotional problems may contribute to this condition.
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Your Christmas tree could be hosting up to 25,000 living bugs. But before you hit the panic button, here are some ways you can get rid of those unwanted guests.
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Let’s be honest: When the weather outside is frightful, you just want to be inside. The colder and darker the days get, the less and less you feel like hitting the gym, which is totally merited.
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Yes, it's possible to eat yummy foods and enjoy a festive New Year's Eve party without completely disregarding healthy eating habits. Keep reading to learn about 14 delicious and healthy appetizers to help you ring in the New Year without ramping up the number on the scale.
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Don’t just slurp soup to take the chill off during a cold winter day. Enjoy it regularly to help manage your weight!
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We’re rooting for Ronald McDonald to pull it together, and things are looking up. Luckily for us fast food lovers, America's staple has recently taken a good, hard look at its menu.
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Losing 20 pounds in 60 days is a lofty goal! After all, you'll have to lose a little more than two pounds a week to make it happen. To lose one pound a week, you need to eliminate 3,500 calories, either through eating less or exercising more. So to lose two pounds a week, you'll need a 7,000-calorie deficit.
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With life’s constant demands, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. And it turns out that for people living in certain cities, this is even tougher. WalletHub compared the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. to see which were the best and worst places to live in terms of fitness.
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As a health nut, you know how important it is to work wellness into your routine. You take the stairs instead of the elevator and do chair exercises at your desk. And if you’re going to eat out, it’s got to be organic. Why should sex be any exception?
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Several years ago, I decided to take a position as a kinesiologist in a bariatric medical program for the treatment of obesity.
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High-intensity interval training with sprints, plyometrics and agility drills is the best way to increase your hockey stamina.
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Have you given up on your New Year's resolution? If so, you're not alone. Here are 4 tips to get you back on track.
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If you have [acid reflux](https://www.livestrong.com/sscat/acid-reflux/), it may sometimes feel like you can't eat anything without it triggering a painful flare-up. But rest assured, there are plenty foods you can eat.
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One of the best things about buying a precooked ham from your local grocery store is that baking it is so simple. You only have to heat it, making for less time in the kitchen — or more time to perfect your sides. An apple juice glaze gives the ham a subtle, sweet taste when added prior to baking the ham.
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While you can eat a fully cooked ham cold, heating it gives it a richer taste. You can even add seasonings or rubs to amplify the flavor. Because it heats up slowly and can lock in the moisture when heated properly, your crock pot is a perfect cooking vessel to heat your fully cooked ham.
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Shopping for a big gift for the gym rat, cyclist, runner or yogi in your life is a sweat-free snap. A new mat, a heavier kettlebell, shiny sandbag, new helmet or cool fuel belt can fit perfectly under the tree. But what about the gifts that hang from the mantle in a sock?
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Diet is the single most important element of developing energy for your workout. Really. What you eat [can increase your energy](http://www.livestrong.com/article/1012718-heres-fuel-body-before-workout/) and prepares your body to perform at its maximum during any type of exercise.
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