Working Out Too Hard or Not Hard Enough? Here's How to Tell
Here are three easy methods you can use during your next workout to determine whether you need to up your intensity or pump the breaks.
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Tai Chi Benefits: Stress Relief, Weight Loss and More
Tai chi is an approachable, low-impact workout for both advanced athletes and beginners. These tai chi benefits will convince you to give the martial art a go.
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6 Simple Exercises to Prevent Shin Splints
Athletes train to build up strength for optimal performance and resilience, but we aren’t immune to injury. The good news, however, is that there are exercises you can add to your routine to help prevent some of those injuries, especially ones due to repetitive use like shin splints.
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11 Myths About Running Debunked
Before you lace up your running shoes, find out which common beliefs about running have been debunked.
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How to Calm Anxiety With Yoga
If you're feeling the negative effects of anxiety, here are the five best yoga poses to help relieve the symptoms and calm your nerves.
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Sports Writer Calls Rihanna Fat and the Internet Claps Back
Barstool Sports “reporter” decided to ponder if a recent photo of mega-babe Rihanna meant that the singer is getting fat. The Internet was not pleased.
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Tailgate Food That Will Blow Your Mind — Not Your Daily Calorie Count
Tailgate food can be healthy and irresistible. Don't believe us? Check out these mouthwatering tailgate recipes that will score a touchdown with your guests, but won't weigh you down.
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Girlboss CEO Sophia Amoruso Reveals Her Struggles With Self-Doubt
Girlboss CEO Sophia Amoruso speaks with LIVESTRONG.COM about overcoming self-doubt in the age of social media.
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How a Friend's Advice Helped Pierre H. Lose 117 Pounds
Learn how Pierre H. lost 117 pounds, 24 percent body fat and 12 pant sizes. His secret to success is simpler than you think!
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Keeping It Tight(s): Why Your Workout Leggings Matter
Tights come in a range of weights and textures, and offer varying degrees of stretch and support. Here's a guide to choosing the right tights depending on your workout.
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Stop Breathe & Think Co-Founder Julie Campistron Shares Her No. 1 Tip For Uninterrupted Productivity
Julie Campistron, CEO and co-founder of one of the leading meditation apps, Stop Breathe & Think., shares her greatest tips on productivity and success — both of which don't include the widely-celebrated act of "multi-tasking."
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Aerobic Routines for Seniors
Seniors who stay active are more likely to be happier, healthier and live longer than their sedentary counterparts.
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Causes of Leg Pain When Climbing Stairs
Climbing stairs or ladders may cause leg pain. While this pain often subsides immediately, in some cases it may indicate a more serious injury. A muscle strain in one or more of the quadriceps muscles represents the most common cause of leg pain from stair climbing. Other possible injuries include inflammation of the rectus femoris tendon or iliotibial band syndrome.
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Side Effects of IV Fluid Overinfusion
Although intravenous fluid bags all look similar, the fluids they contain can have markedly different effects on the human body.
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Signs of a Torn Ligament in the Ankle
Ligaments are the connective tissues which hold bones and joints together. If they are over-extended, twisted or otherwise stressed and stretched beyond normal range of motion, a sprain occurs. Since all the body’s weight is supported by the foot and ankle, ankle ligament injuries are the most common.
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What Are the Treatments for a Broken Sternum?
Fractures of the sternum -- the bone that attaches to the first seven ribs to you collar bone -- occur most frequently from blunt trauma. The majority of these fractures are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Treatment of sternal fractures depend on the severity of the break.
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Peeling Skin on Hands & Fingers
Peeling skin on your hands and fingers can cause pain, especially when your skin becomes raw. Everything from the weather to certain medical conditions can cause the skin on your hands and fingers to peel. If you’re unsure of the exact cause, you may need to visit your dermatologist for an exact diagnosis.
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How to Use Gentian Violet in the Mouth for Thrush
Gentian violet, a purple dye available over-the-counter, has anti-fungal qualities that make it useful in the treatment of yeast infections, notes the Gentian Research Network.
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How to Remove Warts Around the Eye
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, which is present worldwide. Warts may spread person to person or indirectly through a contaminated object. Warts can occur on almost any area of your skin. You can treat common warts at home using a variety of methods.
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The Normal Cholesterol Range for Men
More than 1 in 4 adult men in the U.S. suffer from hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although it's an essential molecule, high cholesterol levels put men at risk for coronary artery disease, heart disease and stroke.
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