Hair loss. Heart disease. Prostate cancer. Guys, you certainly have your share of health concerns -- especially if you’re genetically predisposed to any particular one. And these major health issues definitely deserve some quality M.D. time. But what about the more common everyday stuff?
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Andi Dorfman and Joy Behag recently fell victim to "avocado hand," sustaining hand injuries while attempting to cut the fleshy fruit. Here are some avocado cutting tips so you can avoid landing in the hospital yourself.
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It’s not so much which exercises you do, it’s how you structure your workouts, taking into account exercise order, reps performed and rest periods taken.
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In prediabetes and diabetes, blood sugars need to be kept as close to a normal range as possible. Monitoring your own blood sugar is the only way to tell if you are keeping your day-to-day readings -- both before and after meals -- within an acceptable range.
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Epsom salt is bath salt widely used in therapeutic soaks and baths. Among its many claimed benefits, soaking in Epsom salt is touted as a way to decrease tissue swelling. However, there's little, if any proof these soaks actually work.
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Botulism is a rare but serious foodborne illness most commonly caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Eating foods infected with this nerve toxin can cause paralysis and death if not treated, but there are steps you can take to avoid consuming foods contaminated with botulinum.
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The skin plays a critical role in protecting the body, and provides important clues to overall health. A skin rash, for instance, may simply indicate the skin is irritated -- or may signal a more serious health problem.
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Pedometers can motivate a person to exercise, but it can be tricky to know exactly how far you have gone and how many calories you have burned. However, simple math formulas can help you make a relatively accurate estimate.
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While cravings during pregnancy are most likely the result of hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies or other changes in the mother, some people believe that the baby’s sex can be revealed by the types of cravings.
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If your teen expresses a desire to lose weight, encourage her to make healthy lifestyle changes so that she can maintain a healthy weight, rather than going on a strict diet.
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It's possible to cook ribs in your oven to give them the type of smoky flavor usually only associated with outdoor grills or smokers. But you'll need to use a different method than what typical oven-baked rib recipes call for.
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If you've shaved your pubic area before, you know that it's very different from shaving your legs and armpits. The hair in the pubic area is thicker and the skin is much more sensitive than the skin on your legs. To avoid ingrown hairs, cuts and razor burn, certain precautions must be taken.
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Dr. Stuart McGill, a biomechanist and spine researcher, has three core exercises that he believes will help prevent back pain.
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We’ve put together this list of 15 delicious, refreshing and sweet alternatives for you to enjoy all summer long (and all year round!).
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We've all had days when you just don't have time to pack lunch -- all you want to do is hit the drive-through, which isn't always the best place to eat healthy. Fortunately, many fast-food and quick-serve restaurants have expanded their menus to include healthier options.
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The pillars of good health: diet, exercise, and strawberry daiquiris. OK, maybe not. But it’s not as far off as you’d think.
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The health and fitness benefits of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) are well documented: It increases your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels, helps you establish and sustain healthy blood pressure, increases your cardiovascular health, increases your insulin sensitivity, makes for a healthier cholesterol prof
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Feeling trapped on the treadmill doing the same routine every day? Or maybe your treadmill is just collecting dust. Have no fear! You won’t have to agonize in boredom for another hour on the treadmill. Amp up your tread sessions with this circuit!
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Here are 12 equally inspiring and informing TED Talks that provide more information about fitness, nutrition and general health.
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Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardshian and Celine Dion are just a few of the celebrities who chose IVF to have children.
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