Eating can sometimes cause fatigue, especially after a large meal. However, extreme tiredness after eating is not normal. Medical conditions and allergies can cause these symptoms. Or, it might be as simple as how much you eat and what you are eating that are making you tired.
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Though chills are typically associated with cold weather, runners can develop chills all over their bodies in both hot and cold weather. The causes for chills in hot weather are vastly different and more serious than those in cold weather.
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Running causes your heart to beat faster, which in turn causes your blood pressure to increase. This is due to the velocity at which the blood is expelled from the heart. The pace at which you run, in part, determines your blood pressure.
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From ballroom to hip-hop, dancing offers far-reaching benefits that include weight loss, muscle toning, improved cognitive skills and stress reduction.
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Though physical exercise has many benefits, certain adverse side effects can occur. If your legs turn red, you probably have nothing to worry about.
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Strength training and bodybuilding place a lot of stress on your body. Heavy weights that cause you to strain more than normal can affect your blood pressure and heart rate.
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Exercise can cause certain hemorrhages. The severity and dangers associated with the hemorrhage depends on the type of hemorrhage you are experiencing. Strenuous exercise places significant strain on your body that, though uncommon, can result in your blood vessels bursting, causing a hemorrhage.
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Walking can lead to aches and a burning sensation, especially when walking for long distances. These uncomfortable side effects can make walking, be it for exercise or leisure, an unpleasant activity.
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Strenuous exercise can make the whites of your eyes turn red. A number of factors can cause the appearance of red eyes, but in nearly all instances the condition is easily treated and resolved. If you develop a severe case of red eyes during or after exercise, speak to your doctor.
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Most children at some point will have been given the warning by their parents not to swim on a full stomach. But parents may not always know what's best -- at least when it comes to swimming.
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Some sports that can help you stay healthy are low cost and highly effective at getting you into shape. Many participate in sports because it is fun but there are also a number of health benefits associated with staying active.
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Becoming sleepy and gassy after a meal can put a wrinkle in your day, especially if you're at work. If you're struggling to stay awake or trying to control flatulence around others, you're distracted from more pressing tasks. The types of food you eat are often the culprits.
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Elbow pain is a common condition that often be attributed to sports or physical activities that require a continuous repetitive bending at the elbow joint. The skin around the elbow can become inflamed and sensitive to the touch with certain elbow conditions.
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Prescription drugs are not your only option for treatment of high cholesterol. A number of over-the-counter drugs and supplements have been shown to help lower your low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, levels. LDL is also commonly referred to as bad cholesterol.
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Shaving can cause havoc on your face if you have sensitive skin. Razor burn, cuts and ingrown hairs are just some of the possible consequences of shaving. Luckily, shaving is not the only way to get rid of beards. Facial hair removal creams for men can also provide smooth skin without causing nicks, cuts or irritation.
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Lemons have long been used in various ways, including as remedies for colds and for promoting proper digestive functions. The citric acid in lemons helps ensure that your digestive system effectively processes food and that toxins don't accumulate.
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Bug bites can leave small scars and cause skin discoloration. Scar creams can help reduce the appearance of insect bite scars by increasing collagen production. More severe insect bite scars can be treated with creams that contain hydroquinone, a skin-bleaching agent.
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Some of the simplest exercises are also some of the most effective. Jumping jacks and jumping rope are ideal exercises to get your heart rate up, burn calories and help you stay in shape. Both exercises are aerobic in nature and use your body weight for resistance.
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Tingling in the legs after a run is usually not a good sign. Several factors can cause the tingling, and some of those factors could indicate serious health risks. If your legs consistently tingle after a run, speak to your doctor. In some cases, medical treatment will be necessary.
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A pushup is one of the most effective chest exercises and enables you to work the chest in several ways. You train the large pectoral muscles in your chest and the triceps at the back of your arm differently depending on your pushup stance.
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