Potato chips were famously created in 1853, when George Crum became offended when a restaurant patron sent back his fried potatoes for being too thick. To spite the patron, Crum sliced potatoes paper thin, fried them in oil, added salt and became the unwitting creator of the modern potato chip.
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Whether you worked extra hard at the gym or you've been doing heavy yard work around your home, tired, sore muscles can plague your body, especially in the days following the work. Tired muscles are typically the result of general overuse.
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Low muscle tone in infants, known as hypotonia, may cause your baby to feel like a rag doll at times. Even an older infant with low muscle tone may be difficult to hold, since his arms and legs rise without resistance.
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The ring toss game at a fair is often flanked by large and expensive prizes, usually because it can be difficult to conquer. The game consists of glass bottles lined up side-by-side. The aim of the game is to toss a ring and have it land over the mouth and neck of one of the bottles.
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Maintain a healthy heart by understanding how to safely increase your heart rate through aerobic exercise and other methods. Learn why physical activity is essential for overall cardiovascular health and what medical issues may be contributing to an unusually high heart rate.
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Babies are born with naturally weak neck muscles, which is why it's important to ensure that you support your baby's neck at all times. As your baby grows and develops, those neck muscles will become stronger, but you can complete neck exercises with your baby to help expedite the process.
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Teenagers in the United States are unhealthier than ever, with childhood obesity doubling in the past 30 years and 18 percent of teens are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Whether for fitness or fun, rollerblading has serious benefits. You'll get a higher heart rate for cardio activity, spend time outside, and may just find a new hobby. Of course, there aren't training wheels for rollerblades. You'll need to start slow and practice your technique before you glide through the city park.
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Another name for methyl salicylate, athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike rely on creams like BenGay to help soothe sore muscles after a tough workout. The topical ointment works by creating a warming sensation, which can help release tight muscles.
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Owning your own treadmill can make for a convenient and year-round way to continue running to stay in shape. But if you live in an apartment or with a noise-sensitive family, you may get complaints about your noisy machine.
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While the seventh month of pregnancy -- and the dawn of your third trimester -- might have you dreaming more of putting up your feet than a good workout, exercise should still be a part of your routine. A study published in a 2009 issue of "Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica"
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When children are between the ages of 8 and 10, they are at an ideal age to learn the basics of basketball.
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Middle school-aged children can sometimes have a short attention span regarding health and fitness. The trick is to display how fitness can be fun and interesting by thinking up new games and activities beyond typical sports-related physical education classes.
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While regularly giving your heart a workout helps it work more efficiently, working your heart too hard can be dangerous and can result in chest pain, lightheadedness, shortness of breath and even heart palpitations, according to the American Heart Association.
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Working out and exercise can only do so much when you have naturally wide hips. Weight gain over the years, pregnancy and childbirth can all make your hips look wider, even if you're a generally healthy and fit person.
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Water is more than just an excuse to stop and catch your breath while you exercise. Medline Plus calls water the most overlooked but necessary nutrient for athletes.
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Kundalini yoga is a type of intense yoga that should be practiced with an instructor, and that seeks to bring about the cleansing of the chakras, including the Kundalini chakra that coils like a serpent within the body. The "Kundalini Awakening"
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There were 3,533 fatal drownings in the years 2005 to 2009 -- a rate of around 10 per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children aged 1 to 4 have the highest risk, but your 5-year-old could still be injured in the water if he doesn't know how to swim.
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While the gym obviously isn't a club or a fashion show, having the right clothes to work out in can help motivate you and feel more comfortable when you're burning up a sweat. Gone are the days when women's workout wear consisted of men's castoffs.
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At first glance, rugby and soccer cleats may look the same, yet they have some characteristic differences. Rugby players hold the ball, while soccer players maneuver the ball with their feet. Key features make each type of cleat more appropriate for rugby or soccer.
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