Concussions are one of the most common types of minor head injuries. Each year, 300,000 Americans suffer concussions related to sports and recreation activities, according to the Franklin Institute.
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Inversion therapy, a subset of spinal decompression therapy, is becoming popular. However, if you suffer from neck pain, you should know a few things before spending your hard-earned money on an inversion table. This therapy isn't for everyone.
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Changes in skin color, especially blue lips, in a child can indicate it's time to get out of a swimming pool, but these changes can also indicate more serious health conditions. If you know what to look for, you can determine whether your son's blue lips are something to worry about or he just needs to warm up.
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In a time when obesity rates go up every year and product manufacturers keep coming up with more products that keep us from having to move our bodies, it doesn't seem like there could be such a thing as too much exercise. However, there is.
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Dining out is a challenge for anyone on a weight loss plan and the Weight Watchers program is no exception. Though a few restaurants, such as Applebees, print Weight Watchers points right on the menu, most restaurants don't.
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Citrus fruits, those tropical jewels cultivated in Asia for at least 4,000 years, are now available year-round in almost any supermarket in the world. If you're trying to lose weight, you might consider picking up some oranges, lemons or limes the next time you go shopping.
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As the weather turns cold, and coughs and sneezes start echoing through offices and schools, more people turn to Emergen-C and other vitamin C supplements in an effort to keep their immune systems strong. It turns out that vitamin C is good for other things, too.
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In a world obsessed with thinness, losing weight without even trying sounds wonderful. However, although it's normal for body weight to fluctuate, losing 10 lbs. or 5 percent of your body weight without a change in your eating or exercise habits is a cause for concern, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Tomato juice is the official state beverage of Ohio, according to chef and food researcher James T. Ehler of FoodReference.com. Ohio residents are on to something.
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Fruits and vegetables are an important part of your diet — and particularly so when you're breastfeeding, providing key nutrients to keep you healthy and help your baby grow. Pineapple, a rich source of both fiber and vitamin C, is an especially good choice when you're nursing.
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Few things are more frustrating than spending your hard-earned money on a pork roast or rack of ribs, only to have it come out of the oven or off the grill dry and overcooked.
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The right tools can make the difference between a passable meal and one that's truly memorable. In this age of extreme specialization, where your average cooking store carries four versions of every tool and thousands more are available on the Internet, it's not easy to choose the right tool for the right job.
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When you want to cook dinner for one or two people, turning on your full-sized oven isn't always practical. Large ovens use lots of energy, which can increase your energy bill as well as heat up your house during the warmer months. Fortunately, a toaster oven can do a lot more than make toast.
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Chicken wings are the ultimate comfort food. Savory chicken draped in spicy-sweet sauce is the perfect dish for a family meal or a casual party. Unfortunately, fried chicken wings are high in both fat and calories, but don't worry. You don't need a deep fryer to make chicken wings.
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Grilled vegetables are a delicious side for BBQ chicken, lean beef burgers, kabobs or other light summer dishes. However, if you're craving grilled food and the weather isn't cooperating, don't worry.
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Dry white wine is a classic ingredient in the cuisines of wine-growing regions such as Italy, France, and other warm areas of Europe. However, if you can't -- or choose not to -- consume alcohol, or if you're out of dry white wine, don't worry. You can still make just about every recipe that calls for dry white wine.
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Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious foods, and one of the major sources of food-borne illness. Salmonella bacteria can live on the inside and the outside of raw eggs, which is why the CDC recommends cooking all raw eggs until both the yolk and the white are firm.
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If you've been to the fish counter of a large supermarket recently, you've probably seen fish you hadn't heard of before, such as Swai. Swai, according to Tightwad Todd of Consumer Reports is similar to catfish.
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Roughly 1/3 of the meat Americans consume is beef, and if you've got a nice steak dinner planned, a failed thawing process doesn't have to ruin it. Although cooking a fully frozen steak isn't practical, with a few tips, you can cook a steak that remains slightly frozen.
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Four million Americans suffer from frequent constipation, and this digestive disorder accounts for 2.5 million doctor visits a year, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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