Target Heart Rates in High-Intensity Interval Training
The target heart zone of a high-intensity intervals workout is between 80 and 95 percent of your maximum heart rate.
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Boric Acid Treatments
The next time you have a yeast or eye infection, consider using boric acid to treat your symptoms. This weak acid derived from minerals, has antimicrobial properties and, as such, can treat a number of minor health conditions.
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Why Do Some Spicy Foods Cause Diarrhea?
Even if you can down curry vindaloo or burritos doused in hot sauce without flinching, your body might not be able to hold its poker face as well. Spicy foods can provoke indigestion, heartburn and loose stools in many people, though others can eat them with no problems.
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Diets for People Without Spleens
Although your spleen is a vital part of your immune system, sometimes doctors must remove it. Most often, this occurs when the spleen ruptures after an abdominal injury, but it's also necessary as a treatment for certain cancers, blood disorders or infections.
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Can I Still Lose Weight If I Drink Soda Every Day?
Even if you watch what you eat and exercise regularly, clinging to your daily soda habit can quickly torpedo your weight-loss goals. Each can or bottle you drink packs on a surprisingly high amount of calories, while giving you little nutrition or sustenance in return.
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How Much Sleep Does a 16-Month-Old Need?
When your child reaches 16 months, she should be sleeping steadily through the night, although still needing a nap or two daily. More important than the hard number of hours, however, is watching your child's behavior to assure she gets sufficient sleep.
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What Happens When You Go to the Gym When You Are Sick?
You've dutifully kept up with your New Year's resolution of regular gym attendance when you feel the twinge of a scratchy throat or sinus headache. Is your streak over? If it's a minor cold, you probably can persevere and might even feel a bit better after your trip to the gym.
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What Is Calcium Chloride Used for in Food?
If healthy eating habits are your goal, you're wise to read labels and monitor additives used in factory-made foods that dominate your grocery store aisles.
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What Is Ash in Food?
If you have started paying more attention to the nutrient content of your food, you might notice that "ash" frequently turns up as a component in most foods.
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