Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWithout ExerciseWith ExerciseCalculating CaloriesSeeking Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Without Exercise With Exercise Calculating Calories Seeking Support For example, an active young adult male might require 2,500 calories daily to lose weight, while an older adult woman may need just 1,500 calories to support her weight and activity goals. This article examines the many factors in determining the number of calories you should burn to promote weight loss....

Key Takeaways Maybe you’d love to hit the gym for a serious workout session, take along walk, or go for a run—if only your jam-packed schedule would allow it. What if the benefits of physical activity could take less time? A new study suggests that even short bursts of exercise you can do at home may boost your health and could even lower your risk for cancer. The study included more than 22,000 non-exercising adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs a Bar of Soap Effective?Causes of RSLEffective TreatmentsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is a Bar of Soap Effective? Causes of RSL Effective Treatments When to See a Provider While placing a bar of soap in your bed is unlikely to cause harm if you try it, no scientific evidence supports the claim. If you experience leg cramps or RLS, speak with your healthcare provider for treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMigraine HeadachesCervicogenic HeadachesTension HeadachesPossible Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Migraine Headaches Cervicogenic Headaches Tension Headaches Possible Risks Certain chiropractic techniques are thought to help ease chronic headaches and migraines. By realigning the spine,chiropractorscan take pressure off nerves and blood vessels, providing relief from headaches andmigraines. In addition tospinal adjustments, chiropractors may recommend lifestyle changes or other therapies to help people find relief from headaches and migraines....

Key TakeawaysA new skincare trend on TikTok involves eating cloves of raw garlic daily with the claim that it will clear up acne.Experts say while there are some benefits to eating garlic, no amount of garlic taken orally will cure acne.There is no one-size-fits-all food recommendation for managing acne, but dermatologists generally recommend eating a diet rich in antioxidants, fresh fruits and vegetables, fiber, lean proteins, and healthy fats to support overall skin health....

For years, celebrities have been swearing that following agluten-free dietis the best way to lose weight. Some follow the diet because they haveceliac diseaseand others believe it’s better for their body. But does itreallywork? The research is unclear on whether avoiding gluten can help you lose weight. Ultimately, what youdoeat is more important than what you don’t when it comes to losing pounds or maintaining a healthy weight andbody mass index....

Key TakeawaysA common over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn may help people with COVID-19 feel better faster.In a recent study, COVID patients were assigned to take either Pepcid (famotidine) or a placebo. The patients that took the heartburn medicine had lower levels of inflammation and felt better sooner than the patients that got a placebo.While the findings are interesting, the study only included 55 people. Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether famotidine could be a possible COVID treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectiveness of LasersHow Lasers HelpCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness of Lasers How Lasers Help Cost Stretch marksare a common and possibly unwelcome result of changes in your body. They often appear with pregnancy but can also affectbodybuildersand anyone who has gained or lost a significant amount of weight in a short period. For some teens and pre-teens, they appear following a sudden growth spurt....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasicsExamplesFoods to EatTo Eat in ModerationFoods to AvoidReasons to Eat Low-CarbPotential RisksTips for Getting Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basics Examples Foods to Eat To Eat in Moderation Foods to Avoid Reasons to Eat Low-Carb Potential Risks Tips for Getting Started A low-carb diet pattern restricts the number of carbohydrates (carbs) you get from food. You can find carbs in bread, pasta, fruit, certain vegetables, and foods with added sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsOther ConditionsDiganosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Other Conditions Diganosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment FAQ Male yeast infectioncan cause skin peeling, as can other conditions. Althoughyeast infectionsare far more common in women, men can also get yeast infections. The funguscandidiasiscauses yeast infections, and it’s one of the most common types of fungal infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfection RiskPreventing STIsSigns and SymptomsWhen to Get TestedThings to ConsiderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Infection Risk Preventing STIs Signs and Symptoms When to Get Tested Things to Consider Frequently Asked Questions There is no evidence that having sex during your period is harmful.However, it can be riskier as menstrual blood may cause infection for a male; as with any blood, it can contain pathogens that can be transmitted during sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAn Anti-Inflammatory Migraine DietOther Dietary StrategiesMigraine and Diet ConnectionTriggersTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents An Anti-Inflammatory Migraine Diet Other Dietary Strategies Migraine and Diet Connection Triggers Treatment When to See a Provider Migraineis a debilitating neurological disorder estimated to affect more than 10% of the population worldwide.The development of a migraine attack is complex, involving a person’s genetic makeup and other factors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow a Nerve Block WorksTypesEffectivenessSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How a Nerve Block Works Types Effectiveness Side Effects A nerve block for migraine headaches involves an injection of a local anesthetic into the base of the skull or around the forehead near a nerve. It may decrease pain frommigraineswhenover-the-counter (OTC) pain relieversor other treatments have not provided relief. Nerve blocksare a common outpatient medical treatment for pain in many body parts, including the legs, arms, buttocks, back, neck, and face....