Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImproves Cardiovascular HealthIncreases StrengthImproves Balance & StabilityBoosts MetabolismPrevents Bone LossHelps JointsAdds VersatilityHow to Use WeightsSafety ConsiderationsWeighted Clothing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Improves Cardiovascular Health Increases Strength Improves Balance & Stability Boosts Metabolism Prevents Bone Loss Helps Joints Adds Versatility How to Use Weights Safety Considerations Weighted Clothing Walking is a simple yet effective exercise with numerous health benefits, such as decreasing the risk of heart attack, strokes, and osteoporosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsNutritionWho Should Avoid Them? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Nutrition Who Should Avoid Them? Almonds are a versatile and nutritious food that can be eaten raw or toasted. They can also be consumed as a snack or added to different dishes. Additionally, almonds can be made into butter,milk, flour, or oil.Although almonds are often referred to asnuts, they are actually seeds that come from the fruit of the almond tree....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home ExercisesPhysical Therapy ExercisesWhat Else Helps?Things to Keep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Exercises Physical Therapy Exercises What Else Helps? Things to Keep in Mind Even people with severe bunions can benefit from gentle, slow, targeted toe exercises. People who undergo bunion surgery will be given exercise guidelines suitable for their recovery. This article will explain which stretches for bunion pain and improved toe mobility and balance are best, how a physical therapist or podiatrist can offer help, and what to do for bunion pain, as well as offer some important reminders about exercising with bunions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is It Important?Before Exercising7 Plantar Flexion ExercisesPlantar Flexion Muscles Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is It Important? Before Exercising 7 Plantar Flexion Exercises Plantar Flexion Muscles Plantar flexion is the movement used when standing on your toes. You’ll do it when you walk, stand tiptoe to reach something high, or push the gas or brake pedals while driving. Performing the plantar flexion movement without pain or trouble is important to everyday tasks....

Drea Bocook had no idea a glass of pure cranberry juice could turn her face red and swollen immediately. After calling a nurse’s hotline, the provider suggested taking children’s Benadryl and drinking plenty of water to ease her symptoms. Bocook, a 45-year-old executive assistant based in Des Moines, said she never had a problem with cranberries until her 30s, but she grew up being allergic to pine trees, which are in the same plant family....

If getting more sleep is one of your New Year’s resolutions, there are plenty of health-related reasons to keep you motivated as you work toward your goal. Getting less than seven hours of sleep per day is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and poor mental health. Why You Always Wake Up Tired If you can consistently nab seven or more hours of restful sleep a night, there are many positive health benefits to reap, such as reduced stress, improved mood, and a reduced risk of heart disease....

Many foods can affect blood pressure — some (like the weak stimulants found in coffee and tea) for a short period of time, others (like salt) over a longer period. Knowing which foods to eat more of — and which to avoid — can make a difference for your heart health. Each of the nutrients and foods listed below has been shown to influence blood pressure. 1SaltAdam Gault/OJO Images/Getty ImagesThough there is disagreement about the precise role that salt plays in high blood pressure, there is no question that blood pressure and salt intake are related....

Key TakeawaysA diet can’t stop the aging process, but certain foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties may help protect the skin and slow damage.Preliminary research suggests that certain antioxidants can help reduce the damaging effects of UV rays.Almonds, dark chocolate, and tomatoes are among some of the favorite anti-aging foods health experts recommend.Your diet could be part of your anti-aging skincare routine.Eating foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties may slow down aging in your skin,but it doesn’t mean you’ll be wrinkle-free overnight, saidRajani Katta MD, a board-certified dermatologist and a clinical faculty member at the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiet and CancerFoods to AvoidFoods to Lower RiskCan Foods Fight Cancer?Cancer-Causing Chemicals Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet and Cancer Foods to Avoid Foods to Lower Risk Can Foods Fight Cancer? Cancer-Causing Chemicals Cancer is not a single disease, but many related diseases that occur within the body.There is no single cause of cancer. Cancer occurs due to a variety of factors, including some you cannot control, like genetics, and others you can control, like diet and lifestyle....

June is Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, an annual observance to highlight the importance of brain health and raise awareness for progressive neurological andneurodegenerative diseases. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s or other forms ofdementia, but there are steps you can take toreduce your riskof developing the disease, many of which involve your diet and lifestyle. What Is Alzheimer’s?Alzheimer’s diseaseis a brain disorder that causes a person’s memory and thinking skills to decline....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEstrogen-Rich FoodsHarmful or Helpful?Estrogen Imbalances in MenWays to Regulate Estrogen LevelsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Estrogen-Rich Foods Harmful or Helpful? Estrogen Imbalances in Men Ways to Regulate Estrogen Levels Frequently Asked Questions It is possible to raise or lower your estrogen level through food.Phytoestrogensare plant compounds that mimic estrogen in the body. They bind to estrogen receptors in the cells and can have estrogen-raising (estrogenic) and estrogen-lowering (antiestrogenic) effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportant NutrientsProteinCollagenOmega-3 Fatty AcidsZincBiotinIronSeleniumConditions That Cause Hair LossHair Loss TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Important Nutrients Protein Collagen Omega-3 Fatty Acids Zinc Biotin Iron Selenium Conditions That Cause Hair Loss Hair Loss Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Hair growth supplements purported to treat hair loss (alopecia) typically contain one or a combination of seven vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients essential to hair growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWays of Jumping RopeHealth BenefitsCalories BurnedOther Ways to Lose WeightAdding to Your RoutineTimeline to Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ways of Jumping Rope Health Benefits Calories Burned Other Ways to Lose Weight Adding to Your Routine Timeline to Benefits Jumping rope is a basic form of movement that can benefit people of all ages. While you likely know it as a childhood playground game, jumping rope offers adults an easy, convenient, and practical way to stay fit....