Health

Staying fit can be challenging at times, but it can motivate you to start a productive fitness program in the first place. Coming home after a long day at work, you'll want to sit down and put your feet up. But sometimes, at the end of the day, you have to get through a...

Do you get on the scale in the morning and measure your health by whether the needle is at a certain number? I see it all the time. You're torturing yourself physically and mentally. Yet, as you de-emphasize results (weight), encourage unhealthy choices, and focus on finding and eliminating triggers that come in over...

All cholesterol in the body isn't as bad as you think. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL or high-density lipoprotein and LDL or low-density lipoprotein. HDL is a great way to protect your body and keep cholesterol in your bloodstream low. LDL, on the other hand, is something that needs to be monitored and...

It may take weeks or even months of rest and treatment to heal a shin splint. Shin (tibia) pain can be an excruciatingly untreated problem for many athletes, especially runners, dancers, and even those undergoing military training. Bone tissue is often overworked and swollen due to increased activity and constant use. During physical activity,...

A nutritious breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. Eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a beggar. Providing a delicious and tempting breakfast can help you control your appetite throughout the day. At the same time, it instantly supplies your body with the nutrients it needs on the days...

Ringworm can be stubbornly treated, especially if it affects the toenails, fingernails, and scalp. It is caused by fungi (microorganisms) known as dermatophytes. They thrive in warm, humid environments. Ringworm is very itchy and can even affect self-esteem, especially in severe cases. I don't like ringworm. I put it on my scalp several times...

People on a weight loss diet should make sure they are eating enough vegetables each day to successfully lose weight. You'll be full in no time. In addition, vegetables are practically calorie-free. This means that you can eat as many fresh vegetables as you want without worrying about their impact on your weight. The problem,...

Why does it hurt when you pee? Many of us google this question. Especially for women, the most likely reason is a bladder infection. This is the most common type of UTI (urinary tract infection). So when we talk about urinary tract infections and cystitis, we often mean the same thing. However, urinary tract infections...

Many people want to hear about the secret or "magic pill" that will help you develop six-pack abs overnight. Sorry, it's not that simple. But getting toned abs is not impossible. Many people fail to reach this fitness goal because they don't know the steps they need to take to achieve a toned stomach....

Whether it's better and more grounded likely, or more control and instability in the game, you should see improvement - and do it soon. Either way, building productive muscle requires something more than standing on the barbell rack for the right amount of time. Before thinking about how to build muscle, it's enlightening to know the...