You don't have to be a seasoned athlete to experience the shooting pain of cramps in your leg muscles. Marathoners and gym-phobics alike can suffer, and it's most often due to "overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain, or simply holding a position for a prolonged period."
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Yep, face masks are uncomfortable. Despite the memes and medical claims made on social media, do they really help?
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If you're looking for a new, low-impact fitness class to try out, and you have already done yoga, swimming, and weight training, look no further than Pilates. "Pilates is a full-body exercise method that will help you do everything better," Sonja Herbert, a Pilates instructor said.
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Luckily, no matter the reason for your throat's distress, there are some easy, at-home solutions to soothe away the pain. One of the most surprising answers is probably sitting in your fridge right now. All you need is a few drops of hot sauce mixed with warm water, then gargle, rinse, and repeat.
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If you've done intermittent fasting and think it's time to turbo-charge your weight loss, you might consider this to be the right time to try out the Warrior Diet. The plan takes intermittent fasting to the next level, because it stretches out the amount of time you go without food.
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If you've started contemplating giving up the underwire for good, you should know what happens to your body when you stop wearing a bra.
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If you're constantly sipping on seltzer, you might wonder if guzzling all those bubbles is good for you. If you're curious, here's exactly what happens.
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When it comes to meat alternatives like the Impossible Meat, there's certainly no dearth of them in the market. But is it healthier than regular old burgers?
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It's important to remember that food poisoning can be dangerous for infants and young children, the elderly, people with chronic health conditions, and people with weakened immune systems, so one of the worst things to do with food poisoning is to ignore it.
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Are you a bona fide spicy food junkie? Read on to learn the health benefits and risks of eating spicy food every day.
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With busy lives, it can be hard to find the time for a good workout session. However, it might be easier to burn those calories than you think -- there are many lower body exercises you can do from the comfort of your home without weights or equipment. Here are some easy tips courtesy of experts.
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As the weather heats up, something called fungal acne rears its ugly head. And it's actually not acne at all, but a build up of yeast, which happens when you're hot and sweaty. Ready for the good news? You can banish those bumps by simply swapping out your cleanser with something in your shower.
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Eating a banana every day could improve the overall health of both your mind and your body, according to nutritionists, dietitians, and personal trainers.
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According to the World Health Organization, there are currently no drugs that treat or prevent coronavirus. People believe certain foods and habits may cure the illness. From eating tons of garlic, to dousing yourself in bleach, myths persist about ways to cure yourself.
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All of us have a different relationship with our refrigerators and pantries, as well as the food in them (CW: disordered eating). And during a pandemic, this paradigm can be scrutinized more than ever, depending on your relationship with food.
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Then there's Costco, which holds an 11 percent market share for all hearing aids sold in the country, under its Kirkland Select brand. Hearing Health Matters even notes that the prices for Kirkland hearing aids have dropped in recent years. Costco's hearing aids are made by a reputable company.
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If you've ever been told to stand up straight, you would have instantly been aware of your posture. We all know that having bad posture is bad for your back, but it can also contribute to a multitude of health-related problems. Here are all the reasons you need to fix your posture ASAP.
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Hibiscus tea is a tasty beverage that comes with a lot of possible health benefits. And, if you drink it every day, your body could experience a lot of positive changes. Here's what happens to your body when you drink hibiscus tea every day.
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Deli meats might be a go-to protein in your diet, but are they healthy? While delicious, there are plenty of dangers you need to know about cold cuts.
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It's tempting to drink a Frappuccino every day, but what's it doing to your health?
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The low-fat everything diet was all the rage in the 80's and 90's, but cutting fat out of our diets didn't help us to lose weight -- it had quite the opposite effect. In fact, these high-fat foods can not only be part of a successful weight loss regimen but can also lead to better health overall.
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If you think naps are only for children, we would beg to differ. But the execution of a nap makes all the difference in the success of said nap.
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Now after years of defending its talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder against accusations that it was unsafe, Johnson & Johnson has decided to give up and stop selling the product in the U.S. and Canada.
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While the WHO wasn't wrong about the potency of the virus and how it spread from person to person, new findings from the CDC show that touching an infected surface may not be as risky as experts previously thought. "COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning about how it spreads."
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One Israeli inventor thinks he has the answer to this quandary. Meir Gitelis demonstrated his new remote control mask with a mechanical mouth from his lab.
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If you've ever heard that salmon is good for your skin, you've heard right. Stars like Victoria Beckham swears by it, telling Net-a-Porter that it's her number one beauty secret. "I see a dermatologist in LA, called Dr. Harold Lancer, who is incredible... he sorted my skin out."
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Take celebrity chef Sandra Lee, whose body has endured more than its fair share of beatings thanks to her battle with breast cancer, which ultimately culminated in a double mastectomy. When she started to gain weight, it was a moment of celebration that provided clarity of purpose for Lee.
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