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Your heart may be relatively small, but it has a big job to do. Each day, the fist-size organ pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). That is, of course, when it’s operating as it should be.Your heart is a critical part of your cardiovascular system, and it has two main roles: to send blood to the lungs so it can be oxygenated, and then to pump that fresh, oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood back out to the rest of your body, David N. Smith, MD, a cardiologist at Premier Cardiovascular Care in…
Progressive overload is a method that’s as old as 6th century athlete Milo of Croton and his legendary bull carrying regimen. With this training style, you’re trying to increase the intensity of each workout to avoid a plateau in size and strength. Basically, it’s doing a little more than you did previously. This may seem a no-brainer to many of you reading, but some of us overlook the obvious, so it pays to refresh the message. Increasing weight, reps, and sets is the simplest way to achieve progressive overload. Boom, instant gains, but plateaus are unavoidable if you’ve been in…
When it comes to achieving flawless skin, many of us think about using products to smooth, hydrate, and clear up acne. However, we may overlook a key factor in getting a glowing complexion: the effects of sugar on skin. You may already know that consuming too much added sugar can negatively affect your health and weight, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Read on to learn about the effects of sugar on skin and what you can do to minimize the damage of added sugars. How Is Sugar Bad for Your Skin? “Refined sugars are harmful for…
Let’s face facts: Weight loss isn’t a quick and easy process. However, you can do specific morning workouts to speed up weight loss and reach your fitness goals. A 2022 study published in Nutrients found that participants who did morning exercise lost significantly more weight than those who exercised in the evening. Fortunately, you don’t need complex workout routines or fancy gym equipment. All you need is an arsenal of effective morning workouts in your back pocket that will kickstart your metabolism, torch calories, and set a positive tone for the day. In this article, we spoke with Michael Masi,…
It takes a brave soul to experiment with a set skin-care regimen. When you have a routine that works for you, you might not want to deviate from it—lest you start breaking out in acne or dry patches. But as a beauty writer, skin-care experimentation is part of my job description, and my most recent experiment involved replacing my cleanser with micellar water every time I washed my face. You see, I was on a two-week, three-city tour of Mexico and realized I had forgotten my cleanser. I did, however, have some micellar water on hand, so I decided to……
Losing a pound a week might seem daunting, but what if we told you sustainable weight loss is simpler than you might think? In this weight loss guide, we’ll explore an approach that doesn’t involve extreme diets or grueling workout routines—just healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits. We spoke with Tracie Haines-Landram, CSCS, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and nutrition coach with Barbend, who reveals how to lose one pound in a week—adding up to gradual weight loss that lasts. When done consistently, this method can lead to lasting results without stress and frustration. Shedding one pound per week might…
As the holidays approach, we set up decorations, plan for holiday gatherings and buy gifts. We become more generous to our family and friends but also to others in need. That’s why we’ve rounded up this Giving Tuesday Guide, so you have all the resources you need at your disposal for 2023.The complete Giving Tuesday guideGiving Tuesday, which falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, was established a little over a decade ago to encourage individuals to give back. From donating blood to giving financially to making room in your week to lend a hand, there are many ways to…
A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most healthy people recover within a few days without specific treatment. In some cases, diarrhea associated with salmonella infection can be so dehydrating that it requires…
As many fans will tell you, Costco’s bakery is a dessert lover’s paradise. The popular department continuously draws in shoppers with a rotating selection of exciting releases, both old and new. And like clockwork, the warehouse club just added two more sweet treats to its beloved baked goods lineup. Following the launch of several fall bakery items like the fan-favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake, Costco is gearing up for the holidays with two wintery desserts: Black Forest Bar Cake with Maraschino Cherries and Mini Gingerbread Cakes. RELATED: 15 Costco Holiday Foods You’ll Regret Not Buying The brand-new Black Forest Bar Cake features layers…
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of the most common injuries occur before or after the hunt is over. Foot and ankle sprains, fractured ankles, ruptured Achilles tendons, and sore or overused muscles in the shoulders, arms and legs might have prolonged health ramifications. “Oftentimes when we go out hunting, due to a lack of physical fitness, we overexert ourselves more than we’re normally used to,” says Katie McCabe, occupational therapist and ergonomics specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.…