How To: Identify a heart attack
You know you're in pain, but are you just feeling the aftershocks of that spaghetti dinner, or is it a heart attack?
You know you're in pain, but are you just feeling the aftershocks of that spaghetti dinner, or is it a heart attack?
Every year, 250,000 Americans are diagnosed with a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. What exactly is SCC?
If you know the triggers that bring on a migraine you can more easily sidestep experiencing one.
Heart disease affects more than 20 million Americans. Let's explore the various forms that heart disease can take.
Salmon is a great fish to work in to your diet and it's good for you too. Full of Omega 3, a "good fat" that may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more. Salmon is also a good source of B12, Niacin and vitamin D. In this how-to video, Rita shows you how to sauté salmon filets in a cast iron skillet and finish them in the oven. Great for a crowd, an easy recipe like this salmon recipe make quick work of your time in the kitchen.
Broccoli salad recipes are delicious and can be nutritious. A real "super food" broccoli is chock full of nutrition, antioxidants and flavor. This broccoli salad recipe is also an easy way to get more vegetables in your diet.
The number of households in the US that go hungry because they lack money for food hit a high of almost 15% in 2011. While that number continues to decline, nearly 13% of American households still go hungry.
Several recent research studies have pointed to the importance of the microbes that live in our gut to many aspects of our health. A recent finding shows how bacteria that penetrate the mucus lining of the colon could play a significant role in diabetes.
Overweight kids often become overweight adults. New research suggests a couple reasons why and suggested that there may be ways to intercept that fate.
You're all kale-d out, you've had it up to here with golden milk, and you're on the prowl for the next superfood. Well, get ready for some unicellular goodness: the next superfood is an algae named Spirulina, also known as Blue Majik. (Kudos to the marketing exec that came up with that, am I right?)
If you've already read the first part exploring what geniuses actually eat as opposed to what the rest of us are told to eat for brain health, you've noticed that there are some big discrepancies. Instead of favoring healthy, wholesome foods high in antioxidants, lots of high-achieving types tend to go for caffeine, sugar, and processed foods. One notable health habit practiced by many: eating breakfast.
As a species, our cells are designed to use sugar for energy. Is it any wonder that as humans evolved, we grew to love the taste of sugar?
Losing weight can be a battle, but why not be realistic about your goals rather than kill yourself striving for a size 0? A happier alternative to the cycle of weight loss and gain is to achieve a weight you and your doctor can both live with. In this tutorial, learn how to calculate your BMI and ways to figure what your "happy weight" is.
The best way to get a flat stomach is to lose some weight. But you can take a lot of the air out of your spare tire with these anti-bloating tips. Learn how to keep your stomach looking flat.
Winter and the winter holidays in general are a time of joy, laughter, and love… but not for everyone. For some, the stress of preparing for parties, hosting family, traveling long distances in bad weather, and just keeping up with your daily routine can start to bring you down.
Parsley has more beta carotene than a carrot, twice as much vitamin C as an orange and more calcium than milk. Parsley adds a great highlight to many foods and freshens your breath. Watch this Diet & Health how to video to learn how to incorporate it into your diet.
Think losing weight means you have to limit yourself to boring and bland salads? Well then think again. While salads (which should contain portions of protein and carbs, by the way, to be filling) are great diet foods, it's important to get a variety of different healthy treats in there for maximum fat loss.
Do you know the oldest gag in the book? Or at least the oldest gag since Diet Coke and Mentos were born. This quick video tutorial will have you testing this out every time you have Mentos and Diet Coke in your hands. Just let thirteen Mentos slide quickly into the Diet Coke and watch the eruption, just like Old Faithful. Now, try and screw a cap on it for the perfect prank. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Bacteria gets a bad rap. Most headlines focus on the danger and discomfort posed by pathogens like bacteria, but many of the bacteria that live on and in us are vital to our health. Many products out there, called probiotics, are sold with the implication that they're supporting these healthy bacteria that share our bodies — but do they actually work?
When you're trying to cut some calories or just eat more veggies, it's important to enjoy what you're eating. If all you're doing is telling yourself "no" and focusing on what you can't eat, you are pretty much destined to fail at your diet.
With the high rate of obesity in the United States, it's fantastic to see the massive wave of fitness tools available, even if it's just a trend. And with the companionship of your Apple Watch, keeping track of your progress or fitness goals has never been easier. As my LA Fitness intercom repeatedly announces, "What gets measured gets improved." (Corny, but very true.)
According to the CDC, less than 33 percent of adults eat the recommended servings of fruit each day in the United States. When it comes to vegetables, Americans are even worse, averaging less than 27 percent. Most adults should consume at least 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables each day, depending on age, gender, and level of physical activity. Eating lots of fruits and veggies has been linked to a better immune system, faster weight loss, and way too many other health benefits...
In evolutionary times, we were far more likely to die from starvation than from diseases related to obesity. In those times, when food was available, it was best to stuff oneself.
This Diet & Health how to video discusses natural, healthy ways to prevent an enlarged prostrate, erectile dysfunction and more. Treating an enlarge prostate can be as simple as eating tomatoes and broccoli. To aid with erectile dysfunction you could try chili, chocolate, fenugreek, or nutmeg. Watch to learn more about treating an enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction with a nutritional diet.
Robert Kowalski shares what types of foods to eat to lower blood pressure, without the use of medications.
Thanksgiving is almost near and everyone's scrambling around for turkey and stuffing recipes. But if you're expecting guests with coeliac disease, then you're going to have to play it safe. Use this stuffing recipe that abides to a gluten-free diet, but just because it's gluten-free, doesn't mean it won't taste great! Trust us, you won't even tell the difference!
Learn how to make Bento with YouTube's beloved Cooking With Dog. Ingredients for Bento
This video tutorial is in the Diet & Health category where you will learn how to lose belly fat for middle aged women. This video shows inner thigh exercises, triceps and back workouts. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched in front. Take a stretch band , put it around the feet, criss-cross the ends of the band and hold the ends above the waist. Now bend your knees and lie on your back. Then, while lying on your back, you stretch your legs upwards and your hands sideways. Bend your knees ...
A nice juicy, grilled slab of meat is every man's idea of a perfect dinner. The flaming fire, the torched meat and the smell of charred delight, but barbecuing can be really unhealthy, mostly for the prostate. So, what better time to learn how to grill your meats to prostate perfection than November… um… Movember?
The bride should hands down be the most beautiful and breathtaking woman at her wedding. That's a lot of pressure to look good (it's been proven that approximately 40% of brides diet and exercise more before their wedding), but if you're already putting in so much effort toning up your body, make your life a little easier in the makeup arena by checking out this video.
In order to get 6-pack abs, the most important part of this process is to lose weight. You can do that by increasing cardio exercise and decreasing your caloric intake. There is an iPhone app that can help you called "LoseIt". It will keep up with your weight loss and your plan. It will tell you your calorie budget for the day. It keeps up with your calories. It keeps track of your food intake. It will keep track of your exercise.
Lowering your blood pressure can have many positive effects on your health. Follow Dr. Matthew as he takes you through steps to lower your blood pressure through natural methods. The first place to start is by managing emotional factors such as life stress. These stressors can set the sympathetic system in motion raising your blood pressure. Deep belly breathing can decrease your blood pressure. These require taking deep breaths, taking in a lung full of oxygen, holding it, and then releasing...
It's hard to lose weight if you're always hungry. Reduce food cravings naturally with these tips. Watch this video to learn how to curb your appetite naturally.
Dr Clay shares 7 fundamental nutrition tips that serve as the foundation of any good diet.
This tutorial shows you how to make a quick and easy pizza dip. First you need to get an oven proof bowl, your size depends on how much you want to make. Start with cream cheese and press or spread evenly into bottom of your bowl, not too thick not to thin. Next use pizza sauce or any type of tomato based sauce and spread out. The third layer is cheese we are using mozzarella cheese, but you can use any you like. Next layer you can use whatever you want on your pizza. We used diced tomatoes o...
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to create light with Mentos and Mountain Dew.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to do polyphasic sleeping. How often have you said, “If only there were more than 24 hours in a day!” By learning to polyphasic sleep—meaning breaking up a night’s sleep into a series of shorter naps—you can squeeze an extra whole day out of the week.
When it comes to global warming, most of us think of carbon dioxide emissions. While carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide emissions have stayed constant for the last three years. On the other hand, methane, the second most important gas, has been steadily rising since 2007.
Candy bars are tasty but all they do is spike your blood-sugar momentarily leaving you with and energy crash. For high, sustained energy you will need a balanced diet full of complex carbohydrate and protein.
End constipation