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What is MyPlate?

The MyPlate icon also shows a glass of milk near your 'plate.' It's a reminder to include dairy (mostly fat-free or low-fat) in your diet. Eating t...

S.M.A.R.T. Weight Loss & Your Fitness Device

For example, a S.M.A.R.T. goal is “I will walk enough to burn at least 1,250 calories through exercise this week.”. Rather than simply saying, “I’m...

Lactic Acidosis and Exercise: what You Need to Know

When you exercise, your body uses oxygen to break down glucose for energy. But this lactate or lactic acid can build up in your bloodstream faster ...

Ankle Injuries: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Wearing high heels is one of the biggest causes of ankle sprains among women. Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue -- bone, ligament, o...

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Because the classic symptoms of fibromyalgia -- widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue -- aren't very distinctive, the condition is often mis...

Fibromyalgia Tender Points

People with fibromyalgia often feel different types of pain in their bodies. In fact, pressure on one of the tender points with a finger will cause...

Erectile Dysfunction: Medicines to Treat ED

You should also avoid these medications if you have uncontrolled high or low blood pressure or if you get chest pain while having sex. You may hear...

Types & Characteristics

Abdominal epilepsy is a condition in which seizure activity causes abdominal symptoms like pain and nausea. Women with epilepsy may notice they hav...

How Do I Know If I Have Epilepsy?

It helps the doctor compare how different parts of your brain work. For this test, the doctor injects a radioactive material into a vein in your ar...

Exercise and Weight Loss

Once you’re in better shape, you can gradually exercise for longer periods of time and do more strenuous activities. If you don’t exercise and you’...

Losing Weight Without Fad Diets

When you go on a fad diet and exclude necessary nutrients, you're putting yourself at risk for becoming ill. The best diet is not a diet at all, bu...

Phytonutrients

Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals. Yellow and orange foods like pumpkins and carrots are good sources of alpha- and beta-carotene....