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health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Hannah Harper |Laura Campedelli
adamkaz / Getty Images Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise to support weight loss. It burns calories, boosts metabolism, regulates appetite, and helps build or maintain lean muscle mass. It also supports heart health, reduces stress, and lowers the risk of chronic disease. The goal of walking 10,000 steps a day is a widely recognized benchmark for weight loss.
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2 days ago | 
health.com | Jillian Kubala |Hannah Harper |Suzanne Fisher
Olga Rolenko / Getty Images A full liquid diet includes only liquids and foods that turn into liquid at room temperature. A healthcare professional may prescribe this diet before or after certain medical tests and surgeries. It can also benefit people who have trouble chewing or swallowing food. How the Full Liquid Diet Works The full liquid diet is designed to provide your body with nutrition while minimizing stress on the digestive system.
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3 days ago | 
health.com | Jillian Kubala |Hannah Harper |Kierra Brown
Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images Creatine is a dietary supplement shown to support muscle growth, boost strength, and improve athletic performance. Decades of research show that creatine is effective and safe with few side effects. However, creatine may cause water weight gain in some people, which could lead to mild bloating. It may also cause digestive symptoms in some people, including bloating. There are a few ways to lower the risk of bloating and other side effects when taking creatine.
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6 days ago | 
health.com | Hannah Harper |Nick Blackmer
Design by Health Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis that causes joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. It's linked to psoriasis, a skin condition causing inflamed, scaly patches on the skin. PsA affects about 20% of people with psoriasis, but you can also develop PsA without having psoriasis. PsA is an autoimmune condition, which is when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
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6 days ago | 
health.com | Hannah Harper |Simone Harounian
Design by Health; Getty Images Pescatarian and vegetarian diets are popular for health and environmental reasons. Both diets exclude meat and poultry, but pescatarians eat seafood and vegetarians do not. People following a pescatarian diet may find it easier to get high-quality omega-3 fats, vitamin B12, and protein than when eating a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian diets may work better for people who don't like seafood or choose to eliminate it for environmental or ethical reasons.
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1 week ago | 
health.com | Johna Burdeos |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
Irina Kozmova / Getty Images FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates. They aren’t absorbed well in the small intestine; they draw in water and ferment or break down in the colon. For most people, FODMAPs don’t cause problems and can support gut health by feeding good gut bacteria. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your gut may be more sensitive to these foods.
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1 week ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
samael334 / Getty Images Potassium is important for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain function. Low potassium levels can contribute to muscle weakness, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and loss of bone mass. Adults need 2,600-3,400 milligrams of potassium daily, depending on age, sex, and pregnancy or breastfeeding status. Bananas are a well-known source of potassium, but other foods are better sources of potassium.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Emmanuella Ogbonna |Hannah Harper |Femi Aremu
bernardbodo / Getty Images Ashwagandha and magnesium are two popular supplements often marketed together as a sleep aid or for anxiety relief. Magnesium and ashwagandha each have properties that can promote sleep and reduce anxiety, but no study has compared the benefits of taking both supplements together. Benefits of Ashwagandha and Magnesium Ashwagandha and magnesium have properties that make them helpful in treating various health conditions.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Lauren O'Connor |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
hsyncoban / Getty Images Protein is crucial for many bodily functions that sustain our health and well-being. It forms the foundation of our muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Age, physical activity level, health status, and body weight are all key factors in determining how much protein you need daily. An average adult may require at least 75-90 grams of protein daily—approximately 20-30 grams for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a 15-20 gram protein snack.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Laura Schober |Hannah Harper |Anju Goel
Nastasic / Getty Images Iron is an essential trace mineral in foods like lean meats, poultry, nuts, seeds, and seafood. It is necessary for growth, cell functions, hormone production, and neurological (nervous system) development. Iron is also essential for creating hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues.
