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How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle for Body Recomposition
Boosting your protein consumption and adding resistance training to your schedule can assist in reducing body fat while increasing muscle tissue. (img by Spren) Body composition describes the proportion of fat versus fat-free components (muscle, bone, and water) present in your body. Assessing body composition provides a clearer picture of health than screening tools that […]
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How Much Muscle Mass Should I Have, and How Do I Measure It?
Measuring muscle mass precisely is challenging because it’s influenced by many variables. Although research is somewhat limited, available studies offer useful perspectives. Your total body weight is composed of two main parts: body fat and lean body mass. People frequently conflate “lean body mass” with “muscle mass,” but they aren’t identical. Lean body mass encompasses […]
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Can Your Foot Shape Reveal Your Personality or Your Ancestry? Learn More
As DNA-focused genealogy services continue to grow, so does our interest in uncovering more about our roots. MIT Technology Review noted that almost 26 million Americans used at-home ancestry kits last year. That curiosity about genetic origins has many people wondering whether ancestry shows up elsewhere on the body. For instance, is there any accuracy […]
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Duck-Footed: Out-Toeing, or the Opposite of Pigeon-Toed
Some toddlers adopt a duck-footed walk as they gain confidence in their new skill — this is also called out-toeing. In this gait, the toes point outward instead of straight ahead, producing a waddling appearance. (img by Zac Cupples) Out-toeing can also appear for the first time during adolescence, the teen years, or in adulthood. […]
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Is It Safe to Smoke Weed If You Have a Cold or the Flu?
The long-term risks and safety of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are still not clearly understood. In September 2019, federal and state health agencies began probing an outbreak of a severe lung illness linked to e-cigarette and vaping product use. We are monitoring developments closely and will revise this content as new information emerges. There’s […]
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How Long Does Wine Last?
Although an unopened bottle of wine generally lasts longer than one already opened, it can still spoil. Unopened wine may be safe to drink past the date stamped on the bottle if it still smells and tastes normal. If you’ve ever questioned whether an old or leftover bottle of wine is still drinkable, you’re in […]
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Massage for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a frequent source of heel and foot discomfort. Luckily, stretches and self-massage you can perform at home may ease pain and reduce the likelihood of the issue becoming long-lasting. Below are several suggestions and do-it-yourself massage methods you can try at home. (img by Boulder Therapeutics) Getting started Foot massage should feel […]
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9 Causes of Lump on Top of Foot
Lump on top of your foot If you’ve spotted a lump on the upper part of your foot, you probably did a brief check and wondered about things like: Is it tender? Does it feel soft or firm? Is the skin color different there? Have you recently injured that spot? Several different conditions can produce […]
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How to Treat and Prevent Bone Spurs on Your Feet
A bone spur is an extra bony outgrowth that forms where two or more bones meet, typically as the body attempts to repair damage. When a bone spur develops on the top of your foot, it can feel like a firm lump or bump beneath the skin. Your likelihood of developing a bone spur in […]
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Can Masturbation Cause Acne?
There are numerous myths and misunderstandings about masturbation, including beliefs about how it influences your skin. Some people claim that masturbation leads to acne, but that’s simply not true. (img by RxMen) Masturbation does not cause acne — period. Its influence on hormone levels is only tangential and not a direct driver of acne. Both […]