Heart disease is a leading cause of death. But you’re able to take plenty of other steps to lower your risk of heart disease. Even if you’re not a smoker, be sure to stay away from secondhand smoke. Chemicals in tobacco can damage the heart and blood vessels. Cigarette smoke lowers the oxygen in the blood, which raises blood pressure and heart rate. That’s because the heart has to work harder to supply enough oxygen to the body and brain....
Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal. Even a slight rise in blood pressure may be a sign of preeclampsia. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to seriouseven fatalcomplications for both you and your baby. If you have preeclampsia, the only cure is delivery of your baby. Preeclampsia sometimes develops without any symptoms. High blood pressure may develop slowly, or it may have a sudden onset....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Some others have made floats that look likefruit, or popsicles, orpiethe list goes on. Getty/Luxy Images You’ll find 13 food-inspired pool floats. (Plus a few others, because what’s summer without rose and margaritas?) Avocado Pool Float, $28 An avocado pool float is basic as hell....
So we understand why theInternettotallyfreaked outthis week aboutthe possibilityof a new male birth control pill. But, sadly, the study everyones excited about is just barely the beginning. And a new pill isnt even close to being available. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images At the end of the 28 days, 83 of the 100 participants finished the study. Heres the thing: The researchers didnt look at how all this affected the participants sperm. So we cant make any claims about how this would actually work as a birth control pill for dudes....
Here’s what they say. They are used by law enforcement/military, but not by anyone else. Guns are dangerous and can hurt people. Cynthia Edorh/Getty Images This is an ongoing conversation that I expect will be going on for quite some time. A man who was mentally ill shot people in a high school. The shooter has been captured. But you are safe. Your teachers and your school and mommy and daddy are doing everything to protect you....
Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to pop in 2 diabetes. There’s good news, however. Progression from prediabetes to jot down 2 diabetes isn’t inevitable. Prediabetes affects adults and children. Prediabetes generally has no signs or symptoms. Affected areas can include the neck, armpits, elbows, knees, and knuckles. Ask your doctor about blood glucose screening if you have any risk factors for prediabetes. The exact cause of prediabetes is unknown....
Spring officially began yesterday, but it seems like this week’s forecast didn’t get the memo. Here in New York, we’re facing our fourth majorsnowstormof the year. And everywhere from Montana and Michigan to Kentucky and Maine is experiencing some kind snowfall right now. A Couple Cooks But why not use an impending snowstorm as an excuse to get a little creative with your cooking? Repurpose it by combining it with some cheese, broth, and vegetables to make this delicious eight-serving soup....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. We put together a whole bunch of the best vegetarianInstant Pot recipesyou can make. Dana Shultz viaMinimalist Baker They also trigger the gamut from totally vegan to totally cheesy. Most of these veg-friendly recipes begin with a hearty plant protein base likelentils, tofu, orbeans....
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Some people notice teeth, others notice shoes, I notice goodhairlikely because my own is so pitiful. We all have our things, right? It’s that serious. My hair is naturally mousy brown and flatter than the state of Kansas. Within an hour of waking, its pulled into a baby bun or a wispyponytail....
Thats why learning how to do push-ups is among the top goals many exercisers have on their lists. What is a push-up? The push-up is a staple upper-body exercise that you could do anywhereyou just need your bodyweight. Kelsey McClellan Its considered acompound movement, meaning it involves multiple joints and stimulates large muscle groups. Your fingers should be splayed, with your middle fingers pointing toward 12 oclock. It all depends on different factors like shoulder mobility and where you’re strongest....
If you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, ensure you’regetting enough proteinfromother sources. Now that you know, start experimenting with the ingredients in all kinds of “meaty” meatless recipes. It tastes super realistic, too. https://whatsheate.com Grilled BBQ Jackfruit PizzafromBlissful Basil Hemp seed cheddar keeps this pizza totally vegan. Jackfruit Tortilla SoupfromLiving Vegan Jackfruit makes this “chicken” tortilla soup taste like the real deal. Vegan Crockpot CarnitasfromOh Sweet Basil Carnitas, hold the carne....
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health. Any pregnancy complication is concerning, but there’s good news. Controlling blood sugar can prevent a difficult birth and keep you and your baby healthy. In gestational diabetes, blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery....
But…do any of them really work? Read this before you put all your faith in them. Yes,even if youre pregnant. carroteater/Getty Images And no, getting the flu shot wont give you the flu;inactive flu viruses cant infect you. Along with getting aflushot, hand hygiene is incredibly important. (This is whydoctors and nursesoften use them.) But there are also face masks and shields for other people who are looking for protection....
