How to Actually Get a Good Workout on the Elliptical Machine

By Alison Feller, Greatist To reap maximum benefits, put away distractions and pick up interval training. Doing the same workout day after day may be effective at first, but it will eventually lead to a fitness plateau. Out of all the cardio machines, the elliptical probably gets the most side-eye. People tend to think it's boring and ineffective (research even...

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Sex Secrets You Should Know

By Dennis Thompson Jr. | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Men who want to enjoy a good sex life should know their partner can be the best source of sex secrets. From erection to orgasm, communication is key. Good sex with your partner can get even better. There are many ways men can both enjoy sex more and better please their partners. Just...

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6 Toothpaste Ingredients You Need to Avoid

You're brushing your teeth to take care of your health, so don't use counterproductive ingredients. "Brush three times a day!" You probably grew up hearing that conventional oral-hygiene wisdom, but unfortunately, doing so today could pose an unnecessary threat to your health, thanks to certain bad-actor ingredients cropping up in popular toothpaste brands. The kicker?...

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Eat barley to reduce blood sugar level, risk of cardiovascular disease

You can use barley in salads, soups, stews, or as an alternative to rice or potatoes.        Barley leads to increase in gut hormones which regulate metabolism and appetite. Eating a special mixture of dietary fibres found in barley can help reduce appetite and blood sugar levels, finds a new study. According to researchers, barley can also rapidly...

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5 Reasons Why Skin Cancer Surgery Isn’t So Scary

Get the inside scoop on Mohs surgery, the most popular treatment option for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to minimize your sun exposure. Veva Vesper has dealt with more than her fair share of skin cancer in the last 25 years. The 69-year-old Ohio resident has had more than 500 squamous cell carcinomas removed since the late 1980s, when the...

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Facelifts May Make Women Seem More Likable

But this doesn't mean they'll be happier, expert says. Lower eye lifts and full facelifts garnered the most positive responses from those involved in the study. A facelift might make you look younger and friendlier at the same time, a new, small study suggests. A team of plastic surgeons found that various facial procedures — from full facelifts to eye lifts or chin...

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10 Ways to Make Your Treadmill Workout Safer

Using a treadmill is a good way to get aerobic exercise, but there a few rules of the road you'll want to follow to use it safely. With the news of SurveyMonkey CEO David Goldberg's accidental death on a treadmill, we are reminded that there are risks to exercise, particularly when using gym equipment. Because a treadmill is powered by a motor, rather than self-propelled,...

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