The keto diet— short for ketogenic diet— is having quite a moment right now! It has been wildly famous on social media in recent weeks and months, and Google searches for related “keto” terms have shot up since the beginning of 2018. Celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Tim Tebow have even joined the hype and… Read More »
Magnesium is an essential mineral. However, having too much magnesium in the blood can be dangerous. The medical term for this is hypermagnesemia, and a magnesium overdose is one possible cause. The body needs magnesium for more than 300 biochemical processes. Magnesium blood levels of 1.7–2.3 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) are within the normal range,… Read More »
Many of the early signs of pregnancy can be nonspecific and easily mistaken for other causes. For this reason, it may be difficult to know when or whether to take a pregnancy test. In this article, we list 10 early signs that can indicate a person should take a pregnancy test. 1. Missed period A… Read More »
Q: I take a protein supplement right after my weight-training sessions. Is this one of the better times to take a protein supplement to increase lean muscle? A: Muscles need protein to grow, and a steady supply of protein in your diet is a requirement for increasing lean muscle and staying toned. There’s ongoing discussion… Read More »