Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 28, 2023 — Relax, exhale and measure your waist. Don't suck in your stomach as you measure. For women, a waist measurement of more than 35 inches (89 centimeters) signals an unhealthy amount of belly fat and a greater risk of health problems. In general, though, the greater the waist measurement, the higher the health risks.
Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 12, 2024 — Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life. For example, regular brisk walking can help you: Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat. Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes. Improve cardiovascular fitness.
Irritable bowel syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 12, 2023 — Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you'll need to manage long term.
Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 15, 2023 — Lower back flexibility exercise. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor (A). Tighten the muscles in your belly so that your lower back pulls up, away from the floor (B). Hold for five seconds and then relax. Flatten your back, pulling your bellybutton toward the floor (C). Hold for five seconds and then relax.
Exercises to improve your core strength - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 25, 2023 — Bridge. To improve core strength of many muscles at one time, try a bridge, sometimes called a back bridge or a glute bridge: Lie on your back with your knees bent (top photo). Keep your back in a neutral position, not arched and not pressed into the floor. Try not to tilt your hips. Tighten the abdominal muscles.
Tummy tuck - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 20, 2022 — Tummy tuck Enlarge image. A tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the shape and appearance of the abdomen. During a tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well.
Esophagitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 29, 2022 — Esophagitis can cause painful, difficult swallowing and chest pain. Many different things can cause esophagitis. Some common causes include stomach acids backing up into the esophagus, infection, oral medicines and allergies. Treatment for esophagitis depends on the underlying cause and how badly the tissue lining the esophagus is damaged.
Ankle-brachial index - Mayo Clinic
WEBThe ankle-brachial index test is a quick, simple way to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The disease happens when narrowed arteries reduce the blood flow to the arms or legs. PAD can cause leg pain when walking. PAD also raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. The ankle-brachial index test compares the blood pressure in the ankle ...
Colon cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 27, 2023 — Symptoms of colon cancer can include: A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as cramps, gas or pain. A feeling that the bowel doesn't empty all the way during a bowel movement. Weakness or tiredness.
Pregnancy exercises - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 15, 2023 — Try squats with a fitness ball. Stand up straight with a fitness ball behind your back against a wall. Put your feet about shoulder-width apart. Slide down the wall until your knees reach a 90-degree angle. Keep your heels flat on the floor. If you can't bend your knees to a 90-degree angle, just go as low as you can.