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The shoulder dislocates exercise loosens up your rotator cuff muscles, improving your mobility for overhead movements. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Instructions Tips Benefits Modifications Progression The shoulder dislocates exercise might sound like a painful party trick, but it's actually an expert-approved mobility drill — one that can help open your shoulders, up your exercise form and improve your joint health. (No, despite its name, this exercise doesn't actually dislocate your shoulder....

Whey protein powder. Image Credit: deymos/iStock/Getty Images Soy protein and whey protein are both dietary supplements that can help increase your total protein intake. While each form of protein has its own health benefits, for exercise, muscle building and weight loss purposes, research has shown that whey protein is superior. This is likely related to the amino acid profile and the fast absorption rate of whey protein. Advertisement The Many Benefits of Soy Protein Soy protein, a form of plant protein made from the soybean, contains substances known as isoflavones....

Drinking lots of water with lemon juice can be good for your bladder and kidneys. Image Credit: Alter_photo/iStock/GettyImages Do you start your day with a glass of lemon water? Many believe that a squeeze of lemon juice in the morning is a fix for countless health concerns. But is there any evidence that lemon is good for the bladder and kidneys? The answer may surprise you. Advertisement Drinking lots of water with fresh lemon or lemon concentrate can be good for your bladder and kidneys because it helps to reduce your risk of kidney stones and bladder infection....

It's true that having more melanin protects you from UV damage, but it doesn't make your skin sun-proof. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Some people turn red if they’re under the sun without protection for even a short period of time, while others seem to rarely, if ever, burn. Maybe you have a dark complexion or an olive tone that gets more deeply tanned instead of lobster-like....

Making homemade cranberry sauce means you can control the ingredients, but the health benefits may be the same for both canned and homemade. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits One Downside Whether you skip over it or pile it on your plate, cranberry sauce is a staple on holiday tables. This classic sweet and tangy spread goes well with turkey and other savory meat dishes, and also adds some valuable nutrients to your meal....

The lemon juice diet might not be very healthy for you. Image Credit: bingokid/iStock/GettyImages The Master Cleanse diet, or the Lemonade diet, made the news back in 2006 when Beyonce lost 20 pounds in just two weeks using this detox plan. Sounds too good to be true, isn’t it? Liquid-only diets can help you shed pounds, but this doesn’t mean they’re healthy or nutritionally sound. In fact, you’ll most likely lose muscle and water, not fat....

Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi packs in 110 fewer calories than traditional gnocchi. Image Credit: Trader Joe’s Most trendy “it foods” have their moment until we move on (remember when kale was the popular veggie at the grocery store?). But cauliflower, the white, bland, not-so-sexy vegetable has stolen the spotlight and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon. Advertisement Indeed, a 2018 Nielsen study reported that sales of cauliflower products grew 71 percent over the previous year — compare that to the less-hip kale, which clocked in at just 13 percent!...

Vegetarians, rejoice! Burger King offers veggie burgers. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages Being a vegetarian can be challenging, especially when meeting friends at restaurants like Burger King, where the signature item is a big, meaty Whopper. Advertisement Over the years, though, Burger King has added a few meat-free items to its menu, so even if you're a vegetarian, you can still have it your way. From its breakfast menu, to lunch and dinner, including sides and drinks, here are your best bets when grabbing some fast food....

Vitamin B is found in a wide variety of foods, including red meat, fish, soy products, whole grains, and dark-green, leafy vegetables. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages The B vitamins in B-complex have many important functions and are vital for good health. Most people get enough of these vitamins through diet, but B vitamins are water soluble, which means your body doesn’t store them and they need to be replenished every day, increasing he risk of deficiency....

Leg pain can range from severe and stabbing to mild and dull; regardless, it can interfere with your day. Image Credit: Srisakorn/iStock/GettyImages Leg pain can range from severe and stabbing to mild and dull; regardless, it can interfere with your day. While much leg pain is due to an injury or overuse, persistent leg pain may be due to a vitamin deficiency. Advertisement Restless legs syndrome, muscle cramping or nerve pain can result because you're not getting enough of certain nutrients....

Some vitamins may help balance cortisol levels. Image Credit: Dariia Chernenko/iStock/GettyImages Cortisol is a hormone made in the adrenal cortex that is responsible for helping the body utilize protein, glucose and fats. Although cortisol performs necessary functions in the body, there is often a concern when there are high cortisol level symptoms. Advertisement In today's fast-paced society, elevated cortisol is a problem for many due to its role in the human stress response....

For the last week of the Plank Challenge, you'll be doing some of the hardest plank variations. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Your core powers everything you do. Each day of the 4-Week Plank Challenge, you’ll try a new plank variation to improve your core strength and endurance. Get all the details on the challenge here. Now that you’re in the final week of the 4-Week Plank Challenge, you’re ready to push yourself....

Sacks of traditional spices at an outdoor market. Image Credit: Mariusz Prusaczyk/iStock/Getty Images Despite its misleading name, sweet paprika, of which Hungarian paprika is one variety, isn’t sugary or sweet at all. Instead, it’s called sweet paprika to distinguish it from other types of paprika that are spicy. The end zing, or lack thereof, depends on what type of peppers were used to make the spice. Some paprika is made from red bell peppers, while other paprika is made from chili peppers....

There are several hip stretches you can do to help. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages For most everyday exercises, your hip and lower back muscles are like silent partners, quietly getting the job done without ever receiving star billing. But if they become stiff and tight, you’ll notice quickly — and the possible causes can seem downright paradoxical. Advertisement Tip Common causes of tight hip and lower back muscles include injury, too little activity, too much activity and muscular imbalances....

While an occasional can is OK, drinking pop every day can negatively affect your whole body. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. The combination of a sweet taste, carbonation and caffeine makes soda a favorite drink for many. But on the other hand, soda can be a source of empty calories, sugar or artificial sweeteners....

Avoid receiving vitamin B-12 shots if you are allergic to any ingredients in the vitamin supplements. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin B-12 helps maintain the health of your metabolism, red blood cells and nerves. When you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency, your doctor might prescribe vitamin B-12 shots, especially if you have an intestinal disorder that prevents the proper absorption of the vitamin. Your doctor might avoid giving you vitamin B-12 shots if you have allergies or certain medical conditions....

One pea on a plate with a knife and a fork. Image Credit: VankaD/iStock/Getty Images Your body uses the simple sugar glucose as fuel for energy. You obtain glucose from the carbohydrates you eat. If you do not eat regularly, your body does not have access to glucose, and as a result, your blood sugar will lower, a medical condition called hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia can cause dangerous complications, such as seizures, loss of consciousness and death....

Runner on road check his watch Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images You’ll eventually get faster and be able to run longer just by logging regular runs, but if you want to focus on increasing running speed and distance, specific techniques can help you along the way. When working on speed and distance, listen to your body’s signals. Running beyond your capability could be dangerous. Advertisement Trim Distance for Speed Although adding miles will help you develop endurance, scaling back mileage goals occasionally can help you focus on speed rather than distance, according to ACE Fitness....

Image Credit: Kobus Louw/E+/GettyImages When you hit a certain age, things happen to your body that you may feel you have no control over -- such as an increase in belly fat. You can thank a decrease in hormone levels, estrogen for women and testosterone for men, that starts in your 40s for the growing midsection you're now dealing with in your 50s. The expanding fat deep in your abdomen surrounding your organs is called visceral fat....

Punching a bag without gloves has some advantages. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages A boxer typically punches the heavy bag while wearing hand wraps and boxing gloves. However, hitting the bag with bare knuckles has certain advantages. Punching the bag without wraps or gloves can toughen the skin while strengthening the bones, muscles and connective tissue of your hands. Following a few simple techniques will allow you to safely hit the heavy bag with no gloves....