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Make sure you have proper pullup form to prevent injury. Image Credit: Vyacheslav Dumchev/iStock/GettyImages Ever wondered if pull-ups are bad for shoulders? This exercise is not inherently dangerous like some upper-body exercises that put your shoulders in a compromised position. However, because of the overhead position and movement involved in the pull-up, you could experience a rotator cuff injury. Advertisement Reduce your risk of injury by avoiding certain styles of pull-ups and proactively strengthening your rotator cuff muscles....

Incorporate strength training in your exercise routine to lose 100 pounds. Image Credit: velvelvel/iStock/Getty Images To lose 100 pounds, you need a diet and exercise program that allows you to burn fat and build muscle. According to the textbook “Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology,” the amount of muscle versus fat has a direct impact on your metabolic rate. Muscle cells burn more calories than fat cells, so the more you reduce your fat stores and build up muscle, the higher your basal metabolic rate will be....

The best hair growth pills and supplements are made with well-studied ingredients that combat hair loss. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative In This Article How We Chose Medications Supplements Where to Buy Hair Loss in Black Adults What to Know Before You Buy Hair loss is a fact of life for many of us. Some 70 percent of people assigned male at birth and half of those assigned female at birth are going to experience some hair loss by the time they reach 70, says Jeffrey Rapaport, MD, founder of Rapaport Hair Institute in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey....

Cooked boneless skinless chicken breast is a good source of lean protein. Image Credit: zia_shusha/iStock/GettyImages There are many reasons why chicken is the go-to choice for millions of people. First of all, skinless chicken breast calories are negligible compared to those in red meat. Second, it’s an affordable source of protein and has no carbs, making it ideal for dieters. Advertisement Calories From Lean Protein Chicken breast is an outstanding source of lean protein and has few calories....

The health benefits of apples depend a lot on how you prepare them. Image Credit: Tom Werner/DigitalVision/GettyImages Overall, apples are a healthy food choice, rich in fiber and vitamin C. But sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Apples are high in sugar and may cause gastrointestinal distress. Pesticide residues are another possible concern, as are allergic reactions in some people. Advertisement Calories and Nutrition Information Most of the calories in apples come from sugar....

Walnuts may be the key to curbing cravings and suppressing appetite. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages High in fat and calories, walnuts might not be considered a weight loss wonder food. But think again. Their protein and fiber may help fight hunger pangs, their healthy fats may have positive effects on hormones that control appetite, and they may stimulate areas of the brain that make food choices. Advertisement Macros for Fat Loss Food is made up of three macronutrients — fat, protein and carbohydrate....

Vitamin B-12 helps increase energy and accelerate the metabolism. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Some weight-loss clinics advise the use of lipotropic injections of vitamin B-12 to aid in dieting goals because of this nutrient’s potential to increase energy and accelerate the metabolism, which can help increase the likelihood of the body shedding weight and fats. Advertisement Lipotropic injections are made with a mixture of minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Each nutrient contributes to the body's ability to metabolize fats into energy as opposed to storing them and increasing weight gain....

Stay active and accountable during one of the busiest times of the year with a fun, quick video workout to do every day this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. Thinking of your typical strength-training workout might bring to mind heavy squats, box jumps and pull-ups — but you don't need to beat up your body to build muscle. This 10-minute workout is proof that a gentler approach can be just as effective....

Walnuts are high in plenty of nutrients, including heart-healthy omega-3s. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Recipes and Tips Alternatives Walnuts have long been hailed as a healthy diet staple, and it's clear to see why. This tree nut is a fantastic source of nutrients that can help lower your blood pressure, support brain health, benefit the digestive system and much more. Advertisement Most of the walnuts in the United States are harvested in the Central Valley of California....

Bananas are a good source of potassium. Image Credit: Nanette_Grebe/iStock/Getty Images Potassium is an essential mineral that helps your heart and kidneys function at their best. But if your potassium balance is out of whack, it can take a toll on your health — that’s why maintaining normal potassium levels is important for your overall wellbeing. Advertisement Besides supporting your heart and kidneys, potassium also helps with the following functions, according to the University of Michigan Health: Video of the Day Muscle contraction Nerve transmission Maintaining fluid balance Maintaining normal blood pressure...

Tiny celery seeds imbue tea with beneficial oils. Image Credit: Alina Solovyova-Vincent/iStock/Getty Images Celery seed tea contains a variety of beneficial oils and active ingredients, including essential omega-6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol. Some of the components extracted from celery seeds act as diuretics and may interact with medications or harm unborn babies, so talk to your health care provider to be sure celery seed tea is safe for you to enjoy....

A woman breaking an egg into a bowl in a kitchen. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Eggs have three separate sections – the shell, the white and the yolk. When you crack open a raw egg, the yolk is the yellow, circular section; a growing embryo feeds off this part of the egg as it grows within the protective shell. While the health benefits of egg whites are widely known, egg yolks have health benefits, too....

The risks of GMO soybeans are low. Image Credit: Siraphol Siricharattakul / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Genetically modified food is a growing sector of agriculture. Concerns over whether genetically modified organisms (GMO) are dangerous have emerged alongside their development. Consumers are worried about potential side effects and long-term health consequences of eating foods such as GMO soybeans. Advertisement Tip The risks of GMO soybeans are low. Speak to a doctor if you are allergic to nuts as GMO soybeans may cause allergic reactions in people with nut allergies....

Sugar cane crops Image Credit: yixian huang/iStock/Getty Images Fresh sugarcane is used in a number of cuisines around the world, especially in Southeast Asia and other tropical climates. Sugarcane can be consumed fresh in stalks or, more commonly, as a refined sugar or a juice. Sugarcane, particularly when it has not undergone a heavy refinement process, offers a number of nutritional benefits, making it a healthy alternative to refined white sugar....

The movement of a fly is the same, regardless of angle. Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images With the way some guys train, you’d think the bench press is the only way to train your chest. But, if you’re really looking to improve size, muscle function and strength you need to target the pectoralis major, the primary chest muscle, from all angles. Advertisement This is what the decline dumbbell fly will do for you....

Balance is an important part of sports and daily life. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images When people talk about having a strong center of gravity, they usually mean good balance, although your center of gravity is only one part of the equation for balance and stability. In athletics, and especially contact sports like football, rugby and wrestling, a strong, low center of gravity is a key to success, and many athletes take great care to maintain this asset....

Cashews, filberts, walnuts and almonds are all types of tree nuts. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Cooking is a challenge for people with a cashew allergy because the flavor and texture of the nut is difficult to replicate. Although cashew allergies aren’t as well-known as peanut allergies, the allergic reactions are no less severe, and may be life-threatening. While the easiest course may be to simply omit the nuts, you can try several flavorful substitutions in their place....

Sprinting creates the perfect storm of fat loss and muscle growth. Image Credit: Chatabox/iStock/Getty Images Sprinting is a highly effective form of exercise that combines the benefits of cardio training with resistance work. Sprinting is an anaerobic activity – it forces your body to draw on your stored energy in order to meet its demands. It also triggers a hormonal response that causes the development of muscle mass. For this reason, sprinting can cause significant alterations to body composition, both in terms of body-fat percentage and lean muscle mass....

Eat high calorie foods such as avocados to help gain weight at breakfast. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages If you’re underweight or looking to add muscle, food is your friend. Breakfast is a good time to add extra calories to support your weight-gain diet, and healthy, high-calorie foods are essential. Be creative at breakfast so you can pack on healthy muscle and achieve the physique you desire. Advertisement Tip Healthy, high calorie foods, such as avocado, nuts and nut butter, feature prominently in breakfasts that support weight gain....

Buttermilk is good for health because it contains calcium and protein. Image Credit: vm2002/iStock/GettyImages Buttermilk is a good source of calcium, protein and other nutrients. Limited research also suggests buttermilk might promote heart health. Drinking or baking with buttermilk can be part of a healthy diet. Most often buttermilk is used in baking as a healthier alternative to sweetened-condensed milk. Advertisement Tip Buttermilk can play a role in a healthy diet because it contains calcium and protein....