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D1 football players lift weights all year to prepare for the season. Division 1 football players are elite athletes. Even the most marginal major college football player on the worst team in the country is still a great athlete. To prepare for a season that can last 14 games over six months in some cases, D1 players must train year-round. The weight-lifting program that D1 football players follow is designed by a certified strength and conditioning expert, which all D1 schools have on staff, along with several assistants....

Reducing your fiber consumption and drinking a lot of water can provide relief, but you should also see a doctor if you’ve eaten too much fiber and have stomach pain. Image Credit: Aamulya/iStock/GettyImages The phrase “too much of a good thing can be a bad thing” is true when it comes to nutrition. While fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, there might be a link between eating too much fiber and stomach pain....

Lower back pain can be caused by a strain or pull due to over-training, improper form while exercising, lack of knowledge about the sport you're engaging in. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages If your back hurts during exercise, rest assured that you are not alone. Most injuries are caused by over-training, improper body mechanics, inadequate conditioning or a combination of these. Some occur due to pre-existing problems with your back or spine....

references NFS Journal: “Bulgarian yogurt relieved symptoms and distress and increased fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women: A randomized, blinded crossover controlled trial” Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment: “Microbial diversity and health-promoting properties of the traditional Bulgarian yogurt” “Research Summary for Lactobacillus bulgaricus G-LB-44” My Food Data: “Whey Acid Fluid” Use Bulgarian yogurt as a base for parfaits and in savory sauces for creative dishes. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages...

Magnesium occurs naturally in dark, leafy greens. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages Even a diet filled with colorful fruits and vegetables could still fall short of the necessary intake of minerals. One mineral supplement that can help you reach your proper nutrition consumption, magnesium aspartate, helps with blood pressure, muscle and nerve function and constructing protein. Advertisement Tip Magnesium aspartate is a supplement used to help and prevent low amounts of magnesium in the bloodstream....

Budding research says stress-relieving activities like meditation may benefit your immune system. Image Credit: Marcin Wiklik/iStock/GettyImages You probably know that your immune system plays an important role in keeping you healthy, but there’s so much more to this critical system that works as our defense against infection. Advertisement Here, two immunity experts break down the key parts of the system and what we mean when we talk about "strong" or "weak" immune responses....

Ballet dancers develop strong leg muscles for powerful jumps. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images A typical ballet class is designed to help students perfect their postural alignment, increase muscle and joint flexibility and build essential muscular strength. Ballet technique is extremely demanding physically, and dancers learn to identify and engage certain muscles as they work through a logical series of exercises at the ballet barre and in the center of the room....

Stomach noise is a common symptom of IBS. Image Credit: master1305/iStock/GettyImages While it’s known that emotions, including stress, can worsen symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it’s also possible that certain foods might cause the stomach to roil and make loud noises. Advertisement IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder, affecting an estimated 12 percent of Americans, more women than men, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)....

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may promote ulcer healing. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the digestive tract. The most common types are gastric ulcers, found in the stomach, and duodenal ulcers, located in the upper part of the small intestines. Advertisement Peptic ulcer disease can lead to severe pain, bloating, a feeling of fullness, or a burning or gnawing sensation....

After a tough abs workout, you may have muscle soreness in your entire core, including your ribs. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages When participating in any exercise program, you will experience a fair amount of soreness, especially when you are first starting out. The important part is to know the difference between normal muscle soreness and pain from an injury. Often muscle soreness can escalate into injury when it is not cared for in the proper way, and it’s important to listen to your body and know when to take appropriate action like rest or even seeing a doctor....

A day at the beach is one thing, but should you wear sunscreen indoors too? 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. When it comes to sun safety, we’ve (thankfully) come a long way since the days when it was the norm to slather on oil and sunbathe, or hop into a tanning bed to hone a sun-kissed skin tone....

The Cardio Glide is a home aerobic exercise machine made by Weslo. It features an unorthodox movement not seen in most home exercise equipment that works your upper and lower body while providing a cardiovascular workout. The Cardio Glide features both a push and pull mode to offer variety and provide a more complete workout. Consult your doctor if you are planning to start a workout program on the Cardio Glide machine....

Sofrito is a flavoring in many Spanish and Latin-style recipes. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/GettyImages Sofrito is a flavoring in many Spanish and Latin-style recipes. Sofrito rice exists in Spanish, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican and Cuban cuisines. Make your own savory Spanish rice with a customized sofrito you make at home. Advertisement Spanish sofrito is usually mild and sweet consisting primarily of garlic, bell peppers and onions in olive oil. Combine it or another flavor combination with cooked rice for a savory Spanish rice side dish....

Image Credit: GOSPHOTODESIGN/iStock/Getty Images Many cuts of meat are tough and chewy because they come from muscles that get a lot of exercise. Cuts from the shoulder area of deer, lamb, cow and pig contain a lot of connective tissues that make the meat chewy, but the tissues melt when exposed to steam heat. Other cuts come from lean muscles with little marbling, such as cuts from the hindquarter, which also benefit from slow, moist heat....

Fatty, greasy foods may worsen indigestion symptoms Image Credit: Christian-Fischer/iStock/Getty Images Roughly one in four Americans experience indigestion, pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen during or after you finish a meal. Also called dyspepsia, indigestion can include feelings of uncomfortable fullness, bloating or nausea, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Advertisement For many people with indigestion, high-fat foods are a common trigger. Indigestion is different from heartburn (a burning pain in your chest), although many people have symptoms of both....

A woman is holding supplement pills in her hand. Image Credit: Sasiistock/iStock/Getty Images A thyroidectomy could be a partial or total removal of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is part of your endocrine system and regulates metabolism. After having your thyroid removed, you will need to take replacement thyroid hormones to boost your metabolism and keep other systems functioning. Although iodine is needed for your thyroid to manufacture hormones, once your thyroid is removed, you shouldn’t need iodine supplementation....

A woman has a wrap on her elbow. Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Tennis elbow most often develops in your dominant arm. If you’re right-handed, you’re more apt to develop this condition in your right elbow than your left. The reverse is true for someone who is left-handed. This isn’t to say tennis elbow can’t affect both elbows at the same time; it’s just not as common. Advertisement Development Tennis elbow develops as a result of repeated muscle contractions within the forearm from continually twisting, straightening or raising the wrist....

Avoid L-theanine supplements during pregnancy. Image Credit: Umkehrer/iStock/Getty Images Many expectant mothers question the safety of nonherbal teas and dietary supplements during pregnancy. L-theanine is a chemical compound extracted from tea leaves known for its antioxidant properties and relaxing effects. Pregnant women should avoid L-theanine due to insufficient research regarding the safety of the compound on fetal development. Always consult your physician before ingesting any type of herbal supplement or tea during pregnancy....

Chai tea contains caffeine. Image Credit: joannawnuk/iStock/Getty Images Whether you enjoy a cup of chai tea that’s heavy on the spices or prefer a more mellow blend, you can be sure it contains black tea — and black tea contains caffeine. You can buy decaffeinated chai tea bags, but if it’s made with natural black tea leaves you can’t escape chai tea caffeine. Advertisement Tip Yes, chai tea contains caffeine. The amount varies, but 1 cup of brewed chai tea has about 50 milligrams....

From kimchi to pickled beets, below are seven jarred foods you'll want to add to your shopping list, stat. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Living through COVID-19 has taught us jarred foods are an absolute kitchen pantry essential. Advertisement They're easy to store, help prevent frequent trips to the grocery store and make whipping up nutritional meals that much easier. Video of the Day However, if that's not enough to get you on the jarred food bandwagon, Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN and author of Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label To Table, says that jarred foods also have the added advantage of transparency....