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Foam rollers are an essential tool for muscle recovery, but they are also great for doing mobility and strength exercises. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com How We Chose Best Overall Roller Best Extra-Firm Roller Best Soft Roller Best Nubby Roller Best Vibration Roller Best Handheld Massage Stick Best Travel Roller Shopping Tips Visit Page https://www.amazon.com Visit Page https://senior.com ​Buy it:​ Senior.com; ​Price:​ $37.95 Visit Page https://dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net Image Credit: Dick’s Sporting Goods/LIVESTRONG....

Liquid Geritol has many health benefits. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Geritol is a multivitamin supplement that provides essential vitamins and minerals. According to geritol.com, the Geritol tonic is a liquid form of the supplement; it contains key vitamins and minerals at high potency levels. The liquid form is beneficial for those who have difficulty with swallowing pills. The main ingredients include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and iron. Advertisement Thaimine Thiamine, or vitamin B-1, is one of the essential B vitamins, and is required by the body to properly utilize carbohydrates....

The couple that sweats together, stays together. Image Credit: Eugenio Marongiu/Cultura/GettyImages When it comes to exercise, the magic number might be two — as in your partner plus you. People work out longer and harder when they have company, according to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Sport and Exercises Psychology. And the University of Oxford found that the endorphin release during group workouts (or a couple workout in this case!...

Cross-country runners have different nutritional needs than nonrunners. They require an increase in certain nutrients to provide sustained energy for long distance runs. The best diet for running cross-country consists of a precise ratio of protein, fat, carbohydrates and iron. This mix enables a runner’s body to operate at peak performance. Water An overhead view of a chicken salad topped with avocado. Image Credit: Alexandralaw1977/iStock/Getty Images First and foremost, cross-country runners must remain hydrated....

Vitamin E can be helpful for some types of breast lumps. Image Credit: solidcolours/iStock/GettyImages Finding a lump in your breast can be a shock, triggering concerns about extreme treatments like chemotherapy or breast removal. Breast lumps can be uncomfortable, but they don’t always herald the worst. Advertisement Although you should have any lumps checked by your doctor or naturopath, using vitamin E or other natural remedies can sometimes alleviate or lessen the issue so you don't have to resort to cut-and-burn medicine....

Add our favorite zero-added-sugar TJ's products to your shopping cart. Image Credit: Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s is home to a multitude of deliciously unique products. But the grocer can also actually help you healthify your diet and eat less sugar if you shop smart. Advertisement Here's why you should care: Americans eat about 77 grams of sugar per day — more than three times the recommended amount, according to the American Heart Association....

Loading up on carbs and neglecting protein is a popular mistake. Image Credit: kate_sept2004/E+/GettyImages Odds are you’ve heard the hype about plant-based diets. Plant-forward eating patterns are having a moment, and for a valid reason: They’re super good for you. Advertisement Indeed, swapping meat for plant protein is linked to long-term health and longevity, according to an August 2019 study in the ​Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine​ (JAMA)​....

Popcorn is a great option is you are craving something salty. Image Credit: 3dv1n/iStock/Getty Images Although it’s not healthy to overeat while you’re pregnant, occasional snacks can actually be good for you. Satisfying your late-night cravings will help you get a restful night’s sleep, and choosing healthy treats is an easy way to get more nutrients to your growing baby. Just remember to keep your snacks small, since eating a full meal at midnight will make you uncomfortably full....

Plate of roasted potatoes Image Credit: annabobrowska/iStock/Getty Images Glucose is the most common carbohydrate, according to Charles Ophardt of Elmhurst College. Most dietary carbohydrates become glucose, which is absorbed by your bloodstream. Glucose is used for energy production or storage as well as for the maintenance of a normal and healthy blood glucose level. Common names for glucose include sugar, dextrose, starch and glycogen. Glucose may also be referred to as its chemical composition....

A fresh salmon fillet on a wood chopping board. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/Getty Images Although it might seem that fresh fish would a healthier choice than frozen, the truth is that both fresh and frozen fish can be healthy choices, as long as you store and prepare them properly. The freshness of the fish, along with how it was frozen and how quickly it was frozen, can impact its taste and texture, as well as its bacterial content....

Basketball, volleyball, football and track and field athletes need vertical jump skills to dominate in their sport. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Assessing your vertical jump height can give you an idea of where you rank compared to other student athletes and can clue you in to whether you need to work on your jump height before you try out for a sport. Advertisement The vertical jump test directly measures power output by seeing how high you can leap in one explosive movement....

Work the large muscles first using multi-joint exercises, followed by the smaller muscles using single-joint exercises. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Your personal training goals and fitness level should determine the muscle group you work first, large or small. If you are new to resistance training, the order in which you perform your exercises can make a difference in the development of smaller muscles. Advertisement Tip Work the large muscles first using multi-joint exercises, followed by the smaller muscles using single-joint exercises....

Food cravings are linked to PMS. Salt cravings before a period is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome. Just prior to menstruation, women tend to experience a wide range of physical, emotional and behavioral changes, especially in their 20s and 30s. In fact, roughly three out of four women experience some level of PMS with regularity. Your craving for salt is likely how your form of PMS manifests in you, so there's no cause for alarm....

Push ups are a great exercise. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Push-ups are a favorite exercise both inside and outside of the gym. This movement, which requires no equipment and only your body weight, is a key marker in physical fitness tests — the West Point admission requirements include a timed two-minute push-up test — and upper-body strength development. Advertisement While push-ups train both your strength and endurance, it's their versatility as a compound exercise, or multi-joint exercise, that makes them so valuable in a fitness routine, says ACE Fitness....

Cardio is a great way to lose weight. Image Credit: Goads Agency/E+/GettyImages Countless diets and exercise programs promise rapid weight loss in weeks. However, this type of weight loss can damage your body and cause you to lose muscle. On the other hand, losing one to two pounds each week is considered a healthy weight loss pace. Advertisement That means you can safely lose 15 pounds in about eight weeks. Concentrate on burning more calories than you consume through exercise....

When you purchase chicken-breast halves, poach them for an elegant meal. Image Credit: Vaivirga/iStock/Getty Images There are dozens of well-loved ways to fix chicken – fried, grilled, baked or in a soup. One elegant way to make chicken is to poach it in court bouillon, which is a sauce designed specifically for poaching that is made from white wine, vegetables and pepper. This poaching liquid is commonly used for seafood as well as chicken because it adds a subtle sophisticated flavor of wine and earthy pepper to the meat, enhancing the flavor of the dish....

A protein shaker frees you to create an instant protein drink at work, at the gym, on the trail, at a campsite or in your car. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages An easy-to-clean protein shaker bottle provides a healthy way to mix protein drinks on-the-go. The shaker consists of a cup or bottle with tight-sealing lid, often with a drinking spout. Advertisement The most important feature is the mixer, spokes that sit inside the shaker, or a device in the lid....

When you exercise at an intense level, you lose fluids and minerals known as electrolytes through sweat. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Stone/GettyImages Powerade is one of dozens of sports drinks on the market promising to rehydrate you better than water. Children and adults guzzle down sports drinks at the gym and on the field but also drink them when no exercise is involved. There are some differences between Powerade vs water....

Sleeping on your stomach can lead to disrupted zzzs and pain down the line. 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. In This Article Effects Bottom Line How to Tweak Your Sleep Position If you asked a room full of people how they like to sleep, you'd probably get a slightly different answer from each person....

Soy may cause gout attacks in some people. Image Credit: TUGIO MURATA/amanaimagesRF/amana images/Getty Images Soy, a source of protein and edible oil, is a member of the pea family with the botanical name Glycine max. It provides the highest amount of plant protein, including all essential amino acids that your body cannot manufacture. Today, hundreds of millions of people rely on soy for good nutrition. Soy protein is also believed to have potential benefits in heart disease, cancer, diabetes and bone health....