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If your neck hurts doing crunches, check your form first. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages Sore in your neck (and not your abs) after a core workout? Neck strain during abs-focused exercises is so common, you might think it’s just a fact of life. But we’re here to tell you — you don’t have to struggle with a nagging neck ache every time you do bicycle crunches. Advertisement On the contrary, neck discomfort is a sign that something isn't quite right and needs an adjustment....

Cooked salmon helps you get more omega-3s and B vitamins, but you'll want to choose the wild variety when you can. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Salmon Nutrition Facts Vitamins, Minerals and Micronutrients Salmon (Without Skin) Nutrition Smoked Salmon Nutrition Fried Salmon Nutrition Wild Sockeye Salmon Nutrition Health Benefits of Salmon Farm-Raised vs. Wild Salmon Salmon Health Risks Preparation and Helpful Tips Alternatives to Salmon Salmon is go-to protein source for many, and it's clear to see why this fish stands out as a nutritional star: It's uniquely rich in heart-healthy fats called omega-3 fatty acids....

There are many different types of vegetarian food including this herb enchilada with watercress salad. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Eating a vegetarian diet can vastly improve the health of some people. Most people can at least benefit from including more vegetarian foods in their diets. Consuming a vegetarian diet is not as complicated as it may seem initially; there are plenty of healthy, easy meals available that do not involve meat....

Make sure to not eat too much pistachios as they are high in calories. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Swapping your go-to snacks for pistachios can make weight loss easier and boost your health. Pistachio serving size, though, is a lot smaller than you think. If you go overboard, you may end up putting on pounds. Enjoy this crunchy snack between meals or when hunger strikes to stay full longer. Advertisement Are Pistachios Really Healthy?...

Mini and Fun-Size Snickers are your best bet if you're trying to limit calories and sugar. Image Credit: Nic_Ol/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Sharing Size Regular Snickers Bar Mini Snickers Fun-Size Snickers Added Sugars The Bottom Line If you've ever gone trick-or-treating, you're probably familiar with Snickers Minis — the miniature version of the popular Snickers bars made by the Mars confectionary company. Advertisement Because they're packaged in bite-sized portions, they make a particularly good treat....

Spinach can cause diarrhea for some people. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages The leafy vegetable regularly tops the charts of most healthy eating plans out there, so what are you supposed to do if, when you eat spinach, diarrhea follows? You may be able to troubleshoot what’s going on and correct it with a few minor changes, especially if the diarrhea is an isolated event. Advertisement However, if you discover that you have a spinach allergy or food intolerance, you'll likely have to ditch the vegetable, at least temporarily....

Improve your movement and flexibility with these mobility apps. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com How We Chose Best for Warming Up: MoveWell Best for Customization Best for Reaching Specific Goals Things to Consider Before You Buy Visit Page https://movewellapp.com Image Credit: MoveWell/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: MoveWell/LIVESTRONG.com ‌Download it:‌ iOS, Google Play; ‌Price:‌ Free (basic); $4.99/month (premium) Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com Image Credit: GOWOD/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: GOWOD/LIVESTRONG.com ‌Download it:‌ iOS, Google Play; ‌Price: ‌$11....

Don't neglect the back of your arms — make sure you're training your triceps too! Image Credit: Grace Cary/Moment/GettyImages A well-rounded upper-body workout routine involves more than just biceps curls and wide-arm push-ups. You should also be strengthening the backs of your arms, aka your triceps. Advertisement "When it comes to strengthening the arms, most people tend to think biceps, biceps, biceps — because it's what we easily see in the mirror," says K....

You'll get vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K from plenty of plant-based foods. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages If your parents made a point of reminding you to eat your vegetables when you were a kid, they weren’t just trying to ruin your day. Vegetables (and many other types of foods) are packed with vitamins that can keep your body functioning properly. Advertisement And getting enough vitamins can help keep your body healthy and prevent a multitude of diseases....

Kettlebells are great for building strength and aerobic capacity. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages There’s no doubt about it — kettlebells are seriously effective for building not just strength, but aerobic capacity and dynamic balance too. If you’re ready to kick your kettlebell workouts up a notch, tackling a kettlebell complex workout is the next step. Advertisement What Is a Kettlebell Complex? Kettlebell complexes are essentially a continuous circuit, stringing together a series of back-to-back kettlebell movements with minimal to no rest in between the moves....

Triceps push-ups target the muscles as the back of your arm without any weights. Image Credit: Obradovic/E+/GettyImages While most personal trainers will agree that training with weights is a surefire way to build muscle, they’re not the only tools worth using. Your own body weight is more than enough resistance to strengthen your body from head to toe. Advertisement And just when you thought you'd exhausted the library of body-weight exercises, three personal trainers want you to give their favorite, most underrated equipment-free moves a try....

Valerian root can help lower blood pressure. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images Valerian root is a common herb found in dietary supplements sold in the United States. It is also sold as herbs and tincture for teas, in capsule form and in dried root extracts. It is commonly used as an adjunct in the treatment of insomnia, as well as an anxiolytic to treat anxiety disorders. Because of these effects, valerian root has been studied as a potential treatment for hypertension....

Man using rowing machine at the gym Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images According to Men’s Total Fitness, rowing machines are not only great for aerobic workouts, but they also work all of your body’s major muscle groups. What’s more, you don’t have to go to the gym to work out on a rowing machine, as many manufacturers make high-quality rowing machines – and even rowing machines that fold up for easy storage – that are suitable for home use....

Working out with free weights can help increase bone density. Osteopenia -- a loss of bone mineral density that is not severe enough to be classified as osteoporosis -- can put you at risk for osteoporosis and increase your susceptibility to broken bones. According to Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, more than 50 percent of the bone fractures in postmenopausal people occur in those with osteopenia, rather than osteoporosis. A proper exercise routine can help you not only prevent further bone loss, but also maintain and even increase your existing bone density....

One pound of fat contains 3,500 calories. To lose this the number of calories you burn each day must outnumber the number of calories you consume through food. The American Academy of Family Physicians says it is safe, healthy and sustainable to lose one to two pounds per week regardless of your starting weight. To lose one pound per week, AAFP recommends cutting 250 calories from what you eat every day and burning an additional 250 calories each day through exercise....

Work for a back you're proud to flaunt! Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images A bulge around your bra line, a muffin top peeking over your back waistband or a softness behind your shoulder blades that makes you unwilling to go shirtless at the pool — it’s all pesky back fat, and you want to be rid of it. Advertisement You know you can't target it for loss; spot-training isn't a real thing....

Ensure Plus can be an easy way to add needed calories to your diet. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Often products promoting weight loss are plentiful and heavily marketed, but you may be at a loss to find a product that helps you gain weight. Ensure Plus is a ready-to-drink nutritional shake manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. Advertisement With varieties like butter pecan, dark or milk chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, there's bound to be a flavor you'll enjoy....

A bowl of pickled tomatoes sit on a table with cutlery. Image Credit: zia_shusha/iStock/Getty Images Throughout the history of humanity, man has been mostly limited to consuming foods either readily available or preserved in limited fashion via smoking, salting and pickling. It was not until the Industrial Revolution and mass-producing techniques that processed, preserved foods became widely available. Food processing has numerous benefits as well as some drawbacks. Advertisement Preservation When you process foods, you often make them far easier to store and preserve....

Green tomatoes are a fun way to add color, texture and nutrients to any meal. Image Credit: Creative-Family/iStock/GettyImages Fried green tomatoes is a traditional Southern dish that uses not-quite-ripe tomatoes to create a flavorful side dish. While not as nutritious as vine-ripened red tomatoes, green tomatoes do have many nutritional benefits. Advertisement Adding sauteed green tomatoes to a green salad or as a side to grilled meat may help you consume more essential vitamins and minerals....

What Are the Best Iron Supplements for Women? Image Credit: ChamilleWhite/iStock/GettyImages Iron is an essential trace mineral — one that’s needed only in small amounts, but it plays a major role in how the body works and how you feel. Without adequate iron, the body can’t make red blood cells to carry oxygen, and you may feel more tired than usual, frequently dizzy or out of breath. If your doctor finds that your iron is low, she may recommend adding extra iron either from food or a supplement....