Sitting for long periods, such as while working at a desk or driving, can cause your hip flexors to tighten up. This could lead to back or hip pain. Activities that involve repeated leg movements, such as running or biking, could also tighten your hip flexors. Learning how to stretch and strengthen your hip flexors and doing the exercises regularly can help keep these muscles loose and prevent injuries. https://t.co/N7p1IRa74e
Eggs give you a full range of B vitamins and amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. They have some nutrients that aren't in a lot of foods, like vitamin D and selenium, and they make you feel full longer which makes them good for breakfast. https://t.co/nsBS2rMK7R
Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, which has been shown to boost lung health. 10 other foods to reach for -- and avoid -- to keep your lungs in tiptop shape: https://t.co/HM2vn9ZDed
"With all the research I had done over the years, I couldn’t believe I knew nothing about the relationship between menopause and migraine. After 5 decades of living, I thought I knew what I was doing." shares our blogger, Tammy Hader. https://t.co/h5oxy6Z57l
If you feel like you're catching every cold that goes around, the culprit might be hiding in your vitamin levels. Your immune system relies on a "hard-working" nutrient called Vitamin B6 to fight off infections and diseases. It’s easy to get your B6 fix from food! Poultry, tuna, salmon, and chickpeas are top sources. https://t.co/JNMfeZnaT7
If you use tobacco, besides raising your chances of getting cancer, you could end up with wrinkled, sagging skin at a younger age. Smoking lessens blood flow that carries essential nutrients like oxygen to the surface of your skin and may slow your body's production of collagen. Talk to your doctor about ways to break the habit. https://t.co/McVDWSySEQ
Fish is a high-protein, low-fat way to add iron to your diet. And it doesn't matter if it's from a farm or caught in the wild. Tuna, sardines, mackerel, and haddock are good sources of the mineral. https://t.co/LkrZovlsiu
When you want a large snack with a small calorie count, popcorn delivers. Some microwave brands have just 100 calories in 6 cups. "You have to chew it, so it's satisfying," says Joan Salge Blake, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It's also high in fiber, which can help you stay full longer. https://t.co/OnXaIvJIwL
Omega-3 Fatty acids help keep your arteries clear, put your blood pressure on an even keel, and curb your triglycerides, which are fats in your blood that can raise your heart risk. A great way to get this nutrient is to eat fatty fish like salmon or mackerel twice a week. If your doctor says you need more omega-3s, try fish oil pills, but be sure to ask about how much to take. https://t.co/Nar2GEbfng