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Resistance bands are a great exercise tool to help with spasming shoulders. Image Credit: A&J Fotos/iStock/GettyImages A shoulder muscle spasm shouldn’t be cause for much concern. Generally, it can be attended to with a few nonsurgical treatments and gentle exercises that work the shoulders as well as the back and neck. Advertisement Shoulder Muscle Spasm Causes A shoulder muscle spasm often refers to a strain or spasm in the rhomboid muscles which are located in the upper back region and connect the inner sides of the shoulder blades to your spine, explains Tufts Medical Center....

Rings also work for doing inverted rows. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/Getty Images A strong healthy back not only looks good, but it also feels good. When the muscles in any part of your back are weak, pain is often the result. Although lower back weakness gets all the attention, underdeveloped muscles of the mid back — the rhomboids and lats — can also cause considerable problems in activities of daily living and your ability to engage in your favorite sports....

Fish Egg Nutrition Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages Fish eggs, such as the large salmon roe you might be served at a sushi restaurant or the tiny black pearls of caviar often served on a blini with creme fraiche, are off the menu for many people who haven’t acquired the taste. Advertisement But daring palates that savor the salty flavor and unique texture of fish eggs are also getting a potent boost of nutrients, including vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids....

Pomegranate juice adds antioxidants to a cup of tea. Image Credit: Tom Merton/OJO Images/GettyImages Perk up the flavor and boost the antioxidants and nutrients by adding some pomegranate juice to your next cup of tea to make pomegranate tea. Use your favorite brand of black, green or even herbal tea. Advertisement When you buy pomegranate juice, check the label because the ingredients, vitamins and minerals can vary between brands. Look for 100 percent juice and avoid juice blends which can have added sugars....

Sweating is a normal bodily function. Image Credit: Viktor_Gladkov/iStock/GettyImages It’s a misconception that hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) can cause you to sweat. In fact, in extreme cases, excessive sweating can mean very low blood pressure. Excessive sweating and not sweating enough can also signal other health problems. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 6 Things Your Sweat Can Tell You About Your Health Video of the Day Sweating Is Normal Perspiration, more commonly referred to as sweat, is a salty clear liquid generated by your skin glands, notes the U....

Image Credit: megaflopp/iStock/Getty Images Starvation is a type of malnutrition, which is caused by being deprived of food or eating food that is inadequate for your body's nutritional needs. Not eating for a day or longer will cause starvation. Starvation and malnutrition have long-term effects on blood pressure, including causing your blood pressure to elevate. Advertisement High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where your blood pressure is elevated to a level sufficient to cause you harm....

There are many factors that you must take into account when growing your biceps. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages How long it takes for your biceps to get big depends on a variety of factors, including age, gender, genetic predisposition, amount and frequency of training, levels of stress, the food you consume and more. That said, there’s no major “secret to big arms.” Rather, there’s simply the determination to gain muscle and the genetic components that make you who you are....

If you’re aiming to complete a half-Ironman — also known as a 70.3, since that’s the total mileage you’ll travel on the swim, bike and run — you’re probably looking for a free training program to get you to the finish line in one piece. Train for a half-Ironman with an approachable (and free!) training plan. Image Credit: Getty Images/Duncan Andison Preparing for a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13....

Country-style beef ribs are not ribs in the traditional sense, but are instead meaty strips of butterflied, boneless chuck roll, pre-cut to serving size. Image Credit: StephanieFrey/iStock/GettyImages Country-style beef ribs are not ribs in the traditional sense, but are instead meaty strips of butterflied, boneless chuck roll, pre-cut to serving size. The best way to cook boneless beef country ribs is by braising. Advertisement Marinate your country-style beef ribs to increase their flavor before you braise them and finish them off by cooking your ribs on a grill....

Skewers of grilled calamari on a ceramic plate. Image Credit: Kheng guan Toh/Hemera/Getty Images Calamari – or squid – is a shellfish that can be prepared by itself or combined with side dishes such as pasta and vegetables for a complete meal. You can choose from fresh or frozen calamari without sacrificing taste and quality. Cooking frozen calamari is an easy process that starts by thawing and prepping the meat, followed by grilling....

Lau lau is the state dish of Hawaii. Image Credit: bonchan/iStock/Getty Images Keoki’s is a brand of Hawaiian lau lau, the state dish made of ti leaf-wrapped pork or chicken with rice or vegetables. Keoki’s is available through major Hawaiian food distributors and supermarkets. Advertisement It's sold in packages of three or six, with 240 calories per pork lau lau, 20 grams of fat and 25 grams of protein. The chicken lau lau has 330 calories, 25 grams of fat and 28 grams of protein per serving....

Fried scrapple and baked scrapple are both great ways to prepare this traditional German dish. Image Credit: Akchamczuk/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Make It at Home Frying Baking Scrapple is a traditional German dish, and it's a favorite in many Pennsylvania Dutch communities and in areas of the south. Although you can purchase packaged scrapple for slicing and baking or frying, making your own scrapple from scratch allows you to use up excess pork meat and include the seasonings you prefer....

In This Article Bone Broth Chicken Beef Seafood Chickpeas Eggs Milk Bell Peppers Citrus Broccoli Walnuts Brown Rice Limiting Sugar Collagen has a reputation for keeping skin taut and youthful — after all, it's the most bountiful protein in your body. Collagen is found in your skin, yes, but also in your muscles, bones, tendons, organs, ligaments, blood vessels, intestinal lining and other connective tissues, per the Cleveland Clinic. That’s also why the best sources of collagen are animal products....

1 of 11 Overview Many women believe they can't get strong, they shouldn't train hard "like the guys," and they should opt for the pretty, pink, three-pound weights to avoid bulking up. As a result, instead of setting quantifiable and objective goals centered around performance, many women say, "I want to get rid of cellulite on my legs," or "I want to get rid of this," while pinching fat on the back of their arms....

Lift weights to lose weight? It can definitely be part of the plan. Image Credit: Kolostock/Tetra images/GettyImages When it comes to weight loss, getting your diet in check (cutting down on processed junk and upping your intake of fruits, vegetables and lean protein) is the first step. But if you want to look and feel your best in the process, lifting weights is a key component to long-term fat loss....

This gentle exercise will strengthen your quads ands stretch your hip flexors.. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages After spending a week or two in bed with the flu, you may be eager to get back to your usual exercise routine. But before you dive into your favorite HIIT workout, ease your body back into things with some gentle movement. Advertisement How soon can you exercise after being sick? There's no set amount of time you need to wait but it's probably best to hold off until you're free of fever, muscle ache and/or bad coughing....

Just 20 minutes on the elliptical works your upper and lower body muscles without lots of impact on your joints. Image Credit: franckreporter/iStock/GettyImages Raise your hand if you like spending hours plodding along on the treadmill. Anyone? Right. Doing high-intensity intervals on the elliptical is a much better alternative. You’ll increase endurance, strengthen upper- and lower-body muscles and burn lots of calories while going easy on your joints. Advertisement And all of that can be accomplished in just 20 minutes....

According to pickle nutrition information, most types of pickles are low in calories but can be high in sodium. Image Credit: igorr1/iStock/GettyImages Pickle nutrition information shows that cucumber pickles — made by pickling cucumbers in brine or vinegar for days or weeks — are a low-calorie snack, also popular as a garnish for certain foods. Advertisement Tip According to pickle nutrition information, most types of pickles are low in calories but can be high in sodium....

You can't work the breast directly. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Women often notice dramatic changes to their breasts as they go through life. These can be due to many different factors, including pregnancy, menopause or fluctuations in weight. Regular exercise can help you stay in shape, but some changes to your breasts are to be expected as you age. Advertisement Tip Breasts are primarily made of fat tissue, so there are no exercises that can truly firm and lift your breasts....

A sliced blood orange on a wooden table. Image Credit: zhekos/iStock/Getty Images Eating a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic disease. But if you’re taking certain medications, you may need to avoid certain types of fruits or vegetables because of how they interact with medications. Blood oranges, a type of citrus fruit, can interact with a number of medications. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether it is safe for you to eat blood oranges with your medications....