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A group of people playing basketball. Image Credit: Benis Arapovic/Hemera/Getty Images Basketball is a high-impact and physically demanding sport. Hughston Health Alert indicates that more than 1.6 million Americans sustain foot and ankle injuries annually while participating in basketball. Many of these injuries are chronic or overuse injuries. They occur gradually and you might not ever recall a specific injury. These problems – such as stress fractures, instability and chronic pain – can lead to sore feet....

Muscular man flexing his muscle Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images You got the equipment – now you’re ready to get started with your Total Gym and to start seeing results. If you’ve invested in one of the Total Gym’s products that promise to train and tone most of the muscles of your body, what you have is essentially a piece of strength training equipment, with the option of adding some cardio as well....

How many pushups you should be able to do is determined on varies factors. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages Push-ups for arms will help you achieve the toned look you want, but they are just one part of a fitness strategy. The number of reps you need to do will vary based on your fitness level and what other exercises you are including in your workout. Advertisement Tip There is no set number of push-up repetitions you need to do to get toned arms....

If you take too much protein powder, you run the risk of taking in too many calories and excess sugar while missing out on other key nutrients. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How Much Protein Do You Need? Effects of Too Much Protein The Bottom Line People take protein supplements for different reasons. Protein powders like whey protein have been shown to promote muscle growth and improve recovery, and they may even help with satiety and weight loss, according to July 2017 research in ​Nutrients​....

Burning off calories you consume from one high-calorie meal is possible. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages A healthy diet and exercise typically go hand and hand, but sometimes you just want to splurge on a burger and fries. Burning off calories you consume from one high-calorie meal is possible, but if you find you’re constantly eating poorly, exercise may not be enough to avoid weight gain. Advertisement All Calories Count Calories are a unit of measurement that describes the energy food provides you with each day....

In most cases, you can still make your favorite slow-cooking dishes in the oven with a few adjustments. Image Credit: Arijuhani/iStock/GettyImages There are a lot of delicious recipes out there — and some happen to be designed specifically for Crock-Pot slow cookers. The moist, slow cooker temperature is perfect for dishes requiring a longer cooking time. This also brings out the flavor in your food, according to PennState Extension. Advertisement Not the proud owner of one or just not keen on using it at the moment?...

Cooking a 9-pound turkey breast can be tricky as the meat may dry out. Image Credit: golubovy/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How to Roast How to Thaw Other Cooking Tips Using Leftovers If you set out to cook a 9-pound turkey breast, you'll need to pay special attention to ensure the meat comes out tender and juicy and doesn't take too long to prepare. Advertisement When working with larger turkey breasts, you'll need at least three hours of roasting time....

Building long, lean muscle requires a combination of strategic strength training, flexibility and slimming away excess body fat. Image Credit: praetorianphoto/E+/GettyImages If you’ve been told that lifting weights will automatically make you “look like a man” (for the ladies) or “look like a beast” (for the men), think again: Weight training without bulking up is absolutely possible. Advertisement It's not the ​act​ of lifting weights that gives you extreme bulk, but ​how​ you choose to do it....

You use the masseter to chew and clench. Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages The masseter muscle is responsible for chewing and clenching of the jaw. Masseter muscle exercise can help when these muscles become overworked due to a teeth-grinding or jaw clenching habit. Exercises can help relieve the pain associated with the masseter muscle. Advertisement Pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can occur when you repeatedly clench your jaw or grind your teeth, resulting in what is colloquially called lockjaw, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

1 of 17 Overview If you're a frequent gym-goer, you're likely very familiar with barbells, dumbbells and pull-up bars. You may even have found yourself utilizing suspension systems (TRX), kettlebells, resistance bands or perhaps battle ropes and sleds. And while these tools are staples of the gym for a reason, there's one tool that's often underutilized (or isn't used at all). It's the slideboard. And while it's by no means a new piece of equipment, it's too often only used to mimic movements seen in sports like ice hockey....

Pop these recipes into your slow cooker and come home to a top-notch dessert. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages Warm soup, spicy chili, tender meat and now low-sugar dessert? What ​can’t​ your slow cooker do? Advertisement While a box of cookies or bar of chocolate may be your evening go-to, these low-carb slow cooker dessert recipes will satiate your sweet tooth with less than 10 grams of sugar. And, they'll be ready to eat by the time you walk through the door for dinner....

A mini dance party is a nonfood, weight loss-friendly reward that can boost your mood. Image Credit: kate_sept2004/E+/GettyImages Wrapping up a big project at work, breaking a new mile time during a run, finally organizing that back closet you’ve been meaning to tackle for, well, ever. Wins like these probably put you in the mood to celebrate, and for some of us, that means reaching for a reward in the form of food....

Image Credit: zoranm/E+/GettyImages Most of us can relate to this scenario: You had great intentions when you filled your grocery cart with healthy foods like fresh fruit and vegetables. But then you shoved them in the fridge drawers and forgot about them until weeks later (not a pretty sight). Advertisement Sometimes stocking your fridge with wholesome food is only half the battle, especially if you're trying to lose weight. The other pertinent part of the equation is fridge organization....

If you feel sick when drinking protein shake, you should stop drinking it. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages If, after drinking a shake full of protein, you experience dizziness, lightheadedness or nausea, you may want to reconsider including the protein shake in your diet. Advertisement Although there's no research that directly connects protein shakes to adverse symptoms like these, it's possible that you're allergic to something in the shake or you're just not eating enough, especially if you're trying to lose weight....

You can get sick from eating bad meat, even after cooking it. Image Credit: Amax Photo/E+/GettyImages Meat can go bad for a wide variety of reasons. Rotten meat is likely to occur because of bacterial or fungal contamination, bad food hygiene, or simply leaving it at warm temperatures for too long. Regardless of the reason your meat has gone bad, you’ll likely become sick if you eat rancid meat. Advertisement Tip You can get sick from eating bad meat, even after cooking it....

Pomegranate seeds are often considered a superfood because of their nutrient content. Image Credit: oxyzay/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Arils vs. Seeds Eating the Seeds Removing the Seeds Pomegranates are available mostly between the months of October and January and they're rife with antioxidants and other important nutrients. Advertisement Unfortunately, many people don't know how to eat pomegranates and decide to avoid the fruit because of its seemingly time-consuming cutting process. You can save time and effort by purchasing and eating the seeds directly for a nutritious snack....

Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/GettyImages Pain below the right shoulder blade has many potential causes, some of which are more serious than others. They range from muscle strain to infections, fractures and tumors. See your doctor to determine the cause, especially if the pain persists, gets worse or occurs repeatedly. Treatment depends on the underlying reason for the pain. Advertisement Muscle and Bone Pain The most common sources of pain near the shoulder blade are the muscles and bones that lie under and around it....

The U.S. dietary supplement industry brings in about $26.9 billion per year, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Diet and weight loss aides make up a large portion of this revenue and are sold over the counter in stores across the country. Some diet pills contain ingredients that have not been proven safe or effective. Because diet pills often contain multiple ingredients, taking more than one type at a time could be dangerous....

Regular cardiovascular exercise reduces your risk of heart disease. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Maybe you used to exercise a lot until work and family responsibilities took over your life; or maybe you’ve never exercised at all. Either way, there’s no time like the present to start exercising (again). But where should you begin? At the beginning. Especially when you’re “of a certain age,” taking it slow at first will build a better foundation of strength and prevent injuries that older exercisers are prone to....

The right exercise program can help to relieve L4 and L5 sciatica symptoms. Sciatica is a painful condition that can also lead to weakness and numbness in the low back, hips and legs. The first step in treatment is to diagnose the underlying problem that is causing the sciatica nerve to be irritated. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may involve medication and in some cases surgery. Exercise can also help manage sciatica; however, medical advice should be sought first, as the wrong exercises can make symptoms worse instead of better....