When you think ab workout what exercises come to mind? Let us guess: crunches and sit ups? They may be go-to moves, but trainer Stephanie Mansour says to perform them correctly, we actually need to have quite a strong core already! Instead, try these other exercises to target and tone the midsection without straining the neck or back. Plus, find out the top 10 superfoods to add to your diet for weight loss, brain health and more. |
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| Today's workout is an upper-body strength routine. You can always add ab exercises to upper or lower body days — or both! Since the abdominals are made up of small muscles, you can train them every day. And trainer Stephanie Mansour wants you to think beyond crunches and sit ups. Many people complain of neck or back pain when performing these exercises. The positioning of your hands behind your head presents an opportunity for you to pull on your neck, causing strain and also devaluing the exercise. Plus, it's easy to allow your body to recruit other muscles for help. You really need to have quite a strong core already to properly perform a full sit up! The good news is that sit ups and crunches are just scratching the surface when it comes to moves that target your abdominals. There are lots of effective exercises that strengthen your core. Try these 16 ab exercises to tone and strengthen your core at home. |
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A rainbow of plant foods dominate the plate in these fish tacos that are topped with sautéed veggies and slaw. You can speed up prep time by buying pre-shredded coleslaw. Meanwhile, grab an extra red pepper to make a simple black bean and red pepper salad. To make, dice red pepper and red onion and toss with rinsed and drained canned black beans and freshly squeezed lime. |
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Making Space for Mindfulness |
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TODAY's Sheinelle Jones is done with saying she can't do hard things. |
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Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. |
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The top 10 superfoods for brain health, weight loss and more |
When you hear the word "superfood," you probably think of buzzy food trends like avocado toast or kale salads. Over the years, different foods have earned the label and became popular ways to pack in nutrients. But if you're not quite sure what a superfood is exactly, there's a good reason for that. There's no definition or set of criteria that are used to determine if something is a superfood. However, it's generally accepted by health experts that a food can hold the superfood designation if it does the following: - Provides a key health benefit, such as lowering cancer or heart disease risk, or improving the immune system.
- Contains more than one important nutrient, for example calcium and vitamin D.
- Boasts benefits beyond simply being healthy. Superfoods need to be the "total package."
Superfoods help us get those nutrients that we're missing out on in our diets, but need for overall health and longevity. Those nutrients include omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, fiber, vitamin D, potassium and phytochemicals.
The top 10 superfoods to add to your diet. |
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| On Independence Day, Ashley Summers was dehydrated and drank four bottles of water in about 20 minutes. It caused brain swelling and she died later that week, her brother says. |
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On Independence Day, Ashley Summers was dehydrated and drank four bottles of water in about 20 minutes. It caused brain swelling and she died later that week, her brother says. |
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| Pediatricians reveal the healthy breakfast ideas that they actually feed their kids during the week — and the foods they avoid giving their children. |
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Pediatricians reveal the healthy breakfast ideas that they actually feed their kids during the week — and the foods they avoid giving their children. |
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| Drugs that slow digestion can put patients at an increased risk for pulmonary aspiration. |
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Drugs that slow digestion can put patients at an increased risk for pulmonary aspiration. |
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