Monday, 9 December 2024

The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season

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Unlike regular crunches, which require lifting the upper body off the ground, reverse crunches involve lifting the hips and legs toward the chest. This movement engages the core muscles while keeping the neck and upper back in a neutral position, thereby minimizing the risk of neck strain. Learn the proper technique below.

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Many people don't use correct form when doing core workouts, which puts stress on the neck and back. Neck pain is an especially common complaint when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches seem easy, research suggests that they can increase the risk of low-back pain when they're not performed correctly.

So if you suffer from pain or just aren't a fan of traditional crunches, try reverse crunches instead.

How to do a reverse crunch.

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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian

As cold and flu season begins, you may be wondering what you can do to help keep your immune system strong with all the nasty bugs going around.

There's no magic pill to give you immunity superpowers, but there are certain foods rich in nutrients that help support immune function and other bodily processes to say healthy.

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