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The Best Stretches for Sacroiliac Pain

Stretched ligaments and muscles, and pressure on your spinal nerve can cause pain in this region. Stretching to relieve this pain can help you reduce inflammation and improve reduced range of motion.

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16 Beautiful National Parks You MUST See

Aside from the view, being in nature has proven health benefits: Studies show that it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and boosts energy as well as overall feelings of well-being. Whether you're into snorkeling or stargazing, here are the top spots to feed your soul.

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How to Get a Full-Body Workout With Just a Chair

Can’t make it to the gym? Have no fear: Your chair workout is here! With these 15 exercises, you can work out from the comfort of your own home. You don’t even have to buy an expensive set of DVDs or purchase bulky fitness equipment.

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What Happens During an Adrenaline Rush?

An adrenaline rush occurs during a fight-or-flight reaction, which involves the brain, nervous system and adrenal glands. The reaction prepares the body for a short-term burst of strenuous physical activity.

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11 Exercises The Best Trainers Won't Do

Explosive plyometric jumps and lifting huge racks of weight may be impressive, but those exercises aren’t for everyone. Lack of strength and flexibility or simple inexperience can quickly turn athletic bravado into a visit to the emergency room.

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How to Grill Steak on a Foreman

Cooking a steak on a George Foreman indoor grill couldn't be easier, and is ideal for apartment dwellers and others that don't want to break out the traditional grill.

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Calories in a 6-Ounce Glass of Merlot Wine

Alcohol in beverages contains seven calories per gram, compared to nine calories per gram in dietary fat, and four calories per gram in protein and carbohydrates.

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Heat or Cold for Neck & Shoulder Pain?

Heat and cold can both be effective treatments for neck and shoulder pain. In general, ice is used immediately after an injury, while heat is more appropriate 2 to 3 days or longer after an injury.

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High Antioxidant Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, which deliver numerous health benefits. For one, antioxidants protect cells against free radical damage.

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Hamstring Eccentric Exercises

Performing eccentric exercises — where the muscles contract while lengthening — can help keep your legs injury free.

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