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should you crack your knuckles? VIEW ONLINE In this week's Health newsletter: how to eat more of these protein-powerhouses, a silent culprit of back pain (spoiler: it's not in your back), and a revealing quiz about knuckle-cracking. Is it really that bad for you? Plus, what you need to know now about prostate cancer. THE BIG STORY PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY, NAT GEO IMAGE Why you shouldn't ignore lentils and peas—protein-packed superfoods Just like beans, peas and lentils are packed with protein and antioxidant compounds. Why don't we eat more of them? READ MORE YOUR BACK HEALTH PHOTOGRAPH BY SOLSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES This one muscle could be the key to fixing your back pain Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. FIND RELIEF TOP HEADLINES Can a spoonful of honey keep seasonal allergies at bay? Sharing a meal with friends and family could be the key to better mental health Here's the problem with "happiness." Prostate problems are incredibly common. Here's why—and how to treat them. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE What about crackling your knuckles? So satisfying, but will it bring on hand arthritis if you do it? A. Yes. Your mama was right. It will hurt you. B. No. Crack those knuckles (but be careful cracking neck joints). REVEAL THE ANSWER READ OUR LATEST STORIES SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE Clicking on the Facebook, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply. This email was sent to: 012049@gmail.com. Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. This email contains an advertisement from: National Geographic | 1145 17th Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Stop all types of future commercial email from National Geographic regarding its products, services, or experiences. Manage all email preferences with the Walt Disney Family of Companies. © 2025 National Geographic Partners, LLC, All rights reserved.