All the Different Bars at the Gym, Explained
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All the Different Bars at the Gym, Explained
Before you can lift a loaded barbell, you have to find a bar and load some plates onto it. At…
You Can (Maybe) Get the Benefits of Weed Without Weed
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You Can (Maybe) Get the Benefits of Weed Without Weed
Cannabinoids, the chemical compounds cannabis famously contains, are not only found in cannabis. In fact, there are both endocannabinoids, made…
This Kind of Tick Bite Can Cause a Meat Allergy
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This Kind of Tick Bite Can Cause a Meat Allergy
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise, and have been for years. The CDC recently reported that a lesser-known…
Your Athletic Peak Is Longer Than You Think
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Your Athletic Peak Is Longer Than You Think
In the world of sports, young athletes get a lot of attention: High school and college teams are full of…
The Difference Between Unplugging and Recharging (and Why It Matters)
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The Difference Between Unplugging and Recharging (and Why It Matters)
Years into what was eventually labeled a “burnout epidemic,” there are countless books, articles, and lectures about how to buck…
Why the Hell Did We Ever Stop Wearing Sweatbands?
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Why the Hell Did We Ever Stop Wearing Sweatbands?
Sweatbands, popular in the ’80s, now only really exist as a symbol. Just like a floppy disk lives on as…
Why You Need Cycling Shoes to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Some Out)
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Why You Need Cycling Shoes to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Some Out)
Back when I biked everywhere, I would wear my regular sneakers and slip my feet into the toe cages I’d…
Just Go Buy the Weird Padded Cycling Shorts
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Just Go Buy the Weird Padded Cycling Shorts
I’m not a real cyclist, I say to myself as I buy a cheap, basic exercise bike. I’m not that…
TikTok Myth of the Week: Berberine Is ‘Nature’s Ozempic’
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TikTok Myth of the Week: Berberine Is ‘Nature’s Ozempic’
There’s a lot that’s shitty about our healthcare system. Even if you have a pretty good idea of what treatment…
The Difference Between ‘Sleep It Off’ Drunk and ‘Call 911’ Drunk
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The Difference Between ‘Sleep It Off’ Drunk and ‘Call 911’ Drunk
It’s creeping toward the end of the night. Your friend, previously the life of the party, is passed out on…