The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
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January 10, 2025
The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
If you want to become a faster runner, you’ll probably end up doing a lot of speedwork on a track.…
The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
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January 8, 2025
The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on pharmacy shelves, and arguably the worst at its job. If you’ve ever…
Meredith’s Training Diary: Running in Bad Weather
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January 6, 2025
Meredith’s Training Diary: Running in Bad Weather
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This…
Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
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January 4, 2025
Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
Everyone has certain tasks that we dread more than others, but have to get done eventually. It could be something…
The Most Effective Ways to Combat Psychological Avoidance
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January 2, 2025
The Most Effective Ways to Combat Psychological Avoidance
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), more than 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have dealt…
Yes, It’s OK to Run Every Day
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December 31, 2024
Yes, It’s OK to Run Every Day
Rest days are important, but how much do they matter for running? Beginner programs like a Couch to 5K often…
TikTok Myth of the Week: Your Guts Are Full of Poop
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December 29, 2024
TikTok Myth of the Week: Your Guts Are Full of Poop
Some TikTok myths I find in the wild (like the tales of supposed tick attacks), while other times I’m tipped…
Try This When an Annoying Piece of Food Gets Stuck in Your Throat
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December 27, 2024
Try This When an Annoying Piece of Food Gets Stuck in Your Throat
When it’s working properly, the human body is an amazing feat of engineering. But when things go wrong, it suddenly…
My Favorite Fitness Gear Under $100
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December 25, 2024
My Favorite Fitness Gear Under $100
Fitness gear can be expensive. Whether it’s running shoes, a smartwatch, or a couple of nice sports bras, it’s easy…
Yes, Pickle Juice Can Relieve Muscle Cramps
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December 23, 2024
Yes, Pickle Juice Can Relieve Muscle Cramps
Getting leg cramps in the middle of a workout, or just while going about your day, can be an agonizing…