Rachele Schulist wants runners to know: Thinner doesn’t mean faster—at least not for long. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
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The Slacker’s Guide to Seeing the Doctor
How long can you put off a check-up before it really starts to matter? Read the full article for VICE.
Fit Island Guide: Aruba
Locals call Aruba “one happy island” and they can say it lots of different ways. Officially part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba lies just off the coast of Venezuela and also spent time under Spanish rule, so you’ll hear people speak English, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and a blended language called Papiamento. And though it may be small — just 69 square miles, compared to Chicago’s 230 — the island also offers a varied mix of fitness activities. Read the full post for A Sweat Life.
Gambling Addictions, Purple Sweat, Driving While Asleep—the Scary Side Effects Of Popular Meds
Here’s why you should always read the warning label before popping any pill. Read the full story for Men’s Health.
Six Things to Know Before Getting an MRI
The imaging technology is good for diagnosing sports injuries like stress fractures, but it’s not always conclusive and comes with its own risks. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
FDA Warns of Tendon Damage Linked to Antibiotics
Runners can be vulnerable to injuries months—even years—after taking fluoroquinolones. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Men Are Choosing to Father Children Later In Life. But How Old Is Too Old?
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iology says you can father kids up through old age. But at what health costs? Read the full article for Men’s Health.
6 Ways To Walk Off Weight After Menopause
With age comes wisdom, a full life, and discounts on movie tickets and rental cars. But as your body moves through—and beyond—the shifts of menopause, biology does throw a few whammies your way in the weight gain department: About 10 pounds, on average, according to San Francisco–based functional medicine specialist Marsha Nunley, MD. Read the full article for Prevention.
The Government Spends $5 Billion a Year On Cancer—So Why Hasn’t It Been Cured Yet?
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in this country. What’s holding us back from a cure? Read the full article for Men’s Health.
27 Weird Facts You Never Knew About Your Heart
You know you can’t live without your heart’s daily thud-thud. But did you know that it will beat more than 2.5 billion times in your lifetime? Here, 27 more fascinating facts about the engine that powers your entire body. Read the full article for Men’s Health.