Forest Service Announces Plans to Expand E-Bike Access on Trails

This video originally appeared on Bikemag.com and was republished with permission. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages 193 million acres of land and many of the country’s best mountain biking trails, became the latest federal agency to publicize its intentions to expand e-bike access last week. The proposed changes, announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 24,...

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Why You’ll Be Drinking Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter This Halloween

Certain human body parts are simply unnecessary. We need no appendix or tailbone, and dentists often extract wisdom teeth. Personally, I’ve lived a satisfied life without a sweet tooth, favoring coffee minus sugar, syrup-free pancakes, and beers that don’t make me reach for a toothbrush. I speak of saccharine pastry stouts, a genre of rich beer that channels birthday cakes,...

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The Lightest Hoodies to Protect Yourself From Harmful Sun Rays

By integrating SPF protection and wicking materials, these hoodies block the heat and also remove moisture when climbing, fishing or hiking.  Earlier this month, before the Creek Fire smothered the Sierra Nevada with smoke and forced Yosemite to close, I headed to the park’s eastern border to climb a 600-foot route that SuperTopo says is in “one of the most sublime settings...

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Risky Ink: Tattoos May Lead to Body's Overheating

The study found that tattooed skin on arms "has reduced sweat rates, and thus potential heat loss capacity, during [whole-body heating], compared to adjacent skin without tattoos." from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/other/lifestyle_tattoo_artist_arms_01_other/1800x1200_lifestyle_tattoo_artist_arms_01_other.jpg...

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Bald to Bold, Lockdown Locks Embrace All Styles

One way to measure the passage of time during the pandemic: our hair. It never stops growing. And people can’t seem to resist playing with it. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/news/2020/09_2020/coronavirus_hair/1800x1200_coronavirus_hair_two_alt.jpg https://ift.tt/2EMsrjo via IFT...

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Trump, Biden Face Off in Chaotic First Debate

During the 90-minute debate, the candidates sparred over the COVID-19 response and the future of the Affordable Care Act. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/news/2020/09_2020/debate/1800x1200_debate.jpg https://ift.tt/2HLDMkX via IFT...

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Whole grains or no grains? Food labels can be misleading

Food labels contain a wealth of information: calories, serving size, and the amounts of fat, sugar, vitamins, and fiber contained in a food, among other things. But do consumers know how to effectively use this information? A recent study showed that some consumers are struggling, especially when it comes to understanding whole grains. Recent study highlights consumer confusion For the study, published in Public Health Nutrition, researchers conducted...

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How Ryan Kempson is Skiing, Kitesurfing and Rock Climbing His Way to an OCR World Title

This article was produced in partnership with Athletic Brewing, which encourages you to adventure without compromise. You could say that Ryan Kempson has been training to be an obstacle course racer since he was born. The 32-year-old professional OCR athlete, who specializes in grueling Spartan races, has made a name for himself with multiple podium finishes in 2019. Before...

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Pets Helped People Cope During Pandemic: Study

More than 90% said their pet helped them cope emotionally with the lockdown and 96% said their pet helped keep them fit and active. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/other/find_remove_ticks_other/1800x1200_find_remove_ticks_other.jpg https://ift.tt/3iiJmb9 via IFT...

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Healthier Fast Food Options for Eating on the Road

Fast food should never be your go-to for every meal. But let’s face it, life can get busy and, sometimes, while we’re on the road, we have to choose convenience over a home cooked meal. And sometimes it’s just convenient, cheap, and tasty. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t healthier fast food options at those restaurants to keep you on track for your goals. The Healthiest...

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