From 0 to 5: Beginner Pullup Tips From US Marine Michael Eckert

Stop dodging that pullup bar. Even if you haven’t completed a single pullup in 20 years, it’s never too late to try again. And while it may take some time, these beginner pullup tips from US Marine and Youtube pullup sensation, Michael Eckert, will help get you back above the bar. Beginner Pullup Tip #1: Grip Strength Grip strength is crucial for being able to pull yourself...

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Sharpen Your Style With These 2020 Winter Fashion Looks

A subdued holiday season is the perfect excuse for these laid-back winter layers: classic wool sweaters, the return of the longsleeve polo, and one damn good tweed blazer.   Get the Look (above): Canali Armure Flat-front Wool Trousers and Blueberry Marl Turtleneck [$530, $695; canali.com]; Dunhill Houndstooth Half Wrap Jacket [$2,095; dunhill.com] Greg Vaughan for Men's...

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Red Bull Magnitude Is the First-Ever All-Women's Big-Wave Surf Contest

This was set to be an important winter for women’s big wave surfing. The skill, experience and numbers of women charging heavy water––combined with a movement for true equality around the world––is the ideal combo swell for females in the sport. Red Bull had announced Queen of the Bay––the first all-women, big-wave event––at the famed Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu,...

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Study Gauges Mental, Physical Toll of Divorce

Both men and women reported poorer physical and mental health than the norm for the general population. That was particularly true if their divorce was messy -- involving fights over kids, hostile communication or other conflicts. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/features/_2012/04_2012/after_divorce_features/1800x1200_after_divorce_features.jpg...

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Smile When You Get a COVID Vaccine, It'll Hurt Less

That genuine smile, which brings up the corners of the mouth and creates crow's feet around the eyes, can reduce the pain of a needle injection by up to 40%, and also blunt a stressful needle-related physiological response by lowering the heart rate, the researchers said. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/features/_2011/12_2011/questions_about_insulin_features/1800x1200_questions_about_insulin_features.jpg...

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Lockdowns May Be Limiting Kids' Asthma Attacks

Boston Children's Hospital's emergency department (ED) observed a steep decline in asthma-related emergency visits last spring. That coincided with a surge of coronavirus cases amid a lockdown ordered by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on March 24. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/slideshows/chronic_conditions_common_in_minorities_slideshow/1800x1200_chronic_conditions_common_in_minorities_slideshow.jpg...

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These Mapping Apps Will Keep You From Getting Lost in the Outdoors

As a nation stifled by close quarters, people are yearning to stretch their legs and expand their horizons. It’s no wonder outdoor exploration is booming. But, consequently, more and more people are getting lost, straining the resources of search and rescue operations. For instance, Colorado’s Lake County witnessed search and rescue call volumes increased by 300...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Family: One Man’s Quest to Stay Active

Rheumatoid arthritis can make it hard to stay active. Andy Pendergrass of Louisiana shares how he keeps his athletic dreams alive. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/other/ra_patient_journeys_pendergrass_2_other/1800x1200_ra_patient_journeys_pendergrass_2_other.jpg https://ift.tt/36DMsUu via IFT...

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Baby Girl Born From Embryo Frozen for 27 Years

The baby's birth broke the record for the longest-frozen embryo to result in a live birth, which was held by her older sister, Emma. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/slideshows/fertility_breakthroughs_slideshow/650x350_fertility_breakthroughs_slideshow.jpg https://ift.tt/2JHGw3L via IFT...

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7 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays

This article was produced in partnership with Suntory ALL-FREE.  For folks trying to stay fit and healthy, the holidays can threaten to derail good eating habits and workout regimens. The never-ending smorgasbord of treats and meals can challenge even the most disciplined among us. But if you have the dogged determination to smash out 100 wall balls in a row or train...

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Oversleeping: What Happens When You Sleep Too Much?

Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining good health, but is there a danger in getting too much sleep? While we might be tempted to sleep long hours on the weekend, experts suggest oversleeping may be a sign of more serious health conditions, such as thyroid disorders and heart disease. Moreover, the desire to oversleep is now linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety...

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'Ride to Survive' is One of the Most Creative Trials Bike Edits We've Seen

Trials bike riders are notorious for some very creative video edits. Trials riding itself requires finding creative lines and obstacles, but once you add a quirky storyline to the equation––things can get interesting. Case and point, trials rider Tomomi Nishikubo recently released a new bike edit, ‘Ride to Survive.’ The premise for the video is that Nishikubo is a castaway...

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Can Some Vaccines Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk?

Could vaccines play a role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers are looking at that question more broadly after finding that the flu and pneumonia vaccines might also help protect against the devastating memory loss of Alzheimer's disease. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/video/truth_about_flu_shots_video/650x350_truth_about_flu_shots_video.jpg...

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COVID Can Harm the Infant Heart

Researchers found a 2-month-old baby experienced heart issues similar to those seen in adults. The infant later recovered and was released with no heart medications. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/other/infant_sleeping_other/1800x1200_infant_sleeping_other.jpg https://ift.tt/3lHMpLA via IFT...

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Pandemic Is Driving U.S. Surge in Cardiac Arrests Tied to Overdose

Analyzing data on nearly 26 million EMS calls in 2020, they found that OD-linked cardiac arrests reached a peak in May, when lockdowns began to really take hold across the United States. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/blog_posts/heart-health/1800x1200_heart-attack.jpg https://ift.tt/3okrOP3 via IF...

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Financial Missteps Could Signal Future Dementia

Older people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's were more likely to miss credit card payments as early as six years before their diagnosis, compared with similar people without dementia (about 8% versus 7%), the researchers found. from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/news/2014/04_2014/paper_money_carries_thousands_of_types_of_bacteria/650x350_paper_money_carries_thousands_of_types_of_bacteria.jpg...

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5 Great Grills, Smokers and Pizza Ovens For Backyard Cooking

While it’s unclear when social norms are going to get back to what we all remember, don’t let this strange time stifle your enthusiasm for good backyard cooking. This is the perfect time to sharpen your culinary skills and try your hand at some new tools of the trade. We’ve outlined five of our favorite new grills and smokers that are keeping our creative juices flowing and...

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Kentucky Fog Is the Bourbon County Brand Stout Variant to Drink in 2020

Daylight saving time is here, its unwelcome bags stuffed with 5 p.m. sunsets and a potential sales pitch for breweries. Dark days deserve dark beers. It’s marketing magic for imperial stouts, those boozy heavyweights swinging haymakers filled with coffee and cocoa, decadent sips for cranking our internal thermostats. And fall’s most ballyhooed bruisers are Goose Island’s Bourbon...

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This Is the Ultimate Gift for the Fitness Lover in Your Life

This article was produced in partnership with WHOOP.  If you’re shopping for the fitness lover in your life, the WHOOP strap really can’t be beat. Fitness is often a numbers game: How fast did you run? How far did you ride? How many pounds did you lift? What gets lost in pursuit of those numbers, though, is how well you recover. After all, that’s where the magic...

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Gift Guide: The Most Memorable Gift Ideas for Any Golfer

In partnership with TAG Heuer Sure, the golfer on your list can always use a box of balls, and while they would certainly appreciate a dozen ProV1s, they will last but a fleeting few rounds. The same is true for tees, gloves, or even a gift card for the pro-shop. For a more memorable gift that will bring a smile to your player’s lips over and over again every time they tee...

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Gear for Cool-Weather Car Camping

It’s hard to beat camping in the fall. Temperatures in the mornings and evenings drop, luring you to longer, cozier sleep, while the days remain warm for comfortable outings. Destinations that were too hot to visit in the summer, like the desert, or too crowded, begin to feel welcoming again. And mountainous landscapes begin to emit that particular kind of magic only autumn...

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