Getting adequate nutrition isn’t always easy. And for older adults, that’s especially true. You might not be as active as when you were younger, so you might need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for …
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By Christine Yu Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on April 19, 2022 There’s no denying that there are many benefits to sports besides physical health. For girls and women, sports can be empowering. They can build confidence, social connections, and leadership skills. But the sporting environment can also place unique pressure on athletes, and that stress …
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When Russia attacked Ukraine in late February, Ukrainian civilians were immediately caught in the crossfire. Over the last month, people have been fleeing to neighboring countries, waiting out the nights in bomb shelters, and getting by without running water or electricity. Pregnant people are among those caught in the middle. Some of the most horrific …
A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life? Read More »
While his grade-school classmates in Kennebunkport, Maine were dreaming of glory in competitive sports or other fantasies common amongst young men, the Cold-War-era upbringing of Master Sgt. Geoff Dardia was already forging within him the singular focus of becoming an American commando, and earning him a placement within the ranks of the most elite military …
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Adam Palmer (9for9 Media.com) Legendary powerlifter Blaine Sumner has broken multiple records on the world’s biggest stages and competed against the best bodybuilders in the business. In a recent interview with Men’s Health MVP, the 400-pound Colorado native shared his journey in the weight room and why he chooses to drink protein “chicken shakes” to …
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It’s official: Way Day is back and better than ever! For the next 48 hours, Wayfair’s offering up to 80% off its bestselling products, plus a series of limited flash sales throughout the day. As the retailer’s biggest sale of the year, Way Day has unbelievably good deals on virtually everything you can think of …
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If you’ve been lifting weights for a long time (or even if you’re a beginner using old-school workout plans) you’ve likely encountered the upright row. The exercise was a staple in classic bodybuilding routines for building up big-time shoulder muscle, and its simplicity makes it seem like a movement that should be fundamentally sound for …
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It’s not easy to find a happy medium when you’re rug shopping. Most of the time, you’re stuck between discount options from big box stores on one end, and museum-worthy Turkish antiques worth more than your 401(k) on the other. Revival is among a handful of relatively new online retailers trying to help regular folks …
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If it wasn’t the ankle chain tying Marvel’s Steven Grant to his bed, or the unaccounted days spent in foreign countries gunning down and driving off zealot mercenaries, or the baritone of an Egyptian deity in his ear, telling him to wrest control of his body over to another version of himself named “Marc Spector”—if …
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With the abundance of speciality foods available, like gluten-free, nut-free, or dairy-free products, it seems that almost everyone is allergic to something. But a study says that most people incorrectly believe they have food allergies. Research conducted by Northwestern University found that roughly 20 percent of people surveyed think they have a food allergy. However, …
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