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Race #1 with the American flag was the Oakdale Firecracker 5K on Long Island, New York, on the 4th of July, 2015. Former United States Marine and Army veteran Billy Richards had started his long, muddy, often painful journey exactly one year earlier by lugging a 45-pound rucksack during all of his races to raise awareness for veterans – the weighted pack symbolic of “carrying the burden” for the numerous struggles our nation’s soldiers face when they leave military service and re-enter the civilian world. At Oakdale, he added the U.S. flag because, naturally, it was patriotic and a more…
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, our quest for warmth and comfort becomes universal. Humidifiers, which can also be in the form of houseplants, play a vital role in creating a cosy indoor environment during the colder months. These devices work by adding moisture to the air, a process called humidification. This not only imparts a comforting warmth but also offers numerous health benefits. However, like any technology, humidifiers have their considerations. This article is a comprehensive guide to humidifiers, exploring their advantages and potential concerns. Types of Humidifiers Humidifiers come in several different types, each with its unique features…
Let’s be honest: The winter season is meant to be cozy—and a little bit lazy. Nothing beats curling up by the fire under a pile of blankets to binge-watch your favorite rom-coms or TV shows. Not stepping foot outdoors to brave the brutally chilly temps seems like a welcomed idea, too. But alas, when you’re on a weight loss journey, chilling out on the couch all day long seems pretty counterproductive to your efforts. Get excited, because you don’t have to carve out an hour of your time for an intense workout. Instead, we chatted with an expert who shares…
Hair masks help nourish your mane by minimizing breakage and giving your hair that coveted healthy glow, all from the cozy confines of your home.Hair masks offer a simple way to restore your mane game. You can skip the salon and pick up a hair mask from any drugstore. Or, you can get fancy and DIY your own!Here’s how you can work a hair mask into your hair care routine.A hair mask is not that thing when you cover your face with your hair like the girl who climbed out of the TV in The Ring. (Trigger warning!) The hair…
Take a Minute to Consider These Questions Are you frequently late because you must check the stove eight or nine times to ensure it’s off before leaving your house? Do you wash your hands often, trying to get them clean, but never really feel they are? Are you unable to throw anything away because you think it may be useful at some point in the future? Do you become worried that you will somehow lose control of your behavior and hurt someone, even though you never have? Do you perform a verbal or physical ritual that you feel helps ensure…
If you’re looking to lose weight, reevaluating your eating habits is an excellent place to start. A healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies has been scientifically proven to help with weight loss. But shedding unwanted pounds goes beyond your shopping list; it also means establishing a calorie deficit. You can do this by consuming fewer calories than you torch each day. Tracking calories may sound easier said than done, but we’re here to help. For instance, if you’re wondering how many calories are in a banana, we chatted with an expert who reveals exactly that—along with…
Mind & Meaning THE BLUEPRINT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE Posted by: Team Tony You can’t always control the circumstances of your life, but you can choose to have an extraordinary life. There’s no shortage of advice on happiness and how to live a fulfilling life. But most of it lies at one of two extremes. You either focus on achieving external goals – like more money, vibrant health, and better relationships – or you focus on the internal goals like peace of mind, gratitude, and mindfulness, accepting whatever life throws your way. The truth is that both are important because everything you achieved in your external world once started in…
If you crave crunch but not grease, air fryers allow you to enjoy your favorite comfort foods, from fried chicken to fries and tater tots, using very little oil. Deep-frying is one of the least healthy cooking methods, while broiling, baking, and roasting are among the healthiest. So are air fryers healthy? Yep! “An air fryer is essentially a countertop convection oven with a basket to hold the food,” says Tina Marinaccio, MS, RD. “A fan blows hot air around, shortening cooking time and increasing browning. The basket allows for air to access more food surface area than a traditional convection…
When Joanina Gicobi began her Ph.D. degree five years ago at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, she was interested in thinking creatively about ways to improve cancer treatment. In particular, she was curious about the body’s natural ability to fight tumors: Could that process be improved? In the laboratory of Haidong Dong, M.D., Ph.D., she joined efforts to learn more about the T cells that are part of an inherent cancer-killing immune response. Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D., “From the beginning, she was asking impressive questions about an issue that’s been a great challenge,” says Dr. Dong, whose lab focuses on cancer…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP There’s no mincing words when it comes to my hair. Every time I sit down in a stylist’s chair, I hear the same sentence uttered pretty much immediately. “Wow, you have really thick hair.” It’s been that way since the day I was born, when my newborn…