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These losses begin very early on. As documented in her 2014 book, When Boys Become Boys, Stanford psychology professor Judy Y. Chu embedded with a small group of boys, from their years in pre-kindergarten to first grade. She regularly observed and interviewed them, their teachers, and their parents. Over two years, she reported that the boys became less present and more somber as they picked up cultural scripts tied to masculine stereotypes and learned to play the part of “real” boys. She watched as they changed everything—how they dressed, played, behaved—and traded their natural exuberance for a studied pose rooted in…
You’re probably aware of the mental health benefits running brings to your life. For me, there is nothing quite like that feeling of soaking up the sun’s rays this time of year, working up a good sweat, traversing wooded paths, and finishing a run feeling like I can tackle whatever life throws at me—at least the rest of the day. As a mother of two daughters, I want my girls to know the benefits of movement for their mental health, too. But I also want them to be equipped with the knowledge to approach exercise and their body image in…
If you visit In-n-Out, Five Guys, Mooyah, BurgerFi, or Elevation Burger, you’ll find something in common at each of these five fast-food chains: freshly made french fries. At these chains—as with a small number of other fast-food restaurants—employees dutifully chop dozens of whole potatoes into fries day after day, but that’s hardly the norm as most chains cook fries from frozen. Not to demean the work of those fry makers, but if you look at list after list covering the best fast-food French fries in America, the chains offering fresh-cut fries almost never break into the top five. The fact…
COURTESY SUBJECTS/GETTY IMAGES/JASON SPEAKMANIntroducing The Optimist’s Guide to Cancer, where we outline actionable, strategic steps for cancer prevention and survival. To read the rest of the stories, click here.IN THE PAST DECADE, huge advances have been made in treating cancer, and that’s one reason the death rate from this disease is going down. A highlight is the advance of immunotherapy—that’s the treatment where your body’s own immune system learns to fight tumors. “Precision medicine,” where your treatment is tailored to your own type of tumor and situation, rather than just getting what works for most people, has also brought new…
We all love the thought of clean eating: Consuming nourishing, whole foods that will make us feel great. But as with most things, liking the idea of clean eating is a whole lot easier than actually putting a plan into place.After all, microwave meals can be convenient (and sometimes aren’t all that bad for you), and it’s often easier to snack on chips than to take the time to slice an apple or peel an orange. That’s why we did the hard work for you, with this weeklong menu filled with clean eats. Print out the whole list and head…
The pro wrestling and bodybuilding world is mourning the loss of one of its most influential “Superstars” with the news that Eldridge Wayne Coleman, known to millions around the world as “Superstar” Billy Graham, has passed away at 79 years of age. From his colorful ring attire to his larger-than-life work behind a microphone, Graham was a close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and influenced countless future wrestling stars including Hulk Hogan. Born in 1943, in Phoenix, AZ, Graham will be missed by fans and peers alike. M&F takes a look at the legacy of a legend. “Before Billy Graham, those…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. There is plenty of online chatter about Costco and its beloved Kirkland Signature products, but don’t be so quick as to discount its main competitor, Sam’s Club. The Walmart-owned warehouse chain has just as many locations in the U.S., a food court with a bigger menu, and in many instances, even better prices—including a lower-cost membership fee. If you are considering signing up for a Sam’s…
The breakfast choices you make in the morning can either set you up for success or derail your healthy efforts for the rest of the day. For instance, there are some sneaky little breakfast foods you’d be shocked to learn can really pack in the calories and contribute to unwanted weight gain. We spoke with the experts who call out five surprising breakfast foods that can destroy your waistline so you can leave them out of your morning routine. Keep reading to learn more, and next up, don’t miss the 10 Worst Protein-Packed Foods for Weight Loss. Shutterstock Ah, how…
Going pee is not usually something you need to think about. When you have to go you just well, go, but what about those times when you cannot go and want to somehow make yourself pee?“When our bladder and surrounding muscles are working well, we take peeing for granted because it is not something we have to think about,” says Victoria Scott, MD, board-certified urologist with subspecialty training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (urogynecology). “This is the way it should be. If peeing becomes difficult, you should always see a urologist for evaluation.”But even if you’re healthy, peeing…
Abs and forearms are two muscle groups that don’t have the most fun of exercises to target them. They are usually obscure, high rep movements that the average heavy lifter isn’t overly excited for. I’m sure there is someone out there who loves wrist curls and bicycles, but I know many, like myself, would rather train these muscles in a more exciting fashion. One simple way to do this is to slot them inside your current workout routine. Keep reading to learn how and where to fit forearm and ab training into your lifts. All about bracing Bracing your core…