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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. Picking a healthy protein shake is not easy. With so many on the market offering different benefits—from plant-based protein shakes to sugar-free options—it can be hard to narrow down which ones are truly the best to drink when you need a boost of protein. One type of ready-made protein shake that you’ve probably seen widely available on shelves is Fairlife protein shakes. “Fairlife protein shakes…
I can’t remember a time when my neck and shoulders actually felt good. My family got our first computer when I was in middle school, and after a right-of-passage teenage debate with my parents, I got a cell phone in high school—which, by my calculations, means my posture has been a mess for about 25 years.In my 20s, when I began spending the majority of my days bent over a laptop, my neck pain became unbearable. I’d regularly sneak away from my office job and scoot over to a nearby nail salon where I’d pay about a dollar a minute for…
As one of the at-home fitness darlings of the pandemic, Peloton has since struggled as people started heading back to their gyms. Now, the company is dealing with another setback: On May 11, Peloton announced a voluntary recall of its flagship product, the original Bike model.According to a statement on Peloton’s website, the voluntary recall is occurring because the bike’s seatpost—which adjusts up and down to accommodate people of different heights—can break during a ride, potentially leading to “fall and injury risk.” As of the end of April, the company says they’ve received 35 complaints of broken seat posts (out of about 2.2…
Many athletes may associate the traditional deadlift exercise with body-building, rather than running, but this move (and its variations) benefit runners in more ways than one. Practicing Romanian deadlifts a.k.a. RDLs strengthens the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, as well as the core, arm, and back muscles. In other words, you power up your entire posterior chain (or back of body), while building stability. The best part: Instead of making you find creative ways to add this move to an existing strength session, we’ve eliminated the guesswork and had Yusuf Jeffers, NASM-certified personal trainer and USATF-certified running coach in New York…
Are potatoes healthy? In the world of vegetables, potatoes truly represent the pinnacle of nutritional paradoxes. On one hand, they can provide your body with many essential vitamins, nutrients, and minerals—including complex carbohydrates—all of which work together to benefit your overall health in various ways. At the same time, potatoes are also often the star ingredient of many (albeit beloved) unhealthy indulgences like French fries, tater tots, potato chips, latkes, and so on. Those who are also looking to limit or reduce their carb intake are also frequently advised to steer clear of most (if not all) varieties of starchy…
How do you know if your teen may be depressed? It can be confusing if your teenager seems completely fine some days, but other days they act like it’s the end of the world. They’re teens, right? They may have had a breakdown recently that seemed totally out of character and now you’re really concerned. The younger your teenager is, the more they may be able to compartmentalize their life. They might be able to have a blast with their friends, and then later that night seem down and upset. This is a strength of a lot of teenagers. They…
The series finale of HBO’s soapy Succession is nigh, and the Roy family’s latest business dealings and personal machinations have captured the cultural zeitgeist. Welcome back to the multigenerational workplace model.But favorable business outcomes and the happiness of familial employees isn’t predicated on power plays and same-day yacht weddings or collapses on company jets. For someone considering joining mom, dad or grandpa in their real-life, family business or boardroom, here are some successful practices and ways to avoid acting in the same diabolical vein as the Roys.Have a conversation about joining the family business firstAccording to The New York Times,…
There have been several notable upsets in sports. Examples include the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeating Russia in 1980, George Foreman shocking the world by defeating Michael Moorer to win the world title at the age of 45, and the New York Giants pulling off the miracle win against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 42. In the world of bodybuilding, the biggest upset in history may be when Gunter Schlierkamp defeated five-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman at the GNC Show of Strength in 2002. Over 20 years after that contest, the hosts of Prime Time Muscle look back…
When you roll up to a hamburger chain, many restaurants will have stacks of pre-formed patties in perfectly round discs waiting to be grilled. While this may help to shave a few seconds off of the burger-making process, it can ultimately fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. What many burger chains have discovered is that it pays off big time to actually hand-smash, or hand-press ground beef into a patty once it is added to the heat. A smash burger involves the cook placing a mound of ground beef, typically in a pre-portioned cube or ball, onto…
New research shows that a higher daily intake of magnesium-rich foods can reduce the risk of developing dementia.Researchers also found that the positive effects of more dietary magnesium appeared to benefit women more than men.Nutrition and brain health experts explain if you need to add more magnesium to your diet.For some time now, research has shown the importance of certain vitamins and how they contribute to our brain function. And with the number of people with dementia rapidly increasing in the U.S., scientists are eager to determine what, if anything, can help lower your risk of cognitive decline. Now, one…