If you’re serious about lifting barbells, sooner or later you’re probably going to want a belt. Belts don’t prevent injury as people sometimes assume, but they do help you to lift more weight. This helps you to squat and deadlift heavier—thus get st…
Lees meerWe know getting out in nature is essential for growing humans. But maybe you are an indoor cat like I am and struggle to get yourself and the kids outside for even a few minutes every day. Here are some suggestions that make outdoor time quick and e…
Lees meerWhile it makes logical sense that, if you want to get a lot done, you need to operate at a constant state of productivity, the opposite can actually be true. You can sense the need for a break when you hit that afternoon slump and can’t seem to push…
Lees meerIt never fails: A new comic book movie comes out, my 6-year-old begs to see it. And just when I think the time has finally arrived to share the fun and wonder of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with him, I remember that this is the same kid who found …
Lees meerRoad trip season is approaching. Do you know what you’re going to eat? There’s nothing wrong with hopping in the car with a hope and a dream and an assumption that the fast food restaurants of the world will take care of you, of course. But if you’d…
Lees meerThe sun is out and the pollen is zapping my will to live, which means grilling season is officially upon us. You may like to kick of the season with a big ol’ pork shoulder or smoked chicken, but I like to ease myself into things with a simple, low-…
Lees meerWhen you browse the internet, you probably notice a small lock icon that appears in the URL bar. It’s common internet security advice to look for this lock whenever visiting a new site, to make sure your connection is actually secure. Google, howeve…
Lees meerNurses, firefighters, and EMTs, this is not an emergency: Two restaurant chains want to give you a free meal this week as a thank you for the work you do and the people you help.Read more...
Lees meerSurely you don’t have an anti-tofu bias, but if you do, you should knock it off and stop robbing yourself of possibilities and pleasure. I initially made this pie for two reasons: I wanted dessert, and I was increasing my protein intake. Think of th…
Lees meerMemory is a tricky thing. Scientists have figured out how many units of information you can store in your short-term memory (around seven, though there are great workarounds for remembering more than that), but if you really want to remember somethi…
Lees meerGetting price tags off of thrift-store finds, or scraping industrial strength glue off of walls and siding from battery operated smart devices can be a challenge. What’s worse is that most of the solvents that will work on the glue will also damage …
Lees meerWhomst among us still relies on a traditional alarm clock to wake up? It’s one more task smartphones have come to dominate in their brief tenure. But both options have their pros and cons: A (charged) smartphone will never fail on your because your…
Lees meerI am a big fan of Aidells sausages, particularly the Chicken & Apple and Roasted Garlic & Gruyere Cheese varities. They’re filling, tasty, and can be popped in the air fryer for a few minutes until the skins are bursting with juicy flavor. But I rar…
Lees meer“Put some potato chips in there” is a sandwich hack so timeworn, I’m hesitant to characterize it as anything more than generally accepted wisdom. What sandwich wouldn’t benefit from extra salt and texture? Who actually prefers a peanut butter and je…
Lees meerBeing called “needy” is usually not a good thing when it comes to your relationships. You probably think of a needy person as someone who requires a so much reassurance and validation from their partner that it teeters into uncomfortable territory. …
Lees meerI hate stretching, but I must admit that working on my mobility has helped me in the gym. For example, I love doing barbell snatches, but I used to have trouble catching them in a deep squat if my feet weren’t exactly just so. After some mobility wo…
Lees meerThis summer, Planet Fitness is giving teenagers a free summer pass to work out at their facilities. From May 15 until Aug. 31, 14- to 19-year-olds who pre-register will be allowed to exercise whenever they want at participating Planet Fitness locati…
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Lees meerOn a recent visit to the Phoenix Art Museum, I kept noticing their garden. There was a long walkway of a variety of white flowers of various heights, and even in daylight, it glowed. When I finally walked outside to see it up close, I was overtaken …
Lees meerIf there are certain sounds that trigger an extremely negative reaction in your, from rage or annoyance to disgust or even panic, you might have a condition called misophonia. The triggering sounds can vary from person to person, including slurping,…
Lees meerOwning an air fryer has increased my vegetable consumption by at least 60%. Instead of waiting for an entire conventional oven to preheat, or minding a hot pan, I simply toss whatever plant part I desire in some fat, season it, then toss it in my ai…
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