health
The Checkup: 3 Crazy Myths About Minimalist Running Shoes
• Think those slim, almost-not-there minimalist running shoes are THE answer for all your running problems? Think again. [Competitor]
To Do: Flywheel Charity Ride for Students Run Philly Style
Never tried indoor cycling? Well, Flywheel Sports is giving you a few reasons to slap on some padded shorts and join in on the fun. […]
Study: Could Changing Your Running Stride Decrease Knee Pain?
Have you ever tried altering your running form? It’s kind of like trying to write your name with your non-writing hand: It feels like a […]
Foods That Make You Happy—Literally!
You know when you get a taste of a perfectly ripe avocado and your heart fills with joy? Like, pure food-heaven joy? Well, it turns […]
The Checkup: Do This Before Getting Out of Bed to Have the Best Morning Ever
• I can assume that if you’re reading this post right now it’s probably too late for you to practice these eight easy up-and-at-em habits […]
To Do: PAWS Mutt Strut at The Navy Yard
Dogs are many things: cuddly, smart, cute, an adorable form of heat during the colder months … the list goes on and on. And, it […]
The Checkup: 12 Ways to Stop Hating Mondays
• Sunday is the truffle cheddar mac n’ cheese of days: It’s so deliciously indulgent, filled with brunch, manicures and late-hour sleeping. And, let’s be […]
The Checkup: The Yoga Pose to Cure Your Worst Hangover
• Ditch the Tylenol and ease the hangover blues with this yoga remedy. [Women’s Health]
How I Finally (Finally!) Got My Eye to Stop Twitching
Alright, I think it’s time for a full health confession: There was a stretch of time in my life, which ended earlier this year, where […]
The Checkup: 5 Post-Run Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make
• After a good run, you’re usually too tired to do much else. Duh. But these post-run mistakes could be costing you big. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
How Having a Baby Later in Life Affects Your Breast-Cancer Screenings
I’m almost 40, and I’m about to have my second baby. It’s comforting at least to know that I’m not alone: A recent Los Angeles […]
The Checkup: The “CrossFit Disease” Everyone Is Talking About
• Watch out, CrossFitters! You might not be feeling the “good” kind of sore. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
The Checkup: 78 Percent of You Would Rather Have Coffee Than Sex
• So apparently, everyone loves coffee. A LOT. Would you give up sex if it meant keeping your morning cup of joe? [Jezebel]
Turkey Hill Recalls Ice Cream Due to Metal Shavings
“I’ll take a small cup of the Moose Tracks with rainbow sprinkles and metal shavings, please,” said no one ever. According to NBC Philadelphia, the […]
The Checkup: Why Sex Doesn’t Count as Exercise
• Aw, maaaaan. Despite what the covers of those health magazines tell you, you can’t really count your romp in the sack as daily exercise. […]