Dating apps can be rough on anyone. There’s only so many times you can text politely with someone you’re not feeling the spark with about having two brothers, growing up in Milwaukee, or cats versus dogs. Some men feel that online dating is especially challenging for them, though, largely because they struggle to get as …
Getting a motorcycle license has long been a goal of mine. It always seemed like a natural extension of my absolute obsession with life on two wheels. I’m a self-proclaimed accomplished cyclist, so how hard could it be to transition from pedal power to motor power? “Not hard,” I was assured by friends who’ve ridden …
As an athlete, I was first drawn to cupping for its recovery benefits. I thought if one of the most medaled Olympians in the world is cupping, it must have an impact. Licensed acupuncturist, board-certified Chinese herbalist, and co-founder of WTHN acupuncture studio, Shari Auth, confirms, “Cupping is often used by athletes to speed recovery …
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The winter holidays fall during one of the busiest times of year on the sports calendar, so the sports fans in your life might be in a particularly athletic mood when it comes to gifts. Of course, a good sports-related gift doesn’t depend on the schedule—it’s timeless. Ideally, it’ll be something the recipient can cherish …
Once I laid out all the materials and read through the directions, I began to prep my sample finger. (Nurse’s note: It’s incredibly important to make sure your hands and working surface are clean.) After sanitizing my finger with the provided alcohol swab, I went in for the prick. I will say, this part was …
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Attention to detail abound with the Fjällräven Abisko Lite Trekking Trouser: roomy pockets and leg endings with boothooks and strap adjustments. Courtesy Image The Cape Falcon Trail in northwestern Oregon is an excellent trail for experiencing the majesty of the Pacific Northwest. (To get there, park near the trailhead off the Oregon Coast Highway, where …
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Make no mistake: There’s no such thing as multitasking. Meaning, it’s impossible to complete two tasks simultaneously; when we multitask, “we’re actually switching very rapidly from one thing to the other,” says Fox. Now, experts generally advise against multitasking for the sake of your brain health (it can be very draining for your mind over …
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These days, it’s all the rage to use free weights exclusively when working out. And with good reason: This kind of training offers a multitude of benefits. But you can make a case for using gym machines, too—and ignoring them altogether can leave you with a lopsided training routine. Ultimately, that can compromise your gains, since …
The Devil is the 15th card of the major arcana, coming just before Temperance. In a traditional Rider-Waite deck, the card depicts a half-goat, half-man with vampire bat wings and an upside-down pentagram above its head. Beneath the creature, a man and woman (both naked and with their own tails and sets of horns) are …
In the whiskey world, there are a few cut-and-dry phrases. These include terms like Bottled in Bond and small batch. The former means the whiskey in question follows the guidelines created in the Bottled In Bond Act of 1897. This includes aging the whiskey in a federally bonded warehouse and bottling it at 100 proof, …