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13 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed

13 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed  Greatist kept it under 140 characters with our list of the 60 health and fitness leaders to follow on Twitter this year. And we released an e...

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5 Tips for a Stress-Free Marathon

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Marathon  This piece was written by guest contributor Jason Fitzgerald, a running coach at StrengthRunning.com and 2:39 marathoner. To get his free series on injury prev...

4 h ago

Information Is Power: Why We Should Care About Research

Information Is Power: Why We Should Care About ResearchThis piece was written by David Tao, Greatist’s chief research officer. The views expressed herein are his. The single biggest funder of scienti...

7 h ago

Recipe: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Recipe: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Lisa Cain, Ph.D. writes about healthy snacks on Snack-Girl.com. She is a published author, mother of two, and avid snacker. Check out her accompanying post here. I’m a...

10 h ago 1 person likes this

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite “Tasty” Humans?

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite “Tasty” Humans?The mosquitoes are coming! The mosquitoes are coming! For many, summer means hot days and backyard barbecues. But with all that fun in the sun comes ...

1 day ago

I Want to… Run a Half-Marathon

I Want to… Run a Half-MarathonIllustration by Elaine Liu Lacing up the kicks and heading out for a short run is one thing, but tackling a half-marathon? That requires some dedicated training (n...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

How Much Alone Time Do You Really Need?

How Much Alone Time Do You Really Need?Good news: Preferring to spend some time solo does not signify you’re a total weirdo or even lonely and sad. In fact, being a lone wolf (at least sometime...

2 days ago

The 25 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments of All Time

The 25 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments of All TimeBlood, sweat, and tears doesn’t even come close. At the Olympic Games, everything’s on the line — making each and every triumph that much ...

2 days ago

Dangerfood: Bran Muffins

Dangerfood: Bran Muffins  Bran muffins look like a healthier option in the pastry case, but are they really? While most of the ingredients may offer some health benefits, the problem is that mos...

3 days ago

60 Must-Follow Health and Fitness Twitter Accounts for 2012

60 Must-Follow Health and Fitness Twitter Accounts for 2012 When it comes to connecting with anyone — be it friends and fans, colleagues, influencers, or your celebrity crush — Twitter is often the w...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Review: Will Brain Trainer iPhone App Make You Smarter?

Review: Will Brain Trainer iPhone App Make You Smarter?Looking for a way to sharpen brain skills without hitting the books or stepping foot inside a classroom? Brain Trainer is an app loaded with sho...

4 days ago

I Scream! What Is Brain Freeze?

I Scream! What Is Brain Freeze?I Scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Unfortunately, some cold treats make us scream for another reason: brain freeze. Also known as “ice cream heada...

4 days ago

Quote of the Day: E.B. White Can’t Plan His Day

Quote of the Day: E.B. White Can’t Plan His Day “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.R...

5 days ago

Links We Love: How to Eat Well No Matter Where You Are (and More)

Links We Love: How to Eat Well No Matter Where You Are (and More) This Sunday in Links We Love, Greatist brings you health and fitness inspiration and innovation from around the web. Here are some ki...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

Celebrating Celiac Awareness Month

Celebrating Celiac Awareness MonthIt’s almost unavoidable in today’s media. It’s been covered by every major news outlet, and you’ve probably seen its catchphrase (“glut...

6 days ago

12 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed

12 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed  Life can get pretty hectic, but this week, Greatist is helping you get more organized than ever. Conquering clutter? We put together an infog...

25 may 12

23 Recipes for a Healthy Memorial Day

23 Recipes for a Healthy Memorial Day   Perfect Picnic Fruit and Nut Bars These eight-ingredient bars are the perfect way to fit in that daily dose of nuts and satisfy that sweet tooth at the sa...

25 may 12

Drink to Your Health

Drink to Your Health  Photo by Marissa Angell Move over, wine. Turns out that when sipped responsibly — about one drink per day for women and two for men — alcohol can help reduce the risk of he...

25 may 12

Recipe: Fresh Pea and Radish Salad

Recipe: Fresh Pea and Radish SaladThis recipe and photo were created by contributor Katie Morris of Katie at the Kitchen Door. Learn more about Katie and this recipe by checking out her accompanying ...

25 may 12 2 people like this

How To Buy The Right Yoga Mat

How To Buy The Right Yoga MatWhether a dabbler in down-dog or a daily yogi, investing in a good yoga mat is essential. That trusty mat provides comfort between the body and floor, cushioning hips, el...

25 may 12 1 person likes this

How to Stay Strong and Prevent Muscle Loss

How to Stay Strong and Prevent Muscle LossWe’ve all been guilty of skipping a workout… fine, several. Eventually, we make our way back to the gym, but it seems like the treadmills have gotten f...

24 may 12

Try Rowing for a Low-Impact Workout

Try Rowing for a Low-Impact Workout  When those joints demand a break, try rowing for a lower-impact workout that’s just as effective at getting the heart pumping. Rowing is a great full-body ex...

24 may 12

The 21 Germiest Places You’re Not Cleaning

The 21 Germiest Places You’re Not CleaningPhoto by Aleksandra Flora People avoid touching the obviously dirty things — toilet bowls, garbage cans, anything in a public restroom. But for every w...

24 may 12 1 person likes this

Is Cheese Addictive?

Is Cheese Addictive?What’s not to like about cheese? It’s delicious and available everywhere. On any restaurant menu it comes in as an appetizer, entrée, and even dessert. (Cheesecake any...

23 may 12

Watch Out for Synthetic Fabrics

Watch Out for Synthetic Fabrics  Enjoying a new outfit too much to notice it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world? We’ve all been there, but research suggests what we wear can have a pr...

23 may 12

How to Be the Most Organized Person in the World (Infographic)

How to Be the Most Organized Person in the World (Infographic) Check out Greatist’s other Infographics and ADD this Infographic to your Website/Blog: Simply copy the code below and paste it into the ...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

How to Break Through a Strength Training Plateau

How to Break Through a Strength Training PlateauChugging down protein shakes, regularly hitting the gym, and still not getting stronger? Welcome to the infamous fitness plateau. But don’t be alarmed:...

22 may 12

Control Post-Workout Hunger

Control Post-Workout Hunger  Photo by Aleksandra Flora Exercise does some great things for the body and mind, but it can also trigger some serious hunger pains. While not everyone feels absolute...

22 may 12

How Your “Healthy” Habits Might Not Be So Healthy

How Your “Healthy” Habits Might Not Be So HealthyWhether trying to lose some weight, tone up, or feel healthier overall, that picture-perfect diet is the key to success… right? Hold up: W...

22 may 12

We Did It: Pedal NYC

We Did It: Pedal NYCPhoto by Jordan Shakeshaft Attend a spinning class and that heart rate will skyrocket. Hit the weights and those muscles will feel the burn. But for the best of both worlds, enter...

21 may 12

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