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Fasting—defined as reducing or eliminating your calorie intake for a set period of time—has often been cited as a great way to lose weight and keep pounds off. But there are lots of different ways to fast, from a once-a-week pause to the month-long daytime fast often done in a religious context. So far one method hasn’t really stood out above the rest, although researchers are starting to hone in on one approach: intermittent fasting....

Getting enough sleep—around seven to nine hours a night, as the experts say—is now widely known as one of the most important parts of building a strong and lean body (along with actually going to the gym and eating healthy whole foods). And yet, even though we know restful sleep is vital to good health, people around the world are still not getting enough sleep—about 35% of Americans don’t hit seven hours a night....

Freestyle skiing is dangerous. If you want to progress, you will fall. Often, you will hit your head. There are famous examples of the very best skiers, like CR Johnson and Sarah Burke, suffering massive, fatal head injuries, but it’s not uncommon for a skier to suffer less severe head injuries, such as concussions. What exactly is a concussion and how do you treat one? A lot of you may know a lot of this, but there may be some who don’t....

For the past four years, Diageo has released age-statement iterations of Rhetoric bourbon. The first started with 20 years of age, and everything but the time in barrel has remained the same. The result — assuming you have all the bottles — is nothing short of a master class on what age does to whiskey. While plenty of distilleries have multiple ages within their portfolio, they are often finished and batched differently....

I’m a 100 percent cotton kinda guy, but I’m always willing to give something else a try. Mizzen + Main, one of a handful of companies attempting to change the rubric that dress shirts should be made of cotton, designs nice-looking shirts from “performance fabric,” i.e., man-made materials like nylon, lycra, and polyester — the same stuff a lot of exercise clothes are made from. They’re advertised as being able to wick away moisture while being breathable, having a lot of stretch, and requiring no ironing or dry cleaning....

This piece was written in 2017 and Aaron Rodgers is speaking about events during Season 7. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion, a two-time NFL MVP, and one of the fittest athletes on the planet. But for as much of a superstar as he is, Rodgers is just like everyone else in at least one way: He loves Game of Thrones. The HBO series is the biggest television show in the world, and it’s only gotten bigger now that there are just two seasons left....

Athletic shoe innovator Nike made history recently when Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon — the first American woman to do so in 40 years — wearing the brand’s state-of-the-art racing flat. What running shoe innovations will work best for you? Photo: Pexels It’s hard to believe Nike’s shoe construction could make Flanagan faster than the competition, but a University of Colorado study recently backed that up. Researchers confirmed in the journal Sports Medicine that the race shoes actually reduced the amount of energy used to run by 4 percent....

Our editor stormed the halls of Orlando’s ICast trade show and then Salt Lake City’s annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show looking for a few worthy new products. A few products stood out and warranted a little more buzz than others. The short list includes fishing crafts, paddles, accessories, and tools from brands we love, and a couple that we’re being introduced to for the first time. YAKATTACK VERSA ROD HOLDER AND VERSA PRO YakAttack introduces a brand-new lock ‘n’ load mounting system, the Versa and Versa Pro ($30 and $45)....

You may want to put the tofu down, at least if you’re hoping it will help keep your heart healthy. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration released a proposal that questions the link between soy protein and a reduced risk of heart disease. MORE: The Heart Health Workout The connection is one of 12 such “authorized health claims” the FDA allows on food packaging and advertising. Each one has been approved based on scientific research....

It’s easy to mistake Dubrovnik for a TV set—because it is one. The UNESCO-protected town backdrops Game of Thrones, making it one of Europe’s most popular coastal escapes of late. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies While the crystal blue Adriatic Sea and limestone streets make Dubrovnik look like a Pixar flick, it has a storied past that’s a little less than idyllic. Dubrovnik was once a fortress—complete with 100+ cannons, a moat, watchtower, and everything else shy of dragons....

Standing at 6’2” and built like a professional rugby player, Eric Bana has become one of Hollywood’s go-to badasses, bringing both acting chops and physicality to his roles. But during production on his latest project, The Forgiven, Bana found himself in a set of unusual circumstances: Most of his scenes were filmed inside a maximum-security prison. The Essential Motorcycle Movies Read article “It is not a situation that I have ever been in before,” says Bana over the phone....

Fox Sports is using some big names to handle their first season of Thursday Night Football coverage, and they’re some people NFL fans will be familiar with: Michael Strahan, Terry Bradshaw, and Howie Long. How 15 NFL Players Train and Get Shredded for the Football Season Read article While Fox’s top NFL announcing team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be calling the games on Thursday during the season for the network, the trio of former players will be hosting the studio show from New York City....

There’s no one playing basketball right now who can carry on the legacy of Michael Jordan with Jordan Brand. No one, that is, with the exception Russell Westbrook if you ask Shea Serrano, best-selling author of Basketball (And Other Things). “You need someone who is going to dunk on someone and then pose for pictures over them—and then after the game post something on Instagram about it,” Serrano said of the type of player who could fill that void....

Physiologically, the higher your number, the easier it is to lose body fat. “You have a bigger load on your muscles during a workout so you’ll burn more calories compared to someone more fit,” explains celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes, C.S.C.S. “Plus, a drastic change of a diet will impact your health and bodyweight considerably more than those who already have a healthier diet.” But psychologically, it’s not so easy. “At a lower body fat, you’ve already broken a lot of bad habits and formed most of the key healthy ones,” explains Jim White, R....

Infinity SUP Co. (a division of Shred & Speed MFG) is proud to announce that Women’s SUP star Shae Foudy has joined the #infinityspeedfreaks! Already one of the top athletes in the sport of SUP and previous top-5 ranked racer in the world, Shae is one of the sports youngest and brightest stars. Shae joins Candice Appleby, Slater Trout, Giorgio Gomez and Toby Cracknell to round out the creative and diverse group of athletes on Infinity’s Elite Team....

Dodgy skies don’t mean you have to go out looking like it’s laundry day. Designers are mixing hydrophobic fabrics in with their top-of-the-line threads. So, whether you’re headed to the office, a weekend getaway, or even a rainy run, here’s how to stay dry and keep your style on point. Here are our favorite looks for spring 2019. The Freshest New Spring Colognes for Men Read article Get the look (pictured above): Herno Waterproof Seam-Sealed Raincoat ($855; bloomingdales....

Instead of butter, this chile-lime corn is slathered with a creamy sauce that adds just the right amount of tang and spice. 17 Perfect Corn Recipes Read article Note*: When buying corn, look for bright green husks that are wrapped tightly around the ears. Pull back the husk an inch to see if neat rows of kernels adorn the tip. Pop a kernel with your thumbnail to see if it releases milky sap—if so, scoop it up!...

Halibut is a tremendously low-cal fish. But while it’s one of the lightest fish you can cook, halibut still provides a ton of nutritional value. This recipe pairs it with grape tomatoes and hard cider, which are both packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Factor in an impressive macro profile—37g of protein to only 11g of carbs and 6g of fat—and you’re looking at an ideal recipe for any weight-loss efforts. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 359, protein: 37g, carbs: 11g, fat: 6g...

This high-protein, high-fiber chili not only makes a great weeknight meal, but you can easily cook a double batch on the weekend and freeze into smaller containers to save for later. If you’re looking to up the protein and fiber even more, add an additional can of black or red kidney beans. Nutrition (per serving, without optional ingredients) Calories: 263; total fat: 12g; saturated fat: 3g; protein: 15g; carbohydrates: 27g; sugar: 8g; fiber: 7g; cholesterol: 44mg; sodium: 337mg Recipe and photo by Nora Schlesinger of A Clean Bake....

The holidays are still going strong, but the season is coming to an end pretty soon. Just about a week left. There is still plenty of time left to pick up a gift, as long as you do it now. Because the deals are still going strong as well. Just look at this deal on the GrandEvølution Chukka Boots over at Cole Haan. It is the season for holiday fun but it is also the season of cold....