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Doing things with friends is more than just a good time. Living with a group of people rather than solo might help with intellectual growth and memory, especially as you age, according to Ohio State University research. “Getting along with a whole group is a challenge that requires the mind to adapt and quickly learn new information in order to survive,” says Elizabeth Kirby, a behavioral neuroscientist. The New Science of Friendship: How Bro-time Can Save Your Life...

After 20 years, nearly 200 events, 137 podiums, 78 wins, 5 trips to the Olympics and more pipe laps than she can count, women’s snowboarding pioneer Kelly Clark announced her retirement today. She plans to take her final contest run at Winter X Games this Saturday. Clark is highly regarded as one of the greatest competitive snowboarders of all time. She helped pave the way for women’s action sports and is ready to let the young guns fill her role....

We know it can be hard to take a break from whiskey, but Corazón tequila has made it easy to take a break without venturing too far from your favorites with this year’s Expresiones del Corazón collection. 7 Overlooked Bourbons You Should Pick Up Now Read article Corazón Tequila, which shares parent company Sazerac with Buffalo Trace, annually releases the limited edition Expresiones del Corazón line of rare tequilas. Most of these are reposado or añejo tequilas aged in ex-whiskey barrels that once held bourbons like Buffalo Trace, Pappy van Winkle, George T....

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (best recognized simply as Jordan) is considered by many to be one of the Middle East’s most mesmerizing destinations. Despite ongoing turmoil between neighboring nations, Jordan has been consistently referred to as an oasis of stability in an oft-dismissed corner of the globe. As one of the region’s safest countries, it’s also one of the tiniest—but don’t let that fool you. What Jordan may lack in size, it more than makes up for in culture, adventure, and unforgettable attractions....

Between shopping for gifts and finishing up year-end projects at work (not to mention booking all your holiday-travel arrangements), this time of year can be unbearably stressful. And for those who struggle with depression, the holidays are especially challenging for mental health. Luckily there’s one simple guideline that can help keep your brain healthy: skip the sweets, according to new research published in the journal Medical Hypotheses. Added sugar found in cookies and candy (and lots of other foods) can alter the body’s metabolism and trigger inflammatory responses that contribute to depression, the study suggests....

Tito Francona, one of the great baseball players in the Cleveland Indians pantheon, died Tuesday night. He was 84. Francona’s Major League legacy looms well beyond the realm of numbers and statistics. He’ll be remembered for his family—for his son Terry’s upbringing, surely—and for his dedication to baseball in America. Of course, the numbers are nothing to sneeze at. After 15 seasons and 5,121 at-bats, Francona left the game in 1970 with a ....

William Perry Pendley, the new acting director of the Bureau of Land Management, wants to dismantle the very agency that he’s overseeing. That’s the concern of sportsmen’s and conservation groups anyway, and these worries are not without good reason. The BLM manages 247.3 million acres of public land—land that rightfully belongs to every U.S. citizen, for all to access and enjoy. The BLM ain’t perfect. But, all in all, it does a commendable job of managing these public places on our behalf....

We paid Teeling Distillery a visit in Dublin, Ireland, to get the low down on mastering a classic cocktail—the old fashioned. “There are a lot of different ways you can do an Old Fashioned, but we’re keeping it very simple,” says Chris Hayes, Teeling Distillery Brand Ambassador. “We want the whiskey to come out.” Here’s how to make it at home. All the Different Ways to Enjoy an Old Fashioned...

So you cut the cord. Great! No more shocking cable tv bills, no more outlandish fees … no more NFL football. WHAT?!? Hey, cutting the cord was a great move, there’s no denying. But you’ve also cut yourself out of being able to watch free NFL games. Of course, you can always trek to the local watering hole on Sundays and blow next week’s lunch money. But with the NFC exclusively on FOX, the AFC on CBS, and the big Sunday night matchup on NBC — and don’t forget that always-tantalizing Thursday night matchup — you are basically out of luck watching games at home for free....

There was a time when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had just seven bucks in his pocket, a major football injury, and no idea what he was going to do with the rest of his life. That’s why the superstar actor described being part of of the 2019 TIME 100 list of the Most Influential People as one of the biggest moments of his career. The Rock Is Sharing His Kickass Bodybuilding Workouts for the World to Try...

It’s something cardio junkies will never understand, but a lot of guys just aren’t into sweating out a five-mile run or an hour-long spin class. Some find that kind of steady-state exercise boring, and others would rather hole up in the weight room where the work happens in quick bursts—which is why your gym’s mirrors are so crowded. ALSO: Running Adds Years to Your Life Read article But here’s the bottom line for the treadmill-averse: You need cardio....

This story originally appeared on Newschoolers. Words by Matt Kretzschmar. Julian Carr is a master of send. Known for hucking the biggest cliffs possible, he is practically BASE jumping sans parachute. Some of his biggest jumps include Air Jordan in Whistler and this 175 foot bomb off Wolverine Cirque in the Wasatch, among others. Last year we interviewed him about everything from his worst injury to his thought process before a big jump....

When the forecast is looking promising for the infamous Maui big-wave surf spot Pe’ahi (aka Jaws) the big-wave surfing world shifts gears and all eyes are on the brave souls that charge it. With a favorable forecast leading into the weekend, the anticipation was high that Jaws would show its teeth … and it certainly did. A handful of the big-wave surfing world’s heavy hitters were on deck to drop into some bombs....

Some friends were admiring a pod of killer whales while wading in waist-deep water at Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand over the weekend when they were suddenly sent scurrying to shore in a semi-panic. In a surprise appearance, a killer whale had popped up close to shore prompting screams of “get out of the water” and an abrupt about-face by the five swimmers. Kelly Lindsay captured video of her friends high-tailing it to shore:...

Fall might be the best season of the year. It’s not too cold and it’s not too hot. There are days that are just the most comfortable days in a given year. Days like those allow guys to have a wide variety of options of outfits to wear out in the world. It’s a little more freeing than the summer or the winter. Those two seasons can be overwhelming in different directions....

UFC 229 has a bunch of fights on the schedule, but there’s one that everyone is waiting for: Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov. The matchup marks the first fight for McGregor in UFC in nearly two years—during which he fought a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather and created his own Irish whiskey—and he has a heck of an opponent to go up against in the undefeated Nurmagomedov. The Top 11 Best Knockouts in UFC History...

Among the mountain of toys, treats, and equipment that has invaded our apartment since my girlfriend and I adopted our dog, Bear, last fall, one item stands out as a clear winner: the Kurgo Quantum leash. Unlike a lot of other dog-oriented products, this one works exactly as advertised. It keeps you and your dog tethered together in all kinds of situations, with or without using your hands. With its six different configurations, it’s the perfect active dog leash....

To his surprise, Ralf Dujmovits woke up warm. An hour before midnight, the Garmin GPS watch he’d placed under his hat began to chirp and buzz. Over the years, he’d learned it was all too easy to sleep through an alarm if the watch was way down on his wrist, muted in a mitten or muffled in baffles of goose down. But draped on his head, with the straps pointing at his ears, it was impossible to ignore....

Cook your drumsticks with the skin on to maintain their juiciness, and then remove the skin (or most of it) right before chowing down. That will decrease the amount of artery clogging fat you’re taking in. If you crunch the numbers, it’s more than a 200 calorie saving per two drumsticks. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 243; Total Fat: 11 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 34 grams; Carbohydrates: 1 gram; Sugars: 0 grams; Fiber: 0 grams; Cholesterol: 169 milligrams; Sodium: 220 milligrams Recipe and photo courtesy Lisa Johnson of True Food Movement....

Like a great sports team, the key to this jerk shrimp stew is cohesion and teamwork, rather than the work of a couple star players. Coconut, pineapple, and a few peppers all work to enhance the nutrition and flavor of this stew, and after you meld all these ingredients into one tasty dish, you’ll be well on your way to a win. Recipe and photo courtesy Taylor Kiser at Food, Faith, Fitness....