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Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous vegetable family (aka cabbage family) which has been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer. These bad boys are also a rich source of the antioxidant vitamin A, and are packed with several energy-boosting B-vitamins, potassium, and vitamin C. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 88; total fat: 4g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 5g; carbohydrates: 11g; sugar: 3g; fiber: 5g; sodium: 60mg Recipe and photo by Christy Brissette, M....

Last month, Apple announced a suite of new products, including upgraded versions of the iPhone, the iPad, and the Apple Watch. There were a lot of new features to parse through with those products, but the new Apple Watch Series 5 caught my eye for two big updates in particular: an always-on display and a new built-in compass. Combined with its waterproof design, deep roster of apps, and robust activity tracking, it seemed like a smartwatch that checks all the boxes, so we decided to put the Series 5 to the test....

Tony Hawk will forever be the G.O.A.T. of skateboarding. There have been other legends in the sport, but few has come close to reaching Hawk’s pinnacle of fame—and none have had as much of a cultural impact as “The Birdman.” Though we don’t see as much of the 49-year-old Hawk as we used to, every once in a while the legendary skateboarder pops back onto the radar. In the most recent episode of The Super Slow Show, a new YouTube series that features celebrities doing cool things in slow motion, Hawk stepped in front of the high-tech, high-speed 4K cameras, attempting to give the world a slow-motion glimpse at a “heelflip sex-change melon grab....

As soon as Jeep announced they were building the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, the rumors started swirling, and we figured it’d be monumental. ALSO: First Look: Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Read article Why? Well, mostly because it was said to be inspired by the 707-horspepower Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The official unveiling of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in April at the New York Auto Show, where we got our first real insight on the vehicle, essentially confirmed much of the speculation....

Even though there are a bunch of great series and movies coming to Netflix this month—Ozark Season 2 and some Oscar-winning movies like No Country For Old Men and The Aviator stand out—there’s also quite a bit of stuff leaving in August, too. 3 Must-see Movies and Shows (and Everything Else) to Stream on Netflix in August Read article If any of these have been sitting on your queue waiting to be watched, now is the time to get it done....

A group of dancers swarm the stage, their necks thrusting left to right, their hips gliding in the other direction as the chimes of the gamelan ring out. In Ubud, Bali, every night is garnished with traditional dance shows. The performances are intended to enchant both the gods they celebrate and the tourists that come here to escape the buffet lines closer to the beach. Two Rmayana dancers, in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Buena Vista Images / Getty Images Just inland toward the mountains, past the world-famous beaches and resorts, Ubud is a cultural hub showcasing the diverse facets of Balinese culture....

It’s no surprise that China—the most populated country on earth—is the world’s biggest polluter. But in recent years, China’s pollution problem has reached critical mass, and the government is finally getting serious about making dramatic changes, especially as it pertains to plastic. As we know, plastic pollution is a convoluted issue, and the decisions China has been making as of late are having ripple effects worldwide. Take their ban on importing plastic for recycling....

At this point, no one would argue that the Hamptons are a scene. When New York City empties out on summer weekends, you can bet that majority of them are headed east to the towns, villages, and hamlets along the eastern end of Long Island—including Montauk, East Hampton, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Amagansett, and Sag Harbor. If you’re not a local (or a summer loyalist), it’s easy to get stuck on trendy spots that’ll empty your wallet and threaten your sense of personal space when tourism is at its peak from June through September....

We’re all feeling the stress right about now. Of course, working from home is great in so many ways. But trying to juggle work with family life, digital schooling, and all the rest is tough. And the lack of social interaction is just plain weird. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and/or depressed, there are things you can do to alleviate those. Exercise, of course, really helps. But a mood booster can also help you get by during these challenging times....

Every week the golf course changes, but one thing remains the same: The PGA Tour’s Massage Envy Player Performance Center. As the golf world jumps from tournament to tournament, two 16-by-40 trailers follow along, serving as a sort of mobile fitness oasis where players can get physical therapy treatment, body stretching, and personal conditioning from trainers and therapists a short walk from where they just played a hole. It was a common sight at the PLAYERS Championship to see players going in and out of the trailers throughout the tournament for treatment....

The lousiest doctor I ever visited had a memorable waiting room. Everything—every pen, pencil, clipboard, clock, name tag—trumpeted the name of a big pharmaceutical company. Not once did I sit there without seeing a stream of drug reps file through, roller bags rolling behind, to be greeted warmly and whisked behind closed doors. I stuck with Dr. No until the day I’d secured the morning’s earliest appointment but still waited two hours, with my tantrum-prone toddler and debilitating stomach pain....

Fiona Wylde gets off the start line at her hometown race in Hood River, Oregon. Photo: Lorenzo Menendez/Flux Photography Whether it’s SUP surfing or SUP racing, competitive standup paddleboarding can be one of the most rewarding forms of paddling. It can also be one of the toughest to break into. Popular competitions like the APP World Tour and Pacific Paddle Games look intimidating to the entry-level competitor, but there are plenty of ways to gradually approach competitive SUP before moving up to the big leagues....

For some people looking to drop a significant amount of weight, strapping on a pair of running shoes just may not be an option. But that doesn’t mean you can’t hit the treadmill for a good cardio session anyway. If a run hurts your back too much or you lose your breath too quickly, try burning calories by walking. Nicki Anderson, president of Reality Fitness and author of Nicki Anderson’s Single-Step Weight Loss Solution, tells you how....

If you’re trying to tell a story of rebirth, there’s perhaps no better place to start than back at the beginning. And if the story is that of Irish whiskey, perhaps no one is telling that story as well as Kilbeggan. This month, its new Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey joined the distillery’s excellent (and affordable) range of limited-release bottlings that resurrect long-abandoned recipes and techniques to tell the story of Irish whiskey as the industry undergoes a modern renaissance....

For sea kayaker Rich Brand, there’s no better way to meet new people and discover new places than by paddling in. Brand calls his on-going project Captured Heartbeats; he describes his dream-chasing outlook in terms of “taking on challenges and facing them head-on” as the key to well-being. “This life’s adventure is one that has so many moments,” he says. “I aim to catch as many of them as possible.” In 2016, Brand set off on the “Great Loop” — the popular 5,000-mile cruising route from the Great Lakes down the Mississippi, along the Gulf Coast shore to the Florida Keys and north along the Inter-Coastal Waterway to the St....

— The following is adapted from Nick Carlson’s post on his Outside Adventure to the Max blog. The Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior. Photo: Nick Carlson Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement. –Mark Twain All my friends and family know I like to kayak and paddle. I don’t really consider myself an expert, but paddling is a very big part of my life....

Much like fellow golfers like Rickie Fowler and Billy Horschel, Australian Adam Scott has established himself as one of the most stylish athletes on the PGA Tour. Scott’s approach to fashion is a casual-yet-classy look, using form-fitting clothes, solid colors, and matching accessories to turn heads on the golf course. And it’s been working: Scott was named the most stylish man in the sport by Golf Magazine in 2018. Scott’s confidence in his style and interest in fashion has continued to grow over the years, especially since partnering with Uniqlo and becoming a Global Brand Ambassador, including with Scott helping to develop the Kando Pants with the brand....

This story originally appeared in the 2018 Summer Issue. Words by Jack Haworth • Photos by Aaron Black-Schmidt You heard about Maria. The Category 4 hurricane wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and brought the U.S. island territory of Puerto Rico to its knees last September. She was a mistress of destruction whose 155 mph winds and 30 inches of rain dismantled infrastructure and left millions without electricity or running water for months....

Putting an elliptical under your desk may seem like something that would be a bother for your office neighbors, but that is not the case. The Cubii Jr. Seated Under-Desk Elliptical is designed to be as quiet as possible, allowing you to move those legs without bothering a soul. Not only will the Cubii Jr. Seated Under-Desk Elliptical not bother your neighbors, it won’t bother you either. This is designed to leave little impact on your joints so you won’t get any sort of soreness or long term pain from using it....

To cut back on cooking time, cook the brown rice noodles, broccoli, and edamame the night before. When you’re ready to eat, heat all the ingredients in a pot or skillet and you’re good to go. If you want even more protein, opt for quinoa noodles and add leftover chicken. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 517; total fat: 17g; saturated fat: 3g; protein: 13g; carbohydrates: 80g; sugar: 6g; fiber: 6g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 601mg Recipe and photo by Dixya Bhattara, R....