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The number hit you like a slap in the face: Nearly half of Americans have diabetes or likely will soon, according to a recent crunching of national data in the Journal of the American Medical Association. If you just mentally counted yourself out of that half because you aren’t fat, or you think you’re pretty fit, heads up: You’re not immune. Twenty percent of Americans with prediabetes are at a normal weight — double the percentage from two decades ago....

Returning for the penultimate season of Game of Thrones, Nathalie Emmanuel plays Missandei, a slave girl turned consigliere for the Mother of Dragons (aka Emilia Clarke). Imagine our surprise to discover, then, that the 28-year-old is friendly, approachable, and imminently down for a nice cup of tea. Men’s Fitness: Game of Thrones’ Season 7 has been cloaked in secrecy. What can you tell us about your character, Missandei? Nathalie Emmanuel: The stakes are getting higher....

Earlier this year, a group of everyday paddlers from around the country got the opportunity to live out the ultimate SUP vacation at the 2018 Maui Dream Retreat. Participants spent a week enjoying luxurious accommodations at the Lumeria Maui on the island’s north shore and learned everything they could about paddling in the Hawaiian islands. This included daily Maliko Runs with secret techniques and instruction from the World’s Fastest SUP Racer, Connor Baxter; SUP surfing lessons with pro tips from Elite SUP Surfer and Waterman, Zane Schweitzer; gourmet meals featuring fresh and healthy cuisine; daily fitness and yoga classes and much more....

With dry chalk covering the palms of my hands and sweat running down the side of my face, I took one last look in the mirror to check my form before bracing bending over the bar. I was about to deadlift 450 pounds — a one-rep personal record — and a goal I thought I would never hit. I rubbed my hands together in the hopes that the warmth would somehow make for a better grip (it wouldn’t, and didn’t)....

In the U.S., one in four deaths is due to heart disease. It’s been the leading cause of death in America for five years, which has doctors on the lookout for interventions that will help. And it seems that a new drug is poised to make a big difference: Vascepa. Vascepa uses a compound that’s a derivative of fish oil to help lower triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart attack....

This insane video comes to us from BMW, which apparently takes world drifting records very, very seriously. The German automaker originally set the title with driver Johan Schwartz in 2013 for “the longest continuous vehicle drift” at 51.3 miles, only to be broken a year later by driver Harald Miller in a Toyota GT86 at 89.55 miles. The record was then broken again in 2017 by South African journalist Jesse Adams, who drove the Toyota GT86 for 102....

Professional BMXer Scotty Cranmer is a man with a truly remarkable story. With a competitive track record including multiple X Games gold medals (he’s tied with Dave Mirra for most BMX Park X Games medals, with nine), several Dew Tour wins, and too many other accolades to mention here, Cranmer is not only a beast in the competitive arena, but his freestyle street clips will boggle your mind. And on Wednesday, the Road 2 Recovery Foundation released a brand-new 9-minute episode of their new docu-series featuring Cranmer....

Cupped by an amphitheater of snowy Andean peaks and marked by impressive Spanish colonial architecture (not to mention English brick townhouses mashed side-by-side), Bogotá can be a complex city to crack. But there are plenty of top-notch eateries, shops, and bars to discover in Colombia’s enigmatic capital, from serene and luxurious Quinta Camacho in the north to buzzing La Candeleria in the city’s colonial southern center. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Brooklinen is one of the best spots out there for you to pick up some new bedding. If you need a new comforter or sheets for your bed, Brooklinen is the place to go. The items are so comfortable that you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud. The team at Brooklinen hasn’t rested on its laurels, as new items will keep getting added. And one of the best things added to the store is the brand spanking new Weighted Comforter....

The Avengers have assembled—well, what’s left of them, at least—to take down Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. But this time around, the team has a new ally in the fight: Captain Marvel. ‘Avengers 4’: Everything You Need to Know For ‘Avengers: Endgame’ After ‘Infinity War’ Read article Following her debut in Captain Marvel, Brie Larson’s character Carol Danvers has finally popped up in the new trailer for Avengers: Endgame. Mixed between highlights of past Marvel films, the latest trailer sets the stage for the final battle to come with heroes like Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr....

Color therapy might be pseudoscience, but there’s no denying the impact of color on mood. Chalk white and royal blue, eggshell and azure, sand and cerulean. They’re pacifying. The same goes for balmy temps, sunbaked skin, and cool water. Altogether, the combination is tranquilizing and a little intoxicating (whether you’re sipping a jalapeño margarita poolside or not). These vibes are just a sliver of the reprieve Miami can supply your next jaunt with, and there’s no greater place to do so than at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, an oceanfront haven nestled along North Miami Beach....

Backcountry is one of our favorite online outfitters, and right now much of the site is marked down for its huge Semi-Annual Sale blowout. Now through August 22, thousands of items are severely marked down, many of which you’ve read about in Men’s Journal, from our favorite running shirt and training shorts to apparel from brands such as Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Marmot, and The North Face. And there’s a Kardashian-sized closetful of footwear, from cycling shoes to boots, slip-ons, and more....

Eco-conscious and off-grid, Campo Cuatro Casas Hostel is only two and a half hours south of Ensenada, Mexico and still one of Baja’s best unintentionally kept secrets. Opening for business as a hostel in 1998, Cuatro Casas is by no means new to the south-of-the-border tourist scene. The atmosphere, though, remains true to Baja, without frills and catering perfectly to adventure seekers. Far beyond the nearest stretch of town and along an undeveloped coastline, the hostel is positioned on the top of a bluff....

The new LOGE at the Sands is an upbeat, welcoming haven in the otherwise sleepy fishing town of Westport, Washington (population 2,099). While Westport draws visitors for fishing charters and fresh seafood, it’s also one of the closest surf breaks to Seattle, which is clearly the main draw for many who pass through. We stopped in at Westport as part of our tour of the Northwest coast, and it was the perfect location for a stay....

Interview by Caitlin Looby Photos by Aaron Black-Schmidt Last summer, researcher and University of Denver Masters Degree student Clara Jenck was lugging fishing gear and loaded buckets through thick backwood brush to her field site when she had an epiphany. Instead of conducting her graduate work from land, why not do it from a paddleboard? It would give her better access to the fish, double as a portable lab bench and even keep those pesky thorns out of her socks....

In just the last decade, cell phones have become exponentially more integrated into our daily lives. They have become better, cheaper, faster, and stronger; and so have their built-in cameras. Nowadays, most Americans own a cell phone that often come equip with its own camera. The result? Everyone, to some extent, is now a photographer. Calm moments in between sets. Shot using the ProShot Touch iPhone housing. Photo: Katie Rodriguez What once required so much effort and time is now not only accessible by phone, but able to be taken into a variety of elements with ease and functionality....

We’ve all been living an octopi lie. The Giant Pacific octopus, the largest known octopus on the planet, is in fact two different species. An Alaskan researcher has discovered that some of the animals once classified as GPOs may actually be a new animal named the “frilled giant octopus” (Latin name forthcoming), according to Earther. For his senior thesis, Alaska Pacific University student Nathan Hollenbeck set out to figure if the GPO was in fact more than just the GPO, which scientists have long believed....

Hiking in the summer is a delicate balance of wanting performance and safety, and doing anything possible to cut down on heat and keep things cool. This spring, Vasque released the Breeze LT GTX boot ($169.99), the new lightweight addition to their iconic Breeze line. Fast, minimal and waterproof, the Breeze LT GTX is the ideal summer hiker. Here’s what we thought of Vasque’s newest boot. Supple and soft, the Breeze LT GTX required no break-in period at all....

Aside from helping you stay accountable and making training more enjoyable, there’s a big reason to join a running group. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have found that people struggling with mental health challenges who joined a running group experienced a significant decrease in their levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. The Best Running Workouts to Increase Speed and Endurance...

In the winter, nothing’s better than getting away for a long weekend in the great outdoors. The escape from the daily grind, and the usual haunts, is a win-win—as long as you pack correctly. With some ruggedly handsome style essentials, you can layer like a pro for maximum warmth (and minimum bulk). In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Whether you’re heading to a major ski resort or really going off the grid to a backcountry cabin, we’ve identified the style essentials you need for your great escape....