The North Shore of Oahu rang in the New Year with the biggest swell of the 2019/2020 winter season (so far). With the Triple Crown and Pipe Masters in the rearview, and the holiday season in full swing, the lineup at Pipeline on December 31 was eerily empty, as a new, powerful west swell quickly grew in size and strength by the hour. Big-Wave Surfing’s 5 Most Pivotal Moments of the Decade...
If you’re intrigued by meditation, but find some of it a little hokey, this is the book you’re looking for. Dan Harris, ABC newsman and author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book, lays out some research, offers practical advice for adding five or 10 minutes of meditation to your day, and shares some ideas for making life a little easier—all while not taking himself too seriously....
There are thousands, of grooming products that claim to clear blemishes for smooth, spotless skin. But more often than not, they don’t. Acne’s a difficult condition to remedy, because it can be spurred and aggravated by a host of factors, including diet, hygiene, hormones, and genetics. However, dermatologists are hopeful a new vaccination could be a successful treatment for stubborn blemishes. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
Yes, red wine has become a health food darling, and for good reason: The redder a fruit, the more antioxidants (resveratrol, anthocyanin) it has, which can lower the risk of heart disease and even cancer. So red wine, made from dark-red (not white) grapes, is packed with it. Plus, a grape’s skin has more antioxidants than its flesh—and red wine is made with the skin (white without). So while white wine does have antioxidants, red wine beats it hands down....
Bodybuilding is not easy. If it were, everyone would do it. This isn’t just a case of going to the gym and working out a bit. You have to dedicate your life to sculpting your body, both in the gym and out of the gym. Your lifestyle has to change. Which is not easy. But if you use Noom, you will have all the help you need to make these changes stick....
As a GRIT BXNG Trainer and NBA Dancer for the Brooklyn Nets, Jill Barger knows the importance of keeping in tip top shape at all times, even when the gym isn’t accessible. Jill shares some of her favorite do-at-home exercises while spilling the beans on her favorite pre and post workout secrets. For pre-workout energy, Jill recommends Forest Remedies’ Sweet Orange Essential Oil. For post-workout recovery, Jill turns to Ocean Remedies’ Krill Oil Soft Gels for reducing inflammation and supporting brain, cardiovascular and joint health....
On Monday, while a pumping south swell hit the western coast of the Americas, big-wave chargers Billy Kemper and Bianca Valenti took home the wins at the 2019 Puerto Escondido Cup. The event (which was taken off the WSL’s BWWT a few years ago) is organized by the Surf Open League and invites chargers of the highest caliber to tackle, quite frankly, the scariest beachbreak in the world for money. While the event didn’t see the frighteningly ginormous fare you’d expect to see in a big-wave event (a la the Pe’ahi Challenge), there were still plenty of throaty and shifty tubes to be had....
With the final season of Game of Thrones at least a year away, fans will need to find some other way to satisfy their appetite for badass battles, royal intrigue, and, of course, dragons fighting undead armies. And even though we’re just a few weeks removed from the season finale, those fans are in luck. Iloura, the visual effects design studio that helps power the HBO hit, released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the insane dragon battle in Season 7’s fourth episode, “The Spoils of War”—and it’s incredible....
To be a brainiac, get sweating. A study from Oregon Health & Science University revealed that even short bouts of exercise improve our capacity to learn. Researchers found that when a mouse ran on its wheel for two hours, it “turned on” a gene responsible for triggering the growth of synapses and dendritic spines among neurons in the hippocampus, the region of the brain where memories are formed. How Coffee Benefits Long-Term Memory...
I try to always keep a pair of over-the-calf socks in my gym bag, and these from Reebok are my favorite. If I’m repeatedly pulling a barbell from the ground (think cleans, deadlifts, and snatches), they save my shins from scrapes and bruises. They provide another layer of insulation during cold winter runs or snowy walks to the gym. And, since rope burns really hurt and I’ve seen guys with permanent scarring, I never attempt rope climbs without them....
Imagine coming into contact with a 16-foot long great white shark that weighs almost 3,500 pounds. Despite being in surprisingly small back bays, cruising through surf breaks and coming precariously close to humanity, no one has seen the famed shark Mary Lee for five years (at least not that was reported or recorded). Apex predator, 16-foot Mary Lee has gone missing. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH Yet, Mary Lee has arguably become the most famous shark of all time....
Small talk at the register is going to be a whole lot harder if Jack in the Box CEO Leonard Comma has anything to do with it. Comma told an audience at the annual ICR Conference (where business bigwigs meet to talk about investing) that “it just makes sense” to replace his human cashiers with automated tellers, according to Business Insider. He stated his belief because of the “rising cost of labor” or the rise of the minimum wage in states like California, where the chain has was founded and has many stores....
The wintry Nebraska air billowed with dust and debris as I opened the trunk of my old Chevy TrailBlazer, remnants of thousands of miles on cross-country back roads. As the air cleared, my project for the day was revealed. Numerous crates, decoys, rods and reels, camping gear and kayak accessories were strewn across the back of the SUV. Every year, as ice begins to stake its claim on Nebraska’s waters, I make the swap....
NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s Academy Award-winning short film, Dear Basketball, has been made available to stream. Bryant’s production company Granity Studios has put the film on the website dearbasketball.com and on Vimeo for people to watch for free following Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter accident on Sunday. Kobe Bryant Remembered: From Kobe to Curry: As Bryant Celebrates His Legacy, Steph Forges a New One Read article The film, which was adapted from Bryant’s 2015 letter with the same title in The Players’ Tribune written about his retirement, was directed and animated by Disney legend Glen Keane....
No matter which way you look at it, there’s no denying that Mark Wahlberg is the definition of Hollywood success. Not only is the guy a ridiculously successful entrepreneur (between his chain of hamburger restaurants, a fitness water company he fronts with Sean Combs, and a clean supplement company), he’s also reached megastardom thanks to his roles in countless blockbusters and a set of biceps that any guy would envy. So you’d probably think that Wahlberg would be the perfect person to seek advice from on starting a career in Hollywood, right?...
As of late, many craft beer buyouts are marked with controversy, confusion, and a cornucopia of internet hate from craft beer fans. This week, however, New Belgium Brewing announced its acquisition of Magnolia Brewing, a craft beer consolidation that brings the two brewers together in a new structure with New Belgium as owner and the partnership as a subsidiary. In addition, Belgium’s Oud Beersel and Elysian Brewing founder, Dick Cantwell join as minority partners....
The 2019 batch of Van Winkle Whiskeys, including Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 23 Year Old, is on its way to the public this fall. But for many reasons, most people will never even see a bottle. Here’s a brief explainer about why Pappy is so coveted, why it’s so hard to find, and why it might be tough to get your hands on a bottle. The 50 Best Whiskeys in the World...
Pro golfer Paige Spiranac is one of the most popular stars in the golf world. Spiranac is using that popularity for a good cause, partnering with PETA to help spread the word about how hot temperatures can affect dogs and other animals. “Remember, if you’re hot, they’re hotter,” Spiranac says in the video. “They wear fur coats 24/7, and they can’t cool themselves like we can.” Watch the video below:...
A cassoulet is a French bean stew that’s typically filled with pork sausage and high-fat braised meats. This vegan version is much lighter than its traditional counterpart, providing about 530 calories, 27g of protein, and a whopping 20g of fiber. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 533; total fat: 6g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 27g; carbohydrates: 99g; sugar: 10g; fiber: 20g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 812mg Recipe and photo courtesy Abbey Sharp, R.D. of Abbey’s Kitchen....
Say goodbye to chemical-filled, sagging foams, and say hello to luxurious, organic, natural sleep for you and your family. If you’ve been thinking about getting a new mattress (or two), Plushbeds is offering huge savings on organic mattresses during its Veterans Day Sale. Now through November 18, you can save $1,200 on a Plushbeds organic latex mattress. Use the code PLUSH2019 when you check out and you can get up to $400 worth of bedding—free!...
