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For centuries Europeans considered Portugal the “End of the World.” Though modern geography has since proved otherwise, the westernmost tip of mainland Europe still holds onto its fringe status, the perfect mixture of European elegance and Caribbean vibrance that has produced some of the finest food, wine and music in the world. Nowhere is this more apparent than Porto, the classic hillside metropolis lining Portugal’s Douro River. (In fact, the city ranked as European Best Destination of 2017....

Slipping into ice baths post-workout is not just an athletic rite of passage. It can actually hasten recovery and get you ready for your next bout, according to research from the American Council on Exercise. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Ten freezing minutes is the magic number to recover from back-to-back workout days, whether you’re running, power biking, or weightlifting. In a six-week study, ice bathers were better able to match their exertion level one day to the next compared with those who just took a nice shower....

Game of Thrones might be over, but many questions and theories about the show still remain. While the final episode showed where many of the main characters ended up, it also left things open to interpretation, one of the biggest being about what happens to Jon Snow (Kit Harington). ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: Everything You Need to Know About the New HBO Series Read article For a refresher: In the final episode of the series, titled The Iron Throne, Jon Snow has been sent back to the Night’s Watch after killing Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke)....

Using greens like lettuce instead of bread helps keep carbs down. Swap the lettuce for collard greens or kale for an even healthier low-carb taco shell. And if you’re trying to keep sodium in check, choose no-added-salt chicken broth instead. Nutrition information (per serving, without blue cheese crumbles) Calories: 291; total fat: 8g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 50g; carbohydrates: 4g; sugar: 3g; fiber: 1g; cholesterol: 151mg; sodium: 1,372mg Recipe and photo by Kristin Vrana of FoodFash....

There are many reasons why sleep can be difficult to come by at night. One of the most common reasons for bad sleep is your mattress may not be up to snuff. So if you want to pick up a new mattress that will help you out at night, The Pod from Eight Sleep is far from the worst choice you can make. What makes The Pod so great is that it is an immaculately crafted foam mattress....

Although the government shutdown was a rough time for national parks across the country, it did come with a silver lining: the creation of a new national park. Indiana Dunes National Park was officially designated in the spending bill signed by President Trump earlier this month, CNN reports, and the park is now the 61st in the country and the first in the state of Indiana. The Best National Parks to Visit in the Winter...

TART CHERRY JUICE is all the rage. Arnold Schwarzenegger slips it in smoothies. Elite marathoner Molly Huddle turns it into Jell-O and eats it at night. The entire Penn State football team takes shots of the stuff after every practice. All the devotion is because the tangy juice seems to prime the body for muscle recovery and sleep. And more than a decade of science backs up the benefits. A 2018 review in Nutrients found that tart cherries significantly reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, along with exercise-induced muscle soreness and loss of strength....

Kelly Slater has finally unveiled his newest creation: a left-hand-breaking wave at his wave pool. He announced it today on Instagram via an incredible-looking video. We’ve made some improvements… @gerrylopezsurfboards #thanksgerry @wsl A post shared by Kelly Slater Wave Co. (@kswaveco) on Aug 31, 2017 at 10:01am PDT And surprise, surprise, Slater let legendary goofyfooter Gerry Lopez have the first lefts at the Surf Ranch. As Lopez says in the video, “Kelly has created the quintessential perfect wave....

Sleeping in won’t make you fat. In fact, a new study shows that more hours in the sack could help you slim down by reducing how much control your genes have on your weight. The study, published in the journal Sleep, looked at the sleep patterns and body mass indexes of more than 1,000 twins. On average, the people in the study slept 7.2 hours a night, which falls within the National Sleep Foundation’s recommended 7-9 hours....

Looking to get healthier in 2020? There’s an app for that. No matter if you want to lose weight, eat better, or just live a healthier life, online app stores are overloaded with dozens of options. There are apps to track what you eat, apps to count your calories, apps to remind you to work out, apps to work out with, apps to consult a dietician or trainer, apps to meditate to … so many apps....

Most pasta salad recipes call for a whole pound of pasta, while this lightened version calls for only 6 ounces. Fresh green beans, peppers, and olives help bulk the portion and provide antioxidants, phytonutrients, and healthy fat. Nutrition Information (per 1½ cup serving) Calories: 311, Protein: 10 grams, Fat: 13 grams, Carbs: 41 grams, Sugar: 5 grams Recipe and photo by Trinh Le, M.P.H., R.D., of Fearless Food RD For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

On the last day of our Lake George, New York vacation—walking out of a local breakfast spot, bellies full of pancakes and maple syrup—it happened. I got the “So, you went with the Volvo huh?” from a fellow tourist walking past as I rousted the long S90 awake with a beep. And I expected that reaction, considering this nearly $60,000 luxury car is taking aim at some well-established German sedans. But, after a long weekend speeding on interstates, taking the twists and turns around a lake town a night, and even some mild off-roading, the 2018 Volvo S90 is easy to love if you’re looking beyond blowing drivers off the line at a red light....

Valentine’s Day can be stressful, no doubt. You’ve got to be on your A-game and make sure you’re going above and beyond to take care of your right-hand woman. New to the dating game? Then it’s just your time to shine. HUMANFITPROJECT contributors Rob Smith and Erica Rico prepare two healthy-ish dessert recipes: strawberry tarts and almond butter cups. Whip them up on your own to surprise her or make them together for a fun night in (away from the crowds and overpriced menus)....

Check out the Supergirl Snow Pro LIVE broadcast this weekend – the only all-female snowboarding competition in the world. On Saturday, the event kicks off with Boardercross with LIVE streaming from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PST, and will be hosted by 10-time X Games Gold Medalist and 4-time U.S. Olympian, Lindsey Jacobellis. The event is designed to not only showcase the best female snowboarders on the planet, but also to serve as a developmental contest to help locate, nurture, mentor and encourage the next generation of aspiring snowboarding pros....

The shoulder press is a staple of traditional strength-training routines. But heavy loads and form mistakes can cause this exercise to place unnecessary strain on your shoulder joints. To combat injuries and build real-deal arm and shoulder strength, trade the dumbbells for a kettlebell and try the bottoms-up single-arm kettlebell press. Given the skill required to execute this move correctly, start with much lower weight than you’d use for a basic shoulder press....

The Ocean’s franchise is back with a whole new crew. The first trailer for Ocean’s 8 has arrived and shows an all-female team of eight specialists as they gear up to swipe some diamonds from the annual Met Gala. Leading the pack is Sandra Bullock, who plays Debbie Ocean, sister to George Clooney’s character Danny Ocean, along with Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, and Rihanna. The film will be released on June 8, 2018....

The key takeaway from a new University of Cambridge study is that consuming more than five drinks a week could shorten your life. Our key takeaway is: Damn it all to hell. For years previous research indicated that moderate alcohol consumption isn’t that bad—it can even be beneficial, lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes. Their definition of “moderate” was 14 drinks per week. But the new study suggests even half that number can heighten your risk of heart and circulatory diseases....

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and South African model Behati Prinsloo have officially announced that they’re expecting baby number two. The 38-year-old singer and 28-year-old model welcomed their first child, Dusty Rose Levine, last year. Less than a year later, they’re on their way to parenthood for the second time. The couple made the news official when Prinsloo posted a picture of herself in a bikini to her Instagram captioned, “ROUND 2…....

Every year, over 150,000 people flock to the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area in Minnesota to enjoy its world-class recreational opportunities including 1200 miles of paddling routes, 237.5 miles of overnight hiking trails, 2000 designated campsites and 1.1 million acres of protected forest. Unfortunately, trouble could be on the horizon for this pristine paddler’s paradise. On December 20, the Trump Administration’s U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it will renew Chilean mining giant Antofagasta’s Twin Metals mining leases for a proposed sulfide-ore copper mine along the South Kawishiwi River and Birch Lake....

View this post on Instagram The last couple days have been interesting at @nsbinlet, yesterday I stood on the beach for 20 minutes scared to paddle out solo, then only surfed for 10 minutes… This was shot today and these locals are swimming in ankle deep water… And now you can see why I’ve been so spooked paddling out alone! Happy Tuesday | #nsbinlet 😱🦈👻🦈🌊🚁🎥 @nsbinlet A post shared by Jeremy Johnston (@jermjohnston) on Feb 18, 2020 at 1:01pm PST...