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Calf sleeves in the heat
This morning I was running in 77-degree heat, with 90% humidity. I generally wear calf sleeves for tough workouts -- and this was definitely a tough workout -- but I couldn't help but wondering if the sleeves were doing more harm than good. If you wear calf sleeves, do you still wear them when it's hot?
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How long does soy milk keep?
I have recently switched to soy milk (I use Silk Light Soy Milk on my breakfast cereal). I have noticed that the expiration date is much longer than regular milk -- about 6 weeks from when I purchase it. However today I poured some in my coffee and it seemed very lumpy. I had the carton for about 2 weeks and it was nearly…
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Pockets puckering on shorts
Like many of us here I am changing shape quite rapidly, and so some of my clothes don't fit the way they used to. My mom always used to tell me that if your pockets don't lie flat, then your pants/shorts don't fit. I have a pair of shorts that I like and seem to fit quite well in the waist / legs, but for some reason now…
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Weight lifters: What to do about sore biceps?
I'm a runner who is new to weight training and am looking to build upper body strength, but I have a persistent sore right bicep which affects me when I do rows or curls. Is it best to just avoid those exercises until it gets better, or to reduce the weight and keep working? Any other advice?
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Hilarious article about the food industry
Dear American Consumers: Please don't start eating healthfully, sincerely, the Food Industry http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2013/05/19/dear-american-consumers-please-dont-start-eating-healthfully-sincerely-the-food-industry/
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Is it possible to live a healthy life without ruining it?
Hi everyone, I've been on this site for about 20 days now as part of a project to see whether it's possible to be fit and healthy without losing the great pleasures of life. There's a great community here, and it occurred to me that some of you might be interested in my blog posts on the topic. Here are some of the things…
