Douglas Adams was best known for writing the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” series, but he also used his wit to impart some zen life advice here! Continue reading »
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Finished some 5K’s and looking for a new challenge? Read on for a foolproof plan to tackle the 13.1-mile distance and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, here we come! Continue reading »
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As world-class athletes head to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics, what better time to celebrate the most awe-inspiring moments seen on the world stage? Here are Greatist’s picks. Continue reading »
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Greatist scoured Twitter to find the best health and fitness accounts to follow this year. Did your favorites make the list? Continue reading »
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Links We Love: How Astronauts Lift In Space (And More)
Ready for some weekend link-love? From 10 reasons to hop on a bike to how astronauts stay fit in space, we’ve found our favorite links from around the web. Continue reading »
13 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed
This week Greatists read about 60 awesome Twitter accounts to follow for health and fitness tips and got pumped for the big games with a collection of the most inspiring Olympic moments ever. Continue reading »
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Marathon
GUEST POST: Marathons are hard, but how you prepare the day-of is just as important as the run itself. Here are 5 ways to make sure you perform your best from running coach Jason Fitzgerald. Continue reading »
Information Is Power: Why We Should Care About Research
The push for public access to scientific studies has never been greater. But why the sudden push, and how can we all take advantage of the latest research? Continue reading »
Recipe: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
GUEST POST: Lisa Cain, aka Snack Girl, shares a perfect recipe for well… snack time! These spicy roasted chickpeas are easy to make and can be brought along anywhere. Plus, they require just four ingredients! Continue reading »
Why Do Mosquitoes Bite “Tasty” Humans?
A warm winter has raised fears that mosquitoes will be out in record numbers this summer. What makes some people “tastier” for mosquitoes and how can you avoid getting bitten? Continue reading »
How Much Alone Time Do You Really Need?
Me, myself, and I can sometimes be the perfect company when we’re feeling overwhelmed or just want to get stuff done. But sometimes that privacy can turn into loneliness, stress, and depression. Continue reading »
Dangerfood: Bran Muffins
Want to beat the muffin top? Stay away from bran muffins. These seemingly healthy carbohydrates can pack in hundreds of calories per serving. Continue reading »
Review: Will Brain Trainer iPhone App Make You Smarter?
Greatist puts a new brain-training app to the test. Find out if games that improve memory and concentration are really the route to genius status. Continue reading »
I Scream! What Is Brain Freeze?
Screaming for ice cream, or because of the ice cream headache? Brain freeze is a painful but harmless sensation in the front or sides of the head after the rapid ingestion of cold foods or drinks. Continue reading »
Quote of the Day: E.B. White Can’t Plan His Day
E.B. White wrote classics such as “Charlotte’s Web” and co-wrote “The Elements of Style,” yet the American writer had trouble planning his days because of earthly joys. Take a page from his book with this quote. Continue reading »
Links We Love: How to Eat Well No Matter Where You Are (and More)
Ready for some weekend link-love? From spectacular summer hikes around the country to how a surprising mineral may be affecting our workouts, we’ve found our favorite links from around the web. Continue reading »
