By now, many of us have mastered the art of showing up to Zoom meetings with creative backgrounds, or clicking on the handy “Touch up my appearance” filter in the app’s video settings in order to project our best selves (via The Cut). But how do you ensure your meetings go beyond simply showing face? The key […]
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How long does it take to run a half marathon?
Thousands of runners are out on the streets this morning for the Manchester and London Royal Parks respective half marathons, which both kicked off at 9am. Frankly, we’re just proud if we make it out of bed for that time on a Sunday morning… Whether you’re training, participating, or just wondering when the runners will […]
In the long run, funny women satisfy men more
Yes, women expect men who are courting them to make them laugh. But a woman who can make her partner laugh is equally, if not more, important to the guy’s long-term happiness in the relationship. That is the implication—though a switch from traditional gender roles—of a new study of the value of humor in long-term […]
Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors
Physical inactivity is a common factor in lifestyle diseases—and one that is often linked to the excessive consumption of fatty and/or sugary foods. The opposite scenario of excessive physical activity at the expense of caloric intake can also be harmful, as cases of anorexia nervosa illustrate. These data therefore point to the crucial need to […]
No human will run a marathon in under two hours for the next 13 YEARS
No human will run a marathon in under two hours until 2032: Study of elite athletes says no-one will be strong enough to smash record for the next 13 YEARS The current men’s world record time is 2 hours 1 minute and 39 seconds For women, Paula Radcliffe’s 2:15.25 mark, set back in 2003, still […]
Children exposed to pollution on `toxic´ school run
Children in UK cities are inhaling 60% of their daily air pollution intake on the ‘toxic’ school run and while being taught in the classroom A Unicef report warns children in British cities are at risk from ‘black carbon’ Black carbon is considered the most dangerous component of air pollution Experts say exposure during childhood […]
Verity Health, hospital chain run by California billionaire, files for bankruptcy
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who runs Verity Health System, bought the Los Angeles Times earlier this year. (Reuters) A California hospital chain managed by Los Angeles billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong filed for bankruptcy Friday, citing mounting losses and debt, as it seeks a new buyer. Verity Health System, the nonprofit company that operates six hospitals in […]
How To Make Sure You Get Across the Fun Run Finish Line
World #2 female surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, loves her running. She’s launching her All Australian Beach Body Fitness App, and currently gearing up for Sydney’s City2Surf, which is on Sunday August 13, 2017. Here’s her four-week guide for smashing it come race day… 4 weeks until race day: Build your base The most important element of […]