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7 hamstring stretches recommended by a physical therapist

By Jordan Burchette

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7 glute stretches for better mobility and less pain

By Jordan Burchette

An action-packed photograph of skijoring, featuring a person on skis being pulled through deep snow by a galloping brown horse. The horse is captured mid-stride, kicking up a large spray of white snow, while the skier, dressed in traditional thick wool clothing and a fur-lined hat, leans back and grips the tow lines firmly. A crowd of spectators with their phones out is visible in the background against a backdrop of dark evergreen trees.

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The extreme sport of skijoring, where horses pull skiers at 40 mph

By Jennifer Byrne

A vintage-style colorized portrait of a middle-aged man with light hair combed back, wearing a blue suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie. He faces the camera with a neutral expression. The background is a uniform, grainy gray, and the image retains visible texture and noise consistent with an old printed photograph.

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The only person to win an Olympic medal and a Nobel Peace Prize

By Amy Crawford

A full-length color photograph of a young woman figure skating on an outdoor ice rink. She is wearing a pale green long-sleeved skating dress and white skates, captured in a graceful pose with her arms extended and one leg trailing behind her. The background features a tall, modern office building, bare trees, and a mountain range under a pale sky, reflecting a mid-century winter aesthetic.

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From bones to steel: Why ice skates were a terrible idea that worked

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You should start taking ‘Fart Walks’

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How to spend your remaining FSA balance before it expires

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

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Go ahead and swear—it’s good for your health

The best heating pads will help ease muscle aches and tension in your neck and shoulders.

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The best heating pads

By Stacey L. Nash, Jen McCaffery

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These $180 SHOKZ bone-conduction headphones are only $125 for Black Friday, so run to this deal then hit the track

Aura Rings on sale at Amazon for Black Friday

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Get the Oura smart fitness tracking ring for as low as $249 during Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale

By Stan Horaczek

Man shoveling snow off his sidewalk after a winter storm.

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How to shovel snow without landing in the emergency room

By Jordan Burchette

A plate filled with a traditional holiday meal, featuring sliced roasted turkey breast, a scoop of stuffing, green beans, diced sweet potatoes, and a spoonful of cranberry sauce, all resting on a white plate set on a rustic wooden table.

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Can one big meal really make you gain weight?

By Jennifer Byrne

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6 hip stretches for tightness and pain

By Jordan Burchette

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Ultra-endurance athletes can burn up to 8,000 calories per day

By Laura Baisas

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Deep sighs are not only satisfying—they’re healthy

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4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

By Jordan Burchette

Downward dog, yoga and balance with people in class for holistic health, flexibility and workout. Stretching, exercise and healing with group of friends in pilates for breathing, zen and wellness.

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13 yoga positions to do every day for increased flexibility

By Jordan Burchette

A fit, shirtless man performs a Pilates exercise on a reformer machine. He is in a deep lunge position, with his arms stretched out to the sides holding the machine's ropes. His body is taut, and he is looking straight ahead in a bright, modern studio.

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Pilates started in a WWI internment camp

By Sara Kiley Watson

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5 low back stretches to relieve aches and pains

By Jordan Burchette