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Here’s what happened when a Pro Rock Climber and YouTuber took on the FBI Fitness Test

The FBI's Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is what the agency uses to screen potential agents.  It consists of pullups, pushups, situps, a 300-meter sprint, and a 1-mile run. Each round is worth up to a maximum of 10 points. Participants must achieve at least 12 points overall in order to pass the test, and must get at least 1 point on each round; if you fail in an event, that's […]

todayApril 30, 2021

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Do you always feel like you have to Pee the second you get Home?

"It’s a real phenomenon," Sandip Vasavada, MD, a urologist at Cleveland Clinic, said in an interview with Health magazine, speaking of that "need-to-go" feeling as soon as you get home. That's because the different behaviors we do en route can trigger the feeling—like opening the door to your house. According to Dr. Vasavada, some of his patients say that when they hit the remote to open their garage door, they […]

todayApril 29, 2021

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New from the CDC: People who are vaccinated don’t need to wear masks during many outdoor activities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, outlining the situations where vaccinated people can stop wearing masks. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of the Pfizer / BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, and two weeks after the Johnson & Johnson shot. The guidelines, announced today by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, give fully vaccinated people […]

todayApril 28, 2021

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Twitter is the latest Social Media Network to encourage users to get the Covid-19 Vaccine

Twitter is adding a new prompt to users’ timelines to help promote the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination effort, providing users around the world with the “latest vaccine info” in their particular country. The new notice appears as a massive unmissable box at the top of users’ Twitter feeds on the iOS and Android apps, prompting users to “make sure you have the most up-to-date information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations.”  Tapping […]

todayApril 27, 2021

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5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

They don’t call protein one of the building blocks of life for nothing. This macronutrient makes up the major component of all our cells and provides the essential amino acids that keep our bodies up and running. Problem is, some of us aren't getting as much of it as we should be. A true protein deficiency is very rare in the United States—though it can be seen in people who […]

todayApril 22, 2021

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From Better Immunity to Better Mood: The Little-Known Benefits of Vitamin D

We've been told time and time again that exposing our bodies to a little bit of sunshine is good for us. (As long as we don't bake under those UVA and UVB rays for too long without shade and sunscreen, that is—doing that is basically asking for skin damage.) After all, responsible sun exposure is touted for its ability to boost our mood and increase our physical health. But what about […]

todayApril 22, 2021

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New study finds regular exercise can reduce the risk of severe outcomes for COVID-19

People who exercise regularly have a better chance of surviving COVID-19 compared to those who move less, according to a new study.  The April 7 research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that COVID-19 patients who regularly exercise, compared to people who are consistently inactive, have a lower chance of being hospitalized, requiring ICU care and dying from the coronavirus. Doctors at Kaiser Permanente Southern California, who led the […]

todayApril 20, 2021

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How serious is the Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk compared to common medications?

A week ago, people across the U.S. woke up to news that the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending a “pause” in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after it was linked to a rare form of blood clots. There have been six reported cases of a condition called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) — a type of blood […]

todayApril 19, 2021

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Bebe Rexha Shared a Video of Her “Real Body,” Asking Fans to Do the Same

Bebe Rexha, who has routinely promoted self-acceptance and body positivity on her social platforms, continued that effort last weekend. On Friday, the diamond-selling, Grammy-nominated artist shared a TikTok video set to her single “Sacrifice.” With text trumpeting the notion that “thick thighs save lives,” Rexha turns to offer a look at unfiltered look at her famously curvy figure in a one-piece swimsuit. She of course looks amazing, but the ultimate […]

todayApril 15, 2021

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