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There’s a ‘Shrew Virus’ Now?
This week, the New England Journal of Medicine reported that at least 35 people in northeastern China have been infected with newly-named virus, Langya henipavirus (LayV). Given the last few years, we can all be forgiven for freaking out at the news of a viral outbreak, but thankfully, there isn’t much to worry about —…
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How to Squat Without the Bar Hurting Your Neck
The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt. I remember using a bar pad when I first started squatting, and I couldn’t imagine doing without. These days I think nothing of getting under a bar of any weight without a pad — but I totally understand those beginner struggles. So let’s look at…
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How to Spot a Good Hotel Gym (and Avoid the Shitty Ones)
On a recent vacation, I stayed in two different hotels. One had a gym that was a workout paradise, or as close as you can get without barbells. There was a dual cable machine, dumbbells up to 35 kg, competition-sized kettlebells(!), not one but two places to do pullups, assorted suspension trainers and medicine balls…
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Why You Should Add Horseradish to Your Blue Cheese Dressing
I am enthusiastic about blue cheese dressing. Whether on wings, a wedge, or a slice of pizza, the pourable cheese brings a delightfully salty funk to meat, veg, and carb alike. I usually keep my blue cheese very simple, but a recent trip to Clyde’s Prime Rib has inspired me to mix it up a…