The trend for running every day for as many days as possible has become popular on social media. Our experts assess the risks associated with ‘run streaks’
Collecting water and caring for kids are daily necessities.
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Some anthropologists question how much rare activities like big-game hunting could have affected how our species evolved. Instead they’re looking at daily activities like carrying water or firewood.
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, in yellow, holds the world’s speed record for humans.
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To better measure their activity and become members of a sports community, many amateur athletes are adopting smartwatches and digital tools. But others are giving them up.
Resistance training works about as well as aerobic exercise in all the critical areas, including cardiovascular health.
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Winter running has all the health benefits of aerobic exercise, as well as fresh air. However, be aware of the specific safety and injury-prevention concerns that come with cold weather.
Smartphone cameras tend to be more advanced than their clunky, point-and-shoot predecessors. But the allure of cameras from the early 2000s reflects a broader search for meaning.