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1 Sauna as Post Workout Treat: Keep the Summer Heat in Mind
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2 Losing Sleep Over Being Hot?
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3 To Ice or to Heat? That is The Question
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5 P.L.O.W. - School's Out
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6 Do you find it easier to stretch when the weather is hot and humid?
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7 Precautions for Running in the Heat
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8 Relax Already: With Heat
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9 Got Headaches? Could Be the Weather
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10 Fight Seasonal Allergies With Heat
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11 Don't Melt! Tips For Exercising in the Heat
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12 Kerri Walsh: Work Out and Beat the Heat
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13 The Heat Is On! Saunas or Steam Rooms
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14 Is Central Heat Making Us Fat?
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15 Which Cool Summer Treat Contains More Calories?
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16 Which Popular US Chain Restaurant Dish Has More Calories?
They tempt our tastebuds and add inches to our waistlines. As Sheryl Crow would say, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad." Unfortunately this isn't the case with these popular dishes from various chain restaurants across the US. Take this quiz to see what the results are — I promise some shockers! Source: Flickr User tedeytan Take the Quiz Read more
Living in a landlocked city when the temps are through the roof isn't the most appealing way to spend your Summer. Add kids to the mix and you'll find yourself on a first-name basis with the staff at the local pool! But what happens if you don't have access to a public pool, or lake, or ocean, or anything else that can instantly cool you (I mean, your kids) off? If you have a plot of grass and a Read more
If you had to pick a handful of reasons why you love Summer, would one of them include all of the cold sweet treats you get to enjoy on a hot Summer's day? It's definitely one of my reasons, and although there are lots of delicious Summer treats to choose from, I've pitted some of my favorite sweet snacks against one another to see which ones are guilty of containing the most calories. Ready, Read more
30 amazing and easy ways to upgrade ramen noodles. — Serious Eats The author of Modernist Cuisine attempts to translate his food to the masses on The Today Show. — Grub Street NY 20 recipes for vegan comfort food. — Chow Bill Buford's book Heat about working the line in Mario Batali's kitchens is becoming a movie. — Eater How Jay-Z changed one Champagne house forever. — The Read more
Winter weight gain can happen to the best of us, but new research out of England says that turning up the heat indoors can lead to weight gain. Apparently, temperatures in the low 60s, while still comfortable, causes a substance in our bodies called brown fat to burn, generating heat and burning calories. Research was conducted by a team of professionals including health psychologists, Read more
One of the top reasons I belong to my gym is for the steam room. Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I head over to the facility and strip down to a towel for a 15-minute breather. While I prefer the misty heated room, others prefer the drier sauna, though they both tend to provide the same benefits. Still, there are differences between the two types of steam baths. For starters, saunas are much Read more
The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball. Los Angeles has been been experiencing an early Autumn heat wave prompting Kerri to share her tips for working out in the heat. Hydration through out the day is huge! Hydrating just during your workout is not enough. I've been using the G series from Gatorade. They have a Read more
Grab your swimsuit and head to the pool! There's a heat wave gripping much of the nation this week and after a few days of the air-conditioned indoors, many parents are looking for outdoor activities that will keep kids cool. Before heading outside, take this quiz and see what you know about how children handle the heat. Take the Quiz Read more
Where I live, Spring has quickly sprung into Summer weather, with sunshiny days and temperatures steadily climbing through the 80s into the 90s. The warm weather motivates me to get outside and exercise, but I'll tell you, the sudden high temps mixed with humidity are kicking my butt. Here are some tips to make working out in the heat safe and more bearable. Stay hydrated. Drink water before, Read more
While I love hot Summer days, I'm not so fond of uncomfortable, muggy, steaming-hot Summer nights. I'm a big fan of a good night's rest, thank you very much, and I get pretty irritated when soaring temperatures deprive me my seven solid hours. Since I don't have air conditioning at my house, when the temperatures climb, I have to be innovative. The first thing I always do, when I know it's Read more
