Health
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The Best Fitness Smartwatch Deals for Prime Day
Fitbit, Apple, Samsung, and Google all have watches on sale today.
The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Outdoor Gear
Get a lightweight tent, a winter's supply of handwarmers, or that pickleball set you've had your eye on.
This Is the Minimum Amount of Training Necessary to Run a Marathon
Even marathon runners can be lazy and inconsistent.
How to Delete Your 23andme Data Amid the Company's Turmoil
The company is in trouble and users are worried their data might be sold.
Why You Can't Trust Your Smart Scale's Numbers
Some scales claim to calculate everything from body fat percentage to bone mass—but they have to make an awful lot of assumptions.
Oura Has a New Gen 4 Ring (and the Gen 3 Is on Sale)
The new model has the same basic features, but promises better accuracy and no more sensor bumps on the inside.
You Can Get an Amazon Gift Card for Donating Blood to the Red Cross
You'll receive an Amazon gift card during the October blood drive.
Try ‘Density Sets’ to Actually Do Those Exercises You Keep Skipping
Timed sets are perfect for when you’re short on time (or motivation).
How to Set Up Your Bedroom Like a Hotel Room (and Why You Should)
Hotels employ a range of subtle psychological and design tricks to help you sleep, and you can replicate them at home.
If You Hate Running, Try 'Rucking'
Weighted walks are a great cardio alternative.
Don’t Let These Myths Scare You Away From a Flu Shot
For the last(?) time, the flu shot can't give you the flu.
Why You Should Incorporate Smaller Races Into Your Marathon Training
You'll learn that racing is a skill separate from running.
The Merach S26 Is an Impressive (and Affordable) Exercise Bike
You can often find this exercise bike for under $200.
You Can Now Order Free At-Home COVID Tests (Again)
The website is live—you can now order another four free tests from the U.S. government.
Which Flu Shot to Choose If You're Over 65
Three specific versions of the flu shot are recommended for adults over 65.
When to Hire a Patient Advocate for an Elderly Relative (and How to Do It)
Patient advocates can help people navigate billing, services, and a range of other non-medical aspects of living in a nursing home or assisted living.
Which Should You Believe After a Race, Your Official Time or Your Watch?
Sorry, but your smartwatch might be lying to you.
Pack Your ‘Sick Box’ for Cold and Flu Season Now
While your children have (hopefully) been untouched by illness so far, you know it won't last.
Why (and When) You Should Get Both a COVID Shot and a Flu Shot This Fall
The updated COVID boosters are matched to the strains going around—and RSV shots are now on the menu too.
I Rated the Top Three TikTok 4-2-1 Workout Routines
There's no single "4-2-1 workout." It's a lot vaguer than that.