Archaeologists recently stumbled across a medieval pagan cult site in the Netherlands where they found a bounty of treasure. The findings were published in the journal Medieval Archaeology. Related: Archaeologists Find Skeletons, Ancient Relics at ‘Indiana Jones’ Filming Site According to the article, gold and silver coins located with metal detectors in the town of … Read more
The skin is more than an expression of your health and youthful good looks. It is your one and only barrier between the internal and external realms, keeping in the good things and barring the bad. This complex organ is ingeniously designed, yet it faces new challenges in the modern world. It’s at risk of … Read more
If you’ve tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a different season. There simply aren’t enough physicians in the U.S.: By 2037, the deficit is expected to reach 187,130 doctors, including more than 8,000 cardiologists and 4,000 nephrologists. That means patients routinely wait a long time—an … Read more
Calisthenics sometimes get confused with gymnastics. They’re not one and the same, but they do utilize bodyweight exercises in an impactful way. If you think you need a full gym to build muscle and burn fat, the 28-Day Calisthenics Challenge will change your tune. It’s a minimal-equipment workout program designed to help you get stronger … Read more
There is currently no research that supports the alleged health benefits of the so-called “carnivore diet,” which consists entirely of meat and animal products. In fact, most nutritionists will warn that the diet is inherently unsafe, given that it lacks beneficial nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants. But one man who took the diet to … Read more
Jackie Zykan is a modern legend in American bourbon. As master taster for Old Forester, she had a hand in crafting some of the brand’s most beloved labels, including Birthday Bourbon and President’s Choice. In fact, she was the first woman to have her signature on an Old Forester label in the company’s entire history. … Read more
Walk down your grocery aisle, and you’ll spot many foods containing ingredients you won’t find in Europe. The unusual way the U.S. regulates ingredients is in the news and the hot seat right now, thanks to the recent ban of a food additive—red dye 3, an artificial dye linked to cancer in animals—and the rise … Read more
LONDON — The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge. In an interview with … Read more
As the Trump Administration moves aggressively to shrink the federal government and cut its spending, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may be next on the chopping block. Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican, recently reintroduced legislation to abolish OSHA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. The bill, called the Nullify … Read more
We all know that consistency is the ultimate key to results, but when life creeps up on you, regular training can get spotty. Whether you’ve been injured or busy with a work project, it’s a common experience to miss some gym time during particularly hairy times of life. Of course the start of a new … Read more