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EQUINOX
Inside the Mind of the Photographer Reimagining the Sportswear Industry
Morristown, New Jersey. Middle schooler Rob Schanz’s friends are skateboarding, but he’s standing on the sidelines — filming them with a Sony Handycam. It wasn’t until a college photojournalism class that Schanz realized photography and videography could be a full-time profession. “I ended up interning and taking photographs for a local newspaper,” he says. “I think that kind of opened my mind to the fact that photography could be done as an actual paying job.”
NEW YORK TIMES
The Heartache of Being Sidelined From Your Favorite Sport
Kate Mroz was training for the 2019 Chicago Marathon when her leg gave out during a run along the Charles River in Cambridge, Mass. The 33-year-old theology professor called an Uber to take her home. Later, she learned she’d sustained a hairline fracture on her thigh bone. With two weeks until race day, her marathon plans were thwarted; even jogging caused unbearable pain.
POPSUGAR
Para Athletes May Face a Greater Risk of RED-S — But Not Enough People Are Talking About It
Eating disorders have a long-held grip on sport. While athletes of all genders grapple with disordered eating behaviors, women have been hit the hardest. Research has found that disordered eating is almost twice as prevalent in female athletes compared to male athletes (62 percent and 32 percent, respectively). And a new report from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suggests that a significant population of athletes have previously been excluded from discussion and research of EDs in professional and recreational sport.
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POPSUGAR
Breathwork Can Help You Inhale and Exhale Your Way to a Better Mindset
You may think you have this whole "breathing" thing taken care of. After all, it's one of those processes that's (blessedly) automatic and (blessedly) doesn't need real estate on your to-do list. But beathwork — a practice of being a little more intentional with your inhales and exhales — is a way to get even more out of one of your body's most essential processes.
FORTUNE
Can Elderberry Really Cure Your Cold or Flu? Experts Explain the Health Benefits
Elderberry has been celebrated as an immune-boosting super berry for thousands of years. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation wildly exaggerated the powers of this fruit. So much so that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a statement debunking the idea that this berry could combat the virus.
SHAPE
Can a Habit Tracker Really Help You Reach Your Goals?
Confession: I've been trying to quit biting my nails since Tove Lo released the song "Habits" back in 2014. Whether you're trying to start a new workout regimen, or attempting to kick something to the curb that no longer serves you, the process can feel like a constant struggle. That's why it's no surprise that many folks turn to habit trackers to help them navigate making changes in their life (whether those changes are big or small). The question is: Do habit trackers work for you?
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FORTUNE
“It Was Like She Was a Toddler Again.” the Struggle of Caring for a Loved One With Long COVID”
The Pierce family took every precaution to keep themselves safe from COVID-19. “We were really careful about where we went, who we saw, and what we did—always wearing masks, social distancing and hand washing,” says Sarah Pierce, who lives in Worthing in West Sussex, England. Then, in spring 2021, schools across England began to reopen.
FORTUNE
Your Work Burnout Might Be Fueled by Loneliness. Two Psychologists Explain the Connection and How to Break Out of the Cycle
Stressed, overwhelmed, dissatisfied, exhausted: These are just a few of the common emotions associated with burnout. But one feeling has been largely overlooked in the conversation surrounding fizzling out at work. Loneliness is on the rise in the American workforce and may be a major reason so many people feel dejected and uninspired at their desks.
SHAPE
How to Cultivate Mindfulness Through Meditation
In 2023, stopping to smell the roses isn’t exactly our default setting. For many of us, our daily “meditation” looks something like inhale, answer emails, exhale, read the news, inhale, sprint to make it to my exercise class on time, exhale, meal prep. With so many distractions flying across our screens and calendars that are practically overflowing, it’s never been more important to hit pause and retrain the mind to appreciate what’s right there in front of you.