Long training runs and other acts of bravery
The Bronx this Nov. 3? We’ll see.Illustration by Jim Carroll This past weekend, I participated in the Three Bridges Run, a marathon training long run put on by the New York Flyers running club (go...
View ArticleSundance Channel’s ‘Dream School’ documents celebs helping to keep kids in...
Swizz Beats is one of the celebrities featured in the series. Students are starting a new school year, and one of educators’ biggest challenges is keeping them there – and hopefully funneling them...
View ArticleFor college-age students with ADHD, new resources available
via diyhealth.com When people think of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they might think of a boy bouncing off a wall, unable to focus on his homework. But ADHD is much...
View Article‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Karina Smirnoff on her sexy new workout
Karina Smirnoff does the samba in her new video. “Dancing with the Stars” premieres Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC.Credit: Lionsgate Entertainment “Dancing with the Stars” pro Karina Smirnoff is running from...
View ArticleWhat to buy at the farmers market right now
Wash your produce, even if it comes from the farmers market.Credit: Metro file September brings with it pumpkin spiced lattes, fall foliage and a bit of a nip in the air, but it’s not yet time to wave...
View ArticleA yoga sequence to forget about work
Nine hours at the office equates to a tense back, tight hips and a screwed-up neck. Deepak Chopra’s yoga teacher, Tara Stiles, shows us how to loosen up and unwind at home. Do this four-step sequence...
View ArticleCan women really ‘have it all’? Industry pros weigh in
Juggling career, kids and relationships can be a full-time job.Credit: moodboard It’s a debate that continues to wage war in our society, one that was brought to the forefront again with the release of...
View ArticleHow Skype fosters long-distance learning
Laura Ramirez, a teacher at Live Lingua, works in her “classroom.”Credit: Ray Blakney Skype has already revolutionized the way more than 50 million registered users communicate with faraway friends and...
View ArticleSidescroller: Fall games preview
Do you feel that? It’s the gentle rustling of leaves preparing to change color and fall to the ground. You know what that means: We have more of an excuse to stay inside and play video games! Fall...
View ArticleHow to improve your running time
You can nab that PR with these tips.Credit: Rikard Larma/Metro Race season is here, and whether you’re training for a 5k, 10k or half marathon, use these tips from the experts at Life Fitness to...
View ArticleVivienne Westwood calls Obama a ‘creep’
Vivienne Westwood and model Lily Cole after the designer’s Red Label spring show. After Vivienne Westwood’s arty Red Label show, we caught up with the outspoken designer for a quick interview, in...
View ArticleStudent athletes weigh in on juggling school and sports
Alyssa Englert on the court for the University of Hartford. According to the NCAA, there are more than 430,000 student athletes on campuses across the country. Every fall thousands of freshmen discover...
View ArticleProst! Enjoy these epic Oktoberfests around the country
Break out the lederhosen, Oktoberfest is back!Credit: Provided What started out as a celebration to mark the marriage of two Bavarian royals in 1810 has turned into a global annual kegger. The mother...
View ArticleThis Week in Health: Cancer deaths decline
New ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer have led to fewer deaths.Credit: Metro Archive Fewer cancer deaths, more survivors today Location of study: U.S. Study subjects: Data review...
View ArticleLFW: Christopher Kane, Mulberry, Topshop Unique and Jonathan Saunders
Mulberry Spring 2014 12 p.m. Mulberry It’s a melee outside Claridge’s hotel, as the paparazzi, street-style photographers and editors all clamor toward the entrance of the Mulberry show to witness...
View Article3 new dairy products we love
Here’s what we’re oohing and moo-ing about this month. Tarte Asian yogurt We love Greek yogurt as much as you do, but we were pleasantly surprised to learn about (and taste) Asian yogurt — slightly...
View ArticleWhat’s causing your sore throat?
Your sore throat is likely caused by a virus.Credit: Metro File The question: I’ve had a sore throat for a few days. How do I know if I have strep and need antibiotics? A sore throat (pharyngitis) is...
View ArticleShaun T on his popular ‘Insanity’ workout
Shaun T, the inventor of the infamous ‘Insanity’ workout, started his career as a professional dancer in an Atlantic City nightclub. So it’s no wonder the Deptford, New Jersey, native says that...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Food artists create revolting, realistic cakes
Cakes don’t always have to look sweet, and the bakers of the Eat Your Heart Out collective have created some of the world’s most gruesome desserts. Food artists will join Eat Your Heart Out for the...
View Article‘Jersey Shore’ star Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino opens up about his...
“It was my reality, is my reality and always will be my reality because recovery is the rest of your life,” Sorrentino says.Credit: Reset Reality On “Jersey Shore,” Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was...
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