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Gnarly Nutrition • 16th March 2023

Is Iron Supplementation for You?

Iron is an essential mineral for the body to transport blood and oxygen. The two important science-y words we need to get to know here are “hemoglobin” and “myoglobin.” Iron to produce hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Iron is also essential for the production of myoglobin,which transports oxygen to muscles. Without digging deep into the science it’s obvious that we need oxygen flow to lungs and muscles, regardless of athle

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U.S. News & World Report, 360 Reviews • 16th March 2023

Best Mattress Toppers of 2023

A mattress is arguably the most important piece of furniture someone can own. After all, we spend roughly eight hours a night on it, which translates to about 10 days every month. But what if your mattress isn’t comfortable? Mattress toppers alter the feel of a mattress and could be a great solution if you don’t find your mattress leads to restful sleep. If your new mattress feels too firm or too plush, or you’re looking to add in extra pressure relief, a mattress topper can help achieve the feel you’re looking for. Below is our rating of the Best Mattress Toppers of 2023, including the Best Memory Foam Toppers.

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Sleep.com • 10th October 2022

Sleep Like an Astronaut in the Zero Gravity Sleep Position

Unless you’ve just binged a sci-fi series or turned the pages of a space odyssey book, you’re probably not thinking about astronauts flying off into space as you fall asleep. In reality, though, some of us would benefit from thinking about the cosmos when we crawl into bed. If you are lucky enough to have an adjustable bed, there’s a space-inspired sleep position — often referred to as the zero gravity (or zero g) position — that mimics the feeling of weightlessness astronauts experience while f

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Task & Purpose • 5th September 2022

The best hiking boots for women

Finding a great pair of women’s hiking boots can be a transcendent experience. Hiking is one of the most enjoyable and accessible ways to get out in nature. You don’t need to have special skills like downhill skiing or mountain biking. To hike, you simply find a trail and walk. The equipment is pretty minimal, too — a great pair of hiking pants would add to the experience, but the most important element is the footwear. Hiking boots no longer have to be the clunky leather shoes that add exceptio

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Sleep.com • 25th August 2022

Trouble Sleeping With Tinnitus? Try These Audiologist-Approved Tips

On the list of things that disrupt our sleep, unwanted sound undoubtedly deserves a spot on the podium. Whether it stems from a partner snoring, extra-chipper birds at 5 a.m. or an upstairs neighbor who rearranges furniture all night, noise is a major contributor to junk sleep. Of the 35,000 sleepers in our study with SleepScore Labs, 28% said noise regularly disrupted their shuteye—making it the third-most-common external disruptor behind temperature and visits to the bathroom. For some peopl

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Sleep.com • 29th April 2022

Why Good Sleep Is Key for Reaching Your Fitness Goals

You’ve probably heard that regular exercise and movement throughout the day can lead to better sleep at night. In fact, if you’re not sleeping well, exercise is one of the first recommendations to incorporate into your daily routine. But the reverse is also true. Whether you’re just starting to work out; you’re building stamina and strength to achieve goals; you are taking on a training plan for a race; or you’re a competitive athlete, your sleep could be just as important as the time you spen

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KOMO • 21st June 2021

Chase down the Starcruiser to get a taste of Ice on Mars

Your summer travel plans likely aren’t taking you into outer space. Not this summer, at least. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams of intergalactic travel.

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Gnarly Nutrition • 8th May 2020

So Fresh and So Clean, Clean...and So Quality | Gnarly Nutrition

Cleanliness feels right. It’s the feeling of stepping out of the shower after a run that leaves you feeling invincible and loving life. It’s that Saturday morning feeling at the farmer’s market when you score all the best produce. It’s the feeling of sleeping on crisp sheets dried in the sun that still faintly smell of laundry detergent. Cleanliness feels good.

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Seeker • 5th June 2019

Your Complete List of 40 Free Things to Do in Tokyo

Tokyo! The city you’ve always wanted to visit, and now you’re finally going. But your mom read on the internet (Facebook) that Tokyo is “expensive,” and she’s concerned about you. She suggested packing some granola bars to offset the cost of food. She’s not entirely wrong. The overwhelming sentiment is that Tokyo, and Japan on the whole, isn’t the place for travelers on a budget. Jiro’s sushi is $269 and that hotel bar from “Lost in Translation” charges $18 minimum for a cocktail. But here’s th

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Awaken Travels • 11th July 2019

9 Tips For A Great Family Vacation

Family vacations go down in history. They’re the bread and butter of every family’s repertoire of laugh-so-hard-you’re-crying stories. They’re the photos that get transferred to canvas and mounted above the fireplace in the living room. They’re the stories of mishaps or epicly amazing days that get talked about at every birthday and holiday celebration. They’re lasting memories of bonding experiences. Sometimes the vacation-bonding memories might be that time we sat on the side of the road with