Hoka One One Bondi B Running Shoes: $169.99 By Cid Cardoso Jr. In a time when running shoe midsoles seem to be getting thinner and thinner (following the trend set by the Vibram Fivefinger shoes), along comes a brand that takes running shoe design in another direction. The
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Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a hearty alternative to traditional entrees that consist of meat. These stuffed portabellas have often been the vegetarian option on menus that I have concocted in the past. The goat cheese is a great
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Cycling as a Lifestyle By Victor Jimenez I can remember riding up Independence Pass, just outside of Aspen, Colo. It’s not the toughest climb but the altitude makes the winding road seem steeper than it is. Once and sometimes twice daily I would get on my bike and
Trick or Treat for Athletes By Joe Nuss My kids have miserable choice in candy. After parading them around for several hours on Halloween last year, I emptied their bags prepared to take my cut in candy-commission, but was shocked at what I found - nary a piece
Patient education videos for musculoskeletal conditions are available at www.dukeortho.org/videos. Runner’s Knee By Ashley Hardin Runner's knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is characterized by pain behind or around the patella (kneecap). What causes runner's knee? Though the exact cause is unknown, patellofemoral pain syndrome tends
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EMPLOYER PROFILE Health Matters at American Airlines American Airlines is flying high with the company’s points-based wellness program, Healthmatters. This program is designed to assist employees and their families with living a healthier lifestyle and reaching their personal health goals through a variety of programs and activities. To