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Four Reasons to Start Playing Disc Golf

The year 2020 taught us many things, one of which is that disc golf is for everyone! Here are four great reasons to start playing disc golf right now.

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Pycnogenol Guide (+ Top 5 Brands)

Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, praised for its purported ability to support healthy hearts, minds, skin, and more.

Kava Guide + Top 6 Picks

Kava is notable for its calming, relaxing, and focusing effects. Some even consider it to be a beneficial alternative to alcohol, without the addictive qualities.

Best Paleo Protein Powders

Like with most diets, protein shakes are a popular supplement for those on paleo diets. So we’ve scoured the market to find the best paleo protein powders.

Protein Powders 101

Not sure where to start? Try here.

Protein Powder Guide

In this complete protein supplement guide, you’ll learn about different types of protein sources and which ones make the best protein powders. Read about why we need protein and how it helps us reach our fitness goals.

Health and Fitness History

Learn a little bit about the past.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Ancient Egyptian medicine and healthcare was a dance between science and magic. Wound care, herbalism, and prayers all played a Read more.

Carving of two wrestlers - Health and Fitness History

History of Combat Sports

The history of combat sports, from ancient Asia, to Mesopotamia, to Europe – learn about fighting, boxing, and wrestling across Read more.

Greek Palaestra

The palaestra was an ancient Greek athletic establishment for combat sports. It was a central icon within the life of Read more.

Chinese Men Playing Cuju (Ancient Soccer) - Health and Fitness History

Chinese Cuju (Ancient Soccer)

Cuju, a sport similar to soccer, was popular for over a millennium across several Asian countries before fading away around Read more.

painting of kolf on ice – Health and Fitness History

History of Golf

Learn about the history of golf and its debated origins, from medieval Chinese and Dutch sports to the development of Read more.

Greek Runners - Health and Fitness History

History of Running

The history of running, from ancient Ireland to Olympia – learn about the kinds of running competitions and games these Read more.

football match, Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines (1902) - Health and Fitness History

History of Football (American)

The history of football, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe – learn about football games of the past and the Read more.

Ancient Isthmian Games

The ancient Isthmian Games were a series of athletic festivals held in honor of Poseidon, the Greek mythological deity of Read more.

Greek Pygmachia Boxer - Health and Fitness History

Greek Pygmachia (Boxing)

Pygmachia was a wildly popular Greek boxing sport with brutal and bloody fighting techniques, occasionally leading to deaths in the Read more.

Bodhidharma Illustration (late 19th century) – Health and Fitness History

History of Kung Fu

Learn about the history of kung fu, from its precursors in India to its development in Shaolin and its spread Read more.

Ancient Heraean Games

The Heraean Games were a series of festivals held in honor of the Greek goddess Hera. Only women were allowed Read more.

Japanese Kemari (Medieval Hacky Sack)

Kemari was a Japanese keep-up game from the Middle Ages. Players cooperated to keep a ball airborne, often purposefully kicking Read more.

Harpastum Player - Health and Fitness History

Roman Harpastum (Ball Game)

Roman harpastum was a combination of American football and keep-away. It was a fairly violent sport, with elements from wrestling Read more.

Native American Medicine

Native American medicine and healthcare was centered around balance in every aspect of life – physical, spiritual, mental, and environmental. Read more.