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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 Greek Medicine

Ancient Greek medicine paved the way for Western healthcare practices, growing from prayers to the gods to precise diagnoses and Read more.

Nemean Stadium - Health and Fitness History

Greek Stadium

The ancient Greek stadium hosted Panhellenic festivals in different regions, such as the ancient Olympic Games and Panathenaic Games. Read more.

Diagoras and His Sons - Health and Fitness History

Historical Fighters and Wrestlers

Health and Fitness History's list of the most notable historical combat athletes, including figures like Diagoras of Rhodes and Egyptian Read more.

The Mesoamerican Ball Game

The Mesoamerican ball game was a wildly popular – and deadly – spectator sport played among many Mesoamerican societies throughout Read more.

Two Romans Preparing Pork - Health and Fitness History

Ancient Roman Nutrition

Ancient Roman nutrition among the upper class was fairly poor. Senaca reported the upper classes made themselves vomit at feasts Read more.

Ancient Egyptian Nutrition

Ancient Egyptian nutrition centered around bread, beer, and vegetables. Abundance of barley led to a diet heavy with all kinds 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.

History of Wrestling

The history of wrestling, from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval Germany. Learn about the kinds of wrestling matches these cultures engaged Read more.

Ancient Pythian Games

The Greek Pythian Games were held in honor of Apollo. They featured the same sports as the Olympic Games in 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.

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.

Ringen Illustration - Health and Fitness History

German Ringen (Grappling)

Geselliges Ringen was a medieval German recreational sport, while Kampfringen was a self-defense system akin to MMA. 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.

Greek Runner - Health and Fitness History

Historical Runners

Health and Fitness History's list of the most historical runners, including the legend behind the marathon race, Pheidippides. Read more.

Captain Cook Hawaiian Surfing Illustration – Health and Fitness History

Hawaiian Ancient Surfing

Traditional Hawaiian culture is rich with ancient surfing history; giant, glossy surfboards for kings, conditioned koa boards for commoners. Read more.