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This Peloton Instructor Woke Up With a ‘Huge, Painful Lump’ on His Rib—and Began a New Medical Drama
Bradley Rose, 38, is a UK-based Peloton instructor, NASM-certified personal trainer, and actor. He survived a stroke in 2019 and…
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Good News: You Don’t Need to Hit 10,000 Steps a Day to Be ‘Healthy’
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Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
Not that long ago, marathons (at least in my mind) were reserved for those I considered “real” runners—the genetically blessed,…
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