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...most interesting about the increase in the number of boomers (and in some cases even their parents) who participate in marathons is that the movement seems to have staying power. Research from Yale University, Johns Hopkins and elsewhere shows that people over 50 who train regularly gain muscle strength and can improve their performance, relative to their potential, faster than people in their 20s. Put another way, it's easier for boomers to slow their biological clock than it is for, say, their kids. Now, that's incentive...
...traditional narrative of female empowerment have contributed to that cause. Because history has failed to take notice of women’s heroics in domestic events and small but meaningful battles, they have cast off the characteristics society expects—politeness and docility—in favor of strength, passion, and independence, in favor of simply doing, whether that means creating art, resisting oppression, or proudly taking care of one’s family. For, just as a group of women in Bangor, Maine, vowed in the midst of the antislavery movement, women can “[claim...
...Darjeeling Limited.” Only 90 minutes in length, “The Darjeeling Limited” is more compressed than most of Anderson’s other films, but the brevity is a definite advantage. The spiritual journey moves quickly, ending with inspiring strength. What should add to the runtime is Anderson’s short film “Hotel Chevalier,” which ostensibly provides a prologue to “The Darjeeling Limited.” “Hotel Chevalier” won’t be shown in theaters...
...burns off fewer calories than are in three Oreos--about the same as a slow, 50-min. walk. Even power yoga burns fewer calories than a comparable session of calisthenics. And while yoga has been shown to alleviate stress and osteoarthritis, it doesn't develop the muscle-bearing strength needed to help with osteoporosis...
...Crimson did just that, prevailing in a road matchup with the Huskies on the strength of a breakout performance by freshman midfielder Chloe Keating. Spurred by Keating’s late goal and assist on the following score, Harvard (6-4) snapped its two-game losing skid with a 2-0 victory over Northeastern (4-7) at nearby at Sweeney Field...