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January 4, 2023
Active Lifestyle Stocks Face Turbulence In 2022
The majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space took it on the chin in 2022 as broader stock markets in the U.S. saw their worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. All three of the major averages suffered their worst year since 2008 and snapped a three-year win streak....
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January 4, 2023
The best fitness kit at CES 2023: next-gen smartwatches, sleep trackers, cycling and more
CES 2023, the annual Las Vegas technology convention happening right now, is showing off TVs, automotive stuff, smart home tech, and many other innovations which often never see the light of day. Health tech also plays a big part on the event floor, with a whole zone of the convention...
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January 4, 2023
These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout
New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post
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January 4, 2023
Sudden Cardiac Arrest on National TV: An Explainer and What it Means for Triathletes
Hamlin, it turns out, was in cardiac arrest. Once the training staff realized what was happening began to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was resuscitated again upon arriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive care unit, where he remains in critical condition. Triathlete
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January 3, 2023
The Original Fit Factory Closes On Eight Acquisition Deals
Scottish digital fitness brand The Original Fit Factory has bought eight companies in a $137 million (£111.6m) acquisition spree as it looks to diversify into multiple areas of digital fitness. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions are expected to boost projected 2022/2023 revenue to over €100 million and give The...
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January 2, 2023
Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds
Drinking enough water is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the journal eBioMedicine. CNN
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January 2, 2023
Swiss Startup URB-X Is Developing Elevated Bike Paths For European Cities
In many European towns and cities, efforts are being made to make roads and thoroughfares more bicycle-friendly in an effort to entice citizens away from driving and toward riding. Unfortunately, space is frequently an issue. A solution from Switzerland may be able to alleviate the issue of the frequently congested space...
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December 30, 2022
Trek ranks high for trademark oppositions
Trek has opposed more than 400 applications for trademarks the company felt came too close to its turf, earning it the #4 spot on a list of prolific opposers, just behind Apple, Inc. and ahead of brands like Nike and Red Bull. Trek has opposed applications from a tent brand...
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December 30, 2022
‘Moonwalkers’: These strap-on shoes can make you walk three times faster
An American start-up, Shift Robotics, has invented a device designed to be strapped onto your own shoes to boost your walking speed by up to 250 per cent. The “Moonwalkers” look like skates, but they’re not freewheeling - so that you don’t lose your balance. EuroNews
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December 29, 2022
Parents of girls in fatal e-bike crash settle with each other; Rad Power files cross-complaint
A Los Angeles judge has approved a $1.5 million settlement between the parents of a 12-year-old girl who died following an e-bike crash and the parents of the 11-year-old girl who was piloting the bike. The e-bike's maker, Rad Power Bikes, opposed the settlement and has filed a cross-complaint against...
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