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December 1, 2021
How Staying Physically Active May Protect the Aging Brain
Simple activities like walking boost immune cells in the brain that may help to keep memory sharp and even ward off Alzheimer’s disease. NY Times (paywall)
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December 1, 2021
Garmin® confirms December 31 dividend payment
The Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) board of directors has established December 31, 2021 as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.67 per share with a record date of December 15, 2021. At the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting, Garmin shareholders, in accordance with Swiss corporate law, approved a...
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November 30, 2021
Study finds reverse running to be a fitness trend in 2022
PureGym, a chain of health clubs in the U.K., conducted a study based on Google searches of new trends and fads in the fitness industry. At the top of the list, with a 234 per cent increase compared to last year, was weighted hula hoop training. There were two running-based fitness...
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November 30, 2021
Safe Cycling Around The World Is Goal Of New Guide
The cycling surge is seen as an opportunity to transform streets and cities safely and sustainably on a broader scale. A new guidebook was created to help cities plan, design and implement high-quality bike lanes. Forbes
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November 30, 2021
A New Theory on Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Young Athletes
There's been plenty of debate in recent years about heart health in endurance athletes. The current evidence, as I see it, suggests that its very very unlikely that years of training for marathons will eventually damage your heart. But there is another angle to this issue that's often ignored: young,...
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November 30, 2021
Kilian Jornet Leaves Salomon After 15 Years to Start New Project
World-renowned mountain athlete Kilian Jornet announced today that he will part ways with Salomon, his sponsor of over 15 years, at the end of 2021. Jornet is considered one of the greatest trail runners of all time and has had success at all distances and terrain, from skyrunning-style events to...
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November 30, 2021
China claims new COVID-19 variant will not force Beijing 2022 postponement
Omicron, the new strain of COVID-19, will not force the cancellation of next year's Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese Government claimed today. Japan, which hosted the re-arranged 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games earlier this year, today became the 19th country to confirm a case of...
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November 27, 2021
Beijing Marathon suffers second straight cancellation due to COVID-19
Organisers have confirmed the cancellation of the Beijing Marathon for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19, highlighting the challenges faced by those in charge of the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Beijing Marathon was officially postponed last month, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases domestically. Inside...
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November 26, 2021
Peloton has sued Lululemon in feud over cycle maker’s new apparel line
Peloton has sued Lululemon after the leggings maker threatened legal action against the connected fitness equipment company earlier this year. The suit, filed in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, comes just a few weeks after Peloton rolled out a massive marketing blitz behind its own apparel line. The company has...
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November 24, 2021
Nike and Skechers Settle Three Patent Suits
Nike Inc. and Skechers USA Inc. have reached a deal to end three lawsuits in the Central District of California in their long-running battle over intellectual property. According to filings on Friday, the two companies attended a mediation before Judge James Holderman on Nov. 16 where the parties agreed to...
