- Joining the inspiring runners in the New York City Marathon yesterday was 75-year-old George Hirsch, chairman of the board of directors of the New York Road Runners. He came out of a five-year marathon retirement to run two in a three-week period and finished both in around four hours. We’re officially impressed! [Runner’s World]
- If 26.2 miles isn’t impressive enough, consider a new challenge: vertical marathons. Competitors race to the top of some of the world’s tallest buildings, including the 2,109 steps of the Willis Tower in Chicago. [That’s Fit]
- While optimistic women may live longer, thinking negatively may also have some surprising benefits: Being in a bad mood may make you less gullible and boost your memory. [Reuters]
- Just as height doesn’t make you a naturally gifted basketball player (we wish it did!), a high IQ doesn’t necessarily make you smart. [NewScientist]
- We enjoy a little splurge now and again without completely falling off the diet wagon. However, a recent study found that just one cigarette does a lot more damage than that one extra helping of dessert. Among 18- to 30-year-olds, just one cigarette stiffens arteries by 25%, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. [Vitamin G]
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