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Inside the global running boom ahead of the NYC marathon

Ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon, CBS News' Nancy Chen explores why long-distance running's popularity has exploded in recent years, with some runners using races to travel the world.

CBS America

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Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?

In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.

Euronews

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Some top U.S. protein powders have high levels of lead, report finds

A new report from U.S. based Consumer Reports has identified high levels of lead in a number of market leaders for protein powder. The lead levels are most likely to cause health issues for people who consume the powders on a daily basis.

CBC News

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AI workouts are coming for your gym membership

American exercise equipment company Peloton has launched new AI software that offers real-time feedback like a personal trainer, which has some questioning whether the technology might replace in-person training with human coaches.

CBC News

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Singapore's longevity industry pushes boundaries of anti-aging science

There’s a whole industry around helping people to live longer. In Singapore, the longevity business is booming and is even supported by a government blueprint for extending life expectancy.

DW News

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AI-powered gym opens in Santa Monica

Fred Fitness, a newly opened gym in Santa Monica, California, has introduced a novel fitness experience by incorporating artificial intelligence. The state-of-the-art facility provides gym-goers with a unique workout plan that is tailore...

Fox News

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Beijingers seek respite in urban outdoors

On a hot and sunny day in Beijing, families leisurely ate lunch and cycled around foldable tables and camping tents, a scene incongruent with the Chinese capital being under near-lockdown amid an aggressive battle against COVID-19. Jayso...

Reuters

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Nike quits Russia, urges others to follow

Online fashion and luxury brands are reconsidering business in Russia after the country invaded Ukraine. Bloomberg's Angelina Rascouet and Harvard Business School's Ranjay Gulati break down the mixed strategies from brands like H&M, Ni...

Bloomberg

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Kenya's professional marathoners impacted by travel bans

Many of the world's best long-distance runners come from the hilly highlands of western Kenya. But the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of events around the world. It has been devastating for the communities that depend ...

Al Jazeera