For decades, the health community had written off collagen as a “useless” protein. It wasn’t essential, in that it contained no amino acids you couldn’t make yourself. It didn’t contribute directly to muscle protein synthesis, so the bodybuilders weren’t interested. In all my years running marathons and then competing in …
Read More »A Guide to Attractive Nuisances
As summer approaches, people start looking forward to spending time outdoors. Children especially get excited about playing outside. While parents should be encouraging their children to be active, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers they could face in their outdoor environments, especially in the summertime. In …
Read More »Reduce Your Impact With Our Car Emissions Guide and Calculator
What kind of impact do you have on the environment? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. One ton is equivalent to a balloon that’s about 30 feet in diameter, so if you were to visualize …
Read More »Guide to Filing Taxes in 2020
Tax season is often a stressful time for most people. It’s especially true for taxpayers with complicated tax filing needs due to owning a business or having a significant amount of investments, among other situations. In 2020, we’re also dealing with a global crisis that only occurs about once every …
Read More »A Beginner’s Guide to Exercising at Home
You’re spending a lot of time at home. You’re assessing your health and your body and are unhappy with some aspect of it. The gyms in your area are closed. You’re trying to be financially sensible going forward. A confluence of events is nudging you with a pretty clear voice: …
Read More »A User’s Guide to Face Masks
Here’s everything you need: The Case for Masks The Dos and Don’ts of Masks Choosing or Making a Mask How to Take Care of a Mask The Case for Masks Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be …
Read More »Your Assets and the Sharing Economy: The Ultimate Guide
The sharing economy has become common practice in recent years, with third-party services and apps popping up left and right to help those looking to make extra cash connect with those looking to rent. The range of things that can be brought into the sharing economy is never-ending. In fact, …
Read More »Guide to Capital One Miles
Please Note: The Capital One® Spark® Miles for Business and Capital One® Spark® Miles Select for Business is currently unavailable through our site. Capital One has established a significant footprint within the travel rewards segment. In total, the issuer offers four different travel-specific reward cards: the Capital One® Venture® Rewards …
Read More »Coronavirus and Your Car Insurance: A Practical Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every part of daily life, from sheltering in place to lost paychecks. While car insurance is no exception, the good news is that every major provider has pledged to help Americans in need like never before. To separate fact from fiction, we spoke with experts …
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