Fitness And Health

That Big Mac might be costing you more depending on where you live.  A study by NetCredit determined the most expensive states and cities for fast food. NetCredit analyzed GrubHub data to determine the cost of menu items from Burger King, McDonald’s, Popeyes, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in the largest cities of each American state. They then determined the average national price, as well as the price premium, above or below the national average. Their findings revealed that fast food prices are anything but uniform. Anchorage, AK and Honolulu, HI both pay more than 18 percent above the national average for fast food, the biggest discrepancy for any location analyzed. Alaska is also the state that sees the biggest upcharge on fast food, with an 18.17 percent increase over the national average. Food is infamously pricey in remote Alaska, which explains some of the increase. The study also found that Alaskans are increasingly willing to pay even more money—anywhere from $10–$30—...

An extremely rare Tom Brady card is currently up for auction. In fact, the card is so rare that it comes from an alternative universe in which the seven-time Super Bowl Champion played major league baseball instead of football . And it's expected to fetch as much as $250,000 by the time the auction ends next month. The card is part of Topps' Bowman Draft 2023 set, which features a young Brady as a rookie for the Montreal Expos after he was selected in the 18th round of the MLB Draft by the Expos in 1995. Ultimately, Brady declined the offer, instead following through with his plans to play college football with the University of Michigan, before becoming arguably the greatest NFL player of all time. According to leading collectibles marketplace Goldin, which is facilitating the auction , the card should be considered the "crown jewel" of the star athlete's trading card portfolio and the "ultimate prize" for any Brady collector. Among a total of just 81...

Just one month after debuting, the new  Tesla Cybertruck has been involved in its first reported collision. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the Tesla crashed into a Toyota Corolla in Palo Alto, CA. The battery electric full-size pickup truck, which was introduced as a concept vehicle in November 2019, has become known for its unusual triangular body design and flat stainless steel metal sheet panels. Safety experts have raised concerns that the angular design and steel exterior could pose risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles on the road. Though, in this instance, the driver of the Cybertruck sustained only a minor injury and declined medical transportation. According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle also did not appear to be operating in autonomous mode. However, photos of the accident that have since surfaced on Reddit show that the Cybertruck didn't seem to suffer much damage, des...

When London commuters lose things on the city's public transportation system, the items are taken to Greasby's auction house, a family-run business founded in 1919. In addition to Transport for London lost and found, the auction house likewise sells museum lost property, police evidence, and items from household and shop clearances. And for dedicated customers who frequent the shop, there are bargains to be found and profits to be turned. Case in point, UK's The Telegraph recently published a piece on the auction house and spoke with one buyer in his 40s who once paid £500 for a Rolex he got at auction, that turned out to be worth considerably more. The man, identified only as "Rupert," works part-time at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK's tax, payments and customs authority. However, he supplements his income “buying and selling tech" and regularly bids on items at Greasby's. "I pick up stuff here and sell it on eBay," he said. W...

Spending the holidays with your new partner's family for the first time can be daunting, to say the least. But in the case of new couple  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce , the singer's brother apparently "killed" it. Kelce opened up about the thoughtful gift Swift's younger brother Austin Swift gave him for Christmas—while wearing full Santa attire, to boot—on a special holiday-themed episode of his  New Heights podcast that he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce on Friday. The "Kelce Family Year End Holiday Spectacular" featured the brothers' parents Donna and Ed Kelce, as well as Jason's wife Kylie Kelce. He made the reveal near the end of the podcast when the pair give their weekly "Stamp of the Week" shoutout, which was dedicated to Austin in this episode. “It was a full commit. He killed it," Kelce recalled. "And he actually made me feel like a child, because his gift to me was straight out of the bag—in the Santa sack,...

Aaron Rodgers received quite the dressing down this week after confirming that he won't be back to play for the New York Jets this season. After  suffering an Achilles injury during the very first game with his new team, the 40-year-old quarterback had dangled hope that he might bounce back before the end of the season. But with the 5–9 Jets now eliminated from playoff contention, Rodgers is officially out. The news clearly did not sit well with sports commentator Nick Wright, co-host of FS1's First Things First . During Wednesday's show, Wright took Rodgers to task for being "disingenuous" about his alleged comeback, in addition to a laundry list of grievances such as the future Hall of Famer misleading the public about his vaccination status in 2021. "Aaron thinks that he’s the relative on Thanksgiving that nobody wants to, you know, get caught in a corner with because this guy tells you the hard truths," Wright started off his rant about Rodgers....

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. REI has announced its final member discount of 2023, granting REI Co-op members 20% off the most expensive item in their cart until 11:59 p.m. PST. This comes after a wave of holiday sales that saw discounts on everything from winter jackets to car roof racks. This member discount is slightly different as REI Co-op members (and those interested in becoming members) have one day to save on products that weren’t available during the other events, including Yeti coolers, running shoes from On, and even the iconic #500-series Chelsea boots from Blundstone. To get the discount, members have to log into their REI Co-op accounts and use the code “WINTER23” at checkout. Those who aren’t members have the opportunity to gain access to this discount by signing up today for a lifetime membership for the one-time $30 fee. Signing up also grants access ...

The ideal ski pack is light, unobtrusive, and highly water-resistant. Whether you’re racking up lift laps at your local ski hill , skinning in the side country, or embarking on a weekend hut trip , a ski pack provides storage for everything from snacks to extra layers. Ski packs are a different animal than their day-hike, multi-day backpack , and book -bag counterparts. In many ways, they’re some of the most ingeniously engineered and painstakingly thought-out pieces of equipment we’ve tested. The following seven exceptional ski packs prove just how multi-functional a pack can be while being so uncumbersome that you’ll actually forget that it’s on your back. Our overall favorite for 2024 is the Patagonia SnowDrifter 20L which offers exceptional compression, organization, and versatility while fooling us all into thinking it was designed for lift-accessed skiing—until we tested it out in the backcountry. Related: These Are the Best New Skis for 2024 Our Testing Process: Why You Shou...

Budget airline Play Airlines is offering travelers an irresistible deal to ring in the New Year, but only for a very limited time. Play is offering half-priced flights to Europe from several major U.S. hubs if you book through Saturday, December 30, with deals starting at just $293. The Points Guy reported the deal. The Icelandic carrier is offering trips from Boston, Washington, and New York to Reykjavik, London, Dublin, Paris, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Currently, the dates on offer range from January through May and September through October of 2024. Itineraries can be booked directly with Play Airlines , and must be complete by 11:59 pm on December 30. All Play flights leaving the U.S. will be routed through Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. Prices vary based on the route, and Play doesn’t guarantee they won’t fluctuate. At the time of publication, the airline was offering flights from Boston to Reykjavik starting at $180, and New York to Paris star...

Icelandic strongman Hafthor Björnsson, widely considered one of the most powerful strength athletes in the world, is hard at work preparing for the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic. It will be Björnsson’s first competition in more than three years. Björnsson shared a video of his preparation with fans, in which he lifted a whopping 925 pounds. Though that sounds lethal, Björnsson started with smaller weights and patiently increased his pace from there, adding 110.2 additional pounds per set. To prevent from maxing himself out, Björnsson allowed himself an eight-minute rest between each interval. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) Björnsson originally intended to lift a little over 900 pounds, but felt encouraged to go for the full 925 on the day. It’s a miraculous show just three months after he tore his pectoral muscle clear off of the bone during a September bench press (via Fitness ...

That time spent with Mario could be better for you than you might expect. At least that's according to the results of a new study. Researchers in Germany recently published a study in Frontiers of Psychology  that looked at how playing 3D video games can treat cognitive symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD), including "reduced affect, mood, and cognitive impairments such as memory problems."  In the study, 46 participants diagnosed with MDD were split into three groups, with one playing the Nintendo Switch game Super Mario Odyssey, while another used a cognitive training computer program (CogPack), and a third underwent traditional treatments like psychotherapy and medication.  After six weeks, the Super Mario Odyssey  group saw the greatest decrease in self-reported MDD symptoms, with instances falling nearly 50 percent. Furthermore, the Super Mario Odyssey  group reported much higher motivation to continue treatment than the othe...

Skip Bayless has finally had it with Taylor Swift and the NFL, calling the pop star a “distraction” after the Chiefs fumbled their Christmas day game at Arrowhead. After a devastating 20–14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Bayless posed a blunt question to Swift’s beau, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, along with his friend, QB Patrick Mahomes, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid.  “Feels like it's about time to call Taylor Swift a distraction,” the Undisputed host posted on X (formerly Twitter). “What do you think, Patrick? Andy? How about you, Travis?” Feels like it's about time to call Taylor Swift a distraction. What do you think, Patrick? Andy? How about you, Travis? — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) December 25, 2023 Cameras found Swift in the stands a number of times during Monday’s game, as they often do when she’s in attendance . The Christmas match was a particularly rough one for the Chiefs, as they began the day as the favorite to win. At one point, Kelce was caught on ...

A woman in Minnesota is suing a nightmare dentist who “disfigured” her by performing more than 30 procedures in a single visit, a lawsuit reviewed by The Daily Mail claims. Kathleen Wilson filed a civil suit against Dr. Kevin Molldrem on December 21 concerning a July 2020 incident in which he treated her for an extreme case of tooth decay. Molldrem opened the Molldrem Family Dentistry in Eden Prairie in 2004; recently, a second location was opened nearby. According to Wilson, Molldrem allegedly performed four root canals, eight crowns, and 20 fillings during a single appointment. After being left in pain, “embarrassed, disfigured, and distressed,” she allegedly sought treatment from a variety of other dentists to correct the defendant’s work. When Wilson came to Molldrem for a consultation on July 7, 2020, he deduced that “virtually every tooth” in her mouth was experiencing decay. Florida dental professor Dr. Avrum Goldstein, who’s also working as an expert witness for the prosecut...

There are more entrepreneurs starting companies today than at any other point in history. This is in large part thanks to the rapid development of technology that makes it simpler than ever to build new ideas. The technological advances have led to a decade of innovation spanning every industry, from finance to healthcare to agriculture. While creating a product has gotten materially easier, standing out and actually being able to attract customers has become much harder. With increased competition, entrepreneurs are needing to find more creative ways to do marketing. Developing a successful brand involves a delicate blend of art and science. The most successful brand builders seem to possess both a meticulous attention to detail and an ability to think about the bigger picture. To dive deeper into understanding how to build and scale a multimillion-dollar brand, Men’s Journal spoke with 25-year-old Deep Patel, the founder of recent eight-figure exit Blu Atlas, a global men’s person...