Run News for August 8, 2024

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Is Organic Food better?

Demand for organic food continues to grow. Sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector that is expected to reach $144 billion of sales by 2032.

But what exactly does organic mean and is organic food better?

An Organic USDA label means the food has been produced according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, which vary for different products, but generally require:

• Fruits, vegetables and grains are produced without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. They are grown using farming techniques that protect soil and water.

• Meat, dairy and eggs are from animals that are not given growth hormones or antibiotics and are allowed to roam freely outdoors.

• Packaged goods are created without genetically modified ingredients, or GMOs, and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Organic is not necessarily healthier. You may think that a cookie with the Organic USDA seal is a better choice, but organic labels don’t mean the product is actually better for you.

If organic cookies or soda are not healthier than non-organic versions, are organic fruits and vegetables? Studies have compared organic vs. conventional produce and have found little nutritional differences, beyond potentially higher polyphenol levels in some organic produce, which have health benefits.

A systematic review of 35 studies suggests organic food consumption may be linked to reduced incidence of metabolic syndrome, high BMI, infertility, preeclampsia and birth defects. However these do not offer a definitive conclusion to the health benefits of organic foods.

Instead of a direct correlation between organic foods and health, it's likely that people who eat organic foods tend to eat healthier overall, so are less likely to be overweight and therefore healthier.

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Cole Hocker wins gold in men's 1,500

Team USA's Cole Hocker took the gold medal in the men's 1,500-meter race and broke the Olympic record by running it in a time of 3:27.65.

World champion Josh Kerr of Britain won silver with a time of 3:27.79, and American Yared Nuguse took the bronze with a time of 3:27.80. Hocker came from behind with a blistering pace over the final stretch to overtake Kerr and break the Olympic record of 3:28.32 previously set at the Tokyo Games in 2021 by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Science-Backed Training Isn’t Just for Olympians

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Orangetheory’s appeal lies in the adaptability and precision of its functional total-body approach since participants can customize their workout to their individual fitness levels.

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The Olympics in memes

The Olympic village

Earlier this year it was announced that the Paris Olympics were lifting the intimacy ban that was in place for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the Olympic village would be stocked with 300,000 condoms.

More recently, it has been reported that the Olympic village is putting its world-class athletes to the test. Housing the 14,250 participating athletes, the village offers camaraderie and convenience through centralized coffee shops, virtual reality studios, bike rentals, beauty salons and even dental clinics. While staying in the village seems like a cool experience, Paris 2024’s focus on sustainability has left many Olympians unimpressed–driving some to leave the premises .

Athletes have complained about the suffocating buses transporting athletes to competition venues with sealed windows and no air conditioning. The athlete’s village is not air conditioned but instead uses a water-cooling system to reduce the Games’ carbon footprint. Temperatures in the past week have reached 95F degrees, considerably hotter than Paris’s average August temperature of 79F.

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