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This is an interview of how one of my best friends uses her white privilege to combat racism and act as an ally. . . . I met Meredith P. Hamilton in performing arts school while in 4th grade at Power APAC in Jackson, MS). Her focus was on dance/ballet, and mine was piano/music. I had no idea we would go on to be a best friend duo like no other. “Mere,” as I sometimes call her, was someone I grew close to as we both shared the experience of being the socially awkward kids. We would spend time after...

Energy gels are praised by some athletes as much as they are hated by the rest. Like a lot of controversial fitness products, they certainly have pros and cons. But the truth is that energy gels help replenish your calories after sixty minutes of strenuous exercise and are a lot easier to consume while you’re on the move. Have you ever tried to eat something more substantial in the middle of a three-hour running workout? I didn’t think so! The best energy gels for runners are great resources because they can easily be tucked away in a zippered pocket or...

How amazing is your dad? He has helped you through problems, taught you how to ride your bike, patched up skinned knees, embarrassed you with his silly jokes, and more. I don’t know about you, but trying to come up with great presents for dad on Father’s Day is always a huge challenge! He always says he “doesn’t want anything” and the truth is that he would just go out and buy whatever he wants or needs. Whenever I find myself feeling stumped about gifts, I try to turn to DIY gift ideas. DIY gifts are unique and special, which...

Your brachial plexus is a connection of hard-working nerves that can be prone to injury. Here’s how to keep yours safe. The brachial plexus is an important collection of nerves in the neck, responsible for sending signals from your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm and hand. “Injuries that occur either at birth — associated with delivery — or later on in life can sometimes stretch the brachial plexus,” said Jay Wellons, M.D., a surgeon in Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery. “Most of the time, a stretch will get better, but a severe stretch...