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February 11, 2026
Aerobic Exercise Shows Greatest Potential in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
A groundbreaking comprehensive analysis recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has reinforced the powerful role of exercise in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. This sweeping umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis synthesized a vast amount of data from numerous prior studies to evaluate the effectiveness of various exercise...
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February 10, 2026
EXEC: Thule Reports Flat Organic Sales in Q4; North America Shows Recovery
Thule Group reported that operating earnings on an adjusted basis grew 27.7 percent in the fourth quarter due in part to benefits from the Quad Lock acquisition, price increases and cost efficiencies. Sales were flat on an organic basis, improving from a 4 percent decline in the third quarter, with...
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February 10, 2026
Winter Olympians’ Medals Keep Breaking, But There’s a Fix
It must sting a little to reach the pinnacle of achievement in your sport only to have the symbol of that achievement promptly fall apart. That’s exactly what’s been happening to multiple athletes at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. A defect in the awards’ design has led to multiple...
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February 9, 2026
A National Park in Los Angeles? NPS Says Comment Now
If there is one thing almost universally associated with California, it’s sunny, sandy beaches. And if recent work by the National Park Service is any indication, they could serve as the cornerstone of America’s newest national park. But very significant hurdles remain. On Feb. 5, the National Park Service (NPS) opened...
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February 9, 2026
TRUBAR: Protein Bar Brand Acquired By ETi Gıda For $173 Million Cash
TRUBAR, a fast-growing protein bar brand known for dessert-inspired flavors and clean ingredients, has been acquired by Turkey-based snack company ETi Gıda in an all-cash deal valued at $173 million. ETi Gıda acquired 100% of TRUBAR with no earn-out, according to the companies. The transaction positions TRUBAR to scale further...
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February 8, 2026
‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why?
Some people hit their stride in the morning, while others feel most awake and productive at night. But a growing body of evidence suggests that being part of the latter group, the "night owls," could be linked to poorer heart health. Now, a large study published Jan. 28 in the Journal...
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February 6, 2026
Visitation Trends Show Huge Discrepancy Among National Parks
National parks are among the nation’s most beloved treasures. With locations stretching from remote Alaska wilderness to an urban downtown, their popularity varies, and many of these 63 parks experienced major changes in visitation last year. Some of them saw massive jumps in visitors, while others took a nosedive, based on preliminary...
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February 5, 2026
Marathon Sports Acquires six03 Trail Races and Cranmore Mountain Race
Marathon Sports announced the acquisition of six03 Trail Races and the Cranmore Mountain Race, expanding the company’s long-term investment in trail running in New England. The company also announced more than $100,000 in total prize money across its New England trail race portfolio for 2026. The acquisition includes the full...
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February 4, 2026
The Biggest Bass Tournament Ever: Top MLF and Elite Series Anglers Set to Duke It Out
It's finally happening. The top 50 anglers from Major League Fishing and the Elite series are set to compete in the Champions tournament for the largest first-place payout in bass fishing history. World Bass Enterprises is hosting the biggest bass tournament ever, the Champions event, on Old Hickory Lake in...
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February 4, 2026
Eddie Bauer Retail Operated Speculated to File for Bankruptcy, Close NA Stores
Catalyst Brands Group, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer in North America, is expected to file for bankruptcy under a plan to close all of its stores in the U.S. and Canada, according to multiple reports. Any bankruptcy reorganization will not impact Eddie Bauer’s manufacturing, wholesale, or e-commerce operations, as...
