How Much Physical Activity Do You Really Need?
Physical activity has recently come to be seen as one of the best forms of medicine available. But how much do you need to do to reap the benefits?
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Brazil
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Brazil’s Billion-Dollar Gym Experiment
Can a grand vision of 4,000 free public gyms overcome inequality and fight Brazil’s health crisis?
How Soccer Came to Define Brazil
The massive, multicultural, multiracial nation initially struggled to find a uniting identity—until everyone started playing and watching the sport brought over by the British.
Brazil’s Legendary Soccer-Playing Socialist Medical Doctor
Unlike many of the great Brazilian players, Sócrates, who didn't become a professional until age 24, remained an outspoken political voice up until his death three years ago.
How Cattle Could Save the Brazilian Amazon
Boosting cattle density on Brazil's farms means less rainforest needs to be eliminated. Could a tax or a subsidy help achieve that?
Are the Protests in Brazil Due to Falling Inequality Levels?
The Brazilian middle class is bigger than ever, and that's why they're so fed up.
The Fashion Industry and the Institutionalization of Body Ideals and Feminine Beauty
A look at cultural- and individual-level interventions against eating disorders.
Geopolitics of Talent: United States vs. Brazil
"There are large economic gains to be realized from flows of people in both directions."