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Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith is a senior editor and the primary feature writer at Chicago magazine. His stories have been included in several book anthologies, including Best American Sports Writing and Best American Newspaper Writing.
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'You Focus on the Golf Ball. Not on the Past or the Future.'

After an IED in Afghanistan damaged his body and mind, Marine double-amputee Jesse Williamson used golf to help put his life back together.

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Your New Ultimate Men’s Health Guy Is the Incredible Ryan Lennon

Ryan Lennon is combining his master’s degree in social work with his naval combat experience to serve sailors in need.

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When Your Gym Spotter Turns Out to Be a Scammer

Conman Rick Dugo targeted his victims in gyms until one man finally helped take him down.

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Maynor De Leon Lost 275 Pounds. He's Got 215 More to Go.

He's on an epic quest to shed 500 pounds and save his own life. What's it gonna take?

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Indian Gold

For decades, researchers have searched for an immunity superbooster that could hold back the tide of disease. In the spice markets of the Far East, they may have found it

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In Praise of Vanity

You already know that losing weight and building muscle will make you look good. Now scientists are finding that looking good will make you healthier and wealthier than you ever imagined

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Miracle on Ice

Out of shape and out of ideas, he decided to take a chance on a sport that most guys wouldn't go anywhere near. In just 2 years, he was competing for a championship

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Make Sure You Remember Every Memory

Protect your brain now to preserve your memories later.

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