Health

If you don’t top off your tank in the morning, you’ll lack the mental and physical energy you need to get through your workout and your workday.

And no, it has nothing to do with them being off limits!

These daily herbal supplements may enhance the effects of your training.

Treat yourself to a good chai with black tea, your favorite milk, and a touch of sweetness.

One doctor shares what happens to our bodies when stress takes over and how we can best manage it.

Learn how to fuel with real food on the run.

A high-fat diet may help reduce stomach distress for some athletes. Here’s how it works and when to consider trying it.

It's not uncommon to feel lethargic mid-afternoon—but understanding the causes can help you beat it.

Boost your runs and health with our guide to the mighty macro. Here are the new rules of protein.

Plus, how to produce more collagen naturally.

Try making chocolate milk at home to boost its recovery benefits.

Grab these picks for a stress-free season.

Holidays are hectic enough as a single person. Add kids, and you’ve pushed stress potential into a whole new dimension. This year, take stress out of your holiday with these simple tips.

Eat (and drink) these items to up your carbohydrate intake and reap their endurance performance benefits.

Use this build-your-own-bowl guide to create your go-to meal before big races and workouts.

For many runners, oatmeal is a go-to way to kick off the day.

Two-time Olympian Molly Huddle is sharing the recipe to the dish her mom makes every year.

This classic fluffy side has some surprise ingredients.

Practicing gratitude can help you run better—all year long.

The 2017 steeplechase world champion shared her recipe for perfectly stackable fritters.

Some of the best foods to fight inflammation are in season. Here is what you should be eating to keep soreness and swelling at bay.

The best mains, sides, pies, and more for all your holiday gatherings.

According to a new study, overtraining and underfueling share pathways, symptoms, and diagnostic complexities. Those connections have important implications for long-term adaptation and health.

The pro runner's family recipe for pozole makes for an amazing pre-holiday meal to gather everyone together.

Let's get the discomfort off your chest and understand why the girls hurt and what you can do about it.

A starter guide on upping your game through meditation.

Here are nine common signals you should pay attention to and what they mean when you experience them.

Be sure to enjoy plenty of these seven foods that are proven to fight insomnia and deliver a restful night of zzz's.

Feeling SAD? These strategies will bring more light to your (now shorter) days.

You don't have to suffer through this common runner injury.

Can eating the right foods help reduce inflammation and speed up recovery time?

Yes, we can overcome serious food and body issues, but it takes work.

For years there’s been a dearth of scientific research on what female bodies need for optimal performance. Here’s what we now know about how women runners should fuel their bodies differently from men.

While fitness seems like a protective factor, doctors urge us all to remain vigilant against getting sick.

These muffins have made it onto our regular breakfast menu: Pumpkin Streusel, Spelt Blueberry Yogurt, and Vegan Red Velvet.

This week on Mastering Meal Prep with Elyse Kopecky, we cut up.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse shows the best way to break down a sweet potato for meal prep.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse is getting into the details of onion prep.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse teaches how to correctly cut up garlic.

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse is removing the mystery from kale.

This video series aims to help you cook smarter and healthier.

Do these five quick and easy moves, which are designed to quiet your stress reflex and bring your body back into equilibrium.

A new study shows just 30 minutes of exercise can help shake off cognitive fatigue.

Seriously, we made them all.

And what we don't know yet.

Apple cider vinegar has been making a huge comeback for its health benefits—is the gummy version the solution to a face-puckering problem?

Run faster, lift more, jump higher—no matter what your sport of choice is, there are always ways to improve. But one thing can get in the way every time: Chronic inflammation.

Can't see the forest for the trees? These lifestyle tips will help reframe your perspective on prioritizing your own health.

The best high-protein breakfasts for athletes (and no, you don't have to eat eggs).

We teamed up with pro runner (and serious cheese enthusiast) Rebecca Mehra to help you build a showstopping cheese board.

Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches, and sport psychologists offer their advice.

Everyone's heart rate is going to be different. Here's how to know if yours is healthy.

Your body is a powerful machine, and at the center of it all lies a strong, pounding engine.

Myths about how high your heart rate should go persist.

Drinking was messing with his performance, so an endurance athlete set out to make a delicious nonalcoholic beer.

How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

Our favorite almond butters for value, texture, and more.

The combo of red peppers and tomatoes makes for a vitamin C payload.

Follow these tips and tricks for tresses as strong as your running stride.

It's light, easy, and a great way to clean out the fridge.

Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?

Bioavailability reveals which nutrients on the plate work in harmony and which battle absorption.

The quick carbs and lean protein help with recovery.

A sports scientist explains why our bodies seem to be working against us at times.

Sure, salads are healthy – but new research suggests they might be especially great for those at-risk for heart disease. The key to a healthier heart could lie in packing your plate with more leafy green veggies.

Full of protein and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these plant-based pasta options are perfect for runners.

These unusual up-and-coming sports nutrition products come with some promising research that may make them a popular choice for those putting in the mega-miles.

If you're experiencing a little discomfort on the front of your legs, try these five techniques to ease shin pain.

This powerhouse in a bowl can be served as a smaller side with meat, chicken, or fish.

There are many ways to enjoy your off season from running.

An ankle injury can really put a kink in your race plans. Here’s how to treat and prevent common ankle injuries.

This soba noodle salad came to be when Shalane Flanagan—and her world-record holder mom—fell in love with homemade peanut sauce.

There's a lot of confusing carb information out there. Thankfully, our RDN is here to clear things up.

If you’re suffering from joint pain, going plant-based could improve your quality of life.

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition from a dietitian.