Health

Mental breaks are more important than ever. Below, experts discuss their health benefits and offer seven ways you can take one.

A homemade spicy-sweet Hoisin sauce makes these the ribs a quintessential family-style meal.

These single-serve appetizer jars are a game changer. We’re showing you how to make your own jarcuterie along with two unique recipes to try.

Step aside, Sleepytime tea. These upgraded night-night nightcaps are formulated to help you relax.

Put it on repeat, please. This salad combines rich avocado with bitter greens and tart grapefruit into an oh-so-refreshing combination.

This often-overlooked cause of heel pain requires a different approach than true plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to test and treat it.

Did you know that depression manifests in physical ways? Here are the physical signs of depression, what you can do and when to seek help.

Feeling sluggish? Or like you're losing strength? It could be that you're low on this critical macronutrient.

Plus five recipes that might help you get a better night's sleep.

Eating enough food can be a high stakes game for athletes.

A new study expands the benefits of the OG health foods.

Mindfulness meditation can enhance focus, boost racing performance, lower pain perception, and treat anxiety. Here’s what it is, and how to start.

Ever get a sudden, intense, throbbing headache, on both sides of your head, during or after a workout or race? You’re not crazy.

That annoying itch can stop you in your tracks during a run. Find out how to prevent it.

New science shows a disconnect between injury and pain, and suggests we may be better able to self-manage training pains than we think.

Everyday stress doesn't stand a chance against these breathing exercises.

Researchers from Sao Paulo found that marathoners taking a probiotic supplement were less likely to get sick after their race.

We all have the moments (or weeks) where we don't want to run. Here are a few simple tricks to break out of that.

Think vitamin D is solely for building strong bones? This key nutrient plays a role in your muscles, mood, and energy levels—meaning a deficiency can impact your health in a number of ways.

Bored stiff of whole wheat pasta and brown rice? These globetrotting grains — including one from Ethiopia — are ready to take your training diet up a notch.

Running for anxiety? These methods will make your miles more effective.

It’s 10 minutes well spent.

There is a time and place for ice to treat an injury. Read on to find out how healing works and when you should reach for the ice cubes.

A classic Asian condiment, sambal, brings a little heat to this sautéed cod dish.

Finding a good therapist can be a process.

One runner reflects on the way we talk about running and mental health.

Plus, how real women use the brain boost from running.

An afternoon snooze can make you feel stronger, more creative, and less stressed. Here's six ways to power nap like a pro.

After hundreds of miles of training and racing, we sat down to learn a bit more about nutrition plans and training tips from a real pro.

It's hard to see a person you care about struggle with their mental health, and even tougher to know how to help. Here are some expert tips for how to broach the topic with different people in your life.

Being constantly worn down from work can not only impact your running goals, it can worsen your overall quality of life. Here’s how to break the cycle.

Upset stomach when you use sports products? These may help.

How your gut works dictates how the rest of your body, including your mind, works.

And what it means for you as a runner.

Meditation may be an ancient practice, but it’s one that’s highly valuable for your health. Learn how regular meditation can boost your immune system.

Now that part of the country is vaccinated, previous recommendations about mask wearing are being re-written.

The scientific reasons your training boosts your brain—and what you can do to take advantage of it.

When we are grounded, we are able to better engage in the present and forge deeper connections with the people in our lives. Here's how to use grounding in your mindfulness practice.

Yes, caffeine can give you wings. But there are a few important things you need to know first before pounding the espressos.

Composting is one of the best eco-friendly habits you can build at home. Learn how to start your own compost collection process with these easy steps and tips to get started.

Taking the reins on your gut health starts in the kitchen.

These recipes ditch refined sugars and embrace fermented foods and fiber, which help a healthy microbiome thrive.

Even taking a short break from sitting can improve your health and your running.

A 2020 study from the journal Current Developments in Nutrition found that healthier diets also often equal more food waste.

A new study out of Kaiser Permanente Southern California looks at the correlation between activity level and COVID hospitalizations and mortality.

Athletes are increasingly turning to beets – and you could benefit from this colorful root vegetable too. Learn how beets can improve heart and brain health, endurance and circulation.

If you're an athlete, take note of these nutrients to ensure you're getting enough.

Our dietitians explain why avocados should be front and center in your daily food routine.

Glycogen fuels performance, and manipulating it properly can make you stronger.

It’s not just your immune system that will benefit from this approachable advice from two-time NY Times Bestselling author, Elyse Kopecky.

Your daily habits can have a huge effect on how well you sleep. Do these 7 things and ensure you wake up ready to rock your day (and your run).

It's one of the more common injuries among runners. Here's how to deal with it fast.

It’s like a muscle. You have to train it.

We put ourselves in uncomfortable situations all the time. It could help us cope with life, too.

How two runners have learned to adapt, grow, and thrive.

From wildfires to car traffic, all runners should be aware of the air quality before working up a sweat.

You can benefit from adding plant protein to your diet, even if you have no plans on going vegan.

Finding the right products to fuel your training can sometimes be overwhelming. We put three new products to the test to help guide you.

Plus, eight easy ways to get more vegetables into your day.

Is this golden herb the health and performance boon that we’ve been told? Let science tell the story.

The latest fueling guidelines for maintaining peak running form.

Reflux, regurgitation, and heartburn are all signs something's off in your gut.

Let things go to better reach your goals.

The bright, fresh flavor also replenishes lost electrolytes.

Your pill, shot, or IUD does more than prevent pregnancy—it also alters your cycle.

Leading sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims answers your most pressing questions.

Super-speedy lunches that taste gourmet and usher in much-needed moments of soothing satisfaction.

Behind the sheath of pregnancy’s glow, many women feel can feel confused, emotional, even embarrassed—yet in many ways, we still approach the topic with dated stereotypes and unrealistic images of a changing body. Cassie Shortsleeve reports on the dramatic mind and body shifts that come with having a baby and how to emerge with a newborn, your sanity, and your fitness.

It’s important to fuel well on shorter time scales too.

From Mexico City to the seaside resort city of Puerto Vallarta, we're bringing you a selection of authentic recipes from around the country.

If you're feeling constantly fatigued, tired throughout the day, or frequently experiencing the onset of mid-run weakness, it may be your low ferritin levels. Here's what to do.

As you ramp up your training, follow this guide to make sure you don’t under- or overeat, as both can affect your performance.

For some runners, allergies can happen during every season. Keep your passages clear with these tips.

Set up your space and create habits that make working and spending time at home healthier, happier, and more efficient.

Calories aren't an effective measurement of the healthfulness of a meal: Here are five things you should be counting instead.

Training in a depleted state could have different effects on female athletes and male athletes. But for everyone, it comes with potential risks.

A new study provides more incentive to keep tabs on your cycle.

Protein powders aren’t just for bodybuilders. Your simple guide to getting the most bang for your buck.