Health

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.

Taking care of the powerhouse hidden inside your cells can help you stay stronger longer.

Looking to improve your nighttime routine or create your own sleep sanctuary? These nine items might be worth investing in.

A red face after running is not necessarily a bad thing. This dermatologist explains why.

You know that some foods are better than others pre-run, but do you know what they are?

Knowing how best to use exercise and training to lower your stress levels can reap huge rewards.

Let’s talk about periods.

Exercise has a hugely beneficial impact on cardiovascular health and mortality rates, but at a certain volume of exercise those benefits start to decrease.

Should you be running if you feel a knot on the bottom of your foot?

Get a variety of carbs in for level energy throughout the day.

The majority of injuries are an extension of improper nutrition. That's where the idea of pre-covery comes into play.

Think outside the shaker bottle and get creative by cooking with protein powder. Use these tips to add an extra protein boost to just about any food imaginable.

Maximize the benefits of your caffeine consumption by timing it around your run.

Talk about the best pick-me-up.

If regular coffee isn’t your cup of proverbial tea, consider these other sources of a good caffeine kick from "Sports Nutrition Handbook." As you’ll see, they provide a healthy helping of other nutrients, too.

The hips don't lie—if you are experiencing pain, something is wrong. Here's what your hip pain could mean and how to treat it.

Registered dietitians weigh in on the best food for women to eat when it's that time of the month.