mental health

Your HRV can be a helpful indicator for several trends in your training. It can also predict an oncoming decrease in mental wellness. Here’s what we know.

The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.

The Olympian talks about her new coach, training program, and why she’s feeling better than ever.

A pair of recent studies from Iowa State University found that even just a half hour of exercise may boost the effects of therapy over time.

With or without running, you are valuable and important. Is it time to step away from the watch?

"Keeping gratitude in the forefront of my mind saved my relationship with running."

Depression is a complex, common illness that stems from social, psychological, and biological factors. New research aims to unlock the interplay between physical activity and depression.

Yes, training can be a stress-buster—or it can cause even more stress. Learn how to find the line between the two and get smart about stress.

Go ahead, let your mind wander. It can be highly beneficial for your overall health and wellness.

Languishing is so 2021.

The silver medalist shot-putter uses her experience to open a dialogue around mental health and well-being.

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

A starter guide on upping your game through meditation.

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

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

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

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

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

Dana Henderson logs miles to find her strength—and raises funds in support of suicide prevention as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon.

In her journey to the Olympics, Cockrell learned the importance of perspective and managing expectations.

Reacting to my kiddo's meltdowns only made them worse. Here's what happened when I learned to respond instead.

A sports psychologist gives seven tips to create your own winning mantras.

Runners set big goals and often those dreams don’t come true. It happens to everybody—even Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.

Three-time Olympic gold medalist long jumper and sprinter knows something about rising to the occasion on the world's biggest stage. And she has a powerful message for fans and spectators.

The way you talk to yourself can be the key to a performance breakthrough.

Prebiotics may improve your gut health and just may support your mental health too. Studies have found these supplements reduced anxiety in some individuals while they got to work in the microbiome.

Research shows how you address yourself on challenging runs affects your performance.

We spoke with three sports psychologists about how to prioritize mental health alongside physical health.

Lucy Del Gaudio wasn't finding success with traditional meds. Early morning runs have made all the difference.

We might focus too heavily on how running leads some people to weight loss and not enough on how it changes our minds, too.

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

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.

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.

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

The American Psychological Association study shows that the pandemic has done a number on our mental and physical well-being.

Finding a good therapist can be a process.

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

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.

And what it means for you as a runner.

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.

Ajee’ Wilson is an Olympian and 800-meter American record-holder. She’s also the “coolest customer” you’ll ever meet, her coach says. Find out just how this U.S. track star remains unflappable under pressure and has become a master at resilience—and how you, too, can persevere through personal challenges.

Let things go to better reach your goals.

Marathoner Denise Williams has had running come and go in her life, but now sees outdoor recreation as essential to her continued self-care.

Nutrition therapist and trail runner Maria Dalzot shares wisdom on keeping a healthy balance, especially during a pandemic.

A new author grapples with what she can control and how to let go of miles and word counts.

How trail runner Keely Henninger found her way back to running after injury gave her a reality check.

Finding your path is more than a cliché: It can help you reach your potential. Discover what purpose looks like and how to find yours.

Here are five critical steps to start the new year on a positive note and with a sense of renewal.

Between the pandemic, the news, financial hardships, childcare...we’re all so tired. Here’s how runners can take care of themselves.

These expert-approved techniques can also help you have a better relationship with running—and yourself.

An expert weighs in on how to get through any winter blues you might be feeling.

Let's get lost.

From text neck to time wasted staring at a screen, your body will thank you for taking a break from the smartphone.

What the ultrarunner has learned about health, happiness, and love from one of the toughest years of her life.

Psychologists present concrete steps to creatively counter the very real risk of depression right now.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. These runners think it's time to end the stigma around anxiety.

Are you craving long runs these days—or none at all? There's a reason behind both inclinations.

Professional athletes and experts share how learning from their injuries is helping them to cope with coronavirus.

We can do a better job of recognizing that injuries are rooted in physical issues, but often come with huge mental consequences.

It can give you a longer life, better sleep, improved immunity, mood, and more—and yes, it's even good for your knees and lower back.

Practice holding two seemingly incompatible emotions at the same time and balancing them, to break out of feeling like a situation is all-or-nothing.

In the face of injuries or setbacks, experts say we can often fall into distorted thinking patterns. Asking yourself this one question can help you paint a more accurate reflection.

Labeling the exact feeling you have in a given moment— calling an emotion what it is—can be surprisingly powerful.

In every challenging set of circumstances, there are ways—even small ones—to regain control and take action.

This research-backed drill can help you accept where you’re at and then take the next step forward.

The skills that allow you to adapt and endure during a race can get you through the challenge and unpredictability of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sometimes we need a little bit of time to contemplate our feelings about running. Here's how to make sure you are the perfect match.

Check out Jen Ator's author page.

Check out Jen Ator's author page.

Because it’s not just the youth sports culture that needs to change.

How do you know if you're addicted to running? If your training schedule is ruling your life, yet you're not feeling any joy from it, you may have an unhealthy relationship.

“When you feel so alone and like nobody understands what you’re going through, it’s terrible. That’s why I felt inclined to share my struggles.”

It's not as popular as road running, but taking to the trails can help you switch up your stride and slay your next road race.

Genuine passion for what she does made her a home-improvement television favorite. Amid the boom of her high-profile career, one thing that’s helped keep her grounded—and sane—is running.

Denise Sauriol's transparency about her struggles is part of what endears her to so many runners.

Check out Jessica Cerra's author page.

In his new book Running Is My Therapy, Scott Douglas explains how running improves your brain structure.

Mental health has gained more attention in the public sphere—but there are still intense stigmas about depression and anxiety.