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Environmental concerns thrust the Mediterranean diet back into the spotlight. But will it zap your athletic potential?
I'm a runner coming off my competitive season, and I've been super vigilant about watching my weight. Is there anything wrong with gaining a few pounds over the holidays?
Examining the perpetual youth and singular talent of surfing's king
My heart feels like it skips a beat every once in a while, especially during exercise. Is this something I should get checked out?
Our drive to raise billions annually is a crazy effective performance enhancer.
I'm training for an upcoming marathon, and my company's giving out influenza vaccines the week of my race. Will the shot impact my performance?
5 brain hacks that will make you fitter and faster right now
I'm planning to spend a lot of time at the gym this winter. How do I know that mine gets a clean bill of health?
I know that proper form while I'm working out is important, but what about my posture the rest of the day—does that really impact my fitness level?
This ergonomist has a mission: to design an office that's scientifically proven to boost your fitness, mental health, and productivity.
Or is another mysterious condition to blame for deaths during the swim leg? A new report unveils a long-misunderstood killer.
We don't know if the biohacking craze is full of snake-oil salesmen or prophets. Probably a little of both.
Don't shorten your routine just yet.
Improve your life in five minutes or less.
Face it, most of us aren't complete athletes. We lack the strength to make us fit, and we follow cultlike exercise programs. But there is a cure: Listen to renegade coach Mark Rippetoe, grab a barbell, and get back to basics.
Health-and-fitness publications often takes liberties (gasp!) with scientific studies. Here's why you shouldn't believe everything you read—and how to separate the facts from the slough.
Ultrarunning recovery and racing tips from the winner of the TransRockies Trail Run.
I like to exercise in the afternoon or evening, but I often feel too tired to motivate myself. Could a quick rest help?
As patients jettison insurance plans for concierge care, some are looking to optimize their fitness level along with their health.
We're all familiar with digital detoxes, but one young man took it a step further. Many steps further in fact.
Rule One: Don't confine your training to the gym. Movement needs to be a lifestyle. Rule Two: Don't just move. You need a goal. And you need to train.
Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.
Anxiety, depression, obesity—kids are increasingly becoming unhappy and unhealthy. But there is a pill-free solution: outdoor play.
Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.
No, don't stop using it. But you need to go beyond SPF and add more protection to your arsenal.
I thought that starchy foods aren't good for you—why do I keep reading about the health benefits of this certain type?
Most of us shower daily to stay clean. But from a scientific standpoint, our modern hygiene habits are overrated.
Don't listen to the headlines—you need more than seven hours of sleep to play hard.
Sports nutrition companies like Herbalife have been hawking health-in-a-pill for years with no evidence that their products work. And despite edging into possibly illegal territory, they're going to continue to get away with it.
I usually sleep for a full eight hours, but lately my new baby has been waking us up every few hours. Does interrupted sleep still count as sleep?
Plants have long been lauded for their health-promoting antioxidants. But recent research upends that thinking—broccoli is good for you precisely because it stresses your body.
Whether you're an elite rock climber or just plain hard on your hands, these are the tips you need to keep your skin strong and healthy.
1,800 CrossFit gyms already offer programs for kids. Should they?
There's more to life than chasing definition in certain muscle groups. Maintaining a healthy weight, for instance.
We caught up with Wallace J. Nichols to learn about his new book, which explores all the surprising ways water contributes to our happiness—and our success.
The "eight-percent rule" ignores the power exercise has to counter time spent on your butt.
Hardrock veteran Kirk Apt has logged 2,010 miles and 680,000 feet of vertical ascent through the San Juan Mountains since 2000. Here's how.
New research suggests your pet really loves you, just not necessarily in the way you think.
Most CrossFit affiliates across the country welcome out-of-towners who want to take part in the workout of the day—or WOD—making any vacation into a possible CrossFit vacation. But if you’re looking for a trip that specifically caters to people who like to spend their free time doing burpees, snatches, ring…
Sometimes you have to take your own advice—or suck it up and eat crow.
From wombats to killer whales, animals suffer from OCD, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and mood disorders. What that says about us, and how we can learn to be "therapy humans" for our pets.
You’re likely to face some hot races, or at least some hot training days, this summer. So I asked five elite ultramarathoners what gear they recommend to keep cool during the hottest months of the year. Below, I’ve listed five gear hacks, tips, and products these men use to battle…
That magic threshold is, well, bogus. And we've known it for years. So why are we still so obsessed with logging 10,000 hours of deliberate practice?
Taking your kids to an ultramarathon can be a distraction from the aches and pains of running long distances
Bet you didn’t think this would come up in your fitness regimen, but your esophagus needs love during training, too. Intense exercise can contribute to heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and there’s a good chance that ramping up your routine may be causing your symptoms, says…
How do we put this nicely? If you’re anything like the participants in a recent Canadian study, you’re probably wrong about your workout intensity. (And yes, you probably are like them, considering that the group contained both men and women of different ages, ethnicities, and BMI classes.)…
What’s one thing college kids and health nuts apparently have in common? Butt chugging. And a total lack of common sense.
There's a new brand in town. Does its dehydrated food stack up to—or shrivel before—its rivals?
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
These oases of relaxation, adventure, mindful eating, and awe-inspiring views are going to be very popular once it's safe travel again. Until then, we can dream.
Keep your four-legged adventure companion cool in the heat this summer.
With a little help from Make-A-Wish, Yosemite’s first honorary park ranger earns his keep and proves his strength
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
Depending on the school of thought you’re following, meditation can be practiced in a number of ways—sitting cross-legged in a dark room, while on a long run, or even on a crowded bus with the help of a smartphone app and a pair of headphones. In general, though,…
Some good foods contains natural SPF—and you should be eating more of them
Vitamin B12 shots have been around for years, and they’re often marketed as a miracle cure for everything from fatigue to depression to those stubborn extra pounds you can’t shake. And while it’s true that a B12 deficiency can contribute to those things, there is…
Some full-grown athletes are turning to breast milk—yeah, you heard us—for an energy boost and protein push. If you're thinking there's something wrong with that, you're right.
New Healthkit app displays live fitness data, connects doctors and patients in real-time
From long flights to backpacking treks, one of the ugly universal truths of travel is a condition known as stanky bottom. Toilet paper is no match for this. In fact, it often exacerbates the problem, causing chafing and other issues. When stanky bottom strikes—and strike it will—you’re going to need…
You should be vigilant about Ebola if you’re traveling to West Africa, just as you should take precautions with more common threats such as crime, malaria, and crazy drivers. It’s all part of safe and healthy traveling. But don’t worry excessively about it. Below are some tips for minimizing the…
It's not just mental. Even mild amounts of anxiety and stress can subvert your performance.
For years, an underground movement has claimed that the very food we eat—by virtue of the pesticides and herbicides we so commonly use—is poisoning us. Until now, they’ve been (at best) ignored and (more often than not) mocked. Suddenly though, it looks like the joke has been on us all along.
It's never too late to start training, just keep at it
Study finds correlation between lack of exercise and deficient long-term memory.
Microbes in your stomach support the multi-billion-dollar probiotics industry, your workout, and possibly even your sex drive.
New research suggests that some of the physiological benefits of working out outside can be mimicked by adaptions to an indoor routine.
ϳԹ and Greenfield chew the fat about locally sourced food—and learning to grow and hunt your own.
Scurvy set into Wilson Price Hunt's party until the Shoshone mega-dosed his explorers on their super-high-C "bush" remedy.
If you've been fruitlessly spinning your creative wheels you might want to take a cue from Stanford University researchers and try getting out on your feet instead.
Drugs that affect hormones have the potential to cause all kinds of screwy side effects in the body—but fortunately, there’s not much evidence that medications like birth control or antidepressants will slow you down on the track or impede your progress in the gym. In fact, some research shows…
At last, researchers may have a tool to diagnose the little-understood and controversial post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.
More is always better, right? Well, maybe not. Ultradistance runners have been warned that their mileage isn’t exactly healthy. But they aren’t the only ones who should be thinking about the long-term ramifications of their training.