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We all know exercise is good for us. But recently, researchers have added a startling new perk to its long list of benefits--it may make you smarter and help you stay that way as you age. Read the story »
I'm a new runner and would like to increase my training mileage, but I've heard this can cause injuries. How can I prevent them and what symptoms should I look out for? Read the story »
Band Strength: That burning knee pain you experience while running may be caused by inflammation of the iliotibial (IT) band, a tough tissue that runs along your outer thigh from the hip to knee. Researchers at the University of Delaware wondered what caused the inflammation, so they conducted gait analysis on a group of recreational female runners and followed their training for two years. Read the story »
There are no hard and fast rules for exercising during illness--there is little in the way of solid medical research--so athletes must use common sense. Generally, if you're sick and don't feel like working out, don't. This is simply a corollary of the rule "listen to your body"--it's trying to tell you something. Read the story »
For many of us, lunch consists of sliced turkey, a squirt of mustard and a handful of iceberg lettuce on two pieces of bread. Healthy, sort of. Boring, definitely! A lot more fun than most ho-hum sandwiches, wraps done right are delicious, satisfying and nutritious fare. Avoid the extra calories that your lunchtime sandwich serves or the sugar high from your favorite smoothie by choosing a wrap. This guide shows you how to break free from the usual plain-Jane wraps by using creative ingredients packed with nutrition and taste. Read the story »
Training after work isn't always an option for publicist and marathon runner Carly Morrison. With two young children and a husband at home, Morrison must often squeeze a quick workout into her lunch hour so she can be home for dinner with her family. But to jet back to the office in time, she often skips the shower and finds herself sitting at her desk feeling sweaty, flushed and, let's admit it, a little greasy. Read the story »
Your colleague at the office fills her gallon jug with fresh water every morning, forcing herself to finish it by day's end. Your gym buddy's been loading up on chicken and turkey to build muscle. And your sister is pleased that she's found cholesterol-free cookies, which she believes provide heart-healthy benefits. If you're thinking about adopting some of their "healthy" habits, think again. Read the story »
During heavy training for a marathon or triathlon, you, like many athletes, may feel hungry from the moment you wake up until your head hits the pillow at night. Worse, with a jam-packed schedule, those pesky hunger pangs can lure you to stray from your carefully thought-out nutrition plan and toward huge meals and unhealthy snacks. Read the story »
