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Exercise And Brain Health: Brain Benefits of Running

So how much do you have to run for optimal brain health? “We’re a long way from a perfect prescription,” Meyer says. Specifics likely depend on individuals, including genetics.See more

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Healthy Gut Bacteria Starts Here: 8 Steps to Gut Health

WEBBut for long-lasting gut health, keep these eight steps in mind in your quest to a healthier microbiome and happy gut bugs. 1. Eat Lots of Fiber. The fiber in plant …

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How To Rock Your Running With The Body You're Given

WEBThese past two weeks have been simply incredible! I just finished my first New York City Marathon and last week, I finished my fifth Marine Corps Marathon. I know, crazy, but …

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How to Reduce Inflammation to Become a Better Athlete

WEBFortunately, there are several strategies for reducing inflammation. Some are active, such as adjusting your diet and stretching; others are passive, including getting …

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Running on Empty

WEBIn junior high, she hated when the coaches made players do laps around the field. But when she went away to boarding school, Marya started waking up every single morning before …

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A 30-Day Wellness Challenge With Tips From The Pros

WEBHere’s Our 30-Day Wellness Challenge—With Tips From The Pros. This 30-Day fitness challenge includes tips from professional runners and coaches to help you …

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Is Athletic Greens Worth It

WEBA Nutrition Expert’s Review. The supplement Athletic Greens/AG1 seems to be everywhere in the endurance market these days. Registered Dietitian Matthew Kadey …

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New Research Shows How Running Improves Your Brain Function

WEBThe hormone is released by osteoblasts in the bone and plays a role in energy expenditure and insulin secretion, and it increases testosterone. It does even more in …

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Respiratory Health in Runners

WEBIn a study Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looking at seven thousand runners’ reasons for not finishing an ultramarathon after reporting an …

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Protein Bars: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

WEBProtein. When taking a closer look at protein bars, the most obvious ingredient to take note of is the protein source and content of the bar. Protein itself is broken down …

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Learn To Balance Body Positivity And Fitness Goals

WEBFitting Body Positivity Into Training. A version of this post originally appeared on the Grace Fed Runner blog.. Sometimes I feel a little crazy trying to strike a balance …

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"Running Is My Therapy"

WEBSaying “running is my therapy” is about as common as running in spandex. But running and therapy are not the same thing. Exercise absolutely impacts mental …

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Here's Proof Plus-Size Bodies Can Be Healthy

WEBThis past year, there has been much debate in the media regarding plus-size women and the health of their bodies. In December of 2015, a study was released …

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Blogger On The Run: The Thinks I Can Think

WEBThis week’s Women’s Running magazine Blogger On The Run is a busy medical resident who is a self-admitting running addict! Meet Meggie from The Thinks I …

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Mitochondria: Why Endurance Athletes Should Care

WEBFor as much as athletes think about their heart, lungs, and muscles when it comes to strength, power, and endurance, they often overlook that much smaller player in the …

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Long Haul Covid Affects Performance, But How Much

WEBAnalyzing over 70,000 observations across two seasons, they found that the players experienced a 6 percent drop in performance on average. Six months post …

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Birth Control and Competitive Running Best Birth Control for …

WEBOral contraceptives, better known as the pill, are among the most popular, but other options include shots, implants, patches, progesterone-emitting IUDs like the …

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These Stats Show How Healthy Running Is For You

WEBWhy should everybody run? Because…science! Check out these amazing stats that prove how healthy it is to run. Basically running is good for you. Just look at those numbers! …

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The Truth About Running After Fifty

WEBBy age 80, the loss of 2 inches is common. Somewhere around age 55, high-frequencyy sounds start becoming harder to hear. By age 50, most people need reading …

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From Runway To Race—Check Out This Fashionable Gear

WEBWith traditional sports brands now appearing at New York Fashion Week and high-end designers making fitness apparel, the worlds of fashion and fitness have …

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Three Runners Combatting Mental Health Stigma

WEBFor the final edition of my three-part series on mental health, I share the stories of three runners who have all overcome major challenges thanks in part to …

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Dealing with Freezing Temps when Running or Racing

WEBSavvy insights for running safely and comfortably even when the weather turns frightful. TIP #1 “Don’t overdress,” says Amber Ferreira, 2014 U.S. Snowshoe …

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