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Tapering or decreasing the length of your training runs before a race can improve your race-day performance. Learn why and how to design your taper.

When preparing for the birth of your new baby, you likely completed a checklist to ensure you had everything ready to go before your bundle of joy arrived. Set up crib. Check. Purchase diapers. Check....

The thirst mechanism can be an unreliable signal to for athletes to hydrate. Get guidelines for liquid consumption before, during and after a race.

Whenever you want to improve your exercise capacity, it’s important to understand progressive overload. Progressive overload means challenging your muscles and body by gradually increasing the s...

Nothing gets me more motivated than signing up for a race, putting it on the calendar and working toward that goal. My excitement about marathons and running means I tend to get a lot of running-...

Cool, juicy and sweet. There's nothing like a perfectly ripe melon on a summer day. But that refreshing treat also is packed with nutrients from folate to antioxidants. Learn the inside story.

Changes to your body and brain are normal with age. Yet there are some things you can do to help slow the decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Food intolerances are common, but people often confuse intolerance with allergies. Learn how to distinguish between the two.

Losing weight is hard. Doing it alone, though, is even harder. When you choose to diet and exercise on your own, you are the only one to hold yourself accountable, which makes it easier to ease up on ...

Mindfulness meditation is a simple, quick way to reduce stress that you can do wherever you are. It's often part of larger treatment plans. But what is it and how can it help?