Are Meal Replacement Shakes a Good Choice for Runners?

If you’ve ever been pressed for time before a run (haven’t we all?) and couldn’t squeeze in a full meal, you’ve probably looked around for more convenient options. One of those potential options: meal replacement shakes or a “meal” you can drink that’s meant to provide...

5 Things That Can Help You Avoid Migraines

You’ve probably wondered how to prevent migraines if you’ve ever dealt with an attack. Migraines can be debilitating, leaving a person with unrelenting pain for a few hours or even several days. Using reliable migraine treatment and management techniques at the first sign of symptoms is key for coping with the condition. However, migraine-prone people can also identify triggers and try to wind up with fewer migraines overall...

Recovering from a Lack of Sleep Takes Longer Than You Might Think, Study Says

Yawning and exhausted from another night of little sleep? Congratulations, you have joined the multitude of people around the globe who suffer from sleep deprivation, a serious problem that can affect your mental and physical health.

Sleep problems constitute a "global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world's population," according...

7 Spring Vegetables to Buy Now — and How to Cook Them

After months of hibernating and eating lots of comfort food, we’re all ready to enjoy the lighter, brighter offerings of spring. And lucky for us, these seven vegetables are coming into season now. They’re all bursting with color and nutrition! Here’s how to add them to your weekly meals...

The Healthiest Carbs to Add to Your Grocery List

There’s no question that carbs have gotten a bad rap over the years — especially thanks to trendy diet plans like keto. This reputation stems from the fact that the foods with simple, refined carbs are easier to overeat than other good, complex carbs full of fiber and other nutrients.

You’ll find simple carbs in desserts, sugary beverages, condiments, sweetened dairy products, and white, refined grains like rice...

What Is a Fartlek? The Training Technique Made Me a Faster Runner

When I started running a few years ago, I would jog from one telephone pole to the next, then walk past two, three or four poles until my heart rate came down and my legs recovered. Then I would add another pole-to-pole jogging segment, and take another walking break. I started off with three to five of these cycles in my earliest “runs” — it would be more accurate...

Dangerous Side Effects of Drinking a Whole Bottle of Wine

We're sure you can recite 30 reasons to polish off that bottle of cabernet—you got a promotion… it's Friday… antioxidants and other benefits of wine! All can be argued, perhaps, but have you thought about the reasons you shouldn't drink a full bottle all by yourself (even if it's alongside friends)? And why it's much healthier to share the grape?

These 7 Heart-Healthy Goals Could Also Keep Your Brain Healthier

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease. That's a staggering statistic! And with heart disease being such a prevalent cause of death, there's good reason to take care of your ticker as much as possible. Some new research suggests another reason to add to our list: heart-healthy living can also help...

What Are The Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle

Physical inactivity has been linked to chronic health problems, mental health issues, and reduced productivity, among other negative impacts.

In Canada, only 16 per cent of adults met recommended targets for physical activity in 2016 and 2017. In the United States, inactivity contributes...

Your Soleus Can Sideline You After a Long Run, But We Found Ways to Prevent It

How often do you think about your soleus muscle when you run? Probably never—unless you’re experiencing soleus pain—and that’s to your own detriment, says David Siik, senior manager of running and creator of Precision Running at Equinox. “This is a really undervalued muscle in the body, and one that’s critical for running,” he says...