Their “all-natural” claims give them an aura of safety, but these supplements can be flat-out dangerous. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
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Menopause and Running: What You Need to Know
Your body’s changing—your training routine and your diet should, too. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
What Runners Need to Know About Menstrual Cups
Many athletes swear by this reusable, long-wearing alternative to pads and tampons. Read the full article for Runner’s World/Zelle.
Your Midrace Period Questions Answered
By now, you’ve probably heard about Kiran Gandhi, whose blog about running her debut marathon during her period without a pad or tampon recently went viral. Reactions to the piece have run the gamut, from “you go, girl” to “yikes” to “hope she didn’t like those tights because that stain’s never coming out.” The philosophical debate has dominated the comments sections, but the post also raises some practical questions. So we went to the experts for tips to help any woman run with the flow. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
She Runs: Alexis Ross
Following a nasty car crash in 2014, Alexis Ross thought she might never run again. But a year to the day later, this Chicago-area runner completed her first half marathon. Read the full article for Zelle.
4 Ways To Boost Your Grip Strength (And Why You Should Want To In The First Place)
Forget reading palms—for a better glimpse into the future, shake hands. A stronger grip could predict a longer life, according to recent findings published in the Lancet. Read the full article for Prevention.
5 Over-the-Counter Medicines You Should Never Take Together
You can buy over-the-counter drugs without a prescription, but they still have risks—especially if you treat yourself with more than one at a time. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
7 Lies You’ve Been Told about Your Own Body
Conventional wisdom. Common knowledge. Whenever you hear something super interesting preceded by “they say,” don’t blindly believe it. Because when it comes to matters of biology, “they” apparently have no clue. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
How Your Allergies Have Evolved over the Years—and When They’ll Strike Next
You sniffled through grade school, breathed easier in college, and now your allergies are back again with a vengeance. Here’s why, and what to do about it. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
The 5 Things You’ll Do Today That Will Mess Up Your Back Tomorrow
One minute, you feel invincible: You’re squatting heavy, tossing bags of mulch, helping the lovely passenger in 12D hoist her bag into the overhead compartment. The next, your back barks, leaving you hunched over. Researchers at the University of Sydney recently studied 1,000 patients to pinpoint some of the most common triggers of acute back pain—those sudden, sharp spasms that seemingly occur at any time and can leave you laid up for days. Read the full article for Men’s Health.