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Quercetin: endurance-boosting, but only a tiny bit

A new study of the much-hyped endurance supplement find extremely modest gains.

Mark Plaatjes on barefoot/minimalist running

The 1993 world marathon champ (and prominent physical therapist) sets the record straight on going shoe-less.

SCIENCE OF RUNNING: When is it too hot to run a marathon?

University of Minnesota med school prof William O. Roberts has an interesting analysis of this question — and he ends up with pretty conservative recommendations.

When is it too hot to run a marathon?

A new study suggests “Do Not Start” temperatures should be lower — especially at northern latitudes.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy works… like a placebo

The much-hyped blood-spinning technique fails to improve Achilles tendon injuries better than a placebo, study finds.

Why run when you can drive?

Study shows that ATVing counts as aerobic exercise — 14% of the time…

Is physiotherapy useless?

If you plan to go for one or two treatments and be cured, your expectations may not be realistic.

Running shoes are worse than high heels (unless you actually read the study)

Media reports on a recent biomechanics study may stretch beyond what the data actually show.

Why you should run more, and harder

Despite what public health authorities tell us, just doing the minimum isn’t enough.

The brain chemistry of running groups

A study of Oxford rowers suggests that training with partners boosts your endorphin production.

Artificial sweeteners can’t fool your subconscious brain

Even if you can’t tell the difference, your brain knows it’s not sugar — and makes up for it later.

Running makes you smarter

A Swedish twin study shows links between intelligence and fitness are more environmental than genetic.