Alex Hutchinson

Beet juice is better than training, according to a new study. Too good to be true? Probably.

Running in minimalist shoes sounds good in theory. But will it work in practice?

Researchers at Columbia University wondered whether the extreme stress of running a marathon might trigger hormones in the brain that would temporarily alter how our minds work. It’s a reasonable assumption.

The more you run, the lower your risk of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.

There’s no quick fix for heat stroke: it’s a matter of caution, acclimation, and watching for warning signs.

What are these physiological variables, and should you have yours tested?

Calorie estimates on food labels are based on flawed and outdated science, and provide misleading information on how much energy your body will actually get from a food.

Weak hip muscles could be behind your running injuries.

There are two key hormones that control when you start and stop eating — and not getting enough sleep messes with them.

British researchers find that cursing raises your pain tolerance.

There’s no doubt that exercising in pollution is bad — but is it worse than not exercising at all?

How we drink can make a difference in how optimally we hydrate our body.