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What Are the Benefits of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar?

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Featured News, Featured Nutrition, Nutrition Essentials, Uncategorized

Written By: MARYGRACE TAYLOR

Advocates claim it makes you healthier in almost every possible way, but here’s what the experts and research have to say. Apple cider vinegar is another one of those food trends—you know, the kind that people love touting for its ability to make you healthier in every possible way. That includes helping you lose weight, […]

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Are There Any Performance Benefits to Adding Maca to Your Diet?

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Essentials, Uncategorized

Written By: MATTHEW KADEY, M.S., R.D.

Here’s the lowdown on this trendy Peruvian root powder. You’ve probably noticed that the list of buzzy superfood powders populating health food store aisles and your social media feed seems to be getting longer by the day—matcha, collagen, turmeric, mushroom, and now maca. Traditionally, maca has been used for centuries by various South American cultures including […]

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6 Beginner Tips for How to Start Running

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Beginners, Training, Uncategorized

Written By: SELENE YEAGER AND MALLORY CREVLING

Running has the power to change your life. Here’s how to get going the right way so you never want to stop. Seeing athletes crush a road race (maybe the recent Boston Marathon?) or just spotting runners glide through your local park as it starts to get warmer out might be enough to motivate you to […]

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How Long Should a Nap Be to Actually Improve Your Performance?

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Health, Injury Prevention, Uncategorized

Written By: KIERA CARTER

Here’s how to score some midday shut-eye to reap the rewards of extra sleep, without the zombie-like side effects. Naps are a lot like sprints: They’re short, yes. But they can also leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and on top of the world—or 10 times more exhausted than when you started, depending on how […]

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What Is the Keto Diet and Should You Try It?

Article added May 21, 2019 Categories Columns, Featured Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Essentials, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Special Diets

Written By: HEATHER MAYER IRVINE

Athletes are experimenting with this trendy diet. Here’s what you need to know. Chances are, you’ve heard someone in your run club talk about the ketogenic diet. It’s being buzzed about right now thanks to claims that it’s an effective way to lose weight, but you may still be wondering, What is keto? And, whether runners should try […]

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