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We've all heard that getting at least 150 minutes of exercise each week is good for us; however, new research suggests that while that amount shows benefits, tripling it yields substantial improvements in heart health. Cardiologists and sports medicine doctors share what this means for you.

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To test it, study participants put their arms in mosquito-infested cages for three hours. Dermatologists and bug experts weigh in.

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To figure out how “use it or lose it” applies to muscles, consider some that we keep using throughout our lives.

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The best way to prep for hiking or walking downhill is by strengthening your knees with single-leg reps.

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Most runners experience aching legs at some point, but ignoring the discomfort can lead to serious long-term injury. Here is how to tell the difference between a simple ache and a medical issue that requires rest.

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Sardines were a wartime necessity. Today, they're a wellness trend. A longevity expert and board-certified dietitian says they make for optimal trail fuel.

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A reanalysis of marathon results from 91,929 runners shows the gap in pacing between men and women might be smaller than previously thought.

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The 2026 bug boom is here. Don’t let pesky mosquitoes derail your outdoor plans this season.

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Research shows that camping acts as a relationship accelerator. Learn how the time spent outdoors helps turn casual acquaintances into best friends.

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The lead study author and doctors share how these unknown side effects can impact your training and the best ways to adjust your workout routine when taking a GLP-1.

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A weight-management doctor and an exercise physiologist explain why strength-training is important when taking a GLP-1 and recommend these free-weight exercises to help you preserve your gains.

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New research suggests that the best way to keep your back straight is to do exercises that isolate your torso. One of the moves involves playing rock, paper, scissors with your feet. (Yes, really.)

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Protein-enriched foods are everywhere, but this trend has very little to do with sports nutrition, and too much protein in favor of other nutrients can hurt performance. (Plus, I share my favorite protein-rich foods that are actually healthy and fueling.)

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Could a week in the jungle rewrite the rules of menopause?

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New research suggests that taking these may make heat training more tolerable.

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Experts share just how much of a role the gut microbiome plays in performance.

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Scientists sum up the evidence—or lack thereof—for the most popular peptides hyped for athletic performance and recovery.

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