What causes runner’s high – and how can you boost your chances of an ecstatic 5k?
A few lucky runners can look forward to ‘an orchestra of neurochemical changes’ when they lace up their trainers. Why do the rest of us just get sweaty? And do…
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20 ways stress physically affects the body
From the heart to the gut to the immune system, chronic stress leaves a measurable mark on nearly every organ and system in the human body
Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?
There is no evidence that ovulation affects muscle-building, but you may feel stronger at certain timesIt’s an idea that’s been enthusiastically embraced on social media: women should sync their training…
Games
If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies
When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!At 56, I am running my first…
Fitness
A moment that changed me: I was turning 40 with an arthritis diagnosis – on a whim I took up my favourite teen hobby again
I started kickboxing 20 years ago in a bid to be like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but thought I could never manage all the punching and jumping. It turns out…
Lifestyle
20 foods that are good for your brain — and what science actually says
The research on nutrition and brain health is more nuanced than most headlines suggest, and these 20 foods have the strongest evidence behind them
Hygiene
Have you looked inside your water bottle? I was shocked and disgusted by what I found in mine | Arwa Mahdawi
I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back – mouldily. This is what happens when you forget basic hygieneIn my 20s, I cohabited with a man who thought…
Drugs
Is it true that … we should all be taking creatine?
The supplement is a proven sports performance enhancer, but research is ongoing and for most people it’s an optional extra, not an essentialOnce the preserve of bodybuilders and sprinters, creatine…
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Early Google Fitbit Air deliveries hit a snag with missing Android app update
The Google Fitbit Air has started arriving ahead of schedule, but Android users are facing pairing issues.