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Boston Marathon Tips for First-Time Runners
Running

Boston Marathon Tips for First-Time Runners

If you head to the start with just one piece of advice, it’s to pace strategically so you can conquer the hills.

4/12/2026 • 10 min

Results from the 2026 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Running

Results from the 2026 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

Asayech Ayichew won the women’s race, while Mohammed El Youssfi claimed the win in the men’s race.

4/12/2026 • 2 min

Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth.
Yoga & Mobility

Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth.

Truthfulness is inherently life-enhancing. Through it, we participate in truth itself. The post Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth. appeared first on Yoga Journal.

4/12/2026 • 4 min

Results from the 2026 Paris Marathon
Running

Results from the 2026 Paris Marathon

Ethiopia’s Shurre Demise and Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa earned wins on Sunday in Paris

4/12/2026 • 2 min

Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds
Health & Wellness

Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds

A major study suggests that when you eat could play a key role in staying lean. People who fast longer overnight and start their day with an early breakfast were more likely to have a lower BMI years later. Scientists think this is because eating earlier aligns better with the body’s internal clock. But skipping breakfast as part of intermittent fasting didn’t offer the same advantage—and may even be tied to unhealthy habits.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time
Health & Wellness

Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time

Scientists searching for air pollution clues stumbled onto something unexpected: toxic MCCPs drifting through the air for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. The likely source—fertilizer made from sewage sludge—points to a hidden route for contamination.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

A 67-year-old “crazy” theory about vitamin B1 has finally been proven
Health & Wellness

A 67-year-old “crazy” theory about vitamin B1 has finally been proven

Scientists have achieved the unthinkable by stabilizing a highly reactive molecule in water, confirming a decades-old theory about vitamin B1’s role in the body. The breakthrough not only solves a scientific mystery but could revolutionize greener chemical manufacturing.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

Can AI Help You Create a Race Pacing Plan? I Tested It Out and Got Surprising Results.
Running

Can AI Help You Create a Race Pacing Plan? I Tested It Out and Got Surprising Results.

A little tech assist for the win!

4/11/2026 • 7 min

Your Weekly Horoscope, April 12-18, 2026: Adjusting Your Attitude
Yoga & Mobility

Your Weekly Horoscope, April 12-18, 2026: Adjusting Your Attitude

It's a forward momentum kind of vibe. The post Your Weekly Horoscope, April 12-18, 2026: Adjusting Your Attitude appeared first on Yoga Journal.

4/11/2026 • 7 min

Boston Marathon Tips for First-Time Runners

Boston Marathon Tips for First-Time Runners

If you head to the start with just one piece of advice, it’s to pace strategically so you can conquer the hills.

4/12/2026 • 10 min

Results from the 2026 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

Results from the 2026 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile

Asayech Ayichew won the women’s race, while Mohammed El Youssfi claimed the win in the men’s race.

4/12/2026 • 2 min

Results from the 2026 Paris Marathon

Results from the 2026 Paris Marathon

Ethiopia’s Shurre Demise and Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa earned wins on Sunday in Paris

4/12/2026 • 2 min

Can AI Help You Create a Race Pacing Plan? I Tested It Out and Got Surprising Results.

Can AI Help You Create a Race Pacing Plan? I Tested It Out and Got Surprising Results.

A little tech assist for the win!

4/11/2026 • 7 min

2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Dominate

2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Dominate

The post 2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Dominate appeared first on iRunFar. Results of the 2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary, won by Maryline Nakache and Mohamed El Morabity. 2026 Marathon des Sables Legendary Results: Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache Dominate by Deki Fourcin.

4/11/2026 • 11 min

2026 Two Oceans Marathon Results: 7th Win for Gerda Steyn, Debut Victory for Arthur Jantjies

2026 Two Oceans Marathon Results: 7th Win for Gerda Steyn, Debut Victory for Arthur Jantjies

The post 2026 Two Oceans Marathon Results: 7th Win for Gerda Steyn, Debut Victory for Arthur Jantjies appeared first on iRunFar. Results from the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa, won by Arthur Jantjies and Gerda Steyn. 2026 Two Oceans Marathon Results: 7th Win for Gerda Steyn, Debut Victory for Arthur Jantjies by Lydia Thomson.

4/11/2026 • 6 min

Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds

Two simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds

A major study suggests that when you eat could play a key role in staying lean. People who fast longer overnight and start their day with an early breakfast were more likely to have a lower BMI years later. Scientists think this is because eating earlier aligns better with the body’s internal clock. But skipping breakfast as part of intermittent fasting didn’t offer the same advantage—and may even be tied to unhealthy habits.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time

Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time

Scientists searching for air pollution clues stumbled onto something unexpected: toxic MCCPs drifting through the air for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. The likely source—fertilizer made from sewage sludge—points to a hidden route for contamination.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

A 67-year-old “crazy” theory about vitamin B1 has finally been proven

A 67-year-old “crazy” theory about vitamin B1 has finally been proven

Scientists have achieved the unthinkable by stabilizing a highly reactive molecule in water, confirming a decades-old theory about vitamin B1’s role in the body. The breakthrough not only solves a scientific mystery but could revolutionize greener chemical manufacturing.

4/11/2026 • 4 min

Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong

Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits. Scientists are now pushing toward multi-pronged strategies, from gene editing to brain-cell rejuvenation and gut health interventions. The goal: stop treating Alzheimer’s as one disease and start tackling it as a complex system.

4/10/2026 • 3 min

A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment

A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment

A common eye-health nutrient, zeaxanthin, may also help the body fight cancer more effectively. Scientists discovered it strengthens T cells and enhances the impact of immunotherapy treatments. Found in everyday vegetables and supplements, it’s safe, accessible, and shows strong potential as a cancer therapy booster. Human trials are the next step.

4/10/2026 • 4 min

Goodbye colonoscopy? New stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers

Goodbye colonoscopy? New stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing subtle microbial patterns linked to cancer. By analyzing simple stool samples, their method identified 90% of cases, rivaling one of medicine’s most trusted diagnostic tools.

4/10/2026 • 4 min

Top 3 Supplements for Heart Health and Cardiovascular Support

Top 3 Supplements for Heart Health and Cardiovascular Support

Top 3 Supplements for Heart Health | Omega-3, Magnesium & Nitric Oxide If you want to support long-term wellness, heart health should be at the top of the list. Regular exercise, quality sleep, stress management, and a... The post Top 3 Supplements for Heart Health and Cardiovascular Support appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

4/10/2026 • 4 min

‘Bigger Isn’t Better’: Top Pros Call Out Modern Bodybuilding Trends in ‘TMP’

‘Bigger Isn’t Better’: Top Pros Call Out Modern Bodybuilding Trends in ‘TMP’

On Episode 280 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by regular guests Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, and the conversation returned to the issue of size versus quality in bodybuilding. Is bigger always better? Back in Episode 278, the panel picked on bodybuilders who hit the stage with distended stomachs, noting that […]

4/10/2026 • 3 min

UFC Renews Partnership With HSS to Boost Fighter Recovery

UFC Renews Partnership With HSS to Boost Fighter Recovery

UFC have announced that the leading mixed martial arts organization will continue to work with Hospital for Special surgery, extending their partnership in a new multiyear agreement. What Is Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)? HSS was founded in 1863 and has become one of the world’s leading centers dedicated to musculoskeletal health. In 2017, the […]

4/10/2026 • 3 min

Ty Myers Turned a Torn ACL into A Texas Music Triumph

Ty Myers Turned a Torn ACL into A Texas Music Triumph

Don’t be fooled by the combination of baby‑face innocence and “old soul” musical instincts—Ty Myers can command any stage with Texas‑football‑level swagger. He’s already earned that right. Myers has been sharpening his songwriting skills since before the age of 10, which helps explain why his mature, soulful lyrics have already drawn comparisons to icons like […]

4/10/2026 • 10 min