Elaine K. Howley

The doctor is in: We speak with the lead respiratory consultant for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee about exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, which affects as many as 60% of endurance athletes.

The impulse to cheer for a friend during a running race seems a near-universal experience and one that most of us probably don’t put much conscious thought into. But for Dr. Marzena Żygis, a linguist at the Leibniz-Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, a leading institution for the study of languages and linguistics in Berlin, questions about spontaneous cheering have led to a pioneering study published in December 2025 in the journal Phonetica.

Two decades of hard work and a lot of support enable Team Redbird swimmer to join celebrated group

Pain may be your biggest tip-off that something’s off kilter

A health setback has me relearning how to set and achieve big goals.

A growing body of evidence has begun shedding light on just how important getting outside can be for mental health and overall wellbeing, and it’s not just because ultraviolet light on your skin can boost vitamin D levels.

A sports kidney expert explains what your urine says about your health

The Most Excellent Mr. Burns ascends to legend status

Menstruation doesn’t have to get in the way of training or competing

Can you swim all four of this year’s open water national championships?

Tips for going from pool to open water

A rare intersection of swimming skills and mail delivery

Follow these tips to optimize your workout for a mental health buzz

A regular swimming practice can help sculpt a lean, strong, functional body

Float tanks can restore, revive, and refresh, all while you relax