Olympic athletes are not like the rest of us. Most of them live longer, for one thing, as two revealing new studies found. But not all Olympians enjoy that bonus. Certain sports, t[...]

Malnutrition is socially and economically disastrous for children and their societies. Malnourished children are more at risk of contracting illnesses. Stunting, and related condit[...]

Four Olympic contenders share their favorite snacks. Bookmark these recipes and file under "energizing eats"!   Dotsie Bausch Cyclist, 39 Lives In: Irvine, CA Braggi[...]

Many of the Olympians competing in London are juiced — though not in the colloquial sense that someone is doping. Instead, the juice these athletes are imbibing is literal, w[...]

Biking in London is not for the average tourist. The British capital can be a cauldron of trucks, buses, black cabs, cars, motorcycles and bikes competing fiercely with one another[...]

When swimming the backstroke, get comfortable floating on the back and then incorporate kicking and arm strokes. Swim the backstroke with tips from a swimming instructor in this fr[...]

The freestyle stroke is the fastest stroke in swimming and is a five-step process that requires practice. Swim the freestyle stoke with tips from a swimming instructor in this free[...]

Advertising of unhealthy foods using the image of the Olympic Games pairs poor nutrition with an active lifestyle in the eyes of the consumer. For today's youth, this is a misl[...]

Eating right allows athletes to delay fatigue, work harder — possibly giving them the edge they need to set a personal record — and recover faster, Glassman said. Some [...]

While you probably aren't competing in the Olympic Games this summer, you can take basic pointers from the athletes who are, in order to function the best that you can and impr[...]