Health

From altitude to float tanks, scientific training adaptations can accelerate advantages

Some scientific adaptations athletes use, like using beet juice or training at altitude, can improve performance legally

Some physiological adaptations as humans have evolved have allowed for greater athletic success

State-sponsored doping remains a pressing concern today, as an ongoing investigation of Russia’s compliance with WADA standards shows

Ex-East German athletes are still dealing with the consequences of taking PED's 30 years ago

CTE cannot be determined until after death, but odd behavior and memory loss can be signs of developing CTE

East Germany's doping program was used to showcase socialism, but the aftereffects were devastating

Researchers have found that some athletes are not prepared to make the right decision about playing through pain and coaches need to step in

Awareness of what causes hamstring injuries can help athletes prevent them

Athletic ability and identity impact each other. For those with delayed puberty, the ability to destigmatize the issues empowers kids

Diet, altitude and attitude just some of the factors driving East African distance dominance

Overcoming depression, double amputation, marathoner Marko Cheseto uses his story to show what para athletes are capable of accomplishing

We need to look at how we treat other, biologically "different" athletes in competition