Alcohol
How to Train With Running Blisters
Logging all those miles is great for building your endurance and increasing your performance, but all that rubbing can be rough on your feet. The result...
Fitness Fail Friday: The Greatest Mascot of All Time
The Toronto Raptors have a chance to make some noise in this year’s NBA Playoffs. That’s great news not only for the City of Toronto, which has gone six years [...]
Smart Holiday Beverage Choices
Editor's note: the alcoholic beverage recommendations in this article are meant for people 21 years of age and older. Eggnog, hot chocolate with marshmallows and the latest specialty martinis are [...]
Best Probiotic Supplements
Ever read a vitamin container label that says "helps combat free radicals" or "high in antioxidants"? What are free radicals and what's the best choice to combat them? Free radicals [...]
How to Eat Healthy in College
For incoming freshmen, starting college is an exciting time. You're about to become more independent and responsible for important areas of your life—things like career choices, physical health and mental [...]
Alcohol Basics for Athletes
Editor's Note: The legal drinking age in all 50 states is 21 years old. Underage drinking can have serious effects on your health and overall development. STACK encourages all athletes, [...]
That's a Clown T-Shirt, Bro
Last week, in response to a reporter's post-game inquiry, Washington Nationals outfielder phenom Bryce Harper replied, "That's a clown question, bro." Since then, thanks in part to videos like this one, the [...]
The Scoop on Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are tempting. Who wouldn't want a quick burst of power before a workout, practice or game? But don't be fooled. These drinks pose hidden health risks, especially for [...]
Raising a Red Flag on Some Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years. Beverage Digest estimates that the market for these products is now a $7.7 billion industry.1 Yet despite their increasing [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addictions That Make You Look Old
Q: Does alcohol make you look younger? A: No, it doesn't. In fact, alcohol dehydrates the skin and increases the leakiness of capillaries, so more water moves from the bloodstream [...]