Maggie Mertens

Forty years ago, women competed in the first Olympic marathon—and set a powerful precedent for female athletes in all sports.

Running a marathon has become a milestone for a growing number of young adults.

That we’re all sad in winter is a common refrain, but some researchers are questioning the season’s psychological effects.

Many people make meaningful emotional progress in just a handful of sessions.

Some people going through breakups are reconsidering the best way to end a relationship, including how to honor their time together.

Though school sports are typically sex-segregated, a new generation of kids isn’t content to compete within traditional structures.

Seeking health advice on the web is precarious. But for some people, internet strangers provide helpful information and emotional support.

Distance, as it turns out, isn’t the barrier to deep relationships that some may think.

Americans have become far more sedentary over the past two years, and that’s changing how we view what constitutes a workout.

Female “Juniors” are rare. But for certain mothers, passing down their name is a no brainer.