Illnesses and Running

Can you run with a cold? It all depends on your symptoms. Find out when you should and shouldn't go running with a cold.

No one wants to be sidelined from running because of a cold or similar illness, especially if you're training for a big race, like a marathon. So here are some ways runners can boost their immunity and avoid getting sick:

The incidence of colds can be greatly reduced by making exercise a part of daily life. Find out how, and get tips for running after being sidelined with a cold or flu.

Most runners have had to deal with their share of embarrassing exercise-induced or running-related problems. Here are answers to your questions about some of the most common embarrassing and sensitive topics for runners.

If you suffer with seasonal allergies, or hay fever, running outdoors can be a not-so-pleasant experience during allergy season. Follow these tips to prevent or reduce your allergy symptoms during runs.

Do you get a runny nose when running in cold weather? Find out what to do about it.

Runners are prone to athlete's foot, a fungal infection. Find out the causes, prevention, and treatment for athlete's foot.

Should you run with a hangover? Get the answer.

With all the people, sweat, and warmth, gyms can be the ideal breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Here are the best ways to protect yourself and avoid getting sick from nasty germs at the gym:

Runners may suffer from dehydration if they don't hydrate properly before, during and after their runs. Learn about the symptoms and causes of dehydration and how to prevent and treat it.

Runners spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, so it's important that we take steps to protect our skin from sun exposure. Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun when running outdoors:

Runners may suffer from heat exhaustion if they don't hydrate properly and take precaustion when running in the heat. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heat exhaustion and how to prevent and treat it.

Runners may suffer from heatstroke, a medical emergency, if they don't take precaution when running in the heat. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heatstroke and how to prevent and treat it.

Runners may suffer from heat cramps if they don't hydrate properly before, during and after their runs. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heat cramps and how to prevent and treat them.

Running in heat and humidity can put you at risk for dehydration, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these precautions to avoid problems.

When should you get rid of suncreen? Get the answer.

If you've ever had diarrhea, a leaky bladder, bloody nipples, rashes, or other embarrassing issues while running, you're not alone. Most runners have had to deal with an embarrassing situation at one point. Was there a time when you dealt when an uncomfortable or embarrassing situation on the run?

Nausea during or after a run can happen for a few different reasons. Find out what might be the culprit.

Headaches during or after running are fairly common, especially when running in warmer weather. Here are the possible triggers and how to avoid them.

It's common for runners to have swollen fingers and toes during or after long runs, especially when running in warm weather. Find out the possible cause and how to avoid swollen fingers during and after runs.