How Running Counters Junk-Food Damage to Mood & Brain Health By Matt • Updated October 2025 New research from University College Cork shows that voluntary running can reverse many of the mood-damaging and hormonal effects produced by a Western-style “cafeteria” diet — even when the unhealthy diet continues. This work sheds light on how exercise,

Running in cold weather can feel like an adventure—it’s refreshing, challenging, and gives you a sense of accomplishment that’s hard to beat. But if you don’t dress the right way, it can go from invigorating to downright miserable fast, especially when the wind gets involved. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know