Shawn Radcliffe

Shawn Radcliffe

Shawn Radcliffe is a freelance writer and yoga instructor, with a penchant for understanding the world through words. He writes health, science, and medical content for MensFitness.com and other websites, along with universities and the occasional small business.

Latest Content by Shawn Radcliffe

toned abs
Q: After getting some groin pain checked out, my doctor says I have a sports hernia. What kind of recovery am I looking at? A: No athlete wants to be sidelined for the rest of the season, but pushing Read More >
two men running a road race
When you're beating back pain during your next big race, keep in mind that popping a pill may do more harm than good. Painkillers could have serious side effects for endurance athletes, according Read More >
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More by Shawn Radcliffe

energy drink cans
A review of previous research confirms that these caffeine-heavy beverages can increase blood pressure and disturb heart rhythm. Should you be worried?
We all know that an energy drink can be great when you need a quick boost, but a new study is again calling their safety—more specifically, their effects on heart health—into question....
sleepy guy reaching for alarm clock
Believe it or not, losing just an hour of sleep this weekend could cause up to two weeks of fatigue. Here’s how to beat the spring-ahead transition.
Compared to traveling across several time zones, setting the clocks ahead one hour—which will happen in the U.S. on Sunday at 2 a.m. EST—“should not be a big deal, but it is for...
man jogging outdoors
When cravings hit, strike back by hitting the gym instead. Physical exercise could be your key to more willpower.
If you manage to make it to the gym every morning instead of sleeping in, you already have a good deal of self-control. But if you aren’t quite that determined yet, then quick hit of exercise...
exhausted runner
When you hit a wall at the end of a long run, don’t just blame your diet or training regimen. Your brain and neurons also play a surprising role, says new research.
If you train long and hard enough, eventually you may hit a wall—the point when your muscles no longer work at peak performance, even though you still have more to give. But is running out of...
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