Caitlin Carlson

New York

Interim Executive Health and Fitness Director at Women's Health

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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The Secret to Better Recovery? It’s All About What You Eat After Running

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Caitlin Carlson

As runners, so many of us spend a ton of thought and energy determining exactly what we'll eat before a run, doing a proper warm-up, etc. But then after the miles are in the bank? We're off to the next thing, quickly showering and moving on with our day, perhaps grabbing a protein bar for the road. So...what should we *really* eat after a run? What to eat after a run is arguably as important as pre-workout nutrition.
They Competed In The Olympics And Won Marathons-Now They Run With The Rest Of Us

6 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Caitlin Carlson

Last year, on a brisk November afternoon, 55,646 runners finished the TCS New York City Marathon. Among them were Shalane Flanagan, who won the race in 2017, and Deena Kastor, who finished as the top American woman in 2001. But this year, they weren’t running with the elite pack. They were “regular” runners. Their goals? Have fun, soak in the energy of the city, and, in Kastor’s case, conduct a few interviews for her podcast along the way.
They Competed In The Olympics And Won Marathons-Now They Run With The Rest Of Us

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Caitlin Carlson

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Last year, on a brisk November afternoon, 55,646 runners finished the TCS New York City Marathon. Among them were Shalane Flanagan, who won the race in 2017, and Deena Kastor, who finished as the top American woman in 2001. But this year, they weren’t running with the elite pack. They were “regular” runners. Their goals?
Weak Glutes Are Holding You Back. Learn the Signs and Fix Them With These Moves.

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Caitlin Carlson

The number one thing that Samantha Stuek, M.D., a sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery, recommends to all of her patients who run: strengthening the glutes. “It’s hugely important,” she says. “If they have weak glutes, potentially it’s causing strain in other areas of their bodies,” including knee pain and Achilles pain. Colleen M.
What if you could delay menopause? How scientists are working to slow down ovarian aging

2 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | Caitlin Carlson

"We don't have to accept menopause as destiny,” says Kutluk Oktay, an ovarian biologist and director of the Yale School of Medicine and Director of Laboratory of Molecular Reproduction and Fertility Preservation. Oktay, a leading researcher in fertility preservation, is one of the many scientists in the race to end menopause as we currently understand it. For most women, menopause means a gradual decline of progesterone and estrogen beginning in their mid-40s.
First Celebrities Wanted Us To Read. Now They Want Us to Run.

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Caitlin Carlson

Musicians Travis Barker, Diplo and Jelly Roll all launched running clubs that draw thousands of fansFour years ago, the DJ Diplo ran a half marathon before heading to Club Space in Miami to see another DJ perform. At the club, on a post-run high, he thought, This is the best experience ever. The following year, he did it all again, but this time 100 people joined him. “Then I was like, well, we should just do this on a bigger scale,” he said.
What if you could delay menopause? How scientists are working to slow down ovarian aging

2 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | Caitlin Carlson

"We don't have to accept menopause as destiny,” says Kutluk Oktay, an ovarian biologist and director of the Yale School of Medicine and Director of Laboratory of Molecular Reproduction and Fertility Preservation. Oktay, a leading researcher in fertility preservation, is one of the many scientists in the race to end menopause as we currently understand it. For most women, menopause means a gradual decline of progesterone and estrogen beginning in their mid-40s.
5 Women with Ulcerative Colitis Share What Helps Them Stay Mentally Strong

2 weeks ago | self.com | Caitlin Carlson

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you know that the physical symptoms—which include things like abdominal and rectal pain—can be challenging to deal with. However, the emotional side of living with the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be just as tough. If you’ve been struggling, know that you’re not alone. According to one report, over 70% of people with active UC deal with anxiety and more than 41% have depression.
The Case for Hitting Pause on All Your Supplements

1 month ago | webmd.com | Caitlin Carlson

April 10, 2025 — Maybe you swear by fish oil. Maybe you had a vitamin D deficiency a decade ago and just never stopped taking it. And then you added creatine because everyone is talking about it. At some point, two or three others got added to the mix and you take them diligently every day with your caffeine supplement, er, morning coffee, or maybe some electrolyte-spiked water. But how do you know if any of these supps are doing anything? Well, you don’t.
AI is coming to skin cancer detection

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Caitlin Carlson

A future where artificial intelligence will guide skin cancer detection is in sight, experts say, even as human care remains essential. “The whole ecosystem has really matured and we are now past the hype and the big media headlines,” says Ivy Lee, a Los Angeles-based dermatologist who chairs the Augmented Intelligence Committee at the American Academy of Dermatology.

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