Why You Should Always Learn New Skills—but Master Others
And what happens to your brain when you finally nail it
Health
What Doesn’t Kill You Might Actually Make You Stronger
Recent studies looking into a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth show that it's possible to thrive after challenging life events. Here's how.
You Don’t Need to Supplement Your Microbiome
Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help
I Tested This $499 Headband on My Quest for Better Sleep
A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device
I Wrote an Equation to Find the Perfect Adventure Snack
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
The Elusive Art of Predicting Running Injuries
Researchers are searching for telltale clues in your strength, flexibility, or body position that signal an impending injury. It’s harder than you think.
A New Philosophy for Personal Growth Amid Change
Constant adaptation is the key to lifelong endurance
‘Head on a Swivel’
‘Head on a Swivel’ shows how running as a person of color can be an act of defiance
Why Des Linden Still Loves the Pursuit
The two-time Olympian is motivated for this year’s Boston Marathon, even as she considers a prospective career as an ultrarunner
What Determines Which Marathoners Get Heatstroke?
A new analysis digs into who overheats and which conditions are most risky, with surprising results
How Perfectionism Leads to Athlete Burnout
Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them