Wellness
Archive
Want to grow your own food but don’t know where to start? Plant a few of these and you’ll have a full pantry in no time.
Five scientifically proven ways to up the fun in your life
Professional athletes and everyday recreationalist swear by active recovery with OOFOS
The elite athlete opens up about the pressures to be light and fast—and her journey toward a healthier relationship with her body and performance
Take your gardening indoors with houseplants. Use these tips to place them in proper sunlight, water them correctly, and feed them so they survive and thrive.
And why we’re already stoked for next season
Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.
Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery
The world of fitness is always changing—for better and for worse. Here, we’ve focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
In the past two years, Americans have become disenchanted with work, leading to major strikes and what is being called the Great Resignation. But what if there was a better way? This writer went looking for that ever elusive work-life balance, learning how to get outside more and stress less.
He needed something—anything—to cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.
Rethink your approach to work, fitness, and process as you head into the new year
This year’s predictions include fewer diets and a possible return of minimalist running shoes
Perfect for gifting—or treating yourself in the new year
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn’t an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one Outside editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life
When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound
Oregon voters have opened the door to treating mental illness with substances like ketamine and psilocybin. In a peek at the future, our seeker attends a backwoods retreat where patients get help from a powerful combination of drugs and the outdoors.
After a particularly rough spring, an Outside editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She’s breathing better already—and the rest of her family is, too.
A new app called NatureQuant harnesses the latest research to track and rate your time outside. Next up: determining how much you need.
What sets Athletic’s award-winning craft brews apart? They prove that you don’t need to compromise on taste or your health to enjoy great beer.
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an Outside contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
Get these six items to improve your sleep and wake up ready for anything
It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had
Lyme-carrying ticks are a bigger threat than ever. A promising new antibody treatment looks to stop infection—even after a tick bite.
What this Olympic moment can teach all of us about mental health
After discovering Skinnies Sungel, our writer no longer dreads lathering up for a day outside
What we learn from getting way, way outside our comfort zones
Pandemic-induced isolation has led to a wide range of physical effects. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to address it.
Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve it.
We may be closer to answering lingering questions around concussions. Plus, we provide a rundown of the most common head injuries—and what you need to know about them.
Between sun, water, sand, and wind, river trips are hard on the skin. Here are six packable essentials to protect you from the elements.
Essential questions to ask during your doctor's visit, at every age
Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.
Whether training or racing, you’re going to hit some challenges. Here’s how to motor on.
One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring
And what happens to your brain when you finally nail it
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.
A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device
Constant adaptation is the key to lifelong endurance
For years, one Outside editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash.
Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis
Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor’s less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we’ll also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he’s found an unparalleled path to healing.
Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
How to embrace tough situations and use them in your favor
Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy
Habits and tips to help you get through anything
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
A journalist's efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do
2020 is over, but your life probably hasn't changed much. Here's how to maintain a fresh start.
Most of us yearn for more freedom, but structure is key to performance
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time
One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore our screens
In an extended interview for the Outside Podcast, the CEO talks about the ways technology can help us lead healthier lives and the benefits we get from ignoring our screens
Dubious about the hyped-up claims of many skin-care products, one editor tried the popular Aztec Secret face mask. Now it's part of her weekly routine.
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
Fatigue, writes our columnist, comes in two very different flavors, and fixing each requires a completely different approach
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
Whether you’re training for your first marathon, dealing with a stressful job, or simply want to improve your sleep, WHOOP’s 24/7 heart-rate monitor can help you perform better every day
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.