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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
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
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
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
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore 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.
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions
Journalist James Nestor explains how humans started breathing wrong—and why relearning this lost art is so transformative
It worked better than I thought it would
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health
How self-determination theory can help you survive the long, drawn-out pandemic
Satya Yoga, the nation's first yoga teacher training program for people of color, is trying to change who's leading yoga classes—which will also affect who participates
Always a fitful sleeper, one editor discovered Howard Leight earplugs a decade ago. It's still the only brand she uses to avoid restless nights.
The pandemic is prompting activity-tracking companies to pivot from personal to public health
New research says yes. Fortunately, there's something we can do about it.
Learn how to kick-start the habit of daily movement with our free ten-day email course
Trying to improve your sleep quality? Get back to nature.
The science is clear—time spent fishing can lower stress, make you smarter, and lift your mood
When excruciating ankle pain threatened to sideline her ski season, one of our hard-charging editors tried Lazarus Naturals' CBD balm as a last resort. It worked—even though she still doesn't know how.
Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time.
How a dog and a fly rod can be the perfect prescription
'Hydrotherapy,' from Friction Collective, highlights the benefits of cold-water swimming
Photographer Ben Moon spent much of his twenties living in a van and climbing by the ocean, but at 29, he was diagnosed with cancer
Nestled in Chattahoochee Hills southwest of Atlanta, the Serenbe community is designed to deliver everybody's favorite buzzword: wellness. You can't argue with the gourmet wine dinners, leafy walking trails, and goat yoga, but be aware that Paradise doesn't come cheap.
Doctors take an oath to do no harm. But in her book, 'Sex Matters,' emergency medicine physician Alyson McGregor explains how doctors are unintentionally harming women by practicing a model of medicine based on men.
After a monthslong search, a buckwheat-filled pillow helped one editor finally sleep comfortably
Zwift, track workouts, and more keep 47-year-old Jon Brown ready for next winter
Having a solid routine is more important than ever
They're not more tired than the rest of us, according to a new study—they're just better at sleeping
It's fair to be skeptical of instant coffee. But after tasting Laird Instafuel, even one of our coffee-snob editors has been converted.
Learn to quiet your mind to improve your day, your night, and your game
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
Many male athletes struggle with eating disorders. By sharing his personal experience, Lightner hopes to let others know they are not alone.
Walking is a challenge for Duncan Booth—it's awkward and uncomfortable—but when he hops on an e-bike, everything changes
The American Mountain Guides Association published tips on how outdoor professionals can use "psychological first aid" to stay mentally healthy during these challenging times. But the advice is useful for all of us during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
During the pandemic, everything happens on video chat—including exercising with strangers from the comfort of your home
Nick Giacomini went from being a Bay Area burnout to a yoga celebrity. His career is also a window into long-standing debates about yoga and cultural appropriation in the U.S.
Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.
Turning to technology may be the best way to get a workout in as we continue to practice social distancing
Products and companies offering a quick and easy immunity boost aren't going to help, but these three everyday practices might
When the long-running TV game show relaunched in January, it promised a kinder, gentler version suited for the current health climate. It didn't deliver.
Men suffer higher rates of suicide and drug abuse than women. Many are anxious and lonely—and, as a result, they’re all too often angry and violent. Wilderness Collective thinks the solution lies in open spaces, UTVs, and fireside talks. But is that enough?
The Venture Out Project celebrates the LGBTQ community through backpacking trips throughout the U.S.
Emerging research suggests that you should embrace the steam
Yes, it's serious, and it's time to start taking some practical precautions
Outside's go-to physician, Dr. Brian Cole, weighs in on anxiety, headaches, and poor posture, in his Ask a Doctor column
Recent studies suggest that sunlight may lower blood pressure in ways that have nothing to do with vitamin D
After a nasty bike accident, journalist Sarah Allely found basic activities impossible. Then she started spending more time outdoors.