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Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.
Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.
Pioneering scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Tim Ferriss about smarter approaches to popular lifestyle interventions
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.
Kale Poland, founder of Cleetus Fit, takes pride in a brand of fitness where dumpster towing and beer yoga are equally at home. Now he's out to conquer the Deca Ironman—ten Ironmans in a row.
What does it take to land on our annual list of the country's best employers? Perks like on-tap kombucha, free gym memberships, and company-sponsored ski trips certainly help. But it's a commitment to fun and supportive work environments that really makes these companies stand apart.
Cleaning up after sweating it out has never been so easy
We've found the perfect gear totes to help you reach your destination, however far-flung
From virtual-reality meditation to infrared saunas, these are the latest innovations and insights for improving your well-being
Ben Greenfield has some extreme ideas for living healthy. The thing is, most of them work.
Five athletes share their favorite products to help catch some z's away from home
Yes, you can work up a sweat while getting more done
A new study bolsters the claim that afternoon or evening workouts can mess with sleep. But don’t panic just yet.
The renowned meditation teacher talks to Tim Ferriss about finding freedom and joy in the present
In 2017, the suicide rate in Durango, Colorado, was three times the national average. After 32 deaths in two years, the town's leaders banded together and instituted a range of changes with the goal of stopping the contagion. Their efforts may help other mountain towns to put an end to the grim "suicide belt" moniker for good.
Our writer and favorite curmudgeon completed UC Berkeley's ten-week Science of Happiness online course. Did it make him happier? Not really. But he still came away with some important, if obvious, rules to live by.
Athletes are especially susceptible to this common, curable iron-deficiency disease
A massive new study confirms the mental health benefits of exercise. Don’t let the negative spin get you down.
Garmin and Apple are among a recent wave of companies who’ve entered the stress tracking market. Do the products live up to their claims?
Eight products used by athletes and expert adventurers to protect their faces from the elements
There are more ways to mess up sun protection than just, you know, forgetting to use it
The iconic adventurer and businessman talks to Tim Ferriss about staying fit, managing risk, and never, ever panicking
You’ve heard the hype about meditation and other "non-judgemental awareness" practices. Now check out the data.
These pros spend their days in the high alpine and dry desert. Here's how they protect their skin.
In 2015, in a secret medical procedure carried out in Bogota, Colombia, the 44-year-old woman got dozens of experimental gene-therapy injections. Why? Because Parrish, the creator of a longevity company called BioViva, believes that science is on the cusp of delivering radically longer lifespans—and she wants to help bring on the revolution.
Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
A more restful night is just a wireless snore-neutralizing soundscape generator away
It doesn’t always tell the full story. Independent testers have arrived to fill in the gaps.
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores “levels of nature.”
Echo of the Wild, from filmmaker Mathieu Le Lay, follows a horse caretaker named Nelu who lives high in the Apuseni Mountains.
The 29-year-old CEO of Outdoor Voices is taking on Nike, one color block at a time
Keep getting your eight hours, but the science is more complicated than you might expect
How to know when it's OK to keep pushing and when you're better off taking it easy
The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?
You'd think the fittest men and women on the planet would outlive the most sedentary ones. But you'd be wrong.
Think you have one of the best jobs on the planet? Now's your chance to get your employer to help prove it.
When you take former sex-trafficking victims into the wilderness for a few days of roughing it, know this: they’ve seen worse. Florence Williams goes on a trip organized by Atlanta-based She Is Able and learns that one size of adventure therapy does not fit all.
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
How Latino Outdoors is rethinking the ways their community gets outside
Travel, be more productive, get the right degree, and customize your career
In short, nothing good—and just one bad night can trigger a cascade of side effects
The effort paradox explains everything from mountain climbing to buying IKEA furniture
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
Creating a workplace that truly makes us happy and healthy takes a lot more than standing desks and on-site yoga. Thankfully, new research has sparked a growing design revolution.
The National Geographic fellow on what he's learned from spending time with the happiest people on earth
When it comes to a restful night, a few little things—and one not-so-little thing—make a world of difference
In an era of specialization, a new study argues for diversifying your interests.
The author and human guinea pig asked elite performers for advice on getting better sleep. Here’s what they said.
Maybe smashing objects is therapeutic. But there's only one way to find out.
We published a lot of them this year. Here are the ones we loved the most.
How do we know them already? Because we asked some of the brightest minds in the business.
At the University of Vermont, an unusual initiative wants to help students discover the benefits of well-rounded healthy living. Is it working?
Americans are spending more money than ever trying to be happy, but all signs say that we're still pretty miserable
You can tweak your workout to minimize the downsides of sucking on a tailpipe
The cofounders of the wildly popular program explain why the easiest way to get in better shape is to make healthy living a game
A new startup wants to take sports medicine digital. Is it a good idea?
We're partnering with the Los Angeles-based company to help you (and us) finally get fit
The diversity expert keeps essential oils and her kid’s sci-fi novel close by
Want a job in the outdoor industry? Check out these resources.
Breaking down where the best companies are located, whether or not you can bring dogs with you, and how many of them have kegerators. (Hint: a lot.)
Some companies go beyond kegerators and ping-pong—from unlimited vacation time to powder days, these are the places that know how to treat their employees
First it made a kick-ass camera gadget. Then it made some money. Now, with a finely honed mission, Peak Design has set its sights on employee happiness and positive environmental progress. Is a workplace utopia within reach?
Come prepared. Be curious. Keep it real. And don’t forget to bathe.
Former Navy SEAL doctor Kirk Parsley insists getting enough rest is the single most effective performance-enhancing habit
A cycling study finds that the lure of a reward throws off pacing instincts
You know you shouldn't be relying on them for every ache. Try these alternatives instead.
The Olympian and investor on the show "Adventure Capitalists" on the gear that makes for quality shut-eye
The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with an updated operating system, upgraded hardware, and cellular connectivity. But will it be enough to win over athletes?
Meet the folks who want to turn your feed into a happy space
Five things I wish I'd been told on my first day at Columbia University
For many, the female athlete triad has stood in the way of lasting success in sports, but researchers are finally starting to understand the condition better—and help women avoid the long-term consequences
Over two years after introducing the Watch, Apple has finally made it the ultimate fitness wearable
There’s possibly nothing more therapeutic than going into the woods solo
A slew of new products claim to be the Fitbit for your Zen