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The best way to de-stress during this frightening time is to look for safe opportunities to get outside
Emerging research suggests that you should embrace the steam
Nutritionist and journalist Christy Harrison makes a case against the state of nutrition in America in her new book, 'Anti-Diet'
While there are far more serious problems facing the world, for some people whether or not to travel in the weeks and months ahead has become a confusing and heated topic. Here's what a longtime travel writer thinks.
Low-calorie and 'functional' brews are here to remind you that moderation is the spice of life
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.
I mean, friends are great, but are they better than things like nachos or not getting mauled by a wild animal? That's up to you.
Before trying a fad diet, make sure you have all the information—and eat plenty of calories while you're at it
The United States leads the world in spending for health and fitness but still ranks lowest in measurements of actual health. How do we break the cycle?
Anxiety, hypochondria, OCD, and travel might sound like a recipe for disaster. But I've seen the world despite my mental health. Here's how I manage my mind on the road.
Or why you don't have to get up at 4 A.M. to perform a two-hour ritual of self-care
Launched by Specialized CEO Mike Sinyard, Project New Day promotes the use of hallucinogens like mushrooms to treat addiction and PTSD
Journaling is for everyone, but especially athletes. Here are the two types of journals you should have and how to get started.
Klaus Obermeyer shares some tips on work, exercise, and (of course) skiing
The empathetic host and vegan ultra-athlete shares his long personal journey and many hard lessons learned
For years, Benedikt Boehm has been chasing speed records on some of the world's tallest peaks
Because going back to the work after the holidays is hard enough already
Plenty of food trends from this year should stay in the past. And a few of them should come with you into 2020.
17 surprisingly easy steps to a happier, less strung-out life—starting with your vagus nerve
He overcame addiction and workaholism to become an elite endurance athlete and star podcast host. As he sees it, it's never too late to start over on the path to a more balanced life.
Both substances are being studied for stress and anxiety relief. We asked the experts if and how they work.
You survived the chaos of family visits and too many helpings of dessert. Now it's time to recover.
17 of the year's best pieces from our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg
Our wellness columnist on his favorite books of the year
A desk jockey’s guide to not being a slouch
You could order a premade kit. Or you could get crafty and build your own hot box.
One of the best boulderers of the 1990s is climbing into her fifties
Booze isn't optimal for athletic performance. Thankfully, a new crop of alcohol-free cocktails taste just as good as the real thing.
There's no silver bullet, but these useful practices will help you keep training
For snowboarder Megan Pischke, being a breast-cancer survivor and a professional athlete are both part of her identity
The bestselling author is back with a bold book arguing that we desperately need to connect with other species
Biotech company Elysium Health just released an at-home DNA test that—supposedly—will tell you how well (or poorly) you're aging
Powder days and gear bonuses are great, but welcoming environments that prioritize the work-life balance are what really make these companies exceptional
Get started. Keep going. Stop.
Across the country, grown-ups are bounding outside after work for kickball, capture the flag, and other kid games. What's going on?
We took a peek inside their packs and had a nutritionist grade their choices
Maybe not in our hearts, but certainly in our brains. Plus, they can make you love the indoors far too much—which is why there’s now a full-fledged, woodsy rehab center for joystick addicts who need a soothing pathway back to a normal life.
The author of 'Digital Minimalism' explains how you can maximize your free time
Whether you’re striving for peak performance or coming back from injury, psychological techniques can help
When your love for the outdoors meets chronic pain, you grieve—and then you adapt
The siblings essentially crossed finish lines together in high school track. Moving far apart and facing their own demons, they found that the bond of running holds fast.
Katie Boué started practicing No Social Sundays and reclaimed her time
The quality of your habits determines the quality of your life. Here's your step-by-step guide.
A new meta-study, which followed 267,000 people, sheds a few answers
After I lost 20 pounds and my red-blood-cell count dropped to dangerous levels, doctors finally knew what the problem was. But no one knew how to fix it.
A good diet is a balance of nutrition, flexibility, and giving your body what it needs
An expert's guide to sticking it out through pain and suffering
Hint: it's about introducing just the right amount of chaos
New centers popping up in New York City can help you reach peak wellness—for just a few hundred dollars per month
Hydrating is supposed to make us healthier and more vibrant. But how much is too much?
The global meal-replacement market is growing at nearly 7 percent annually and expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2021. But as we hack nutrition for hyperefficiency, have we evolved past the need for deliciousness?
New research suggests that the emotion has a singular ability to lower stress and improve our overall well-being. So how do we get more of it?
Calorie counting can be a huge burden. Plus, you're probably terrible at it.
You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity—but it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation
The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.
Can a grassroots movement of physicians convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?
After years of empty promises, hydration-tracking wearables are finally close to hitting the market
How I rediscovered the joy of trails and muddy shoes following a skin-cancer scare
David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc, on why exercise is 100 times better than medicine
A mysterious syndrome is leaving elite athletes lethargic, depressed, and unable to get out of bed
Ecologist Chris Morgan sensed that nature had healing powers. But it wasn’t until he tried forest bathing that he understood them.
Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly
Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. Then you get dizzy and the vomiting starts. Heatstroke kills thousands of people every year. This is what it feels like—and how to know when you’re in danger.
The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over
The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?
Now you can pay to take a midday snooze. Here's what you get for your money.
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health
Cal Newport, author of 'Digital Minimalism,' explains how we need to reimagine our relationship with technology
Or how running and meditating both led one woman to the same unexpected place
Despite an attack that left one hiker dead and another injured, the experience and fellowship of the trail perseveres
After Kyle Dickman nearly died from a rattlesnake bite in Yosemite, he began a quest to understand what venom really does to us
Despite shadowy origins and increasingly diluted claims, the beverage has officially entered the wellness scene