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For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't
Healthy and convenient or too good to be true? Our writer sampled a dozen of the most popular brands to find out.
A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
Silicon Valley’s latest foray into fitness tech offers a new way to measure up
How did I ever function without Heretic's Dirty Grass wafting from my pulse points?
It’s not a miracle, and it’s not a secret, but the link between fitness levels and the risk of lung and colorectal cancers is impressively strong
With a goal of forming connections through audio-based workouts on your phone, Aaptiv might be the end of personal trainers
But do remember that it can be a powerful mental-health tool and go beyond the whitewashed Instagram posts to focus on improving access to the outdoors for those who need it most
More companies are selling makeup specifically for sweating in. But do women really need it?
Society has primed us to care about ego and status. Here's how to get past that.
Old-school diets may have fallen out of favor, but diet messaging is still everywhere. Intuitive eating promises to help you drown it out.
A grassroots movement of physicians are prescribing time outdoors as the best possible cure for a growing list of ailments. Can they really convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?
Spending time in nature is increasingly considered legitimate medicine, and doctors and insurance carriers are treating it as such. But how exactly can we expect this movement to play out—and affect our wallets and gear purchases—in the future?
A growing number of insurance carriers are encouraging us via cold, hard cash to get after it in nature
America’s grandest public lands have a big role to play in our health
Nature’s healing power may be in its ability to blow our minds
For one thing, if you're feeling thirsty, drink up
Last year, Dykes set the marathon record for his age group—only to find that it didn't count. But he's not giving up.
Thanks to savvy marketing, science, and luck, blueberries helped usher in a new era of health food obsession
Once again, science says that fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are really good for you
We asked hikers for advice on how to readjust to life after the trail
I drank the stuff for two weeks and lived to tell the tale. I'm still skeptical about the health benefits.
The Twitter CEO only eats between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. You definitely should not emulate his habits.
A study of the cognitive and psychological effects of outdoor cycling finds equal results for normal bikes and e-bikes
Katie Arnold, author of the new memoir Running Home, talks about the unique healing power of endurance sports
It's tough to find meat-free products that taste like bacon. These plant-based chips may have cracked the code.
Feeling hemmed in and obsessed with purging the toxins in her life, the author heads to the hot springs of the Chihuahuan Desert
In a new study, mountain hiking had similar psychological and stress-reducing benefits whether or not there were signs of human habitation
Who needs a killer routine when you can just have coffee?
Everyone is recommending the stuff on Twitter, so we looked into the research to see if the hype is backed by science
Nearly everything people think is true about living their best life is wrong
Our favorite gear to increase work-hours productivity
In Nepal, where mental-health issues are widespread following a long civil war and the 2015 earthquake, one organization offers counseling alongside primary care
Mushroom broth is full of vitamins and minerals, easy to make, and offers a healthy option for vegetarians feeling left out of the bone-broth trend
Studies show that your emotions spread further than you think
Eating out ruining your diet and your budget? Here's how to do it less.
New research parses the different effects of exercise on anger as an emotion versus anger as a mood
Inversions can choke all the fun out of winter in some places (looking at you, Salt Lake City)
Spending time in the kitchen shouldn't feel like a chore
Coconut oil's health benefits are overblown, at best. Here are five healthy alternatives.
The fast-food behemoth announced plans to vastly reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef supply. This is a big deal.
Supporters say the proposed regulations are over 40 years overdue and would be a major win for public health
The director of a meditation program developed by neuroscientists explains how teaching athletes mindfulness can change their brains
Oranges, ginger, garlic, even chicken soup—most of our so-called cold-fighting foods don't do much for us when we're under the weather
Deep in the heart of the Adirondacks, the unexpected death of a small-town police sergeant has added fuel to a nationwide controversy over an herbal supplement
It's time to take the Marie Kondo approach to your time
Our associate managing editor drank a gallon of water a day for a month. A lot of you had follow-up questions—here are her answers.
A self-proclaimed water hater slogs through a monthlong hydration quest
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
No matter how many miles you're putting in, these recipes will satisfy your cravings
Need a reboot for the New Year? From yoga to trail running, these retreats ensure that and more.
There's more to it than just trying really hard
Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?
One of our editors spent a month working through her feelings with Woebot, a therapy chat bot. Here's how it went.
We asked some of most prominent experts what to expect in the coming year
There's a fine line between dialing back exercise during the holidays and losing your fitness altogether
Lots of things sucked this year. But there was a ton of good too!
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
A wave of psychotherapists are treating patients by running with them
In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside
Most nutrition trends aren’t worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
Being outdoorsy is not without its risks. If I could travel through time, here's some of the advice I'd give my (seemingly) immortal and (definitely) ignorant 20-year-old self.
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.
Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.
Okay, we'll admit it. Our office is, like, five minutes from a TJ's.
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.
As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.
Eating habits of the world's best cyclocrossers
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
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.
Elite athletes are turning up the thermostat in pursuit of an edge
How to support a loved one who has witnessed something awful that changed their relationship to the outdoors
A massive new study confirms the mental health benefits of exercise. Don’t let the negative spin get you down.
Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyone—even the greatest performers in sports
The right products and five extra minutes can make a big difference