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Five things I wish I'd been told on my first day at Columbia University
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
If $75,000 represents the “perfect” salary, what’s the performance equivalent when it comes to cardio, diet, and time outside?
What if you could alter your DNA profile, erase your risk for cancer, or just brew glowing beer? Whether that makes you giddy or terrified, that’s the dream of biohacker Josiah Zayner.
I'm as addicted to my phone as anyone. Could three weeks in Madagascar without service provide some sort of lasting digital renewal?
The co-founder of GirlTrek explains how an organization encouraging women to head out the door became a powerhouse national movement
Rural Appalachia is the unhealthiest place in the country by almost any metric. Steve Bowling, a 45-year-old library director in Kentucky, has a simple remedy: nature walks.
In today's quick-fix culture, it's more important than ever to remember that a few simple lifestyle changes can transform your overall health
The best endurance athletes push their minds and bodies as far as humanly possible—a practice that might not actually be good for them
Scientists are discovering that certain playlists can boost brain activity and treat anxiety and depression
Some athletes and trainers claim the structural protein helps stave off injuries like ACL tears. Don't listen to them.
Americans spend $11 billion a year in pursuit of the blissful happy-ever-after. But what do we really accomplish? To find out, Peter Andrey Smith embedded with the utopia seekers for a weekend in Miami at the first-ever World Happiness Summit.
Let’s reduce health care costs by getting outdoors, eating better, and pushing for progressive legislation
No matter how your big race went, feeling a little empty after it's finally over is normal
The good news? They're all pretty simple to reverse—or prevent entirely.
Turns out extending your lifespan is pretty damn easy. Just follow these definitive, scientific, time-tested methods.
Spa treatments have gotten wild in recent years, especially in Southern California, where women pay big bucks for radical remedies like colonics, juice fasts, and a Gwyneth Paltrow fave—the life-changing V-steam. Taffy Brodesser-Akner dons a satin robe and asks: If this is the path to happiness, why am I so freaked out?
An injury forced me to begrudgingly acknowledge that sometimes the best thing you can do for your training is stop it altogether
It's not just about our bodies. It's also about our minds.
And you probably have it. But with a lot of work—and maybe a few therapy sessions—you can overcome it.
You’re addicted to your phone. You’re loaded down by useless stuff. And you eat like a teenager. No wonder you can’t find the time to play outside, see the world, and get in shape. Fortunately, streamlining your life—and having more fun—is easy: just do less. Here’s how.
One of the leading labs in health and food science is under fire for shoddy research. The implications for the science community and journalists who report on the field are vast. But how much does the research matter for the average person?
I always felt guilty for being a late riser. Then science told me to embrace my natural sleep patterns.
We spoke to the CEO of the new Virgin Sport to find out what to expect in 2017. The short answer: While the details are thin, the vibe sounds like farmer’s market meets marathon expo.
Planners of cities both large and small are working overtime to build the parks, trails, and bike paths to help residents be more active than ever
Studies have shown that being outside has positive psychological and physiological benefits. Can the nature cure compete with Xanax?
Health and fitness columnist Brad Stulberg shares his tips on how to ensure that an active life and city life are not mutually exclusive
A morning run or evening spin class may feel great, but if the rest of your day involves sitting on your ass, a brief burst does little for your overall well-being.
The key to peak performance: take better care of yourself
Whether you’re an elite athlete or a restless desk jockey, there are better ways to achieve your goals. Just ask 4-Hour guru Tim Ferriss, who started quizzing the world’s greatest performers on their routines as a side project—and ended up with a whole new approach to training.
A growing number of scientists, athletes, and even a retired general believe that fasting leads to better health. Should you listen?
Heart-rate apps bring Olympic-caliber recovery to everyone
When it comes to slumber, quality matters just as much as quantity
Sure, you could stick with your old routine. Or you could break out of your rut with the help of experts and elite athletes.
Standing desks may be all the rage, but learning to properly embrace your chair is the best way to survive the workday
We can all get obsessive about our daily workouts. When does obsession turn to addiction?
The celebrated marathoner announced his retirement last week after a rough few years. His post-mortem: focusing on speed over volume may have prolonged his career.
Things that make our lives easier might also be hurting us. A new class of tough designs saves the day.
Long breath-holds put beginner freedivers at risk of abnormal cardiac rhythms
What would happen if we treated sleep as seriously as our diet?
Take it from the world-champion surfer: there’s a right time for working, competing—and fighting for your life
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
A handful of smart wearables promise to detect heat-related illnesses before they become dangerous. Trouble is, they're vastly over-promising on their abilities.
If you thought osteoporosis was only an issue for women and older men, you were wrong
In the future we’ll have fitness trackers that aren’t just fancy step-counters
A new study on BMX bikers tests this theory
There's no quick fix for post-traumatic stress disorder, but research has shown that surfing's physicality and flow can give victims some relief and a way forward. The author hit the water with his close friend Brian, a former Navy SEAL whose service in Afghanistan beat up his body, tortured his mind, and pushed him into a zone where violence—against himself or others—seemed inevitable.
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it
You’re strong when you run flats but as soon as you hit a hill, you’re gasping like a fish on land. Here’s what’s going on.
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here’s how.
Take the appropriate precautions so you can concentrate on your ride, not the pain coming from your inner thighs
“Blue zones” where entire communities live longer, better lives aren't just for grownups. Here’s how you can craft them in your own neighborhood.
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
When you're outdoors, you tend to worry about grizzly bears, sharks, and mountain lions. But the real dangers are the parasites and microbes you can't even see. Steven Rinella has been felled by the worst of them, and he offers an essential guide to prioritizing your panic.
Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit
Four ways to avoid a potentially dangerous inflammatory response
Chad Brown put down a gun and picked up a fly-fishing rod. The Navy veteran turned gear designer now wants kids and vets to heal each other on the great American waters that saved his life.
Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a generation of top athletes of their talents and forcing victims to wonder: Is it possible to love this sport too much?
Instruction in the art of mindfulness is emerging in grade schools around the country to help children relax, focus, and help others. But it still has a long way to go to become part of the curriculum nationwide.
Even if you run every morning and stand instead of sit at your desk all day, you may be dying inside
Base Camp ER founder Luanne Freer talks triage, altitude illness, and body recovery.
Elite moms are crushing races just months after giving birth. Can the rest of us do that, too?
You favorite supplements—now available in powder form
Get more from your standing desk.
The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.
Set concrete goals, track your progress, and turn resolutions into habits.
Microbes are now being hawked to athletes to prevent sickness and improve recovery. We talked to several experts to separate hype from fact.
Marathoner Shalane Flanagan proves you actually can trust a skinny chef