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Take your gardening indoors with houseplants. Use these tips to place them in proper sunlight, water them correctly, and feed them so they survive and thrive.
And why we鈥檙e already stoked for next season
Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.
Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery
The world of fitness is always changing鈥攆or better and for worse. Here, we鈥檝e focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
In the past two years, Americans have become disenchanted with work, leading to major strikes and what is being called the Great Resignation. But what if there was a better way? This writer went looking for that ever elusive work-life balance, learning how to get outside more and stress less.
He needed something鈥攁nything鈥攖o cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.
Rethink your approach to work, fitness, and process as you head into the new year
This year鈥檚 predictions include fewer diets and a possible return of minimalist running shoes
Perfect for gifting鈥攐r treating yourself in the new year
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn鈥檛 an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one 国产吃瓜黑料 editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself鈥攁nd what she still wants from her sport
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
In this excerpt from his new book 鈥楾he Practice of Groundedness,鈥 our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life
When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound
Oregon voters have opened the door to treating mental illness with substances like ketamine and psilocybin. In a peek at the future, our seeker attends a backwoods retreat where patients get help from a powerful combination of drugs and the outdoors.
After a particularly rough spring, an 国产吃瓜黑料 editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She鈥檚 breathing better already鈥攁nd the rest of her family is, too.
A new app called NatureQuant harnesses the latest research to track and rate your time outside. Next up: determining how much you need.
What sets Athletic鈥檚 award-winning craft brews apart? They prove that you don鈥檛 need to compromise on taste or your health to enjoy great beer.
In this excerpt from his new book 鈥楾he Practice of Groundedness,鈥 our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
After taking a cue from 鈥楳y Morning Routine,鈥 an 国产吃瓜黑料 contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
Get these six items to improve your sleep and wake up ready for anything
It鈥檚 not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you鈥檒l say it was the best time you ever had
Lyme-carrying ticks are a bigger threat than ever. A promising new antibody treatment looks to stop infection鈥攅ven after a tick bite.
What this Olympic moment can teach all of us about mental health
After discovering Skinnies Sungel, our writer no longer dreads lathering up for a day outside
What we learn from getting way, way outside our comfort zones
Pandemic-induced isolation has led to a wide range of physical effects. Here鈥檚 what to watch out for鈥攁nd how to address it.聽
Happiness is a state of mind. Here鈥檚 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鈥攁nd 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鈥檛 benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.
Whether training or racing, you鈥檙e going to hit some challenges. Here鈥檚 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 国产吃瓜黑料 editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry鈥檚 face wash.
Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis
国产吃瓜黑料 correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn鈥檛 expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.聽
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor鈥檚 less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we鈥檒l 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 CEO wants to make health and wellness the company鈥檚 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.聽
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 国产吃瓜黑料 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鈥攂ut 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鈥檙e training for your first marathon, dealing with a stressful job, or simply want to improve your sleep, WHOOP鈥檚 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鈥攁nd why relearning this lost art is so transformative
One 国产吃瓜黑料 editor added acupressure to her quiver of remedies for her mild scoliosis. It worked better than she thought it would.