Wellness
ArchiveWhat would happen if we treated sleep as seriously as our diet?
Take it from the world-champion surfer: there鈥檚 a right time for working, competing鈥攁nd fighting for your life
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go鈥攁nd 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鈥檒l have fitness trackers that aren鈥檛 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鈥攁gainst himself or others鈥攕eemed inevitable.
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it
You鈥檙e strong when you run flats but as soon as you hit a hill, you鈥檙e gasping like a fish on land. Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 going on.
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here鈥檚 how.
Take the appropriate precautions so you can concentrate on your ride, not the pain coming from your inner thighs
鈥淏lue zones鈥 where entire communities live longer, better lives aren't just for grownups. Here鈥檚 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?
Break out of the office zoo and run wild
Seeking the high all day, every day
The gear to make you (sleep) better in bed
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鈥攏ow available in powder form
Get more from your standing desk.
The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor鈥攁nd how to get it yourself.
Set concrete goals, track your progress, and turn resolutions into habits.
A flask to grow old with
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
Secrets to slowing down at home without giving up on adventure
You just have to tweak your training and eating habits. Here鈥檚 how.
Maybe. But first, don't assume you're actually iron deficient.
Discover Mount Hood at the bottom of your empty beer glass.
For the first time, the energy-boosting adhesives are being marketed specifically to athletes. Here's what you need to know about them.
Turns out your favorite dirtbag climbers aren't the only gross thing hanging out at the local wall.
We need standards in place to ensure we鈥檙e buying in-season produce from the growers themselves.
So conquer it with these six tips from cycling鈥檚 comeback queen, Alison Tetrick.
Step away from the smartphone. Gaining control over your screen time doesn't have to mean swearing off all electronics鈥攋ust setting a few sane rules. Do it, and you'll be happier in the end.
The key to contentment lies in these cute drawings.
These simple strategies will lift your mood, get you outdoors, and help you spend more time doing what you love.
There's no scientific evidence proving that salt therapy will make you a better athlete. But it can have some surprising health benefits that have nothing to do with the respiratory system.
Bottom line? Eat like an elite to maximize health and performance.
Our test subject spends two uncomfortable weeks getting too close to everyone in his life
We sacrificed our dignity in a Zumba class, but gained a new appreciation for ostentatious exercises and Top 40
It doesn't take much to feel like you've gotten away.
No one's life is Instagram-perfect. Would we be better off sharing the mundane and unattractive parts of ourselves?
What man's best friend can teach us about being content
Stephanie Gilmore was a world-champion surfer when a brutal attack by a stranger nearly ended her career. Now she's back on top, with a sixth world title, and reveals how she found happiness again鈥攊n the most unexpected places.
Being in the zone. Zenning out. Whatever you call it, concentrating so deeply you don't even realize it is sublime.
Keri Herman only started skiing seriously in her senior year of college. Now she's an Olympian. Here's how she turned her late start into a competitive advantage.
Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal
Used to be you had to live at altitude to adapt to it. But new research suggests that by training your respiratory muscles, you can teach yourself to perform better with less oxygen.
The smart way to drink beer
There's nothing wrong with tuning into a show while you're on a trainer. It can actually have some surprising benefits鈥攊f done in moderation.
Save the world in style.
Room for you and a few friends
Why even the healthiest athletes stock their carts with Lucky Charms and Ben & Jerry鈥檚鈥攁nd how to beat the junk-food craving once and for all.
Ski slopes are hard enough to navigate without injury. Don鈥檛 let your snack be a liability too.
The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen
Want to undo the damage of your desk job in 10 minutes? Crawl like a kid and start spinning like a Sufi monk.
Exactly what alcohol does to athletic performance
What to do when it's dark and frigid outside? We have some ideas. For starters, try building a backyard sauna, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, creating the perfect cabin fire, learning to dogsled, swinging a war hammer, kicking back with a classic adventure book, or escaping to a tropical island. Just hurry up鈥攕pring will be here before you know it.
Breakthrough therapies are helping athletes recover from injuries previously thought untreatable. But many doctors remain unaware of the advancements.
Six surprising reasons to sweat that go far beyond vanity.
Yoga just entered the digital age.
Cue: A sleep deficit, a聽Saturday聽morning. Reward: Fun dreams, self-awareness, less stress.
It鈥檚 not just for elite athlete. Training alone鈥攊n the right dose鈥攚ill make you a faster and more resilient athlete.
Specializing in one sport will take you only so far. To really break through, you'll need to branch out.
Surprise! You'll lose weight and end up with less screen time.
A four-step plan for maximizing your productivity
Cue: Your iPod dock set up by the door. Reward: Serenity, more intuitive pacing.
Make those nebulous resolutions last by turning them into habits. The key? The right reward.
Take a random day off鈥攊t鈥檒l work wonders for your happiness and health