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These days, screen-addicted Americans are more stressed out and distracted than ever. And there’s no app for that. But there is a radically simple remedy: get outside. Florence Williams travels to the deep woods of Japan, where researchers are backing up the theory that nature can lower your blood pressure, fight off depression—and even prevent cancer.

Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.

They’re deceptively straightforward, but if you can follow them, you’ll see the benefits

An expert's guide to sticking it out through pain and suffering

Hint: it's about introducing just the right amount of chaos

Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance

Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time.

Keep warm this winter by harvesting fuel yourself

In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life

In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body

'Volksmarches' are popular walking events that involve tea stops, prizes, and a noncompetitive spirit

Sure, it's old fashioned. But it's also nutritional rocket fuel, and athletes are making it taste great. Here's how.

It might taste indulgent, but a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is effective and more affordable than the average energy bar

And more effective

No, you don't have to eat freeze-dried food in the woods

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 guide to help you wade through the misinformation and buy just what you need

Because social media has nothing on science

Meditations on radical incrementalism for the adventurer

Step one: know the conditions and whether fires are actually allowed where you're camping

Everything you need to know about your fire-making technique, including when you should use the tepee method versus a log cabin stack

It will serve you well when things go wrong

For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp

It's the lightest backpacking meal—and one of the easiest and tastiest

From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly

The secret? Glue.