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The Biggest Wellness Myths

Can we just drink regular cow milk already? These stories examine the most widespread health misconceptions in our world.

Mythbusting

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The key to a good diet is flexibility

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The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say

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Or why you don't have to get up at 4 A.M. to perform a two-hour ritual of self-care

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Trying to eat perfectly all the time is a losing battle

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Yes, it tastes great, but it's not a drug

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You can't force your way to healthy habits

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Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help

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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.

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Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health

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Eating for activity is not as complicated as you think

Burning Questions

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Notes from a monthlong hydration quest

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A new app called NatureQuant harnesses the latest research to track and rate your time outside. Next up: determining how much you need.

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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.

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Being metabolically flexible helps performance, but do you need an app to track it?

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In the latest installment of Ask a Doctor, ϳԹ's resident physician dives into trends like vinegar shots and Theraguns

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The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.

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There's at least a theoretical basis for believing in the power of CBD topicals

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Both substances are being studied for stress and anxiety relief. We asked the experts if and how they work.

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No—and here’s why

Nail the Basics

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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

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Habits and tips to help you get through anything

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

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Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.

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The evidence in support of carbohydrate drinks is flimsier than you might think—which is why the results of a new study are worth paying attention to

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New research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs highlights the importance of consistency