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We published a lot of them this year. Here are the ones we loved the most.
How do we know them already? Because we asked some of the brightest minds in the business.
At the University of Vermont, an unusual initiative wants to help students discover the benefits of well-rounded healthy living. Is it working?
Americans are spending more money than ever trying to be happy, but all signs say that we're still pretty miserable
You can tweak your workout to minimize the downsides of sucking on a tailpipe
The cofounders of the wildly popular program explain why the easiest way to get in better shape is to make healthy living a game
A new startup wants to take sports medicine digital. Is it a good idea?
We're partnering with the Los Angeles-based company to help you (and us) finally get fit
The diversity expert keeps essential oils and her kid’s sci-fi novel close by
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Breaking down where the best companies are located, whether or not you can bring dogs with you, and how many of them have kegerators. (Hint: a lot.)
Some companies go beyond kegerators and ping-pong—from unlimited vacation time to powder days, these are the places that know how to treat their employees
First it made a kick-ass camera gadget. Then it made some money. Now, with a finely honed mission, Peak Design has set its sights on employee happiness and positive environmental progress. Is a workplace utopia within reach?
Come prepared. Be curious. Keep it real. And don’t forget to bathe.
Former Navy SEAL doctor Kirk Parsley insists getting enough rest is the single most effective performance-enhancing habit
A cycling study finds that the lure of a reward throws off pacing instincts
You know you shouldn't be relying on them for every ache. Try these alternatives instead.
The Olympian and investor on the show "ϳԹ Capitalists" on the gear that makes for quality shut-eye
Meet the folks who want to turn your feed into a happy space
The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with an updated operating system, upgraded hardware, and cellular connectivity. But will it be enough to win over athletes?
Five things I wish I'd been told on my first day at Columbia University
For many, the female athlete triad has stood in the way of lasting success in sports, but researchers are finally starting to understand the condition better—and help women avoid the long-term consequences
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?
One company wants to groom elite female athletes specifically for the corner office
The counterintuitive theory has pervaded books, studies, and Reddit threads and is something of a rally cry for LCHF converts. But while there may be some benefit to monitoring insulin levels, there's no need to cut out all carbs quite yet.
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
Scientists are discovering that certain playlists can boost brain activity and treat anxiety and depression
I still hit the snooze button every now and then, but way less often (a major win in my book)
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.
Have a friend who is a bit too aggro while chasing the goods? They’re not just idiots—they may have a terrible disease.
Let’s reduce health care costs by getting outdoors, eating better, and pushing for progressive legislation
The good news? They're all pretty simple to reverse—or prevent entirely.
In 1955, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail
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?
At the cover shoot for the May issue of ϳԹ, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world about the moments the shaped them.
I've never been good at resting—I've climbed almost every day for the past 16 years. A recent injury, however, forced me to begrudgingly acknowledge that sometimes the best thing you can do for your training is stop it altogether.
Whether you're climbing, running, skiing, hiking, or biking, you won't excel unless you're well rested
What do you do when you’re addicted to adrenaline but confined to a wheelchair? So much more than people expect.
The gear and advice you need to maximize your pre-work time
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.
This May, the world's first cannabis-infused gym will open in San Francisco, where members will be encouraged to integrate the plant into their pre- and post-workout regimen
What the greatest adventurers, artists, runners, and entrepreneurs prioritize throughout their day, and how to incorporate that into you life
I always felt guilty for being a late riser. Then science told me to embrace my natural sleep patterns.
Was it the time travelers, the jaguar people, or the song from Pocahontas? All I know is that, as my exploration of psychedelics grew from a few campout mushrooms to full-on ayahuasca ceremonies, I felt better than I ever had in my life.
Blood analysis! Fat burning! Centenarians and pockets full of bacon! All that, plus six more of the biggest fitness trends from this year.
A new study found that our kids are among the least fit in the world—and our unequal income distribution likely has something to do with it
Say you see an article about how chocolate can prevent aging. You want to figure out what's actually going on, so you pull up the original study. Here's how you properly read it.
American tourist Noel Santillan became an unlikely folk hero in Iceland after he entered a typo into his GPS and drove hundreds of miles out of his way. How can anyone wander so far off the mark? A growing body of research suggests that our reliance on navigational technology might be altering our brains in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
A new workplace grading system from the CDC puts a high premium on offices that embrace nature and encourage workers to be active
We've all read how Google pampers its employees with sleep pods, laundry service, and four-star meals round the clock. That's nothing compared to what other companies are doing to make their employees happy.
Our list of 100 finalists showcases companies that make employee health and happiness a point of pride
Whether you're powering through a predawn workout or looking for the perfect sunset shot, the only way to follow your mission is to rise up every single day
For Wes Price, growing up in the church left something to be desired. He didn't find it in the four walls of a church, or through partying, so he went outside.
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
We took the best parts of our favorite cities and created the ultimate utopia for outdoor lovers
Studies have shown that being outside has positive psychological and physiological benefits. Can the nature cure compete with Xanax?
American churches are building first-class gyms to get followers in shape and attract new members to the flock. Critics see lucrative businesses masked as ministries, but the programs are a spirited defense against our obesity epidemic.
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.
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.
Meeting up with your friends for a post-run drink could do a lot more good than you realize
Once released, the formerly incarcerated face a daunting set of challenges—a job, a place to live, and, most urgently, breaking the cycle of bad friends and bad habits that can lead to more prison time. Now scientists and activists are asking whether nature may be essential to helping them build new lives.
Heart-rate apps bring Olympic-caliber recovery to everyone
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
When it comes to slumber, quality matters just as much as quantity
Time spent in nature and participation in adventure sports is known to have a profound effect on those who struggle with ADD/ADHD. The Academy at SOAR is a boarding school in North Carolina for children with ADD/ADHD, and in this video director Joseph Geier leads students on a…
Things that make our lives easier might also be hurting us. A new class of tough designs saves the day.
21 bold ideas to help you get healthy, eat smarter, and crush your next adventure
What would happen if we treated sleep as seriously as our diet?
We loved Nature RX, Part 1, a spoof drug commercial that touted the legitimate health benefits of getting outside, when it came out earlier this year. And we're just as excited about the second installment in the series, Nature RX Part 2: Discover Your Dose of…