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Studies show that your emotions spread further than you think
New research parses the different effects of exercise on anger as an emotion versus anger as a mood
Inversions can choke all the fun out of winter in some places (looking at you, Salt Lake City)
Spending time in the kitchen shouldn't feel like a chore
Coconut oil's health benefits are overblown, at best. Here are five healthy alternatives.
The fast-food behemoth announced plans to vastly reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef supply. This is a big deal.
Supporters say the proposed regulations are over 40 years overdue and would be a major win for public health
Oranges, ginger, garlic, even chicken soupmost of our so-called cold-fighting foods don't do much for us when we're under the weather
The director of a meditation program developed by neuroscientists explains how teaching athletes mindfulness can change their brains
Deep in the heart of the Adirondacks, the unexpected death of a small-town police sergeant has added fuel to a nationwide controversy over an herbal supplement
It's time to take the Marie Kondo approach to your time
Our associate managing editor drank a gallon of water a day for a month. A lot of you had follow-up questionshere are her answers.
Notes from a monthlong hydration quest
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
No matter how many miles you're putting in, these recipes will satisfy your cravings
Need a reboot for the New Year? From yoga to trail running, these retreats ensure that and more.
There's more to it than just trying really hard
Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggestsand quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?
One of our editors spent a month working through her feelings with Woebot, a therapy chat bot. Here's how it went.
We asked some of most prominent experts what to expect in the coming year
There's a fine line between dialing back exercise during the holidays and losing your fitness altogether
Lots of things sucked this year. But there was a ton of good too!
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
A wave of psychotherapists are treating patients by running with them
In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside
Most nutrition trends arent worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
Being outdoorsy is not without its risks. If I could travel through time, here's some of the advice I'd give my (seemingly) immortal and (definitely) ignorant 20-year-old self.
What does it take to land on our annual list of the country's best employers? Perks like on-tap kombucha, free gym memberships, and company-sponsored ski trips certainly help. But it's a commitment to fun and supportive work environments that really makes these companies stand apart.
Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.
Okay, we'll admit it. Our office is, like, five minutes from a TJ's.
From virtual-reality meditation to infrared saunas, these are the latest innovations and insights for improving your well-being
Ben Greenfield has some extreme ideas for living healthy. The thing is, most of them work.
As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasnt enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.
Eating habits of the world's best cyclocrossers
A new study bolsters the claim that afternoon or evening workouts can mess with sleep. But dont panic just yet.
The renowned meditation teacher talks to Tim Ferriss about finding freedom and joy in the present
Our writer and favorite curmudgeon completed UC Berkeley's ten-week Science of Happiness online course. Did it make him happier? Not really. But he still came away with some important, if obvious, rules to live by.
Elite athletes are turning up the thermostat in pursuit of an edge
How to support a loved one who has witnessed something awful that changed their relationship to the outdoors
A massive new study confirms the mental health benefits of exercise. Dont let the negative spin get you down.
Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyoneeven the greatest performers in sports
The right products and five extra minutes can make a big difference
Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.
Eight products used by athletes and expert adventurers to protect their faces from the elements
There are more ways to mess up sun protection than just, you know, forgetting to use it
In his newest book, Rick Bass gins up hunger and answers some of life's biggest questions by feasting with the great ones
These pros spend their days in the high alpine and dry desert. Here's how they protect their skin.
A more restful night is just a wireless snore-neutralizing soundscape generator away
It's not just running. Two new studies confirm that weightlifting provides a similar boost to mental health.
Dauwalter just won the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in a blazing fast time. We can all learn something from her training philosophy.
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores levels of nature.
After all, you shouldn'thave to pay $20 for a classevery time you want to get your stretch on
Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.
The new Climbing Grief Fund will offer long-overdue tools for dealing with the pain of death in a community that is uniquely affected by it
How to know when it's OK to keep pushing and when you're better off taking it easy
The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?
The tennis superstar describes her favorite exercises and how she keeps a level head in tough moments, on and off the court.
If you pick the right class, it's an invaluable tool for building strength, flexibility, and resilience
Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
Creating a workplace that truly makes us happy and healthy takes a lot more than standing desks and on-site yoga. Thankfully, new research has sparked a growing design revolution.
When extreme skier Adam Roberts was killed by an avalanche in the mountains of Washington State, some people wondered if hed died on purpose. Christopher Solomon reconstructs a life in which athletic talent, fearlessness, and mental illness combined to create an unbearable reality.
Five times the size of Texas, the country offers a stunning array of options for getting lost. Here are eight of our favorite escapes.
In an era of specialization, a new study argues for diversifying your interests.
Time to dust off that soup pot. These recipesfrom veggie-centric to downright meatywill have you feeling warm, full, and happy in no time.
Evolution has made humans instinctually crave sugary, fatty, and salty foods. Here's how you can fight back.
Existentialism, rabbit holes, and the pursuit of happinesswith a hundred miles of singletrack and a foot of airy powder thrown in
Don't try to justify what we do in the outdoors. Just enjoy it.
A professional adventurer has to break a few eggs along the wayand, apparently, several bones and a skull. Mark Jenkins tallies up the most memorable injuries and mishaps from a life lived on the edge.
Maybe smashing objects is therapeutic. But there's only one way to find out.
Expensive stem-cell therapies are on the rise among recreational athletes, but dont pull out your wallet just yet
In the name of citizen science, we peered inside the bellies of 窪蹋勛圖厙 staffand seven elite athletes
Wondering how to ensure that your gut is healthy? We're here to answer your most pressing questions.
We know youve been lacking this yearheres how to change that
Science is a slow-moving process. Don't fixate on bright-shiny objects at the expense of a few fundamental truths.