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Before you reach for sleep aids, try this short, simple bedtime meditation.

You don’t need to be a pro to care about performing at your best. Here’s how to up your game, reduce injuries, and have more fun doing what you love.

Because the natural elements you'll be surrounded by can easily destroy your meds

My Thai massage experience featured no table, no fluffy towels, and lots of talking. I left with more insight than expected.

The best perfumes evoke immediate emotion—and what inspires stronger feels than a beloved outdoor landscape?

For one month, I experimented with routines, supplements, and gadgets to boost my rest. Here's what worked and what didn't.

The pelvic floor contains 14 to 16 different muscles. These habits are weakening them.

Frustrated by work, climate anxiety, and the noise of daily life, I grabbed my paddleboard and set off on a 1,200-mile-long journey through North America’s waterways. What I found wasn’t just adventure, but proof that water has the power to calm the mind, connect people, and remind us what really matters.

Doctors and registered dieticians share their best tips to avoid falling for bad wellness advice on social media

I walked into my first silent meditation retreat thinking I’d entered the zombie apocalypse—blank stares, slow steps, and an eerie quiet. But by the end, I discovered a kind of peace I never knew existed.

For days when there's just not time to take an entire class

How personalized treatment plans can help you achieve your wellness goals

I committed to taking my laptop outside every workday—no matter the weather—to see if the well-being I felt in nature during summer could extend year-round

Infrared saunas claim to detox the body, relieve pain, and rejuvenate your skin, among other lofty promises. But do they deliver?

A good hair care routine protects your hair during and after your gym sesh

But first, try to not to beat yourself up over breaking your streak

Scientists take a closer look at the studies supporting links between physical activity and mental health and ask: is the evidence any good?

What endurance athletes can learn from one runner’s close call

In a world obsessed with longevity and eternal youth, I choose old age

Maybe there's no right or wrong answer

L.A.-based yoga studio LXR incorporates snakes into a weekly yoga class. One brave writer attended to see what all the hype was about.

Pour one out for a real one—drinking during adventure sports is so 2024

Let’s be real. In 2025, we’ll still be planning our adventures last-minute and scrolling on our phones before bed.

The rendered fat is up against butter, olive oil, and face creams in some households

A commercial for Secret’s whole-body deodorant says the product will make women “smell great all day, all hike, and all night.” But why should that even matter?

We asked our team to share the lip balms they swear by—whether that's a $4 drug store pick or a $28 luxury product

Don’t wait until January 1 to start making positive changes in your life. Set yourself up for success with these health-focused Black Friday deals.

Rinsing it under water for a few seconds won’t cut it

Keep your ears and buds clean in three simple steps

A worn-out sports bra can impact performance. Here’s how to know when it’s time to ditch yours.

I like to glam up for my outdoor adventures. Here's how and why I do it.

After learning how to spearfish with her dad, she fell in the love with the sport and shares why catching fresh fish supports her overall wellness

Between rock-climbing professionally and running a nutrition-bar business, DiGiulian looks for products that pull double duty and save her time

Rising global temperatures allow mosquitos to breed for longer—and to spread more deadly diseases, like EEE

New research found that the Great Salt Lake’s drying lakebed emits tons of greenhouse gasses, threatening the health of those in Utah and beyond

Couples meeting in running clubs are facing a new challenge: Who gets to stay in the club after a breakup?

Harmful algal blooms spike in the summer and can make humans and pets sick. Experts share how to protect yourself and your dog.

Gazing up at the night sky can be a major stress reliever. Plus, you might even catch a glimpse of something cool.

I'm planning to climb a bunch of fourteeners in Colorado, but bird flu is all over the state right now—is it safe for me to go?

Ditch Hinge and Tinder. Join a running club instead.

Living well doesn’t need to be complicated, overwhelming, or expensive

I never thought I would have to climb alone

More people in the U.S. are being diagnosed with tick-related diseases every year, but we don’t have to let that stop us from getting outdoors

After suffering a mental health crisis during a mountaineering expedition, National Geographic photographer Cory Richards walked away from his climbing career. After a terrible rafting accident, �����ԹϺ��� writer Katie Arnold nearly ended her marriage. This summer, they are both telling their stories.

Scientists have discovered some friendly new bacteria in the waters of Bath, England, which was once the Romans’ favorite soaking spot. What else is lurking in the deep?

I lost my brother to blood cancer four years ago. Between the waves, I’m still learning how to grieve.

After years of racing against time, Olympic runner Alexi Pappas gave herself a longer window to consider motherhood.

When I learned I was at a much higher risk for skin cancer than most people, I had to reimagine what it meant to be outside

A photographer explains the transformative magic of showing up to the same creative task day after day

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a court in 2012 that doctors found a parasite in his brain. There's a one-in-eight chance you might have something similar. I've had one, too.

Here’s what moms say they want more than anything else

Running with your dog offers great health benefits for you and your four-legged friend. Here's what we know.

Schools have been measuring kids’ fitness for decades, using now-controversial metrics like body mass index. California thinks there’s a better way.

The 1,000 Hours �����ԹϺ��� challenge wants to encourage kids to spend more time outside. But what about those of us who don’t have easy access to nature? 

In her new book, ‘Mind Game,’ Julie Kliegman offers a wide-ranging look at the inner struggles of sports stars and also-rans

Jacqueline Alnes’ new book, ‘The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,’ is part memoir, part cultural critique of wellness and diet culture

The Bullet Journal method lives up to the hype of being both a mindfulness practice and a productivity system

How to stay healthy, get fit, and be more mindful

Brain fog doesn’t have to keep you from feeling your best. You can combat the unpleasant effects of brain fog by changing what you’re eating.

More athletes are turning to the ancient tradition for relief from pain. But does it actually work?

The correlation between physical contact with a bovine and good mental health

CEOs often brag about clocking only a few hours of shut-eye a night. But is that really all you need for optimal functioning? We asked the experts.

Healthy human snacks don’t always translate well for pups. Veterinarian Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, shares what treats are okay—and which should be avoided.

Experts suggest the practice of grounding may lead to better shut-eye. Here’s why.

During a spontaneous jungle trek, the athlete had a wild idea: she would become the team yoga instructor for the New Orleans Saints

How diaphragmatic breathing practices and other non-pharmaceutical options can help ease your queasy stomach

It’s not all negative

The case for taking more than just a momentary water break