Julia Ries Wexler is a writer for Outside Magazine, National Geographic, SELF Magazine, The Cut, Condé Nast Traveler, among other national media outlets. You can check out some of her work (and contact her) at www.juliarieswexler.com.
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In Japan, the practice of coffin-lying aims to help people enter a meditative state in a decked-out coffin. Plus, therapists suggest ways to mimic the trend at home if you don't, you know, have a spare coffin lying around.
According to neuroscientists and exercise physiologists, how you choose the music you listen to matters, too.
Plus, find out if it may enhance your workout performance.
A sports medicine doctor and physical therapist weigh in about the pros and cons of the popular, low-impact social media fitness routine.
Jet lag and schedule disruptions don’t have to linger. Sleep medicine experts share their best advice for recalibrating your sleep after vacationing.
I mailed off a stool sample hoping for answers to my bloating and burnout. Here’s what I learned about gut health, performance, and the limits of science.
While anti-inflammatory food lists usually focus on leafy greens and berries, nutrition experts say this orange squash deserves a spot at the top
Doctors said she had a small chance of survival—but a special bond with a horse named Savannah helped her pull off a miracle
Repeated twisting of the uppermost part of your spine can lead to laxity and instability; sports doctors recommend safer options
Not only does the robot waste copious amounts of water, but it spits out incomplete (and bland) recipes
Registered dietitians share the benefits of making protein stock your go-to recovery beverage
Despite what social media leads us to believe, you can't eat your way to balanced hormones
Research suggests that ingesting probiotics can improve performance and boost VO2 max, and even your mood, but experts need more proof
Getting yourself a new pair every so often can help you perform at your best and avoid injury
Social media is leading you astray; plain old water still reigns supreme
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.
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
Running uphill is a beast. Improving your form in these ways can make getting up a steep incline feel like less of a battle.
According to experts, your body’s natural reaction to an intense workout could be interfering with your watch data
Harmful algal blooms spike in the summer and can make humans and pets sick. Experts share how to protect yourself and your dog.