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The Outside guide to health

The Outside Guide to Health

Dive into the latest science behind sleep, nutrition, and movement.

Sleep

Rest Smarter

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

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

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Safe, efficient, and all-night comfortable, Ignik’s new Flipside pad and Topside blanket are what you need for cold-weather camping

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The temperature of your room may be more essential than you may think

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A simple sequence of stretches that all but ensure a proper night’s rest

Nutrition

Fuel Smarter

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Your meal frequency can have a major impact on your energy levels.

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It’s not just about big muscles: scientists now believe that protein is also a recovery aid and even a fuel.

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Nutrient-dense, delicious, and super easy to make

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Not only does the robot waste copious amounts of water, but it spits out incomplete (and bland) recipes

Movement

Move Smarter

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I’ve spent the past four years twirling, shaking, and rolling around on the floor with strangers and it’s given me more answers than I can count

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Repeated twisting of the uppermost part of your spine can lead to laxity and instability; sports doctors recommend safer options

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Spine doctors say hiking can be a surprisingly good source of back pain relief—but the way you hike matters.

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Sometimes the whole "calm" thing really must come after the storm.