Stay Healthy, Do More
We asked a dietician, an exercise physiologist, a sleep psychologist, and a physician for their top longevity advice. Meet your decade-by-decade guide to strong, healthy aging.
Train
On aging, denial, and the injuries that come from believing you’re still invincible.
Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer
New research backs this approach to avoiding running injuries.
How long your walks are—not step count—may influence your long-term health, according to a new study
We lose power more quickly than strength as we get older. Researchers are trying to understand why—and how to fight back.
A new study suggests men and women should address age-related declines in aerobic capacity quite differently
Hard training and good genetics give elite runners an edge, but the four-minute barrier may have its own magic
Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage
Eat
It’s no surprise that what people eat has an impact on their health, but trying to pinpoint exactly what diet out of the hundreds out there is most optimal for a long, healthy life can be overwhelming
Recent research links this food group to fewer wake-ups during the night and a 16 percent improvement in sleep quality
Loaded with fiber and protein, these recipes are packable and energizing
A new study bolsters the claim that collagen supplements can help remodel your tendons and muscles
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.
Thrive
New research links this good habit to slower aging, stronger brain health, and a longer lifespan. Doctors share what makes the biggest difference.
Serious illness gave our writer an urgent need for physical and spiritual rebirth. She found both by bonding with a unique riding breed that seems touched by Viking spirit.
What if you could alter your DNA profile, erase your risk for cancer, or just brew glowing beer? Whether that makes you giddy or terrified, that’s the dream of biohacker Josiah Zayner.
In a world obsessed with longevity and eternal youth, I choose old age
A recent randomized trial on exercise for cancer patients breaks new ground in showing the life-extending powers of a workout
The longevity influencer, doctor, and bestselling author wants to change the way we take care of ourselves. Does it work?
Wellness trends often rely on catchy jargon, complex methods for optimizing health and fitness, and unsustainable practices. Our health columnist believes that simpler is usually better when it comes to developing a routine.