New research suggests that spending just two minutes looking at a scenic view can significantly boost your mood and contentment. Here’s why small moments of “awe” are so powerful for your mental health.
We've put together a playlist of our most popular research-backed and expert-approved stories on healthy aging. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere.
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.
Wellness culture is shifting away from quick fixes.
She says the final, yet most favorite, step of her routine is "embarrassing" and "not healthy at all."
Larter, who plays Angela in the gritty Texan drama series, is embracing getting older. She recently shared her strict workout plan, how she stays hydrated, and shuts down self-criticism.
Not only can you get access to vitamin D in some areas, but cold-weather walks have also been linked to longevity, better mental health, and awe.
Going viral might sound like an aspiring influencer’s dream. But according to one creator, things only get harder from there.
New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.
A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.
Plus, cardiologists and sleep experts explain how a lack of sleep impacts fitness performance.
The centuries-old German practice is trending on TikTok, and for good reason.
Staying healthy is key to the quest for glory in Milano Cortina, so athletes are deploying the latest science.
Sports dietitians and nutritionists say factors like climate and elevation can affect your thirst levels and share hydration training tips.
Here’s what the science says about the Internet's latest trend.
Forget miracle supplements and anti-aging hype. This is what actually helps you live a longer, healthier, more adventurous life.
New research links this good habit to slower aging, stronger brain health, and a longer lifespan. Doctors share what makes the biggest difference.
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.
Take anywhere from one minute to one week to start the year refreshed.
Big trips are rare, but adventure doesn’t have to be. A case for local, low-stakes adventures that keep the body challenged and the mind young.
Why you need to go outside and touch grass. Literally.
Skyr, cold plunges, and broken sleep sound like torture. But ancient Norse grit just might beat modern wellness.
From cryochambers to altitude rooms to six-figure energy pods, the elite are investing in recovery tech that looks like sci-fi—and comes with the price tags to match.
Turns out, the best way to conquer a lingering childhood fear is facing it head-on—with just a tiny headlamp, sturdy trekking poles, and showtunes humming in your head.
An honest account of my questionable journey into the hot-and-cold chaos of the Seattle Sauna Festival.
This trend is the most comfortable way I’ve found to carry a phone while working out.
Scandinavian wellness is trending for a reason—Viking-era recovery methods work. Here's a deep dive into three unusual yet highly effective techniques to optimize your post-workout recovery.
What to read (or buy) for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
It felt like stepping into a spaceship promising instant calm and restoration
Jet lag and schedule disruptions don’t have to linger. Sleep medicine experts share their best advice for recalibrating your sleep after vacationing.
Winter dryness used to ruin my skin—until this cream transformed everything
Take a hike this Thanksgiving
A recent randomized trial on exercise for cancer patients breaks new ground in showing the life-extending powers of a workout
Forget fuzzy slippers and candles. From high-tech recovery tools to the perfect yoga mat, our editors share the wellness gifts that they actually use, love, and can’t stop recommending.
With winter on the way, here are some products that will help you stay active in the cold and plan adventures for next year
We rounded up our favorite health and wellness gifts to help your loved ones recover, relax, and recharge
According to experts, the pain relief you feel from typical recovery methods may have more to do with psychology than physiology
TikTok's latest challenge is meant to help us get a head start on our New Years' resolutions, but it feels performative and unnecessary
A WEMT reveals the must-have first aid items for your pack, and the smart way to use each one when the unexpected happens
I never liked eye masks until I tried this one
Because doing it at the wrong time can throw off your zen for the rest of the day
Formulated with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide; these options are great for sensitive, acne-prone skin and the environment
An hour of darkness, silence, and floating changed how I think about stillness
Science says relieving yourself outside might be the healthiest alternative
A facial and oral pain doctor explains what causes tension in the sides of your face and shares five ways to relieve TMJ-related pain
Dogsledding taught me how to endure the cold—but cryotherapy felt like a different beast. Here’s how my body reacted to the rising health trend.
Skin cancer rates are rising and one in five Americans will be diagnosed with it before the age of 70
It's best to get of out your clothes ASAP
When I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at the ages of 19 and 22, respectively, everything clicked into place, and I was catapulted into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. I realized the problem wasn’t travel—it was unmet needs.
Feeling frazzled? Even being near one of these environments will help you chill out.
Ayurvedic teachings outline the optimal timeframe for high-quality sleep and how to adjust your routine to get in bed at a decent hour
Sunburned lips are a thing and they really, really hurt
The terms are linked but not synonymous
These nonprofits and therapists harness the healing properties of campfires to help veterans, trauma survivors, recovering addicts, and at-risk teens
Doctors said she had a small chance of survival—but a special bond with a horse named Savannah helped her pull off a miracle
For fly-fishing evangelist Austin Campbell, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout
Sometimes the whole "calm" thing really must come after the storm.
It's time to deeply and truly appreciate the green stuff
Rather than distracting me, the accessory helped me tune in.
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.
Wearing sunscreen in winter may not seem essential, but the UV rays are just as strong (or stronger) on snowy slopes. Plus, our favorite editor-approved sunscreens.
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?