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Taking the Heat
The sauna and steam room offer a variety of health and fitness benefits. Learn how to use them to your advantage with these tips.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
Why our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
Take a Deep Breath: Understanding Lung Health and Immunity
Our lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.
Next-Gen Inspiration
A seventh-grade magazine project offers a reminder about the potential of creative experiences.
5 Truths About Self-Care
There are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
What Causes Eye Twitching?
Everything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
Tingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here’s what you can do.
What Causes Night Sweats?
Fluctuating hormones, hypoglycemia, and spicy food can all lead to night sweats. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Do I Always Wake Up at Night to Use the Bathroom?
Are you always waking up to pee in the middle of the night? Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
The High Costs of Medical Marketing
Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising — legal only in the U.S. and New Zealand — is biased, deceptive, and drives up the cost of drugs, says the American Medical Association.
Why Do People Snore?
Chronic snoring could be a sign that you have sleep apnea, need to lose weight, or more. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
Thyroid issues, vitamin deficiency, and even anxiety can contribute to cold hands and feet. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You, Part 3
Health experts explain possible causes for niggling symptoms, including snoring, night sweats, and eye twitching.
From Fashion Stylist to Life Stylist: A Q&A With Luke Storey
A self-described “world-class biohacker” shares his favorite health-and-wellness tips.
Farewell, 98.6º F
What is a ‘normal’ body temperature? Many recent studies say 98.6 degrees F may be too high.
Is Carbonated Water Dehydrating?
Is your daily La Croix a good way to hydrate — or not? Here’s what our expert had to say.
Why Is the Appendix Important?
The appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.
The Care and Feeding of Your Mitochondria
They’re essential to energy, focus, vitality, and metabolism. And yet most of us have no idea how our mitochondria work. Here’s how to tune up your body’s quadrillions of “energy factories” and avoid mitochondrial dysfunction.
4 Exercises to Improve Your Vision
To reduce tension in your eyes, spend a few minutes every day doing these exercises.
6 Nutrients That Support Eye Health
Yes, the beta-carotene found in carrots really does support your vision.