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Protecting ice caps and restoring the ocean floor are just a couple of the transformative climate projects that are bringing some hope for the future.

Cycling enthusiasts and experts explains the many ways that hopping on a bike, whether indoors or out, can boost your overall health — and just maybe help build a better world.

Learn why a little exposure to germs and viruses is good for your health.

The vagus nerve, also known as the gut–brain axis, plays a critical role in stress regulation and overall health. Learn how you can take care of yours.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a trauma treatment that often produces results when nothing else will. But what is it, and how does it work?

Learn how exercise can help build a body and mind that can roll with life’s punches — and come back stronger after stress.

A “scout mindset” can help us cultivate curiosity, improve our reasoning, and make better decisions.

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

Learn how improving strength and mobility in your back and spine can improve athletic performance and quality of life.

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.

Follow Mother Nature’s rhythms to banish workout boredom, stave off injury, and build your fitness.

How finding meaning in loss can help you heal.

One of our greatest misconceptions is that we reach peak fitness when we’re young, and then it’s all downhill. Here are fitness tips for life — no matter your age.

Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.

There’s no need to muscle through the same old weight workouts. Personalize your strength routine with these variations on your favorite lifts.

Fear of rejection can keep us from living life fully, but there are graceful ways to handle the sting.

Cold exposure and conditioning may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.

Human Giver Syndrome makes women uniquely vulnerable to stress-related illnesses and burnout. Renowned health educator Emily Nagoski, PhD, offers strategies we can all use to relieve the tension.

Here’s how to find a fitness routine that resonates with you.