- Environmental Health -
Why Are Our Oceans Full of Plastic?
By Heidi WachterFind out what you can do to decrease the amount of plastic in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
Department: News & Views
- Happiness -
Giving Brings Happiness
By Serena RutledgeWhy even tiny acts of generosity can bring you joy.
- Environmental Health -
The True Costs of Online Shopping
By Kaelyn RileyWhy shopping at a brick-and-mortar store might be a greener option than ordering online.
- Fitness Tips -
Extreme Workouts and the Rhabdo Risk
By Michael DregniLearn how to spot — and prevent — this rare but life-threatening condition.
- General Health -
How to Treat Lower-Back Pain
By Michael DregniWhy exercise — not opioids — is the best remedy for back pain.
- Sports/Recreation -
Running May Extend Longevity
By Kaelyn RileyCould one hour of running equal seven hours of longer life?
- Sleep -
Connecting Sleep and Genes
By Craig CoxAre people with certain genes more prone to sleep disorders?
- Fitness Tips -
Warm Up to Prevent Injury
By Michael DregniWhy warming up before exercising is good preventative medicine.
- Aging -
Spice Up Your Meals for Longer Life
By Kaelyn RileyWhy chili peppers may be the key to longevity.
- Travel -
What to Try Now: Adventure Apps
By Heidi WachterThese four adventure apps cover everything from hiking trails to geocaching to star-gazing.
- Fitness Tips -
Can Fitness Trackers Help Detect Illness?
By Heidi WachterWearable tech might soon be able to predict the onset of everything from the common cold to type 2 diabetes.
- Fitness Tips -
How Statins Hamper Exercise
By Michael DregniAs many as one in five people taking the heart medication experience pain and fatigue, which makes working out more difficult — and less beneficial.
- Fitness Tips -
Fitness: The New Vital Sign
By Craig CoxWhy your aerobic-fitness levels may be just as important to your health as your blood pressure.
- Mindfulness -
Mindset Matters
By Heidi WachterPessimistic people are more likely to die from heart disease and have a shorter life in general, according to two recent studies.
- Family/Friends -
Do C-Sections Alter A Baby’s Microbiome?
By Kaelyn RileyBabies born via C-section may be missing out on beneficial bacteria, studies show.
- Fitness Tips -
Extreme Exercise, Anger, and Your Heart
By Kaelyn RileyBeing angry during an intense workout may double your risk of having a sudden heart attack, according to a recent study.
Going Green at the Gym
By Michael DregniFrom eco-conscious lighting to thermal energy, Life Time is redesigning its gyms with the planet in mind.
- Fitness Tips -
Strength in Repetition
By Michael DregniA new study suggests that more reps of light weights are just as effective as heavy lifting sessions.
- Nutrition -
Are You Protein Poor?
By Grace LabattResearch suggests that the USDA’s protein recommendations intake may be too low for most active people.
- General Health -
What Triggers Migraines?
By Heidi WachterThe cause of migraines has long been a mystery — but recently, researchers took one step closer a solution.
- Work -
The Anxiety of After-Hours Email
By Heidi WachterIn an always-on-call culture, researchers argue for pulling the plug on business-related connectivity outside of office hours to improve employee productivity and well-being — and France passes the first right-to-disconnect law.