The Best Articles in Health

Whether you’re trying to get fit, build muscle, or you’re just tired of the couch, leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort and determination. Tech Insider explores what will happen to your…

Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you moving. Excuse #1: “I don’t have the time to exercise.” The fix: You’ve got plenty of time; the trick is …

When we received the stay-at-home order in March 2020 — I live in California — I came out of the gates pretty darn hot. “Embrace not being so busy,” I wrote. “Take this time at home to get into a n…

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what…

Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.

Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.

Put your body to work with circuit training. Here's a beginner-friendly circuit training workouts routine to help you reach your desired fitness level.

Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to

Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.

«Once you become aware of the evolutionary mismatch, you start to see it everywhere. Overcoming it is key to being grounded in an increasingly frantic and frenetic world.»

It's important to learn how to feel confident rather than be confident because confidence isn't a trait but a changeable state of being.

Adopt these lifestyle changes and you will not only sharpen your mind today but also reduce your risk of dementia later on

«Train your body Just as mental health and brain health are deeply entwined, so too are your overall physical health and your brain health»

The HALT method helps you to figure out what your body needs before you do or say something you'll regret.

«“Connection promotes nervous system co-regulation, which allows us to move from depressed/anxious back toward our baseline,” says Glenn.»

Tiny genetic sequences in a mother’s bacteria seem to hop into the infant’s bacteria, perhaps ensuring a healthy microbiome later in life.

A few weeks ago, the New York Times called mask-wearers "the last holdouts". This week, the world's richest people went to great lengths to protect themselves from COVID

Practice may help regulate gut microbiome and lower risk of ill health, study of Buddhist monks finds

A guide to experiencing more joy — and less pressure — in fitness.

Father Time is ticking away in our DNA.

It's like going off a drug.

«Ironically, the brain's evolution is what enables us to believe in religion at all.»

A chemical produced by the microbiome sends a signal from the gut to the brain, triggering a dopamine release into the brain’s motivation center.

Harvard brain expert Christopher Palmer spent 27 years studying the connections between our physical health and brain health. To keep his brain and body energized, here are six things he never does.

Consider this your calming toolkit.

A new scientific finding has uncovered why we get more viral colds, flu and Covid in winter and during cold snaps.

Metabolism studies reveal surprising insights into how we burn calories—and how cooperative food production helped Homo sapiens flourish

The neuroscientific picture of addiction overlooks the psychological and social factors that make cravings so hard to resist

Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging — but more work is needed before declaring them a fountain of youth

The long read: We know we need to cut down on sugar. But replacing it with artificial compounds isn’t necessarily the answer

In 2013, a fire-sprinkler engineer fell five stories from the rafters of a church, shattered 108 bones, and almost died. Then began his battle to walk and live again.