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 …

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

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.

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

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»

A dead simple breathing exercise can help you short circuit stress, according to Stanford's Andrew Huberman.

The immune cells that fight bacteria and viruses are well-known. But some scientists think we should devote more attention to a second prong of defense: one that allows our bodies to more harmlessly…

«“Bacteria, they like glucose,” says Soares. Therefore, the body often shuts down glucose production when it is infected, and infections often make animals lose their appetites. These twin actions limit the pathogen’s energy source and so help survival of the host.»

Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.

Don't sleep on the importance of hand mobility, a topic that #FitTok has been catching onto. Here's everything you need to know about stretching your hands.

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.

From repellants to app-based mosquito monitoring and a new malaria vaccine, researchers are making important breakthroughs in the fight against the biting insects

Treat sleep like it’s a friend, make a single-item to-do list, and other unexpected ways to improve your life.

«Weekly, share one of your hopes, dreams, goals, or dating and relationship needs with a new person. This will increase the amount of people who are willing to help you reach your goals»

Try these tips when you feel like you want to crawl out of your skin.

«“Dysregulation of the nervous system happens when you’re in fight-or-flight response»

We've all felt it -- and it's not much fun. What are the best ways to overcome pain? Here's what the research has to say...

«The Pain Management Workbook”, “When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery”, “The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the World”, and “The Psychology of Pain.”»

Biotech will offer us longevity, and we can harness downstream "superpowers" to improve key skills and live much better as we age.

«key downstream skills like critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication, cooperation, and collaboration»

What to eat, when, how to do it properly – and what to avoid. Experts lay out the food habits that will make a real difference to your health

Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.

Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.

The flood of patients never materialized. Why?

Microstresses are small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own — think a vague, worrying text from your teen flashing on your phone while you’re in a meeting, the appearance of a…

The most comprehensive survey of how we share our microbiomes suggests a new way of thinking about the risks of developing some diseases that aren’t usually considered contagious.