The Best Articles in Health
The most useful articles and videos in Health from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Health Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Health by Refind users in 2023.
Videos
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The science of super longevity
Science can’t stop aging, but it may be able to slow our epigenetic clocks.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i...
Freezing time in your best years, not your end years
Age expert Dr. Morgan Levine explains why living to 100 is the wrong goal.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6...
The Best Way to Boost Your Immune System (With Science!)
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The Man Thats Ageing Backwards: “I Was 45, I’m Now 18!”
In this new episode Steven sits down with entrepreneur, anti-aging and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson.00:00 Intro02:08 What's your mission04:20 Early contex...
What happens to your body when you start exercising regularly
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…
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New to Health? These articles make an excellent introduction.
The beginner’s guide to running
Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.
4 beginner pilates moves for building a rock-solid core
Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.
Circuit Training Workouts Routine For Beginners (The Complete Guide)
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.
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How to enjoy running
Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to
How To Feel Confident Instead of Focus on Being Confident
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.
How to Be Healthy in a Dopamine-Seeking Culture
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.»
How to maintain a healthy brain
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»
How to Use Your Breathing to Stop Stress Instantly, According to a Stanford Neuroscientist
A dead simple breathing exercise can help you short circuit stress, according to Stanford's Andrew Huberman.
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In the Gut’s ‘Second Brain,’ Key Agents of Health Emerge
Sitting alongside the neurons in your enteric nervous system are underappreciated glial cells, which play key roles in digestion and disease that scientists are only just starting to understand.
How Much Sleep Do You Need When You Are Sick? A Lot More Than You Think
Unsurprisingly, when we’re sick, all we want to do is sleep. But sleeping well when you’re sick, as I discovered, is easier said than done.
The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart
Our hearts are muscles and need proper fuel and rest. Here is how to keep yours on top form – from avoiding cocaine to watching your cholesterol
Can Artificial Intelligence Coach You to Better Health?
AI can now interpret your heart rate and other data from your fitness wearable.
Why walking backwards can be good for your health and brain
During the 19th Century, the activity of "retro-walking" was little more than an eccentric hobby, but today research is revealing it can have real benefits for your health and brain.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Health—all under 10 minutes.
The Surprising Ways Your Mind Influences Your Health
A new book argues that we can harness the connection between our minds and our physiology for better health.
«What we should be learning from these studies is not that a particular drug is ineffective but rather how effective the placebo may have been»
Never past your prime! 13 peaks we reach at 40 or later
Ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, you’re more likely to win an ultramarathon in midlife, not to mention get happier, wiser and more body confident
How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?
Exposure to a virus isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. The concept of “infectious dose” suggests ways to keep ourselves safer from harm.
5 Habits That Can Drastically Improve Your Brain Health
Help prevent cognitive issues like dementia by incorporating these manageable lifestyle changes into your daily routine.
«while we’re drifting off to dreamland, our brains are hard at work consolidating memories and clearing toxins that build up when we’re awake.»
'I'm an 81-Year-Old Trainer, and These 5 Moves Gave Me Enough Leg Strength To Hike Across My…
This South Carolina–based trainer began focusing on resistance exercises for his legs so that his muscles could become strong enough to absorb the stress of activities like walking and hiking, rather…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Health.
How Modernity Made Us Allergic
Our very old immune systems can’t keep up with modern lifestyles and diets, leading to increases in all sorts of chronic health problems like allergies and obesity.
A surprisingly radical proposal: Make people happier — not just wealthier and healthier
We finally have good data on what makes people happy. Why are we afraid to use it?
You’re Invited to a Colonoscopy!—Asterisk
Colonoscopies are the first-line method for preventing colorectal cancer in America —and almost nowhere else. But do they work? We finally have a comprehensive trial, but it’s left gastroenterologists…
What if we tolerated diseases?
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.»
The curious ways your skin shapes your health
Weathered or unhealthy skin is emerging as a major risk factor for almost every single age-related disease, from Parkinson's to type 2 diabetes.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Health, including:
Mindful
The best of mindfulness-based practices. Mindful magazine, events, courses, corporate training, licensed content, business media, directories, and partnerships.
Men's Health Mag
Men's Health magazine is your ultimate guide to fitness, health, weight loss, nutrition, sex, style and guy wisdom.
Women's Health
Wellness changes everything ⚡️ #WHstrong
EatingWell Magazine
Ingredients for the good life.
NBC News Health
Health, diet and nutrition news from @NBCNews.
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