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 so far.
Videos
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How to reduce stress with the 2:1 breathing technique
Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, BSN, CIPP explains how to reduce stress with the 2:1 breathing technique. For more stress reducing tips and to learn more about Debbie...
The Best Way to Boost Your Immune System (With Science!)
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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...
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…
How to exercise when it’s the last thing you want to do
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 …
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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.
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.
4 beginner pilates moves for building a rock-solid core
Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.
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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 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 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 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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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.»
Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why
Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.
#FitTok Is Preaching The Gospel Of Hand Mobility
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.
Running through middle age can preserve memory: study
Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.
Are you a mosquito magnet? Help may be at hand
From repellants to app-based mosquito monitoring and a new malaria vaccine, researchers are making important breakthroughs in the fight against the biting insects
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Health—all under 10 minutes.
9 easy ways to make your life a little better
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»
How to Calm Your Nerves When You’re Freaking Out, According to Experts
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»
This Is How To Deal With Pain: 4 Powerful Secrets From Research
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.”»
Rules for sustaining peak performance as we grow older
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»
Chew slowly, keep moving and eat 30 plants a week: 12 rules for gut health
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
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Health.
Nutrition Science’s Most Preposterous Result
Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.
Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years…
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 Truth About Long COVID Is Finally Emerging. It’s Not What We Thought.
The flood of patients never materialized. Why?
The Hidden Toll of Microstress
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…
Global Microbiome Study Gives New View of Shared Health Risks
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.
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.

FITNESS Magazine
The latest in health, fitness, food and more from http://Fitnessmagazine.com
Harvard Health
Knowledge is the best medicine. Providing you with trustworthy health information from the halls of @Harvardmed and world-famous affiliated hospitals.
Women's Health
Wellness changes everything ⚡️ #WHstrong
Men's Health Mag
Men's Health magazine is your ultimate guide to fitness, health, weight loss, nutrition, sex, style and guy wisdom.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Health, including:
Well+Good
Decoding & demystifying what it means to live a well life inside and out. Well+Good is your trusted advisor for navigating the ever-expanding world of wellness.
SELF
Wellness you can trust. #TeamSELF
Aeon+Psyche
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is our sister magazine focused on the human condition. Visit http://aeon.co and http://psyche.co for more.
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
LifeHack
LifeHack helps busy people get the most out of their lives in the shortest amount of time, through actionable, step-by-step systems that multiply results.
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