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Mammut’s Unwellness Retreat Is Flipping the Script on Optimization Culture

The new social series is taking outdoor wellness retreats to a new level

Lacey McNeffOctober 22, 2026

Wellness

The Pressure to Be Productive Was Affecting My Time Outdoors. Here's How I'm Trying to Stay Present.

Once I realized I spent more time doing in nature than being in nature, I decided to ditch (most) of the metrics and learn to enjoy just existing outdoors.

Corey BuhayOctober 15, 2026

Wellness

The Dead Hang Is Having a Moment in the Longevity World. The Science Is More Complicated.

As a longevity doctor, I get the appeal of this trend. But the scientific literature about grip strength tells a slightly different story about the dead hang's benefits.

Ingrid Yang MDOctober 14, 20263

Wellness

A Psychologist Explains Why Willpower Fails and How Habit Stacking Makes Routines Stick

Recent research shows that shifts in sleep, exercise, and diet can add nearly ten years to your life. The best part? Even tiny adjustments can make a big impact, and you can use habit stacking to do it.

Marisa McMillanOctober 8, 2026

North America

5 Underrated U.S. Towns Built Around Healing Waters

From ancient mineral springs to quiet lake shores, these under-the-radar destinations offer a restorative escape without the heavy crowds or high prices.

Calin Van ParisSeptember 25, 2026

Wellness

Being a Little Bad at My Sport Made Me the Happiest I'd Ever Been

We're often taught that the key to success is to get really good at one thing. But I did that and couldn't have been more miserable. As someone who once excelled at a niche sport, I'm now happiest when I dip my toes into anything that seems cool.

Corey BuhaySeptember 23, 20261

Wellness

I Ran Laps Around the Hospital While My Father Was Dying. It Was the Only Way I Could Grieve.

To overcome my grief and heartbreak, I realized conventional methods weren't always enough. So, I laced up my running shoes and didn't look back.

Corey BuhaySeptember 16, 2026

Wellness

It's Spider Season. Should Hikers Be Worried?

On trails and in shelters nationwide, spiders are becoming more visible. An agricultural biologist based in Colorado explains what outdoor adventurers can expect from spider season this year.

Adam RoySeptember 14, 2026

Exploration & Survival

At a Doomed Self-Help Retreat, a Sweat Lodge Ritual Turned Deadly

In her latest book, 'Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America’s Misguided Quest for Wellness,’ author Annette McGivney investigates a sweat lodge ceremony that turned fatal.

Annette McGivneySeptember 9, 2026

Wellness

An AI Robot Gave Me a Massage. My Knees and Back Never Felt Better.

As a runner, I'm used to knee and lower back pain. So, I went to a fancy hotel and put Aescape's AI robot massage to the test.

Ayana UnderwoodAugust 18, 20262

Nutrition

Protein Bars Got a Bad Rap. New Research Says They Deserve a Break.

Though many of our favorite performance foods, like protein bars, may be ultra-processed, that doesn’t automatically make them unhealthy. Here's what registered dietitians really think about them.

Korin MillerAugust 17, 2026

Wellness

I Get Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes. This Tiny Heat Device Burns My Skin but Stops the Itch.

The Beurer BR60 is a remote-like device that zaps heat onto the skin surrounding a bug bite. It feels a little bit like torture—but a good kind of torture that keeps me from scratching all night.

Kristen GeilAugust 11, 20265

Wellness

The Internet Is Freaking Out About a Rare, Potentially Fatal Tick Disease. Is Bourbon Virus as Scary as It Sounds?

Bourbon virus is a rare, potentially fatal infection spread by the Lone Star tick. New research suggests the virus may be on the rise. Here's what infectious disease doctors want you to know.

Korin MillerAugust 6, 2026

Wellness

Everything You Think You Know About Sunscreen Is Wrong

Does sunscreen cause cancer? Vitamin D deficiency? Will accidentally ingesting it kill you? A recent study found that social media is rife with sunscreen misinformation. Skin health doctors explain why the most common myths are false.

Korin MillerJuly 17, 20261

Wellness

I'm a Longevity Doctor. Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis Reminds Us That Longevity Isn't About Perfection.

Bryan Johnson, the "longevity guru," has spent more than $2 million on a quest to stay young. On June 30, 2026, he disclosed that he has an autoimmune disease that causes the stomach to eat itself. As a practicing physician who helps patients live longer, believe me when I say: you absolutely don't need extreme measures to live a healthy life. Here's what actually works.

Ingrid Yang MDJuly 8, 20268

Nutrition

No, 'Fibermaxxing' Will Not Improve Your Fitness

Fiber is good for your overall health, but whether or not it can improve your performance is nuanced. Sports nutritionists and gastroenterologists explain how increased fiber impacts workouts and when and which fiber-dense foods can support exercise.

Beth KrietschJuly 6, 2026

Wellness

A Doctor Explains How to Read Your Local Heat Index to Determine If It's Safe to Exercise Outdoors

Exercising outside in high temperatures can be a health hazard. Here's how to read your local index so you can recreate or work out with limited risk.

Ingrid Yang MDJuly 1, 20261

Wellness

Hot Pools, Waterslides, and Cocktails: Inside Therme’s Plan to Bring Supersized Health Spas to the USA

Therme Group, Europe’s wellness behemoth, is planning to open stadium-sized health spas across the USA. Are Americans ready for Roman baths? We traveled to Bucharest to find out.

Bill GiffordJuly 1, 20261

Wellness

The 10 Most Common Post-Hike Bug Bites and Rashes (and What They Look Like)

To help you stay safe outdoors, we asked entomologists and insect researchers to identify common bug bites and outline the risks of post-bite illness. Plus, we share photos of each so you can easily figure out exactly what bit you on your latest hike.

Erica SloanJune 30, 20262

Training & Performance

Just Exercising for a Total of Three Hours Each Week Can Help You Live Longer, Study Says

Following a simple, structured exercise routine can improve brain function and boost longevity. You can even take the routine outdoors.

Danielle ZicklJune 25, 2026

Wellness

Latest Stories

Mammut’s Unwellness Retreat Is Flipping the Script on Optimization Culture

The Pressure to Be Productive Was Affecting My Time Outdoors. Here's How I'm Trying to Stay Present.

The Dead Hang Is Having a Moment in the Longevity World. The Science Is More Complicated.

A Psychologist Explains Why Willpower Fails and How Habit Stacking Makes Routines Stick

5 Underrated U.S. Towns Built Around Healing Waters

Being a Little Bad at My Sport Made Me the Happiest I'd Ever Been

I Ran Laps Around the Hospital While My Father Was Dying. It Was the Only Way I Could Grieve.

It's Spider Season. Should Hikers Be Worried?

At a Doomed Self-Help Retreat, a Sweat Lodge Ritual Turned Deadly

An AI Robot Gave Me a Massage. My Knees and Back Never Felt Better.

Protein Bars Got a Bad Rap. New Research Says They Deserve a Break.

I Get Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes. This Tiny Heat Device Burns My Skin but Stops the Itch.

The Internet Is Freaking Out About a Rare, Potentially Fatal Tick Disease. Is Bourbon Virus as Scary as It Sounds?

Everything You Think You Know About Sunscreen Is Wrong

I'm a Longevity Doctor. Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis Reminds Us That Longevity Isn't About Perfection.

No, 'Fibermaxxing' Will Not Improve Your Fitness

A Doctor Explains How to Read Your Local Heat Index to Determine If It's Safe to Exercise Outdoors

Hot Pools, Waterslides, and Cocktails: Inside Therme’s Plan to Bring Supersized Health Spas to the USA

The 10 Most Common Post-Hike Bug Bites and Rashes (and What They Look Like)

Just Exercising for a Total of Three Hours Each Week Can Help You Live Longer, Study Says

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