The Case for Eavesdropping
It gets a bad rap, but "listening in" is actually good for you
How to Read More Books Than Ever This Year
The first part of this six-step plan: giving up on "War and Peace"
The Sleep Upgrade Powering Aston Martin’s F1 Team
Their drivers hope to increase their deep sleep by 34%
Why There's Nothing Wrong With Running in Cotton
Even in an age of polyester and elastane, cotton's old-school cool is worthy of your attention
Can You Pass the “Underwear Fitness Test”?
A daily ritual we take for granted says a lot about our balance — and longevity
What the King of the Winter Olympics Does to Unwind
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo's surprising evening routine has helped him win five gold medals
Why Is Nike Trying to Sell You Dirty Running Shoes?
Trail fever is here — and a muddy trainer is a badge of honor
10 Habits That Redditors Wish They’d Adopted Sooner
A set of commandments for living better as soon as tomorrow
Sleep Like an Olympian: 7 Habits to Steal From the World’s Best
You may not be able to ski like "King Klaebo," but you can sleep like him
What Years of Typing and Texting Do to Your Hands
Your flexor tendons are under attack. Here's how to protect them for the long haul.
Are You Any Good at Thinking for Pleasure?
We're all terrified of being alone with our thoughts, apparently
Meet the VO2 Max Kings of the Winter Olympics
Nordic skiing turns lungs into super engines — these athletes can out-breathe anyone on Earth
What Is a Life of Nonstop Ads Doing to Our Minds?
From the Belle Époque to today, advertisements have shifted from art to assault. How do we cope, or better yet, fight back?
A Workout Hidden in the Middle of the Workday
The rise of "runching," which is exactly what it sounds like
Why People With a Great Sense of Humor Live Longer
If you want to live to 100, you should probably be in on the joke
What’s the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?
Science says stop at two minutes. I think you should keep going.