Longevity

The TheraFace LED Mask from Therabody. We tested the light therapy mask to see if men should give it a go, too.

Why Men Should Give Light Therapy Masks a Try, Too
A split image of Kelly Slater with sunscreen on his face, and a bottle of sunscreen from his new skincare company Freaks of Nature

Kelly Slater’s New Sunscreen Is the Correct Choice This Summer

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An illustration of tomatoes against a green background. Today we look at the concept of energy density in food.

Do Your Meals Pack Too Much “Energy Density”?

Foods with low energy density can encourage a high-energy life

A walking sign-post nailed to a tree.

No Fitness Routine Is Complete Without This Weekly Habit

Work out all you want. Just make sure to walk it out, too.

An angle of adults playing petanque in the summer. We take a look at the other international games to try this season.

This Summer, Skip Spikeball and Try These International Games Instead

Seven pastimes for the park, beach or garden. None involving a mini trampoline.

Pharmacist

Are We Talking About Health and Longevity All Wrong?

When living longer isn't always living better

An illustration of two tennis players fist-bumping. We discuss why tennis friends are so great for your longevity.

The Mighty Fellowship of Tennis Partners

Advantage-everybody: Two men of different generations explain why court friends are forever

Doctor with injection

Scientists Think They Know What Will Cause the Next Pandemic

Being ready for a crisis matters

Sleeping man

Scientists Explored Why More Sleep Can Prevent Brain Disorders

New research explored what the brain does during sleep

Male Friendship Equation

How to Overcome the Current "Epidemic of Loneliness"

American men are in the midst of a friendship crisis, so we're turning our attention to these all-important platonic relationships

A cropping of mushrooms on the forest floor. Now that mushroom coffee has exploded in popularity, let's look at what we known about its efficacy.

Does Mushroom Coffee Actually Do Anything?

The mixture promises a light buzz, plus extra brainpower. But is it legit?

A catcher for the Baltimore Orioles stretches his leg out to one side. Here's what we can learn from the mobility routines of MLB catchers.

What We Can Learn From the Mobility Routines of MLB Catchers

They've got the most dependable lower half in sports. How do they do it?

A human brain depicted with a computer chip and circuits coming out of it. We look at the state of brain-machine interfaces with the advances from Elon Musk's Neuralink and other companies.

There Are Two Sides to the Brain Implant Story

As Neuralink recently showed, the medical case for brain-machine interfaces is clear. Experts are divided on the next step: upgrading otherwise healthy humans.

A flock of birds moves across a spooky sky.

Do Sleep Aids Give You Nightmares?

You're not the only one experiencing this phenomenon

A close-up of carbonation in soda. We take a look at gut-health sodas like Poppi, Olipop and Culture Pop to see if they're actually good for you.

Are Those Gut-Health Sodas Actually Good for You?

Brands like Poppi, Olipop and Culture Pop promise less sugar, big flavors and better digestion in a can

A man taking a VO2 max test on a treadmill. Here's why you should take one even if you're not an elite athlete.

What It’s Like to Take a VO2 Max Test (and Why You Should)

They're no longer just for Olympians. Take one today and live more tomorrows.

Google devices

Machine Learning Could Provide a Diagnosis After a Single Cough

A Google AI system has shown promise in testing

A cemetery with flush green grass surrounding the tombstones.

Why It’s Beneficial to Spend Time in Cemeteries

Increasing your sense of "death awareness" is the first step to a better life