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Why Having “Tennis Friends” Is So Powerful for Your Longevity

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

Why Do We Get More Fearful as We Age?

As a kid I used to fling myself down hills. Now I'm scared to say the wrong thing in an email.

The Case for “Wild Swimming” This Summer

Born in the frigid bogs of rural Britain, the practice makes perfect sense for burned-out Americans

Critical Thinking Is Vital to a Wellness Routine

The skill is correlated with creativity and satisfaction. And under threat from AI.

Why You’re Sharp One Day and Foggy the Next

Apparently, good days are 80 minutes more productive than bad days. We unpack the new science.

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Rest and creativity go hand in hand. As artists and athletes explain, downtime improves performance, focus and long-term success.

Do You Have “Shortcut Syndrome”? Here’s How to Fix It.

Our simple antidote to frictionless living: do hard things

Scientists Create the Most Psychedelic Plant Ever

Imagine the Neapolitan ice cream of hallucinogens

How Daily Frustration Is Slowly Sabotaging Your Health

If you treat each day like a battle, you're going to accrue some serious scars

What a Two-Week Digital Detox Does to Your Brain

It's time to trade in your attention deficit for your "authentic self." This science-backed intervention will help.

A New Study Expands What We Know About Stress and Eczema

Could it lead to less severe eczema down the line?

Landon Donovan Is an Open Book

Ahead of the release of his new memoir, the soccer legend opens up about the struggles under the surface of his hall-of-fame career

Why Sucking at Your Hobby Could Be a Secret Weapon

Amateur hour is where the real benefits hide. Set forth and "fail."

The Case for Eavesdropping

It gets a bad rap, but "listening in" is actually good for you