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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.

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.

A Higher Dose of Morning Light Will Change Your Life

We spoke with physicians and researchers about fine-tuning your "light diet"

There Might Be a Simple Way to Rid Water of Most Microplastics

The type of water being boiled makes a difference

Why Rowing Is Our Cross-Training of Choice This Year

Indoor rowing champ John Steventon breaks down the most underrated cardio around

Review: A Treadmill Without a Subscription? Horizon Can Do That.

Testing the 7.0 AT, an affordable running machine that pairs with your favorite classes

Review: End Your Evening With 15 Minutes of Therabody’s SmartGoggles

We put the vibrating, massaging and heated eye mask to the test

What Online Gambling Is Doing to Our Brains and Bodies

Money down, cortisol up: Omnipresent betting is taking its toll

My Boring, Slightly Uncomfortable, Absolutely Necessary Vasectomy

What’s it like getting the maligned and misunderstood procedure? Let me walk you through mine.

The Case for Eavesdropping

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

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Review: End Your Evening With 15 Minutes of Therabody’s SmartGoggles

We put the vibrating, massaging and heated eye mask to the test

What Online Gambling Is Doing to Our Brains and Bodies

Money down, cortisol up: Omnipresent betting is taking its toll

My Boring, Slightly Uncomfortable, Absolutely Necessary Vasectomy

What’s it like getting the maligned and misunderstood procedure? Let me walk you through mine.

The Case for Eavesdropping

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

Study Links Alzheimer's Cases to Growth Hormone From Cadavers

This builds on earlier studies exploring the same point in medical history

The Anti-Inflammation Primer: 7 Ways to Fight Back This Year

Chronic inflammation intersects with just about every disease you've ever heard of. Let's get it under control.

Review: Slate’s Electric Flosser Will Simplify Your Hygiene Routine

Step up your oral care with this dead-simple device. Popcorn doesn't stand a chance.

The Lifespan Expectancy Gender Gap Is Narrowing

A recent study analyzed data from a large group of countries

12 “Slow Living” Strategies That Will Increase Your Longevity

You don't have to live off the grid to put these habits to good use

Is Dry January More Trouble Than It's Worth?

A fifth of Americans are at it again this year, but the movement could use a fresh perspective

Learning How Animals Hibernate Could Help Humans Live Longer

Bears, squirrels and bats all have plenty to teach us