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Wellness

I Have Written About Wellness for a Decade. These 5 Trends Do More Harm than Good.

Obsessing over sleep scores and cold plunges can trigger anxiety rather than improve your health. It's time to stop over-optimizing your body and let go of extreme tracking.

Calin Van ParisNovember 4, 2026

Wellness

"Our Brains Aren't Signaling to Us That It’s Time to Sleep." The Surprising Link Between Fireflies and Circadian Health.

My journey to a firefly sanctuary in Bali revealed a striking truth: the artificial light destroying the firefly’s glow is the same force disrupting our circadian rhythms, sleep, and long-term health.

Ingrid Yang MDSeptember 24, 2026

Training & Performance

This One Tweak Can Make You a Better Runner—and You Can Do It in Your Sleep

Experts explain how you can improve your performance in the comfort of your own bedroom.

Richard A. LovettMarch 19, 2026

Nutrition

Eating Dinner at This Time Improves Heart Health, According to New Study

Doctors and researchers involved in the study say that this is an eating rule they can get behind.

Julia SullivanFebruary 24, 2026

Wellness

Does Poor Sleep Really Cause Injuries? A New Study Takes a Deep Dive.

New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.

Alex HutchinsonFebruary 14, 2026

Wellness

The Sneaky Way Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Health

Plus, cardiologists and sleep experts explain how a lack of sleep impacts fitness performance.

Maggie O'NeillFebruary 7, 2026

Wellness

The One Thing You Should Be Doing at Night to Boost Longevity

New research links this good habit to slower aging, stronger brain health, and a longer lifespan. Doctors share what makes the biggest difference.

Sarah KleinJanuary 1, 2026

Wellness

6 Ways to Reset Your Sleep Schedule After Holiday Travel

Jet lag and schedule disruptions don’t have to linger. Sleep medicine experts share their best advice for recalibrating your sleep after vacationing.

Julia Ries WexlerNovember 30, 2025

Nutrition

New Study Says to Eat More of This Today for Better Sleep Tonight

Recent research links this food group to fewer wake-ups during the night and a 16 percent improvement in sleep quality

Marisa McMillanNovember 18, 2025

Training & Performance

Your Sleep Habits May Predict Your Performance, New Study Finds

Research published this month identified five sleeping patterns based on participants's self-reported assessment of their sleep. Outside chats with the lead researcher and a sleep doctor to parse out what the study's results mean for your overall health and performance.

Emma LoeweOctober 15, 2025