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The Next Health Tech Revolution Is Here
From smart watches to tracking apps, devices are providing valuable insights.
Grain Gains
This cozy quinoa salad paired with juicy chicken thighs clocks nearly 50 grams of protein.
Shower Power
How one writer improved her mental health by connecting with her body
Amino Acids- Get the inside scoop on whether the booster can help you build muscle and more).
There are as many performance supplements as there are protein-packed foods in a WH editor’s fridge. A biggie? Amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. The 11 amino acids our bodies synthesize are called “nonessential,” but we need 9 others (known as “essential”) to survive. These supps contain “one or more of the essential amino acids your body doesn’t produce on its own,” says Adam Field, PhD, a lecturer in sport and exercise sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University in England.
Biome Business - The vaginal microbiome holds valuable insights into your health. Learn more about the trendy idea of optimizing your own.
The vaginal microbiome holds valuable insights into your health. Learn more about the trendy idea of optimizing your own. The vaginal microbiome is a topic that's "never gotten enough attention," despite being a complex and incredibly important system, says Johanna B. Holm, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of microbiology and immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For starters, the microbiome helps ward off unwanted bacteria and may even play a role in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and preterm birth, recent research found. And while it's all still new, scientists are starting to develop diagnostic tests to make sense of the vaginal microbiome in a meaningful way.
Redefining Intimacy- How an unexpected diagnosis forced one woman to completely transform her relationship
How an unexpected diagnosis forced one woman to completely transform her relationship. I met with my primary care physician to review the results of my mammogram and biopsy. "You have breast cancer," she informed me. "But the good news is you caught it early and it's treatable." I sat on the exam table in disbelief as she explained my options.
Nature Therapy - Bring the benefits of the environment into your home and shower-with this growing beauty trend.
Bring the benefits of the environment into your home and shower with this growing beauty trend. Cultures around the globe have long recognized the powerful mind-and-body boost you can get from communing with nature. You've probably experienced these effects for yourself-think about the invigorating feeling of a hike through the woods or the energizing zip from a swim in a chilly lake. I know I have.
Ozempic's Surprising Superpower - weight-loss medicines are also the most promising option I've seen for a drug that could treat addiction, whether to alcohol, opioids, or nicotine.
A neuroscientist and leader in the field of addiction explains why popular weight-loss drugs might hold the key to radical new treatments. 48 million+ Americans 12 years or older had a substance use disorder in 2022, yet only 24% received treatment.
under pressure
Knee pain is on the rise among men and women— and with it, a messy, imperfectly regulated world of quick-fix injections marketed to offer relief. Ahead, what works (and doesn't!) to soothe joints.
glute gains
How one trainer is changing the conversation around the importance of glute health and its indisputable role in longevity. Oh, and she offers up her exclusive training plan for your strongest butt ever.
tins for the win
Put all that canned fish to good use (in the most delicious way) with these protein-packed suppers and creative recipes.
How Angel Reese Manifested the Life of Her Dreams
The college basketball phenom knows what she wants and how to get therewith epic focus, drive, and determination.
LETTUCE LEVEL-UP
Salad is a staple yet deserves more glory than it often gets. We gussied up all kinds of greens for tastier plates that'll soon be in your meal rotation. Goodbye, basic bowls....
Nerve Flossing
The technique's purported payoff? Smooth, pain-free mobility.
SWEAT TEST: OsteoStrong
Meet the wellness center for all ages that claims to strengthen your frame in just minutes a week.
Mile Markers
Running is bigger than ever. And as it continues to become more accessible and inclusive, now's your time to hit the road with this no-BS guide.
Beauty MVPs
The WH team selected and sweat-tested the best products for your active lifestyle.
Firsts Class
WH Editor-in-Chief Liz Baker Plosser goes halfway around the world for an intensive surf retreat-and learns a lesson that hits much closer to home.
Bond Builders
We put our strands through a lot: drying color, frying heat, and general wear and tear. A new crop of products promises to fix that damage fast. What to know...
BREAKTHROUGH
BROADWAY ACTOR Krystal Joy Brown
FUEL YOUR SKIN
Inside your body, there's a crew of unsung protein heroes that scientists believe are the key to a healthy, glowing complexion. Heads-up: Your routine is about to change for the better.
Is Movement *Really* Medicine?
Fitness is a potent mood elevator, yet many medical pros don't push it as a treatment. Why? WH digs in and shares how to (safely) use it as a mind mender.
The Austin Evolution
In a candid convo, mom and daughter Denise and Katie Austin unpack their separate-together career journeys and the everevolving fitness industry.
Why Hair Loss Happens
Whether your part has recently become more noticeable, your ponytail is feeling lighter, or you're suddenly seeing clumps in the shower drain, there's no need to freak. Our dermatologists break down what could be behind it all-and offer solutions.
Rage Remedies
EXPERTS EXPLAIN HOW TO OWN AND HEALTHILY EXPRESSYOUR DIFFICULT EMOTIONS.
Flow of the Future
Monitoring your wellness could soon be as easy as mailing in a pad. WH spoke with the inventors hoping to disrupt health care with a potentially life-changing solve.
Holding Strong
Find out what happened when fitness editor Jennifer Nied finally faced her fear of heights while learning how to rock-climb.
When I think about balance, I picture a tightrope
or a balance beam or a unicycle with someone gracefully perched atop making the feat look effortless. That's certainly the high-performance side, but balance is a huge part of everyday life too-and deserves training time in your workout schedule.
making waves
Actor Sydney Sweeney feels most like herself when she's on the water, whether waterskiing or spending time with family. And that connection with home flows into all aspects of her public life.
JOY RIDE
When life shifts, so does your satisfaction.