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GO AHEAD. ORDER THE MEAT LOAF.

Sure, the burger might be the safer bet. But when you learn to weigh the benefits of new options versus familiar standbys, the big decisions (about work, about life, about diner food) become a whole lot easier.

MY DILL-IANT FRIEND

How two men, three decades apart in age, found fitness and healing in pickleball—and in their friendship.

STRENGTH AND SPEED TRAINING FOR YOUR BRAIN

Welcome to the booming world of high-performance mental training, where tech tools offer amateur athletes (like you!) a chance at pro-level focus, calm, and control.

THE UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE OF ZOE KRAVITZ

With her directorial debut under her belt and more great roles on the horizon, Kravitz is more sure of herself than ever.

LET'S STOP GLORIFYING GRIT

I SAW A post floating around social media that made me roll my eyes: \"The person who chooses to run outside in the winter over a treadmill is a powerful person.\"

"THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF RECOVERY IS EFFORT AND WE TRAIN THAT."

In a community ravaged by the opioid crisis, the PORTSMOUTH SPARTAN KETTLEBELL CLUB builds a different form of strength.

The Age of Accessories

From bejeweled bags to crayon-hued tights, accessories weren't just extras: They were the stars of this season.

WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT METABOLIC HEALTH

Scientists have harped on the perks of a STRONG METABOLISM for decades. Now, a new source of ENERGY is joining them: INFLUENCERS, PODCASTERS, AND BIOHACKERS.

GOING GRAY? NOT SO FAST.

Cutting-edge tech might reverse how your hair looks as you age. Really.

HOW TOXIC POSITIVITY AGGRAVATED ONE OF MY WORST EXPERIENCES

RECENTLY, I SUCKED. As soon as I started to run the 2024 New Balance 5th Avenue Mile in New York City, I lost my breath.

DOCTORS BLAMED MY SYMPTOMS ON RUNNING.THEY WERE WRONG.

RUNNING AND MENSTRUATION entered my life around the same time, at age 13.

THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF MIDDLE-AGE MEDICAL TOURISM

NEW TEETH, NEW HAIR, NEW KNEE, NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE.

Past Perfect

This spring throws it back with revamps, anniversaries, and retrospectives galore.

Mad About LEOWOODALL

Leo Woodall, the 28-year-old star of One Day and The White Lotus, has cornered the market on a very particular species of onscreen love interest—the guy who's so sweet and dreamy that there's got to be a catch, right? Now he's the May to Renée Zellweger's December in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

The White Lotus Effect

Viewers of popular shows are \"set-jetting\" to the locales where they filmed.

YOU KEEP THE CHANGE, I'LL TAKE THE HARDWARE

The entry in my training log from that day reads: \"Patching the tire may have been harder than the marathon itself.\"

YES, YOU CAN WALK DURING A RACE

WHEN I STARTED racing, I thought I had to run every step of every race.

ART NOUVEAU

Look to the great masters for your spring makeup inspiration.

WHAT THE MAHA PSYCHEDELIC PUSH MEANS FOR YOUR MIND

Plant-based, mind-altering drugs are taking center stage in public health debates. Our go-to psychiatrist breaks down what's real about the new momentum behind psychedelics for mental health.

THE NEW SCIENCE TO SUPERSIZE YOUR MUSCLE

Emerging research has given us an efficient path to building muscle. Leverage that (and rethink how you're eating for gains) with this workout plan.

IS THIS "MANOPAUSE"?

Low energy, low sex drive, low everything. This may be what middle age feels like—but does it have to?

The MODERN WELLNESS Guide

From Instagram-worthy cold plunges to the supplement made from “liquid gold,” today’s buzziest health trends merit a deeper dive.

The Funniest People in the Room

NBC's Saturday Night Live marks an incredible five decades on the air this year. ELLE enlisted Mikey Day to get a behind-the-scenes look at his castmates, the women who make our weekends.

THE LONG GAME

Tennis has become synonymous with health and longevity. But can the sport really help us live longer? We dug into the claims to find out.

The STREET-STYLE T-S STARS of Retail

These top buyers have become breathlessly followed demi-celebrities.

THE ANCIENT GREEK GUIDE TO FUTURE PROOFING YOUR POSTURE

Tech neck. Desk slouch. Glute amnesia. Decades of sitting at a desk can wreak havoc on your muscles and lead to late-life (literal) slumps and posture problems. One powerlifter academic may have found a way to build lifelong, full-body strength and stability in a very old and rare source.

STEM CELL THERAPY IN HONDURAS

Sun, sand, and experimental gene and stem cell therapy? Sure. But not without risk.

“LIVE AS IF IT'S THE LAST DAY OF YOUR LIFE, BUT PLAN AS IF YOU'LL BE HERE FOREVER"

STYLE POWERHOUSE BRUNELLO CUCINELLI REVEALS HIS LONGEVITY AND SERENITY SECRETS.

Go Your Own Way

The spring runways had a nostalgic feel, with evocative prints, car coats, and metallic embellishments straight out of a theatrical trunk. Here, rising star Ever Anderson takes the season's vintage-inspired treasures on the ultimate Americana road trip.

IT'S TIME TO DIAL BACK OUR BOSTON MARATHON WORSHIP

QUALIFYING FOR THE Boston Marathon is a grit meter for me. I have raced it every year since 2013 and will continue to do so as long as I make the cut.