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THE ULTIMATE MEN'S HEALTH GUY 2023

WE'VE ASKED OURSELVES that question a million times over the past few months as thousands of readers shared their stories with us and showed us all the ways they're crushing life.

THE SEEKER

What is AARON RODGERS, the AYAHUASCA-CHUGGING, VAX-SHIRKING FOUR-TIME NFL MVP, looking for-and can he ever find it? BY

THE SENATOR WHO STUMPS AGAINST SUGAR

U.S. senator Cory Booker went 61 days without eating added sugars and built a team around him who did the same.

THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS ARE TRAINING FOR THE LONG GAME

After nearly dying from a disease he didn't even know he had, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams enlisted his brothers to change their entire approach to fitness and nutrition.

THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK

If your kids are lucky, they will learn to love reading. And that, someday, will also break your heart.

TOM ARNOLD CHEATED DEATH.LOOK WHO'S LAUGHING NOW.

The comedian lost 80 pounds while keeping his sense of humor with the help of his life coach, Charles D'Angelo.

THE SCARS OF UVALDE

THE CHILDREN LAUGH and move in buoyant, colorful streams. They parade through the hotel lobby out into the bright morning smog, jostling and bouncing off one another. They wear Mickey Mouse ears and giddy grins of anticipation. They lead a line of parents pushing baby strollers past stuffed animals and cartoon backpacks. They fill the sidewalks, heading toward the happiest place children know.

THE QUITTER'S GUIDE TO WINNING

So many New Year's resolutions focus on that first word: new. (New job. New body. New attitude.) But what if you chose something to drop instead? These guys did-and they turned into whole new men.

POWER PLAY

For actor-singer-dancer a groundbreaking Now the 31-year-old is working to carve out a life that's truly her own-by setting boundaries, maintaining a harmonious mindset, and moving her body in ways that bring joy. Soak up her honest take on fresh starts to get inspired. ( Ariana DeBose, Oscar win was just the beginning.

Tap Your Inner Strength

Rah-rah self-esteem boosts are falling out of fashion. What's in: self-compassion-a more stable, sustainable way to feel confident. And it's a skill you can learn, practice, and master!

Skin in the Game

Is bulking up your facial muscles the key to a smoother, tighter look? Krista Bennett DeMaio takes her complexion to the gym in the name of research.

Hitting Reset

After Amanda Lucci, WH deputy editor of content strategy, missed a fitness goal she’d been working toward for almost a year, she didn’t lament what she’d lost. Instead, she set a new target with the intention of truly nourishing her mind and body.

I'm Not Sad, I Just Love Sad Songs

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preferences a serious wellness booster.

Why Survivorship is the Future of Cancer Care

With more people in the U.S. surviving their cancer diagnoses, providers are broadening the definition of effective care.

$3.5m Gene Therapy for Hemophilia Gets FDA Approval

U.S. health regulators approved the first gene therapy for hemophilia, a $3.5 million one-time treatment for the blood-clotting disorder.

Scent Therapy

A fine-tuned sense of smell can pay off with major mind and body benefits. Scientists have simple tips to help you regain (or boost) your sniffing instincts.

SPICE SMARTS

Cinnamon is everywhere, but this nutritional powerhouse comes in four major types, each prized for various flavor and well-being perks. Get to know 'em!

SOUNDTRACK SUCCESS

er the art of playlist crafting for any so or social endeavor party time, perhaps?).

Show Your Support

When someone you love is in the throes of fertility struggles, choosing the right words or actions is tough. To help, WH gathered advice from professionals and women who've been there.

Take Flight

Watch your stability, strength, and posture soar to new heights with the airplane exercise.

Caffeine Kicker

GRABBING A COFFEE BEFORE HOLIDAY SHOPPING? THINK IT THROUGH.

Stress Relief Wearables

Remind yourself to chill out with these gadgets.

We can use sound to uplift, heal, and connect."

JHENE AIKO EFURU CHILOMBO isa Grammy-nominated artist and NAACP Image Award-winning singer-songwriter—and a strategic visionary when it comes to using the power of sound to restore.

Can You Hear Me Now?

Whether commuting or exercising, playing music or a podcast makes any activity more enjoyable. But constant use of headphones can cause permanent damage, and when you experience hearing loss from listening to lots of loud music in your teens, twenties, and thirties, you’re stuck with it, says professor Robert Sataloff, MD, chair of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Clean Beauty

We're aware of microbes at the salon and spa now more than ever. Here’s how to make sure you leave your next appointment with nothing but a gorgeous glow.

Breathe Like a Pro

IMPROVING COp TOLERANCE CAN HELP YOU OPTIMIZE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT NUMBER, AHEAD.

Character Study

Learn how to embrace the starring role you play in your life without pushing others off the stage.

MUSIC MAGIC FINDING MY VOICE AGAIN

ice disorder meant that associate news editor RIE ENGEL was unable to sing or talk properly, she realized Just how much her own music” was connected to who she was.

leveling up

At 37, Ciara is proud to be calling her own shots. Whether it's running her label, releasing a new album in early 2023, or getting in a killer workout, this singer-songwriter mama of three is confidently and purposefully in the driver's seat now.

upper body blast

The ultimate arm workout is yours with very little time commitment, done with dumbbells at home. Grow strength and definition with this supersetstyle approach, a sciencebacked way to attain fast results.