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Why I’m Unreachable Until Noon

In a bid to save my attention and creativity, I'm winding the clock back to the early 2000s

The Woo-Woo Mindset More Guys Should Consider

After months of meltdowns, a crash course in Eastern philosophy taught me to stop fighting reality

I Am the Low-T Man

The manosphere is missing the point: getting older means learning to lose

The “Survivor” Champ Who Went From a Torn Achilles to Marathon Training

I caught up with Kyle Fraser to talk mental toughness, his bench-press PR and an unconventional tactic for managing nerves

Where Technology Ends, Real Running Begins

I’ve logged miles in some of the most heavily YouTubed wilderness areas of the country. None of that compares to my lifetime of unmapped loops in Midcoast Maine.

What a Two-Week Digital Detox Does to Your Brain

It's time to trade in your attention deficit for your "authentic self." This science-backed intervention will help.

Why I Stopped Tracking My Sleep

In the age of wearables, I ditched the data — and finally got some rest

Feeling Burned Out? You May Be Suffering From the “Recovery Paradox.”

The people who need their weekends the most are the least likely to actually use them

I Write About Wellness for a Living. These Are My Healthiest Habits.

You don’t need to inject peptides or guzzle creatine, no matter what the podcasters say

How to Master the Art of Being Happy for Other People

You've heard of schadenfreude. But how about freudenfreude?

How to Become a More “Time Affluent” Person

Well-adjusted adults don't have more hours in the day. They just live them with more purpose.

This Might Be the Simplest Hobby for Boosting Mental Health

Your shots might suck, but "photo safaris" can reset your ability to savor

Why Am I More Creative on Planes?

30,000 feet in the air is a great place to come up with good ideas. I explore why.

The Myth of the Happy Idiot

IQ scores and literacy are on the decline, but our newfound ignorance isn’t leading to bliss

Why Having “Tennis Friends” Is So Powerful for Your Longevity

Advantage-everybody: Two men of different generations explain why court friends are forever

Why Do We Get More Fearful as We Age?

As a kid I used to fling myself down hills. Now I'm scared to say the wrong thing in an email.