No one needs to tell you that work is a source of stress. But the workplace—and its unrelenting deadlines, meetings, politics, and frustrations—has become the leading stressor for Americans. According to a…
Why You Should Always Check the Color of Your Pee Before You Get on an Airplane, According to a Hydration Scientist
POV: You just came off a cross-country redeye, and you’ve finally arrived at your picturesque travel destination feeling far from glamorous. (Read: Skin is feeling dry and crusty; body is dehydrated and…
Robert Moor Doesn’t Freak Out (Until It’s Time to Freak Out)
Robert Moor told his story to producer Cat Jaffee for an episode of The Daily Rally podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. I had this moment of horror where…
Don’t Miss These National Park Events This Summer
I’m not saying anyone needs another reason to visit a national park this summer. Grandiose landscapes and epic adventure are plenty and then some. But our national-park system hosts a series of…
When the Fire Came for Fort McMurray
Canada is the world’s fourth largest oil producer and the third largest exporter. Nearly half of all American oil imports—around four million barrels per day—come from there, the equivalent of one ultra-large…
The Symbolism and Meaning of a Pearl, June’s Understated and Elegant Birthstone
The birthstone most commonly associated with the month of June is the understated and elegant pearl. Unlike the other birthstones, it comes from a living organism, making it unique unto itself. Generally…
The 17 Best Dresses With Pockets (Yes, Pockets!) That Let You Stash Your Stuff in Style
What’s one statement that instantly illustrates just how fantastic a garment is? “It has pockets!” While shorts, skirts, and even shirts have long featured places to store lip balm, cash, phones, and…
The Right and Wrong Way to Foam Roll
Running is tough on your body. With every step, you’re subjecting your body’s soft tissues to a crazy amount of force (over and over…and over), which can cause microtears in your muscles…
Lucy Underdown Sets Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record of 305 Kilograms (672.4 Pounds)
On May 27-29, 2023, during the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman, Lucy Underdown scored a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos bar deadlift World Record. In the context of a strongwoman event, Underdown utilized a lifting…
4 Longevity-Boosting Recipes Packed With the Season’s Star Ingredient for Skin and Inflammation: Lemons
Before we start firing off a million cheesy lemon puns (when life gives you lemons…), we’ll get right to it: We love lemons and we can’t get enough of ‘em. Aside from…