Health and Fitness

Building shoulder strength is essential to do everything from whitewater rafting a Class IV rapid to stowing luggage in the overhead compartment. But the same workout that targets the area—overhead and bench presses, muscle ups, etc.—can give your shoulders trouble....

I get asked this often, especially this time of year, when days get shorter and people spend less time outside. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for your bone health. Furthermore, there’s research to suggest vitamin D supplements could reduce...

It’s become a habit at this point: Stroll to the dumbbell rack and grab a set of weights. They’re the preferred tool for bilateral training—working both sides of the body equally throughout the movement. And yes, that is a great...

Starting the day with fresh juice sounds healthy, but research suggests that it could lead to major issues. A nine-year study tracking drinking habits of more than 100,000 adults, published in the British Medical Journal, found that adding just half...

To be a brainiac, get sweating. A study from Oregon Health & Science University revealed that even short bouts of exercise improve our capacity to learn. Researchers found that when a mouse ran on its wheel for two hours, it...

I’m lying flat on my back on Laird Hamilton’s pool deck, perched high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean near Malibu. I’m surrounded by about 20 strangers, who are doing the same. Thick clouds are rolling in off the...

It all started with a fishing trip—and a catcher’s mitt. For the first time in decades, a revolution is sweeping the world of mens’ underwear. Thanks to its patented Ballpark Pouch, which keeps your package from rubbing against your thighs,...

Toothpaste manufacturers are now offering formulas with activated charcoal, promising that its porous particles suck up stains and tartar. But research in the British Dental Journal suggests that charcoal toothpaste may be harmful by depleting teeth of flouride, the mineral...