The Oura Ring got a facelift. Here’s what to know about the newly released wearable 

Celebrities, CEOs, and health optimizers, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, and Gwyneth Paltrow, have been seen sporting the Oura ring. The wearable has become a wellness staple (more than 2.5 million rings have been sold), as a growing number of people have started tracking their biomarkers, especially sleep, to optimize their overall health. …

Caffeine may be just the workout booster you need. Here’s how to add it into your routine

If you’re among the nearly 75% of Americans who enjoy a cup of joe daily—and also someone who works out regularly—you may be pleased to learn that the two rituals go together like coffee and cream. That’s because, according to research, pairing caffeine with exercise can improve how you feel and how you perform. “It’s …

Here’s the right way to start running

Running is having quite the moment right now. Between clubs being considered the new dating apps and thousands of singles gathering in New York City for a summer run-club/dating event, the sport is being further popularized on social media, where the hashtag “running” has over 96 million posts on Instagram alone. It’s evident that the …

Biles, Osaka, Richardson Olympic comebacks highlight issues facing people like them: ‘We’re still asking a lot of Black women athletes’

When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland-Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month, it’ll represent more than a high-stakes competition for the tennis star. For Osaka, a four-time grand slam champion, it’s an important step in her journey after returning to tennis earlier this year, after stepping away …

Tim Walz and JD Vance both love Diet Mountain Dew. But is it healthy?

Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate and JD Vance is Donald Trump’s, and never the twain shall meet. Right? Wrong. At least when it comes to their (and Lana Del Rey’s?) reported soft drink of choice: Diet Mountain Dew. Last month, Vance told a joke that fell flat about drinking the bubbly beverage …

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee recites this 10-word rallying cry before competing to reduce stress and boost confidence

The results are in, and Suni Lee is heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics as one of five women, including the most-decorated gymnast Simone Biles, to qualify for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team.  Lee, a Minnesota-raised 21-year-old, became a household name during the Tokyo Olympics when she took home the gold medal in the …

Are you ‘addicted’ to your phone? How to spot the signs—and what to do about it

Are you reading this on your smartphone in between texting your group chat, scanning headlines, responding to your boss on Slack, doing Wordle, and checking the status of your Instagram post to ease your worry about how it’s being received—all before tucking the phone into your pocket only to reflexively tap it to make sure …

4 best supplements for an energy boost, according to experts

The heat wave gripping much of the country can be a serious energy sapper. But so can a slew of other culprits, from lack of sleep and poor diet to depression, anemia, stress, thyroid issues, and even lack of exercise. And sometimes caffeine just doesn’t do the trick (not to mention that drinking too much …

Whole Foods Market’s 46-year-old CEO works out twice a day and ‘fully uses up’ his PTO. His keys to work-life balance

The CEO of Whole Foods Market doesn’t believe in skimping on PTO.  Jason Buechel, 46, took the top job in 2022, just five years after Amazon bought the high-end grocer for over $13.7 billion.  As chief executive, Buechel works on a tight schedule consisting of frequent business travel and a “minimum of 10 meetings per …