Bryan Johnson, the "longevity guru," has spent more than $2 million on a quest to stay young. On June 30, 2026, he disclosed that he has an autoimmune disease that causes the stomach to eat itself. As a practicing physician who helps patients live longer, believe me when I say: you absolutely don't need extreme measures to live a healthy life. Here's what actually works.
Exercising outside in high temperatures can be a health hazard. Here's how to read your local index so you can recreate or work out with limited risk.
Therme Group, Europe’s wellness behemoth, is planning to open stadium-sized health spas across the USA. Are Americans ready for Roman baths? We traveled to Bucharest to find out.
To help you stay safe outdoors, we asked entomologists and insect researchers to identify common bug bites and outline the risks of post-bite illness. Plus, we share photos of each so you can easily figure out exactly what bit you on your latest hike.
Nine great reads for lovers of endurance, science, outdoor adventure… and, um, Canadian political satire.
When a tick turned up on a bridesmaid and wedding guests scrambled to remove it with dubious remedies, a public health researcher saw a bigger problem: widespread misinformation about disease-carrying insects and ticks. Her solution was an app that helps people understand risks and stay safe outdoors.
Stop reaching for the matches, nail polish, or petroleum jelly. Infectious disease experts explain the safe, tool-based way to extract a tick and prevent Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
Service dogs provide connection to their owners, which is where real healing begins.
The sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol, long available in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia, just got approved for use in the United States. It may offer better protection against UV rays than other products on the market. A dermatologist explains why this is such a big deal and whether it can withstand the demands of running, climbing, and hiking.
At Blue Sky Farms, visitors pay $50 an hour to sit with baby goats for mental clarity. The unique experience highlights how animal-assisted therapy provides a rare space for people to heal and breathe—sometimes without saying a word.
Jake Rosmarin is a travel influencer and was aboard the MV Hondius cruise during the Andes hantavirus outbreak. He chatted with Outside about the moment he learned of the first death and how he's maintaining his mental health while in federally mandated quarantine for 42 days.
From physical exertion to altitude, getting after it outside can easily trigger severe digestive issues. Experts explain how to prepare your gut and manage sudden symptoms.
In an era dominated by looksmaxxing trends, Ozempic hype, and relentless beauty standards, new research suggests that restorative experiences in nature may help people develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with their bodies.
To test it, study participants put their arms in mosquito-infested cages for three hours. Dermatologists and bug experts weigh in.
To figure out how “use it or lose it” applies to muscles, consider some that we keep using throughout our lives.
The 2026 bug boom is here. Don’t let pesky mosquitoes derail your outdoor plans this season.
Research shows that camping acts as a relationship accelerator. Learn how the time spent outdoors helps turn casual acquaintances into best friends.
Could a week in the jungle rewrite the rules of menopause?
I no longer completely dread going outside to hit my favorite trails.
