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Rewilding Is Good for the Environment—but It’s Good for You, Too
Adopting a “back to nature” approach to life could offer stress reduction, stronger social connections, and improved health.
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Jessica Carew Kraft
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes the Work Out of Your Workouts
So why is the FDA concerned?
By
Stav Dimitropoulos
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Designer-Drug Detection Levels Up with AI
A growing wave of novel substances for performance enhancement or just getting high hits the streets weekly.
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Matthew Hutson
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The Allure of the Ice-Cold Plunge
Here are scientific reasons why you should consider a polar bear swim.
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Robin Donovan
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FICTION
6 Things to Think About When Designing Your Child
Designing your child is designing the future. Do it wisely.
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Danny Hillis
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Is Your Exoskeleton Ready for Primetime?
Wearable robotic exoskeletons can be a game changer. But the tech may still be too hard on your brain.
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Jonathan Grinstein
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Backyard Ultramarathons Push the Limits of Running
Ultra races like Big Dog and Run O’Clock neutralize speed advantages and inspire record-breaking feats of human endurance.
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Robin Donovan
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21st Century Olympic Doping
Gene editing for performance enhancement may not be the Tokyo cheat, but we asked the experts how far off it might be.
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Robin Donovan
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The Case for More Doping in the Olympics
Some tech and drug enhancements are banned as unfair, but ironically they could end up leveling the playing field.
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Alex Pearlman
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REVIEW
What My Smart Shoes Taught Me
How you track your steps matters way less than who you do it with.
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Jessica Carew Kraft
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