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Man doing a cold plunge in an ice hole, coming up from under the water, doing a cold plunge mistake by plunging in too-cold of water

You're Cold Plunging All Wrong, Science Says

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woman lies on yoga mat in the sun preparing for sleep, representing one of the top 2026 health and wellness trends

5 Wellness Trends That Are Actually Making Us Feel Better About 2026

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black and white photo of a man jumping 50 times in the morning on a stylized yellow background

Everyone on TikTok Is Jumping 50 Times Every Morning—Does It Actually Work?

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illustration of an emoji of a person taking a walk on a fall day down a path and releasing gas during a fart walk

‘Tis the Season for Fart Walks. Here's Why Taking a Stroll After Your Holiday Meal Is Really Good for You.

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Training & Performance

If You Can Do This TikTok Challenge, You Might Live Longer

A personal trainer explains how the ability to participate in this viral trend might be an indicator of longevity

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woman looking at grayscale broken reflection in mirror; concept art for rejecting the great lock-in challenge
Wellness

I Cover Wellness Trends for a Living. The Great Lock-In Challenge Isn’t It.

TikTok's latest challenge is meant to help us get a head start on our New Years' resolutions, but it feels performative and unnecessary

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Training & Performance

The Japanese Walking Trend Proves the 10,000-Step Goal Is a Myth

As Japanese Walking takes off online, it’s worth asking: Why did 10,000 steps become the global standard for health? Was it ever based on science? Not exactly—and here’s the step count we should actually be aiming for.

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