Exercise has long been touted for both its physical and mental health benefits, but recent research adds an intriguing twist to the understanding of its effects, indicating it can also alter the ...

Do you see exercise as a chore? Something like a work task that has to be done, despite your own desires? If so, there may be a chance you “compensate” yourself later on with reward-type foods, such ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. I’ve always been partial to Dunbar, ...