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The Real-Life Diet of Mike Israetel, Who Doesn’t Understand the Fascination With Breakfast

The PhD-certified Olympic training consultant says that fretting over screentime is stupid and explains why he’ll follow Bryan Johnson to the end of the earth.

How to Find the Motivation to Work Out, According to Experts

“Biologically, our brains are doing everything they can to not work out,” says one psychotherapist. But studies show that there are simple, concrete steps we can take to overcome that.

How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist

A dentist spills on the science of stains, and what actually works to reverse them.

These Cardio Machines Are So Good, They Make Our Heart Pound

More treadmill, less recumbent bike.

The 6 Best Ellipticals to Finally Hit Your Stride

Your low-impact era awaits.

9 Tips for Guys Who Want to Start Running (and Stick With It)

For starters: It's a great idea to mix in some walking if you want.

The Many Stealthy Ways Creatine Boosts Your Health

The popular muscle-building supplement does a whole lot more than you might realize.

Three Signs Your ‘Acne’ Is Really a Serious Skin Condition

Hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne. Here’s how to tell the difference.

What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Why Is It So Hard to Diagnose?

This chronic skin disease can look like a lot of other common conditions

How to Use Food to Help Curb Your Asthma Symptoms

What you eat, when you eat, and how you eat can make a big difference in how you feel.

7 Surprising Asthma Triggers to Know About

Including, how your emotions can bring on symptoms.

Why Do Coughing Fits Hit You as Soon as You’re Ready for Bed?

Before you reach for the cough syrup, consider whether you might actually be dealing with nocturnal asthma.

Having Asthma Doesn’t Have To Be Your Achilles’ Heel if You Love Cardio—Here’s How To Work Out Hard and Safely

With an asthma management plan in place, you can hit the ground running as fast as you’d like.

The Best Shampoo for Men, According to Experts

Dandruff-busting, volume-adding, bad-hair-day-solving formulas for your specific needs.

How to Take a Really Good Bath 

There's no better way to achieve some serious relaxation. 

10 Rules for Better Showers 

Besides always washing your legs. 

10 Habits That Are Making You Look Older

Hard living shows up on your face. 

How the Chaotic Twink Became the Archetype of the Moment

From Anora and Babygirl to Queer and even Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan, we’ve never been more fascinated with beautiful young men who might ruin our lives.

The Best Penis Pumps Will Give You a Boost 

Whether you're struggling with erectile dysfunction or you just want a harder hard-on,

The Best Wand Vibrators Are Worth the Buzz

Absolute magic for your pleasure points.

Read This Before Attempting to Give Yourself a Blowjob

Self-sucking (or autofellatio, if you’re fancy) is very real. But outside of a deeply NSFW subreddit for enthusiasts, good information about it is scarce. One writer attempts to demystify a schoolyard legend.

Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think 

In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.

From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success

Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”

10 Books that Have Helped Me Feel More In Control of My Life

Clay Skipper assembles a care package that'll help you maintain perspective, live a little more mindfully, and get you (even more) ready to leave isolation behind.

This Is Your Chance for ‘the Great Reset’

Talking to the author of Bored and Brilliant on making the most of quarantine. 

The Real-Life Diet of a Harvard and MIT Scientist Who Says the Right Diet Can Make You Smarter

He starts his day with a “powerhouse bowl of brain-boosting nutrients" that promote cognitive function, mood stability, and overall brain health.” Now, you can, too.

The Real-Life Diet of Warren Zeiders, Who Wants You to Find Your Inner Monster

The breakout country music star applies an intense mindset to life on the road, which comes from playing college lacrosse, taking pride in his looks, and being in love with the grind.

The Real-Life Diet of Dylan Efron, Who’s Big on Core Workouts and Indonesian Herbs

The Traitors star has an extensive history with triathlons, caffeine, and several different diets.

The Real-Life Diet of Tayme Thapthimthong, Who Was Told Not to Get Too Jacked for The White Lotus

The London-born Thai actor went from training special operations military units to season three of the hit HBO show, where Mike White made him lay off the weights.

The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper

Not too firm, not too fluffy...juuuuuust right.

The Best Nail Clippers for Men Won’t Dull or Rust

It's time to ditch those cheap drugstore snippers.

How Many Reps Is Too Many? Here's What the Experts Have to Say

Arnold Schwarzenegger does a 360-rep finisher and calisthenics warriors go until they drop—but how many reps are actually good for you? We did some heavy lifting on one of the biggest fitness quandaries.

Why 'Time on Feet' Is Such a Powerful Measure of Endurance

An easy jog? A full-on track workout? It all counts.

Here's How to Curb Your Sugar Addiction in the Least Painful Way Possible

When the cravings hit, follow this script.

Your Chronotype Could Be Key to Helping You Structure Your Day More Productively

Understanding when and how you work is essential.

Is It Better To Work Out in the Morning or the Evening?

We asked the experts.

Why It's Better To Run Fast Than Far, According to Joe Holder

Plus, how to train with your speed in mind.

Cardiologists Tell Us What You Really Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

On the heels of research presented at the American Heart Association conference, experts want you to take scary headlines with a grain of salt.

You Need More Protein If You’re Working Hard in the Gym—Here’s How Much

On the other hand, there’s no need to pound chicken breasts and cottage cheese if you’re mostly sitting on the couch.

Flexibility Is a Key to Longevity. Here’s How to Improve Yours, According to Experts

Being able to touch your toes is a lot more important than you might think.

The Five Health and Fitness Numbers That Actually Matter

Experts told GQ which activity tracker data is worth paying attention to.

What's the Best Workout for Longevity?

Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.

How to Get Shredded the Right Way

Dropping body fat can be a long and perilous process. Instead of relying on shortcuts, chemicals, and crash diets, why not do it correctly?

How the Angle of Your Hips Can Throw Your Entire Body out of Alignment

If you've been more sedentary than usual—speaking totally hypothetically!—better posture and alignment might start with your hips.

Are Men in a Spermpocalypse?

One man journeys through the many movements—sci-fi startups, DIY donor clubs, group masturbation retreats—urgently attempting to address the “crisis in sperm.”

The Longevity Gap Between Men and Women Is Getting Bigger. Here’s Why.

The major causes of untimely deaths in men are preventable.

Prepare Your Bench Press for Blastoff

A four-point plan to forge strength gains and smash through plateaus from beneath the bar.

The Best Hairspray for Men Will Lock In Your 'Do for the Long Haul

Without turning your hair into a crispy, crunchy helmet.

The 9 Best Hair Clippers for DIY Buzz Cuts and Shape-Ups

Buzz it all off or just clean yourself up.