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What You Actually Need to Know About Measles and the MMR Vaccine
To start: The vaccine is far safer than a natural infection.
The Oura Ring 4 Is a Great Sleep Tracker, but the Activity Tracking Is a Bust
The iconic sleep-tracking smart ring is more accurate and comfortable than ever—but still makes a poor activity tracker
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'Transgender Mice' Research
Or did President Trump actually mean "transgenic," which is definitely not the same thing.
The Nintendo Alarmo Sound Clock Actually Gets Me Up in the Morning
And it's now available at Target and Walmart.
How to Track Your Sleep With an Apple Watch
The settings are scattered around your phone and watch. Here's where to find them.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 Are My New Favorite Workout Headphones
For everything but heart rate tracking, these are a great pick.
The Lectric XPeak 2.0 Can Handle More Than Your Typical E-Bike
This off-road ready e-bike is a blast.
These Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones Are $60 Off Right Now
These bone conduction headphones are great for activities where you need to hear your surroundings.
There's an Archive of the Pre-Trump CDC Website
It’s slightly out of date, but (almost) everything is there.
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Measles Myths
It turns out that hosting "measles parties" is a bad idea.
Which Is Better: Apple Watch vs. Fitbit
Both can track your steps, sleep, and exercise—but which one makes more sense for you?
How Much Running Races Costs, Depending on the Type of Runner You Are
Don't get me started on the price of goo.
How to Finally Stick With a Fitness Habit
The mindset that psychologists call "self-efficacy" is something you can build with practice.
What to Do If You Skipped an Exercise Day (Besides Feel Guilty)
Consistency is important, but beating yourself up over an unplanned rest day doesn't make you any more fit.
How to Prepare for Your First 5K Race
How to train, how to deal with nerves, and what's a good time to aim for, anyway?
Oura’s Readiness Score Finally Takes Menstrual Cycles Into Account
The company says 35% of cycling users will see higher, more accurate scores.
How to Hook Grip a Barbell
Will it hurt? Only a little—if you follow these tips.
How Much Running Gear Costs, Depending on the Type of Runner You Are
Since when do I have to be rich to go on a run?
The Pixel Watch 3 Will Be Able to Detect If You Lose a Pulse
The feature is already available in Europe, and is coming to the U.S. in March 2025.
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Lifting ‘Heavy’
What qualifies as "heavy" will vary from person to person.