Growing up, I hated traveling, though I couldn’t pinpoint why. All I knew was that the unfamiliarity of everything from hotel bed sheets to cultural customs felt wholly dysregulating. 　　When I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at the ages of 19 and 22, respectively, everything clicked into place, and I was catapulted into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance....

　　Do you regularly wake up feeling groggy and like you didn’t sleep enough? In our fast-paced existence, adequate sleep can feel not only elusive but like an act of radical self-care. 　　Many of us are accustomed to an emphasis on how long we sleep, with the recommended amount being 7 to 9 hours. But a 5,000-year-old system of medicine, known...

　　We know that sunscreen helps protect your skin from sun damage. That’s not news. But what about your lips? I’ve personally never really thought to put some form of sun protection on my lips, because, like, why? I assume it would also just come off my lips anytime I absent-mindedly lick them, take a sip of water, or eat literally...

　　Cyclists competing in the 2025 Tour de France rumbled into the city of Toulouse on Wednesday, July 16, and some of them no doubt reflected on the handful of compelling—and downright zany—situations to come out of the events first 11 stages. 　　Throughout this Tour there has been bad blood, barfing, blogging, and all manners of drama and controversy. Yep—pretty standard...

　　Lightning-sparked wildfires have ravaged two national parks in the western United States in recent days, and firefighters are struggling to gain a foothold on either blaze. 　　A Grand Canyon Landmark Is Destroyed In Arizona, the Dragon Bravo Fire prompted the closure of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, and the shuttering multiple popular trails, as well as Phantom...

　　Just like the cyclists who use them, Troxus e-bikes are a diverse bunch. With more than ten models to choose from, the San Diego–based company offers a full range of e-bikes that have every rider—and every trip—covered. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, an everyday commuter, or the do-it-all type, Troxus has the right bike for you. Troxus also backs up...

　　Mount Rainier has the shakes. 　　According to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey, the 14,410-foot mountain endured approximately 391 individual earthquakes between July 8 and July 11, marking the most seismically active period in the peaks recorded history. 　　But dont worry—scientists dont think its a sign of anything bad. The USGS noted that not only are the quakes too...

　　Unless you’ve experienced paralysis, it’s hard to fathom the loss of freedom it entails. A single life-altering moment can halt the most mundane daily errands. And impromptu outings with friends? They can become riddled with mobility barriers. 　　For Roy Tuscany, who was paralyzed from the waist down almost 20 years ago, e-bikes have begun to restore that freedom with surprising...

　　Billionaire Elon Musk was recently spotted touring Utahs Arches National Park. 　　Well, kinda. 　　On Saturday, July 12, visitors to the park were greeted by a 12-foot tall sculpture of the tech kingpin’s head, his expression chiseled into a self-satisfied smirk. The massive effigy was towed around the park in a trailer behind a white pickup truck. 　　The sculpture was accompanied...

　　The Sunshine State is in the process of approving a proposal that would create an annual hunt to cull black bear populations. The three-week hunt, to take place in December, would be the first such event in a decade. A chaotic 2015 hunt was stopped early after over 300 bears were killed in just two days. More than half of...

　　Have you ever wondered why your mind suddenly feels unburdened in the presence of trees? Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state? Outdoor spaces are scientifically proven to soothe the nervous system—and quickly. 　　Think about it: Forests ground you. Mountains lift you. Water opens you. Jungles awaken you. Even sitting in a park beneath a...

　　On July 8, nine-year-old Veronica Aimee Chik became the youngest person ever to send 5.14b (8c) with her ascent of Fish Eye in Oliana, Spain. She dethroned the previous record holder, French climber Théo Blass, by one year. 　　“I believe in myself! I can top the route!” Chik repeated to herself as she worked the sustained overhanging wall. More than...