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This week, we examine if the oldest exercise still helps, find the surprising places you should check for skin cancer, and explore why more women than ever are dying from alcohol-related issues. Also, here's what you need to know if you smoke weed.

Four men running on a track, dawn light visible on the horizon

PHOTOGRAPH BY SUSANNAH KAY, GUARDIAN/EYEVINE/REDUX

THE WORLD’S OLDEST SPORT

Are we made to run? While there are a multitude of ways to reap the benefits of exercise in the modern day, few physical activities match the cardiovascular benefits of running. Here’s why it’s sometimes best to keep it simple.

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Does the perfect workout really exist?

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Pickleball is everywhere, but is it really an effective workout?

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Are there benefits to weightlifting?

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Swimming may just be your ideal summer workout

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The 9 best walking shoes for women. And the 8 best walking shoes for men.

Carefully arranged ginseng roots displayed on a black table cloth

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ARE THESE HERBS NATURE’S DE-STRESSORS?

After a long weekend of de-stressing … how can you keep your stress levels low? For centuries, adaptogens—herbs like ashwagandha, tulsi (holy basil), ginseng, and more—have been used to treat a variety of ailments. Most recently, the wellness world claims that these ingredients may help lower your stress levels.

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Take the test: How stressed are you?

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Can scientists ‘solve’ stress? They’re certainly trying.

A woman’s back with stark tan lines left by swimming costume.

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CHECKING YOUR EYES … FOR SKIN CANCER?

Don’t just protect your face and shoulders! As the sun comes out, it’s important to remember how to keep your skin safe. Though skin damage is widely believed to occur with sunbathing, tanning beds, or shoddy sunscreen application, most cases of skin cancer can be much sneakier. Here’s how you can keep your eyes peeled (and not your skin).

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You probably are not getting enough vitamin D. Here’s what experts have to say.

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Your burning questions about sunscreen, answered

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Sunscreen safe enough for you—AND a fragile reef? Here are a few recommendations.

A pink drink on a black background.

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ALCOHOL IS DEADLIER TO WOMEN THAN EVER

But why? As the gender gap in drinking culture narrows, alcohol-related health complications in women are becoming more common. Its legality, however, does not make it a less dangerous drug. How does alcohol react in a woman’s body?

CAREFUL CONSUMPTION

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Going sober for even a month can transform your body

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What’s worse than a hangover? Hangxiety. Here’s how it happens.

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Mocktails have benefits for drinkers, too

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