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Life

A Better Way to Heal From Just About Anything

In ‘Recovery,’ physician Gavin Frances proposes what real convalescence can look like in today’s hectic world.
Be your guest

How to Make Your Alone Time Feel Luxurious as Hell

You deserve the fanciest snacks and the softest sweatpants.
RIP

Actually, ‘Bed Rotting’ Can Be a Very Legit Form of Self-Care

It’s called rest, people.
Fitness

What to Do When You’re Bummed That You Can’t Work Out for a While

“It’s okay to sit in the suck.”
Pump the breaks

The Case for True Rest Over ‘Active Recovery’

Yes, there’s a difference. And it’s an important one.
Culture

The Founder of the Nap Ministry on the Ways Rest Can Be a Form of Resistance

Grind culture is exhausting and separates us from who we really are.
Downtime dilemmas

How to Find Your Downtime Sweet Spot

No matter how much you have, you can make it more restful.
Power down

What Does It Mean to Really, Truly Rest?

What ‘counts’ as resting, and when are we just swathing toxic productivity in soft pants and a robe?
Life

'Rest Is Resistance' Is Our December Well-Read Book Club Pick

This book might finally get you to take the break you need.

I Regret to Inform You That These Compression Boots Are Worth the Steep Price

Here's our review of the Normatec Pulse 2.0
Fitness

14 of the Best Products for Active and Passive Recovery Days

Make time for serious R&R.
Health

11 Soothing Nighttime Habits for Restful Sleep and a Productive Next Morning

It’s all about calming down your brain and your body.
Health

This Weighted Blanket Is the Best Purchase I've Made Thus Far

It's the soothing embrace I need to cradle me into sleep. 
Shape Up

Here’s How Much Rest You Actually Need in Between Strength Workouts

Lift hard, rest hard.
Travel Time

The Five-Star Detox

The food, the treatments, the no-phone policy: Peek inside Vidago Palace, one of Portugal's best spas.
Life

Drink This Nighttime Coffee and You'll Sleep Like a Baby

An unconventional nighttime beverage.