Have you ever found yourself still exhausted and deflated after an eight-hour sleep? It could be that sleep isn't the reset you need. You may have heard of the "seven types of rest". It's the sort of ...

In its early access state, No Rest for the Wicked is already full of surprises. Mostly those are great, like how one moment I found myself marveling at its slow and precise combat (all but ...

I'm the first woman in my family to go to college, have control over my finances and career, have agency over my body and choose whether to have children, and how many. Honoring my ancestors' wildest ...

As summer winds down, I’ve been reflecting on how I spent these past few months. For the first time in a long time, I allowed myself to truly rest—to travel, relax, and recharge. This may sound simple ...

State Senator Ann Rest, a Democrat, credited police officers who were proactively checking on her safety with sparing her from an attack. By Mitch Smith State Senator Ann Rest, a Democrat from the ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

What Are Rest Day Workouts? Rest day workouts are the activities you do to stay active without doing traditional fitness routines. On your recovery day, you stop doing high-intensity exercises and ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Rest days are an ...