Health & Fitness

Fast, free and phenomenally effective, push-ups are an unbeatable way to build the muscle you need every day.

By retracting foreign aid, President Trump could make tuberculosis untreatable again.

Getting enough protein is one thing—making it work for you is another.

I started losing my hair at 20, sending me into a spiral of fear and failed treatments. Here’s what I learned — and what it took to finally grow it back.

“Just relax.” Okay, but HOW?

Lilian was the only patient that morning. This was a change from the crowded waiting room she was used to in the days before Dr. Fenton began to charge an annual fee.

Rest is a crucial part of strength training. Depending on the exercise and your goals, you may find yourself resting 30 seconds, or one minute, or three to five minutes.

Why don’t more of us reach the big goals we set for ourselves? Sure, sometimes the answer is lack of ability. It is entirely possible you are not smart enough to be an astrophysicist or strong enough for the NFL. But for many everyday goals the issue isn’t ability, it’s emotions. 

Bee has a glimmer of a good idea. It’s also great at making you question yourself. For every memory seared into my brain, there are thousands of others I either can’t retain or trust.

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. I’m a senior in college and have been friends with “Rachel” since our first year.