Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jess Cording is a dietitian and health coach who covers wellness. Even when you know the negative effects of working too hard for ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

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 ...

Between making time for work, family, friends, exercise, chores, shopping—the list goes on and on—it can feel like a huge accomplishment to just take a few minutes to read a book or watch TV before ...

Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop. But, when it comes to exercise, the experts agree, taking a rest day is essential for both the body and the mind. “You can only train as hard as you recover,” ...

82% of employed Gen Z employees want mental health days to combat burnout. Here’s how to take a day off to rest, recharge and reflect. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report, ...