
How Much Protein You Really Need
Protein is one of the macronutrients you need to stay healthy. For UW’s Right as Rain, I reported on how to make sure you’re getting enough.

Should You Be Strengthening Your Deep Core?
There’s a lot of buzz about the importance of working your deep core. But do you need to be doing dedicated exercises to strengthen it? For Right as Rain, I tried to find out.

Everything You Need to Cold Plunge
A cold-water dunk offers myriad benefits. Here’s a list of the gear you need to feel confident getting started—including plenty of items you probably already own.

The Best Baby Bottles and Bottle Brush
For Wirecutter, I spent six months reporting and on and testing the best baby bottles currently available on the market.

The Best Gifts for Trail Runners
Runners are notoriously picky about their footwear, so I rounded up 21 of the best gifts for trail runners (shoes not included).

Time 100 Climate List
The TIME Climate 100 List celebrates individuals making significant progress in influencing the business of climate change. Read the two mini profiles I contributed here.

23 Emerging Outdoor Brands to Shop This Holiday Season
A list of outdoor essentials from brands participating in REI’s Path Ahead Ventures initiative, which which supports emerging brands owned and led by Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, and Asian American and Pacific Islander founders.

The 33 Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
See my picks for the best toddler gifts, along with recommendations from other parenting journalists.

After Testing 21 Top Brands, Here Are The Best Diapers
These are the best diapers for babies and toddlers, according to extensive testing.

The Best Overnight Diapers, According to Testing
If your child consistently leaks through regular diapers at night, it could be worth giving overnight diapers a try. I tested 15 of the leading models. These are my results.

How to Recover from a Workout
A billion-dollar industry has formed around recovery gadgets like massage guns, ice baths and cryotherapy chambers designed to help you feel better and, possibly, recover faster. Here’s how to help your body recover and build strength in between workouts, according to University of Washington experts.

The Best Baby Swings
Baby swings aren’t a necessary parenting purchase, but they can help soothe and entertain a fussy baby. These are three top picks.

The Best Baby Bouncers and Rockers
Many caregivers find that a baby bouncer or rocker can help soothe a fussy baby and provide a secure spot to place an infant while the adult accomplishes other tasks. After extensive reporting and testing, here are two favorites.

Protected: In Praise of Favorite Trees
In honor of Earth Month, I compiled favorite tree stories from REI Members and staff.

How to Run While Pregnant
A lack of research has led to confusing and sometimes inconsistent guidelines for pregnant runners. Here’s what we currently know—and what researchers hope to find out.

The Best Bottle Warmers
For Wirecutter, I reported on the top bottle warmers currently available on the market.

The Best Baby Wraps and Slings to Help You Bond, Hands-Free
Seven baby wraps to help ease the challenge of the fourth trimester and beyond.

The Best Recovery Tools For Trail Runners
A roundup of nine top picks to help you rest easy and manage stress in between workouts.

The Best Travel System Strollers Offer Convenience To Busy Families
From the time your little one makes their debut, you’ll need a way to transport them—both by car and by foot. Here are seven top picks.

The Best Toddler Car Seats to Match Every Stage of Development
Experts agree: The best toddler car seat is the one you’ll use consistently. Here are eight top performers.