Rachel Epstein
Features Director
Rachel Epstein is the features director at Men's Health and Women's Health, where she leads the brands' most ambitious storytelling across platforms from reported narratives, profiles, and investigations to buzzy, expert-backed service packages. Her work has been nominated for two National Magazine Awards. Offline, she's likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop.
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Latest from Rachel Epstein

Survey: The State of American Testosterone
We asked nearly 2,200 American men about their thoughts on all things testosterone, including the role it plays in their health and masculinity.

Introducing Our 2026 Health Care Heroes
Men’s Health spotlights the doctors, nurses, scientists, researchers, and leaders who are transforming lives and making significant contributions to the field.

The Leader Advocating for Nurses Across the Country
Nurses are facing violence, burnout, and a new education threat. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, one of the profession’s top leaders, explains what could happen next.

Can We End the HIV Epidemic Once and for All?
Gilead’s Tomas Cihlar and his team of researchers have spent decades studying HIV—and their latest innovation could be a game changer for prevention.

The Doctor That Believes Sleep Is a Human Right
Dr. Justin Fiala of Northwestern Medicine launched a free sleep clinic in Chicago for patients in need. “Everybody deserves a restful night of sleep,” he says.

351 Days, 1 Life-Saving Pediatric Heart Transplant
Thanks to Colsie Myrie and her team of nurses, this two-year-old received a second chance at life.

'My Life's Never Been Better'
We asked a few guys how they kicked their nicotine addiction—and what life is like on the other side of Zyn.

Special Report: The New Age of Nicotine
Over the course of a decade, the drug has been rebranded from a public health threat to a performance tool. Experts are sounding the alarm on the potential long-term health consequences.

The Life-Enhancing Power of Racquet Sports
If you want to increase your healthspan and lifespan, it's time to hit the courts.


How Not to Lose Your Sh*t Around the Election
People in the thick of things divulge how they keep it together.

Dick Vitale Is Still Going Strong, Baby!
The legendary sportscaster talks aging, longevity, and his March Madness bracket predictions.