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.
'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 to Talk About Politics Without Losing Your Mind
This is your toxic conversation turnaround plan.
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.
How Bravo's Jesse Solomon Discovered His Testicular Cancer at 24
The doctor initially told the 'Summer House' star it was "probably nothing." Then things got real.
Dispatches From the Fast Track
Get top tips for achieving success under 30 from these young guys at the top of their game.
DeMar DeRozan: 'The Work Is Never Done'
Upon the release of his new mental health series, the six-time NBA All-Star opens up about managing his depression and the legacy he hopes to build.
I'm a Compulsive Gambler Who Relapsed. Here's How I'm Recovering.
"I have to go back to the basics and recognize that when I'm in action, it's all unmanageable because it's just pure chaos."
The Men's Health State-of-Weight Survey
One-third of guys are unhappy with their weight; 70 percent feel self-conscious about their body. Our exclusive survey reveals how men really feel about weight, weight loss, and body image today.
4 Guys, 4 Weight-Loss Methods
What's it like to lose weight via Mounjaro? Bariatric surgery? AirSculpt? Good ol' diet and exercise? Four guys get real about it all.
How I Finally Found the Right Therapist
“I joke around and say, ‘He's the longest relationship I've ever had.’”
Special Report: The Dangers of America's Sports-Betting Boom
Men's Health explores the effects of sports betting's widespread legalization—and what to do if you find yourself addicted to gambling.
Quiz: Are You Addicted to Sports Betting?
There’s betting on your favorite teams, and then there’s betting on those random teams overseas at 3 a.m. to get some late-night action.
Exclusive: The Men's Health Sports-Betting Survey
We asked American men about their gambling habits. The results may surprise you.
The Human Cost of the Sports-Betting Boom
Sports betting has exploded, and experts are warning about the dangerous effects of its widespread legalization. Why is no one paying attention?
The Big Business of Sports Betting
States are bringing in the big bucks, but how many of them are prepared for a potential boom in gambling addictions?
Dwyane Wade Is on a Mission to Extend His Longevity
The future Hall of Famer is more focused than ever on his health. Here, he shares how he stays physically and mentally fit.
The Texas Abortion Ban That Threatened Their Wives' Lives
One year post-Roe, two men whose wives are suing the state speak out about the importance of abortion access.
How a Parkland Dad Finds Purpose 5 Years Later
"We're never going to be able to have new memories with Jaime, but it's time for us to live."
Stephen A. Smith Is Human Too
The ESPN phenom opens up about grief, family, and his new memoir in a revealing Q&A.
Jesse Eisenberg's Midlife Crisis Awaits
The Fleishman Is in Trouble star talks marriage, gender roles, and that unexpected ending.